The frog - V2 - Frogenstein? 01/08/2010 - Rust & Welding!
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Well, this is a holding-page-thread for the moment.

I've finally started ordering bits for the mini, so will document the build as it goes.

For anyone who didnt know, this is what happened to the frog:
http://www.dorkish.com/albums/Cars/Mini%20...og_stripped.jpg

so I bought a new shell from Tim, which I adore..


So not really a 'frog' anymore.. but whatever.

So far I've ordered/got:

Replacement T3 turbo
Harnesses
Ball joints (both sides)
Brake lines (braided)
New Exhaust (maniflow single box 2") + downpipe
Tyres (A008's)
Wellers (only 5x10's though)
Pipecross cone filter
Hi-Los

And I need to do a few other bits to the shell, like paint the interior (as its currently rather multi-coloured), paint the roll cage, and have the mounts welded in, fix the windows in position (they're currently just wedged in), make a boot floor (maybe), and parcel shelf, finish putting in the wiring, and probably more things which I've forgotten.

I think that I may have to re-do all the brake lines, since I just chopped the ones on the frog, and didnt save the links that go through the subframes.. we'll see.

I'll try and take some pictures on the way!

-al.

Edited by AlexB on 1st Aug, 2010.

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
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you;ve got enough wheels alex you dont need more looking good, finally got round to doing something to it

On 26th Aug, 2008 Paul R said:
hopefully in the next few weeks i will have a clear garage again... then off to terry i also like this / look down

Looking forward to seeing the progress of the Frog mk2, Plenty of time to finish it before Avon 08...

1/4mile in 14.6sec 104 terminal with a shocking 3 sec 60ft and 3/4 throttle.

http://www.efiminis.olicentral.com/

On 13th Jan, 2009 AlexB said:


Last time I saw you, you were shouting 'I want to find someone to bugger' at the top of your voice, drink in hand. I don't think you're the one who can comment on things to do in public.. ha ha ha.

On 28th Jan, 2010 Fortecphil said:

Yeah you have to be careful with Flanges. One slip of the tool and you're right in the sh*t....

You can never have enough wheels ive got bout 5 sets behind our work. All for the scrappy.

Im liking the rally theme of the shell, is it all ready for a turbo lump to be plopped in?

Back once again like a renegade master

Yep, the car in its previous carnation piloted by Tim won Class D at Avon '06

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
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what killed the frog in the end mate? im sure you said, but i cant remeber for the life of me!!

And on the 7th day........... God created turbochargers!

rust

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
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good to see you getting back into it alex.

no longer a series, but still 1.3 turbo.

I always thought the old frog was pretty solid

Team www.sheepspeed.com Racing

Wahoo good stuff mate, if you want to send me your hubs I'll fit the new ball joints for you.

Force Racing Works Driver.
Fastest Turbo Mini in the world? 1/4 mile in 11.12s @ 124mph

On 22nd Apr, 2009 Paul S said:
If you sprinkle hundreds and thousands on shit, it is still shit

I think i am going to do it in my mates vice.. unless its hard? lol

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
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Up to you, if you've got a decent (large) vice and the right socket then its not too difficult. Offer is there though if you want.

Force Racing Works Driver.
Fastest Turbo Mini in the world? 1/4 mile in 11.12s @ 124mph

On 22nd Apr, 2009 Paul S said:
If you sprinkle hundreds and thousands on shit, it is still shit

Well, the first bunch of parts arrived.

Harnesses:




Eye bolt jobbies:


Tyres:


More to come.

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
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My first time using Yokos and you can defo tell the differance to other tires.

Back once again like a renegade master

99% of my parts have arrived now, and i've started work. I've removed the hubs to fit the new ball joints, and am borrowing an engine crane off a mate soon so I can start ftting the bigger bits.

Photos soon!

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
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Did a few things on the car this week.

Firstly, fitted nice shiney new ball joints.

Fitted the new front braided brake-lines, and connected all the brake-things up at the front.

Fitted the new turbo to the engine (god it took ages, what a pita!, bolts in very awkward places)




and started to think about putting the engine in, hopefully tomorrow if the weather is OK.


Also, the fuel tank wont fit in due to the 'boot floor' braces, which used to carry the fuel cell that Tim used - so I need to get rid of them or get a fuel cell.. not sure which yet - is anyone handy with a welder and want to waste some time for me?



Here's how the car stands at the mo...






Some pics from today:

http://www.dorkish.com/index.php?a=albums/...0Ball%20Joints/



One question - isnt there supposed to be a metal plate below these cylinder jobbies? Cant find it anywhere in my garage, but I'm sure there was one!



Cheers,
a.

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
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Al, yes there should be a metal plate below the master cyls; I think I have one in the garage, I'll have a look for it.

Force Racing Works Driver.
Fastest Turbo Mini in the world? 1/4 mile in 11.12s @ 124mph

On 22nd Apr, 2009 Paul S said:
If you sprinkle hundreds and thousands on shit, it is still shit

thanks mate, let me know what you want for it.

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
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Good to see your getting stuck into it mate.

So will it be ready for Avon '08?

1/4mile in 14.6sec 104 terminal with a shocking 3 sec 60ft and 3/4 throttle.

http://www.efiminis.olicentral.com/

On 13th Jan, 2009 AlexB said:


Last time I saw you, you were shouting 'I want to find someone to bugger' at the top of your voice, drink in hand. I don't think you're the one who can comment on things to do in public.. ha ha ha.

On 28th Jan, 2010 Fortecphil said:

Yeah you have to be careful with Flanges. One slip of the tool and you're right in the sh*t....

I want it ready this side of xmas, but how likely that is is anyones guess

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
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Hi Alex, looking at the picture of the rear of your engine it looks like the lock tab plates that secure the nuts which hold the turbo to the manifold are missing. This could be a problem a few miles down the road if the nuts start to work loose through vibration, heating and cooling. I would suggest now is the time to address it while the engine is out and accessable.

given my frustrating afternoon yesterday... do you want to sell me your tank?

It's coming on nicely dude, well done.

Thanks NGL - point taken. Added one back, but thats all I've got. TBH the car will probably only do 1000 miles before I get bored and rip it apart again anyway, so Im not too bothered, and will take the risk.

Sorry Ric, I got the tank to fit in the end


Anyways, today...

from this:


to this:






More pics here:

http://www.dorkish.com/index.php?a=albums/...Engine%20In&c=1

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
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well done Alex - in the sun as well how good does it get!

looking forward to seeing it at avon 08

1st to provide running proof
of twinkie in a car and first to
run a 1/4 in one and the worlds
most prolific builder of K engines!!

Yeah, was nice out today.. Almost makes up for the fact that I've been slacking all year! The rest of the stuff I've got to do can pretty much all be done in the garage, except perhaps the exhaust, so I have no excuses now!

Looking at the pics, I really wish I'd spent some time cleaning the parts and painting the engine - I think I'll get busy with the paint brush over the next week or so and tidy everything up.

JK - If I can borrow a trailer, I might bring it to yours for a full geo and corner-weight once it's on the road!

142bhp @ 5200 - 12psi.
15.24 1/4 mile (with the right driver!)
Build Thread: Click Me!