Prawny Baby Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Pfft. A mini is never built in a drybuild way, that halves the fun. Having it sprayed then scrathing it all to hell is where its at. Just a thought, How is the front end fastened an what not? Does the Z Cars subframe have additional mounts on the bulkhead too add strength? I'm not questioning it, just curious as I have never seen this done before.The cage will be extended and comming through the bulkhead and joining into the tower mounts It's going to be seriously trick!Twas a good day getting all the stuff taken down and seeing Carol again, the long round trip was well worth it.We will try to keep this thread updated as much as possible guys.Cheers for all the support.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Awsome, so sorta semi spaceframe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 uhhu, will be indeed!Not planned for the riv run, but afterwards, later in the year, we are going to look into a tubular steel rear beam too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 That could be intresting, Again tied into the frame? Thatd be a doddle to do thinking about it! 2.1/2" round bar, with quite heafty mounts and radius arm mounts, Could be quite a good piece of engineering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfax Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 whats going to be going in this engine wise?nice to see the progress! looks like it will be quite a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) whats going to be going in this engine wise?nice to see the progress! looks like it will be quite a beast!I can't remeber the size, but its something like a 1183cc, 16 BMW bike head, on bike carb with vaux injectors? If I'm right?....Its going to be an animal when its done. True testoment to Oli's enthsiasm toward this car. Edited March 20, 2008 by Fat Knacker Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfax Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 oh yes i thnk i remember talking to oli about a K1100 not sure though cant really remember! very intrested! WILL be a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Mum Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thank you so much Nick and Pierre for coming over to see me and pick up Oli's bits for the mini. It was great to see you, sorry I had to continue working. I know Oli will be watching what is going on and it is great to see the progress. We stood in Oli's room looking round at all the wonderful remote control cars he built, the things he made and one of the bikes he built, so sad, he was so talented, this was his dream - 'Little Dobby' and again, I want to thank Nick, Pierre, Matt and everyone from the bottom of my heart, for continuing to bring his dream to completion.I know that emotionally it is so difficult for all of you, keep up the fantastic work and thank you so very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thank you so much Nick and Pierre for coming over to see me and pick up Oli's bits for the mini. I want to thank Nick, Pierre, Matt and everyone from the bottom of my heart, for continuing to bring his dream to completion.Thats OK Carol, we are always here to help. you know you can call me any time if you ever need anything.I can't remeber the size, but its something like a 1183cc, 16 BMW bike head, on bike carb with vaux injectors? If I'm right?....Its going to be an animal when its done. True testoment to Oli's enthsiasm toward this car.Close, but its better than that It's a 73.5mm bore (1380) with a 1071S crank, making it almost perfectly square. giving it 1187ccRunning a heavily modified BMW k100 head, twin cam 16v setup, fuelled my 4 omex throttle bodies running on DTA management.it should be around 150-155bhp, and its limited to 10 000 RPM, making peak power at 9800!The word monster doesn't even come close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Whats the word on the engine anyway guys? Simon actually pulled his finger out of his arse yet and got it to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Wouldn't it sound better if the mid's were lower, in the doors?the tweeters will sound fine.But surely, those mid cones will sound crap there...As others have already suggested, it would be a mission to get those speakers in the doors without serious modification which would in turn cause issues fitting bucket seats! I have the same speakers in my 306 doors and they only just fit! (and that's using 10mm MDF to make spacer rings!). Considering the car is meant to be a fun track car there is no need to have amazing high quality audio anyway, those Infinity speakers will sounds fine (As proven by Oli who was running the exact same speakers in his Golf and they sounded really nice considering they are fairly budget speakers!)Oli had put so much time into this project and I cant wait to see the mini finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 My oh my. Oli really had some mental plans for this car. It will be such a tribute when its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Mum Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Has the engine been delivered yet????? It is now 6 months since this was supposed to have been delivered!! Hope everything else is going OK Matt. Look forward to seeing some updates, you are doing a great job, thanks xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchman Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Just a little update, no pictures unfortunately. I have spoken to simon at morspeed with regards oli's engine. It has been ready to send for quite some time, although simon being one of the best engine builders in the business he does seem to be somewhat disorganised!Simon has been on holiday the last week or so which is why Nick and myself had no luck with chasing up the engine.Simon has promised the engine will be with matt at the workshop by the end of the week. I'm going to try and pop up to matts next week sometime so i'll get some more pictures for everyone then.Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Cheers Frenchie, i hope everything else is going as planned too. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Clarke Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 What will happen once the car is built and ready to drive? I assume you guys will give it to the Lewis family or what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 What will happen once the car is built and ready to drive? I assume you guys will give it to the Lewis family or what.In answer to this question, the mini will be kept safely and as already said, will be taken to all the shows by either Nick or myself (hopefully both) and friends and family all present. There are so many wonderful people to thank for all their kindness and who want to see it and I have to say a huge thank you to Nick for all his organisation. 'Little Dobby' has a lot to do over the years. Oli's dream will go on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Clarke Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Cheers mate Good luck with the build, anyone know when/if the t-shirts will be produced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Steering wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) Steering wheel? doesnt come out of the dash just sits infront Edited April 11, 2008 by BenLeacock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 any more news??? many of us are keen to see how the project is coming along. now the weather is getting good it would be nice to see Oli's dream up and running. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 At that dash!I want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Steering wheel? Cheers Dave, I had a right chuckle when I read that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 any news? Smo any more leads into the t-shirts? there is an online company called vista print that arent bad on cost. havent tried playing with images though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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