Was thinking just for a laugh, as you would never get it engineered how hard would it be to put a front subframe and steering in the back to create a 4 wheel steer Mini?
I dont possess the engineering skill to attempt such a thing but imagine the turning circle you could have. Has it ever been done? If you could get the rear wheels to go same as front then you could really have some fun in slaloms. Better still keep the engine connected for a 4WD 4WS twin engine ............ just getting silly now.

I have seen a twin engine, 4 wheel steer Mini.
A couple of clowns used to drive it.

Doesn't the steering rack have 2 inputs, if so you may be able to use one as an out-put and through a series of universal joints run a steering rod to the rear and attach it to the rear steering rack yes I've thought about this and I don't know exactly if it's true but I'll say it theory of a mad man, it's possible

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Respect mine and I'll respect yours.

electric power steer unit from late model car, job done, easy-peasy

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Stop it! I don't need any more dumb ideas!

You'll have to come over some time Mark & have a look at my Goggomobil with two mini front subframes - it can & has been done.

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Too many cars, and too little time.

Can't believe nobody has posted this (during this thread):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kB2vnC354E

hahaha thats a wicked video! Polish and proud here
Our half cut that we got was from a clown car

hahahah wat !!
that video... inspiration!
some one do that in australia

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