Pro-touring Austin Mini. Say what?

[Toadman]

Coooool!!

Did I see a school crossing sign at about 1:08 just when you're winding it out?? Yer lucky it's summer mister!

[Restomod]

Looks like the kit and a few options, without the engine is 4000 pounds....Whats that in $??

[rogue]

Oh man, that is cool. I've seen a couple with Busa engines and they haul the mail!

How's the clutch hold up?

just fine

[rogue]

LOL!! VERY cool!!!!! What does the conversion kit cost??

about 5500 USD. R1 lump is around 1000.

[rogue]

Awesome.
I would love to have that as my DD.
Nice work man.

we'll see how it holds up as a daily. I'm sure the neighbors already hate me because of the camaro. At least all my closest ones like the cars, their kids especially. The people down the street always glare.

I may end up getting a P71 Crown Vic if the mini cannot be tamed and driven somewhat quietly.

[rogue]

Dangit!! I've spent way to much time day dreaming about a Z car mini and here you've gone and reminded me.

I'm jealous. Such a cool conversion

Z-car minis are incredibly expensive and you might as well buy a lotus 7 or caterham replica at that cost. The Z-car minis exist because those guys dont have rwd muscle cars.

I looked into them, then realized I dont want to spend that much. The conversions end up being very costly in the end.

[rogue]

Frank is looking and sounding GOOOOD.

The inspiration and copilot himself. RIP. Was just under a year old. :(

[rogue]

I love it... Have looked at this stuff before and have been tempted to do it... Very inspirational... Would like to see more on how the build went...

Want to do something similar ever since I found a couple of these available...


Would keep it all Honda with a Fireblade motor...

I didnt do the build myself. And I'm damn glad I didn't try. The Mini I owned needed to be converted to use the newer subframe and all sorts of reinforcement was needed throughout the shell with the changes. All the work was done by a mini specialist and the project has had them scratching their heads a lot but they've done incredible work.

Far too much R&D. I was going to attempt it myself but of course my friends with lifts backed out last minute. No surprise there.

[rogue]

Very Cool - More details on the conversion please. Great video.

Thanks for the compliments guys. Figured you'd all enjoy it.

http://www.pro-motive.co.uk/R1KitInfo.html

[YancyJohns]

I just love Mini's, I've been trying to trade my wifes jeep in on one of the newer ones but she says, No Way. Awesome Car, I can't for some video when you get it done!!

[showa]

I was going back over the pics of your Mini and I gotta say you started with a very nice looking one...
What size tires you running ???

[rogue]

I was going back over the pics of your Mini and I gotta say you started with a very nice looking one...
What size tires you running ???

175/50/13 switching to Continental Sport Contacts 195/45/13...

[Bjkadron]

NICE!!!! I have thought about doing this for a while...

[rogue]

Now that I got the hang of driving it I figured I'd get some videos.

[ccreddell]

Wow! cool ride! Looks like Portland youre running around in.

[78 Type-LT]

sweet

[showa]

Looks like a lot of fun to drive....

[Tig]

we'll see how it holds up as a daily. I'm sure the neighbors already hate me because of the camaro. At least all my closest ones like the cars, their kids especially. The people down the street always glare.

I may end up getting a P71 Crown Vic if the mini cannot be tamed and driven somewhat quietly.

Neighbors, you cant live with them and you cant live without'em, hah. I sure as hell like it. Eff the glarers, they're just jealous, hah.

I'm also looking at a P71, it'll be for my wife though. But, I'll be having some fun with that car to.

[rogue]

Thanks for the compliments guys. Went to the beach today and detailed the car. Figured I'd post up some pix.




















My dog Ralphy sitting shotgun (hes only 10 weeks lol)

[Ron.in.SoCal]

That car is just flat out cool....New Gen wheels and all...