Is it just me, or does that custom subframe look not terribly strong....
I am no expert, but i thought you needed a stronger subframe for a flip front too.
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| Author: | coopar [ Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:17 pm ] |
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http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/11/r1-powered-mini/ |
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| Author: | MrFail [ Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:45 pm ] |
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Is it just me, or does that custom subframe look not terribly strong....
I am no expert, but i thought you needed a stronger subframe for a flip front too. |
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| Author: | meeni [ Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:40 pm ] |
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Looks like it uses the engine to gain its strength.. Little bit of flex in a race car could help it too |
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| Author: | clovus [ Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:45 pm ] |
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It looks like an extended front. I like it. |
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| Author: | 69k1100 [ Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:17 pm ] |
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The engine was designed as a stressed member when it was installed in the bike. No reason why you couldn't reproduce that in a mini provided you don't exceed the same loading applied when it was in a bike. |
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| Author: | adamstuart [ Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:45 am ] |
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Stressed member is all well and good But the subframe looks like it's made out of 12mm round stock. That's a bit different to 30x3 Structural CHS that everyone else uses! |
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:52 pm ] |
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Mini power unit weighs about 150kgs R1 power unit weighs 75kgs 
tooth-picks would almost suffice
That`s a joke btw
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| Author: | clovus [ Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:51 pm ] |
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Dang it! I just ordered a bulk lot of toothpicks off eBay! Oh well... |
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| Author: | howey [ Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:01 pm ] |
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The one thing I want to see, is the one thing I can't. How does he transfer drive from the output shaft of the box to the wheels? AAArrrggghhh. |
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:53 am ] |
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He will have a diff "cradle" mounted under the engine,,, he has his engine mounted far higher in the car than mine so his chain will run down-hill to his diff,,, mine runs backwards cause my engine if lower & more forward than his it`s not to hard really,,, i made my own but you can buy them here`s my diff & cradle, LSD with sprocket & covered/sealed with an orange juice tin & a couple of o-rings,,, it has a drain/filler plug too
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| Author: | sgc [ Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:40 pm ] |
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TheMiniMan wrote: it has a drain/filler plug too
Hehehe.. is that the cork I can see held in with a cable tie? 
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:22 pm ] |
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hee hee,,, yeah its a little rubber/plastic plug from something i found ...& fits good so the zip-tie holds it in & works a treat,,, no leaks & i can slide the ziptie to the side, pull the plug roll the buggy forward a bit aligning the oil drain tray up & drain the old crap out ...re-fill with new crap... & re-plug with the bung-thingy & slip the same old ziptie back over it job done easy-peasy
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| Author: | Archangel007 [ Tue Dec 25, 2012 7:55 am ] |
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Matt, you are the master of innovation my friend - simple, but effective. Merry Xmas bro!! Cheers, Tricky |
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