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rumplitter - 15/1/08 at 01:40 PM

Hello all,

I just thought I'd post an itroduction of my project. It's a modified Sylva Mojo Chassis for a steel mini shell, running a B18C4 engine in the back. I've used google sketchup to show you the chassis. Excellent bit of software!

This is a long term project, so i want to make sure I've welded on all the tabs i need to:

fix the shell to the chassis
the floor pan to the chassis
the rad
the exhaust
pedals
etc.......
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tegwin - 15/1/08 at 01:54 PM

Welcome along, looks like quite an interesting project...

Do a search for Kimini on google....that guy has done something similar...

Pretty good drawing, I assume its not finished yet? You are going to need a lot more triangulation than that to stop it twisting under load...... LOTS more!

rumplitter - 15/1/08 at 02:06 PM

this will give you an idea of how far the chassis is on!
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donut - 15/1/08 at 02:27 PM

Ahh is this the abandoned project that was advertised in the mag? Looks a cool project.

rumplitter - 15/1/08 at 02:36 PM

I have decided not to sell! I will finish it at some point! Lets just say it's no longer a year long project!
More like a 10 year project.

MikeRJ - 15/1/08 at 03:29 PM

That looks like a great project I have the same engine in my Civic, in a nice lightweight car it will be immense fun.

donut - 15/1/08 at 03:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by rumplitter
I have decided not to sell! I will finish it at some point! Lets just say it's no longer a year long project!
More like a 10 year project.

Looks like it will be worth doing! Good on ya fella.

rumplitter - 15/1/08 at 03:38 PM

Quick question!

How do you add a picture to your signature profile on the left?

And the signature at the bottom of each post?

Rogue Se7ens - 15/1/08 at 03:41 PM

Nice looking project. What are using for suspension, uprights...?

Mr Whippy - 15/1/08 at 03:46 PM

quote:
Originally posted by rumplitter
I have decided not to sell! I will finish it at some point! Lets just say it's no longer a year long project!
More like a 10 year project.

it looks quite far on to me

rumplitter - 15/1/08 at 03:52 PM

Protech Shocks

rear 13.5" shock on 200lb
14.5" shock on 400lb

i think

can't quite remember to be honest.
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rumplitter - 15/1/08 at 03:55 PM

It is but i want to build it up and make sure I've welded every conceivable tab, lug etc. to the chassis before i strip it all down and get it powder-coated

Then the real build starts!

MikeRJ - 15/1/08 at 04:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by rumplitter
Quick question!

How do you add a picture to your signature profile on the left?

And the signature at the bottom of each post?

First upload your avatar picture (keep it a reaosnable size please!) to your photo archive. Then view the picture, and if using Internet Explorer right click and select properties. In the properties box, copy the Address(URL) string. If using Firefox then right click on picture and select "Copy Image Location".

Now go into your Control Panel (link at top right under the advert). Choose "Edit profile" and near the bottom you can enter the URL of your Avatar picture.

You can also add a signature in the box below the Avatar URL.

iank - 15/1/08 at 04:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by rumplitter
Quick question!

How do you add a picture to your signature profile on the left?

And the signature at the bottom of each post?

Click the 'Control Panel / Options' link (top right) then Edit. The Avatar url and signature box can then be inserted along with www, email (careful as they get added to spam lists), IM, location settings etc etc.

jacko - 15/1/08 at 07:44 PM

That looks like a nice project thats what i would like to do next time round and it has a roof
I live in Hull and would like to come and have a look if i can some day thank;s
Graham

rumplitter - 16/1/08 at 10:54 AM

Sure! you're welcome to pop around some time.

Minicooper - 12/5/08 at 08:08 PM

Hello,
What size wheels and tyres are those, they look massive on a mini!

Cheers
David

rumplitter - 13/5/08 at 10:37 AM

7 x 13" MB split rims with Avon ACB-10's

Nice!