Rubbish..............
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I understand traction is a major part. I wonder how much benefit a good traction control system would be ?

Good luck to you on your attempts for a 12. I certainly believe its possible, even if others dont.

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

Carl's going for 10's iirc.

Even I'd say thats in the world of make believe.

Unless its a twin engined 4wd Mini.

Anyone ever built a turbo'd Twini ?

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

It won't be long before Carls gets in the tens.

I did propose more power to the rear engine and taller final drives.....

He has one serious balancing act to do with 2 very peaky/powerfull engines with seperate transmissions.

The boy is listening....

EFI on an A-series turbo...

Hey, there's an idea. Think i'll do that next, should be easy enough... LOL!
This is one thing that the internet is good for, so you can realise not to bother trying to pursue this...

Incidentally,
I have full sound-proofing / carpets. Recaro seats (heavier than standard seats). Stereo/speakers/etc. All the sound-deadening goop on the floor. Side-impact doors. etc, etc, etc. I can't remember exactly what my weight was (posted it recently) but it was hugely lighter than yours.
16psi gains me 13.8 sec 1/4 miles on open diff.
More boost will see the times drop...

Finally, I don't know if you mean to be, but you're still coming across as a cocky SOB.
Things have changed in 10 years, but you need to realise that your mini is currently not up there (whatever boost you ran). Sure, if you want to show us all up - please do so - IN PERSON. Lowering to the point of nearly offensive won't gain you any respect, especially as you keep reminding us that you're not interested in carrying out all these things to get these times you claim are possible.

Having said that - respect for choosing the finest engine to come out of the USA in the last century.
I don't know why folks are still spending £3k+ on rebuilding a rover V8 to under 300hp, when they could get a new crate LS1 or a used one with a t56 behind it delivered to their door for the same money...
Once I can get a series2 SD1 out here (2007 on the 25yr rule), I'm doing the same.

Edited by turbodave16v on 22nd Aug, 2005.

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

use the search button - 'injection' should find enough hits!

Far to much to explain here!

Looks like I pressed 'edit' instead of 'new post' in my last msg. apologies!

I dont mean to, and to be honest I dont think I am coming across as cocky. I came across this thread, on a google search, and was rather annoyed by some comments which appeared directed at me, which is why I entered into this thread..

I dont really see where I have been offensive. I genuinely believe that getting a Mini to run a 12 is achievable.
But I dont see that me attempting to do it should be fuelled by doubters, or in attempt to show anyone up.
I have NEVER built a car to do that. I build the cars for myself, so i can enjoy it. I always have done that, and always will. I dont build them for anyone else. If my car goes faster than other people, all good and well. How other peoples cars perform doesnt inspire me one bit to do similar, or go faster.

If I was to re-start my mini, I would need to get something from it, as it would take a lot of time, effort and money to do it. I dont mean financial return. I mean enjoyment.
Ive spent far too much on cars over the years, and 2006 was to see it stop, and start spending on my house.
For what Ive spent over the years on various cars, I could own my house outright. While I thoroughly enjoyed it, it is mental.

I'll see how things pan out over the next few months, and perhaps I will sort my mini out. It does annoy me having it sitting there rusting away. Either way it wont be on the road again next year. Perhaps in 2007. That might give me 06 to work on it without breaking the bank.

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

Well we'll see if anyone else shares my POV about the way you come across. Certainly, I had the same opinion of you on PH before you came here - it's almost like you never give a reason, you just state things and expect peeps to follow or just take your word for granted.
Maybe you've been around and seen enough '18yr old experts' and have become a little cynical without realising it? Easilly done with all the ricer / halfords boys around! LOL!

Totally agree about only doing the mini for yourself - and I've discovered in the last 12 moths how much work / money / time / etc that houses need...

I have to admit, once I've got my workshop built, and an LS1 on my garage floor, my interest in A-Series minis will undoubtably wain - just as yours did.

I think thats how he came across at the begining, but my guess is that if he hadn't found that thread first, he'd be a good forum member with some good ideas and thoughts to share with the rest of us.

Why dont we let this thread die, and see what happens.

I do agree this thread has run its course.

In many ways I am quite the sceptic. There are far too many "experts" about, willing to take peoples money for advice, or indeed sell stuff to them. Some good advice, but just as often not so good.
Ive been working and tuning at turbocharged cars for over 10 years now. Ive learned so much in that time, but still have plenty to learn. I dont have the time or money to do the experimentation some guys do.
Internet forums do have a lot to offer, if you can sift through to find the useful and truthful info.

Any advice I offer is based on my own experience, or what i believe can work based on that experience. I'm not always correct though. But I dont offer advice to anyone, based on me selling anything. Its a hobby for me nothing more. I have no commercial interests.

But more than anything, I use internet forums to learn from others, as all it can do is help me go faster..

On a final note for Dave. Check this out lol
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.p...&highlight=mini

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

lmao!

here here. Steevie

I wish I'd found this forum (even though it didn't exist) before I spent 2 1/2 years trying to get my turbo to run properly.

When the car was finally running right my bro smashed it up so were now starting again.

Lover the Granada btw.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph