yes you do

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[NATHAN] -- Sold everything mini related and am back in big beautiful BMWs

Bloody Cushy

either way i am keen as, Peter if you want any assistance with anything let me know

Grant

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100% Pure A Series Turbo
Morris - The Original RedBull Racing

I had a registered rolling clubman shell I gave away in 2002. I think it even still had a battery.

Daniel

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Mafs waz not my strong subgeckt at skkol

I've lined Brad up with an 850 shell for $100, we'll see if he wants it...

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

The thing is....these Rover shells are in limited supply here with their internal door hinges....in racing, you have to expect panel damage (sadly).

So maybe a more plentiful body might be a better start

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"Show me the Mini!"

right...

*Waves fists*

i'll take you all on......

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I bet the external hinges are lighter than Rover internal, even before you gut the doors...

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

*takes swings at the doc, just because he's nearby*

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Damn , I was just thinking about this on the theory that the Rover bodies would be that bit stronger as being less fatigued (haven't been thrashed for 30 odd years and loosened up) and having burst proof doorlocks ... Didn't think of replacement parts for doors etc ....

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Clubmans have burst proof locks (None that I've owned were burst proof though, they weren't even "remained closed whilst driving" type either).

Daniel

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Mafs waz not my strong subgeckt at skkol

My son had a head-on in his Clubby with a Camry and survived, the `burst-proof' lock would have been OK, but the $^*&% door hinges sheared off.
THEY are cast iron, obviously NOT burstproof...

Door fell onto the road....

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

hi guys shortys hubby here have been reading thought this post and think that this type off racing could take off but everyone is looking hard at the regualtions i know there are some saftey standards that must be meet but as to car spec i think you guys need to set up a day at the track and work out a cost for the day and start early in the morning like 7am at the track and then sort cars into groups of simller spec and let them run together there for it's fair and even compertion and every one gets a go.

for instance after christmas shortys mini will have 12" wheels, rover disc brakes, aircon(it's a driver preformance mod. keep cool) but it has an 1132cc motor with mild cam and twin 1 1/4" su so if gets along nicely. but none of these are covered in rules and this is a road going daily driver which is what these race should be aimed at.

if not i still have the purple shell from brickworxs down the back but it has no back seat or anywhere to put it as the cage use to be there.

well that my 2.2cents

How about a number of People sit down for a counter Lunch and work out a few thing that has been talked about.

GR, Peter, Dr, Brad? or thier another person who is a Panel Beater, and someone who know's the rule book - Mike
Maybe before Christmas and after New Years

I see Free range on the Box but not Using Coppers Gears, Controled built Block and free run on head also, Carb, Exhaust and Cam to your requirments, Brake's and Wheels...hmmm Drums Yokies A008'and alloys

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Yeah, a couple of us have been PM'ing each other so its all good.
I think we will sit down with GR and see what happens.

I also agree with shorty's hubby - lets look at the idea and work on intricacies later.

Peter.

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Click here for the Turbo Conversion Thread!

If you get something happening, make sure you keep us informed at The Mini Experience - our details are in the front of the mag - and we will cover the events, just as we cover the MRA events.

Remember too that MRA has a variety of classes, from road reg to full hybrids - and are getting medium-sized grids. Perhaps talk to Brian Waldon about the possability of running as an extra class - 1000/1100 - or two classes, within their championship. This would help them fill grids, put more Minis on the track, give the people who want to spend big bucks the potential of moving up in class and keep the slower/cheaper classes affordable.

Cheers,
Watto.