rayward
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 08:19 PM |
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Project mini: your opinions???
my mini project is about to begin, either bike engined or honda type r, what are the masses views on drive/engine position?
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big_wasa
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 08:24 PM |
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I like the front engined, front wheel drive bec in the ppc a few months back 
very trick
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 08:28 PM |
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Iv always wanted to try a mid engine, front drive set up in a mini.
Basically you have a big lump in the rear, mounted backwards. Gearbox coming through to the front mounted diff (this could be a ferwd car diff mounted
upside down with breather and drain plug reversed). Drive shafts to modified front hubs
[Edited on 19-12-08 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Danozeman
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 08:41 PM |
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Id put a type r in the back with rwd. But a 2.2 from an accord rather than 2 litre from a civic.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 08:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Danozeman
Id put a type r in the back with rwd. But a 2.2 from an accord rather than 2 litre from a civic.
Problem with that is it may be tricky when it comes to going round corners
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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nick205
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 08:54 PM |
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Front/Front BEC I reckon.
You might want to drop a U2U to "minicooper" on here. He's built/building a Front/Front BEC AND a Mid/Rear BEC so might be able to
offer some practical build and driving opinions.
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woodster
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 09:01 PM |
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This site may help ... a bit pricey .. some good vids  to help get you thinking
http://www.pro-motive.co.uk/R1KitInfo.html
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Antnicuk
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 09:17 PM |
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it has to be RWD, i like the rotary engined mini that was in a car mag about a year ago. (but then i'm biased) Front engine rwd, but i like
the Honda engine.
Isnt a mini van with a vtec engine one of the fastest things around the ring at one point? Not sure if its FWD or RWD.
Bolting the whole honda subframe in the back has to be easiest option though. Seen it done with an MR2 turbo set up!
600 BHP per ton, Stylus Brought back from the dead! Turbo Rotary Powered!
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stevec
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 09:47 PM |
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Front engine front drive or front engine rear drive, you will probably live slightly longer that way
Steve
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carpmart
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 10:11 PM |
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Voted rear/rear - Z cars style! 
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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TGR-ECOSSE
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 11:06 PM |
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My personal opinion would be to maybe possibly put an A series engine in the front
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twybrow
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 12:53 AM |
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Twin bike engine!! One driving front and one the rear (R1 probably). There are kits available for both, so just combine 'em both with some
Locost thinking!
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Davey D
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 08:29 AM |
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Its got to be an FF setup with a light bike engine!
id have thought an FR setup would be a bit hairy on the limits with such a short wheelbase?
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ReMan
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 08:37 AM |
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FF
Sorely tempted towards one for my next project.
BEC with a roof
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imp paul
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 09:31 AM |
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hmmm zx14r rear wheel drive would be the muzzy nuts come to the dark side you know it makes sense
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Mark G
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 09:54 AM |
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I'd say it depends on the engine. If you go for VTEC I'd stick to FF but if you decide on BEC then I'd say RR
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GBaggott
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 10:55 AM |
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I'm just about to start building a rear engine rear wheel drive mini. Ive built a few cars already and all been bike engined (MK,MAC 1, MNR) so
i think bike engine is the best way.
The only question i had in my mind was do i want to use it everyday? if so i could do with a reverse, and in that case a vtec would be better.
You can get the quaiffe ATB reverse diff but its very expensive.
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iank
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 01:12 PM |
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Lots of info/ideas here http://www.16vminiclub.com/
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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rayward
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 06:04 PM |
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cheers fellas,
decide on Rear mounted BIKE engine RWD
Ray
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