Also like I mentioned on facebook: I hope he can build better than he can spell.
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| Author: | JC [ Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:15 am ] |
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300767923893 ... _500wt_922 It's rough around the edges and lord knows why ANYONE would do that to the front of the car. It's a face only a mother could love. I contemplated buying it and selling mine but I could build one for MUCH less than what he is asking and it wouldn't need a facelift. Shell (of that quality) $1-2k Kit $6k Bike motor $1.5k Brakes and seats are shite. Wheels, I hate em and they only worth $600 second hand. The unfinished racecar with the BMW head that sold for $5k down south would have been much better buying. Actually you could buy Kuzzy's race prepped shell and the kit and be not much more than what he is asking... |
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| Author: | mini1990 [ Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:26 am ] |
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Also like I mentioned on facebook: I hope he can build better than he can spell.
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| Author: | JC [ Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:41 am ] |
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Facebook? I did not see? |
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| Author: | mini1990 [ Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:15 am ] |
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http://www.facebook.com/#!/Sydneyminis Just on here. Yeah the conversion looks the goods. Pity the body and interior let it down a bit. |
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| Author: | viscomini [ Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:14 pm ] |
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hey guys had a look at this last friday, the owner wants around $14k. agree the front was horrible, body was in ok cond but still work to be completed as there is an issue with electrics. too rich for me though, but did sound awesome and nice looking R1 kit. cheers Wayne |
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| Author: | JC [ Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:15 pm ] |
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I wasn't going to list the price but he told me $12k. I reckon it's worth $8k in its current state. I will never understand why anyone would think fitting a flip front to a mini would be a good idea. I find it hard to scratch the back of my neck while putting arm through my legs, but I'm not going to rearrange my arm or neck. How many jobs will you perform on a mini where the entire front end needs to come off? And how frequently are you performing those jobs? Not many and not often. |
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| Author: | overdrive [ Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:48 pm ] |
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I spoke to to the guy as well. Sounds like there is still a lot of sorting to do. The basic kit looks good but the execution is this case leaves something to be desired. Someone has put $6K on it so get it going. I'm thinking $8K should pull it up but the owner wants all his money back. Good luck. Maybe someone will think it's worth it. Apart from all that it's a very interesting kit. One I wouldn't mind playing with. |
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| Author: | meeni [ Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:30 pm ] |
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I'd still rather build my own car for a fraction more then buy someone else's headache... By the time you made that thing nice you'd spend a fortune.. The more exciting thing is that its engineered.. Answers questions for a few people! |
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:33 pm ] |
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Quote: ( Since i been getting a lot of questions in regards the car been able to be register!!!) THERE IS NO PROBLEM AT ALL THE CAR CAN BE ROAD REGISTERED)
That bit is very interesting.... |
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| Author: | overdrive [ Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:01 am ] |
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The engine conversion itself is not too dissimilar to other engine conversions we do except for the addition of the intermediate gearbox for reverse. That's always been a sticking point for bike engines in cars. Emissions are another matter as bikes don't have the same rules as cars. Maybe someone can explain how this works. In Queensland at least flip fronts on minis have been an issue in my experience and I haven't seen too many done and passed. |
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| Author: | overdrive [ Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:01 am ] |
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Good point Meeni. It's better and much more fun to build it yourself than buy someone elses problems. Unless the dollars make it worthwhile. His expections are alittle high at this stage. |
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| Author: | meeni [ Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:05 am ] |
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Buy a pre ADR car if your worried about emissions, mine doesn't have to comply with any.. |
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| Author: | overdrive [ Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:36 am ] |
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What year did ADR come in? |
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| Author: | meeni [ Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:47 am ] |
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I think 69 they came in |
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| Author: | qa50 [ Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:48 am ] |
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I was under the impression that the vehicle must comply with the emissions regulations of the engine age. |
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