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wil_h

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Betwix Harrogate and York

Got this yesterday, paid £230. It does mean that the Green mini will have to go though.










This is what it may look like when finished.

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

www.twin-turbo.co.uk

On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:

the design shows a distinct lack of imagination,
talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol

On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry.


codd_coupe

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Are you just trying to buy the set of cars out of Maximum Mini?

Has it been on the road Wil, or are you going to have to IVA it?

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Nic

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Do you just have a thing for x19 handles?


minimole23

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That looks interesting, I like it. Someone has attempted to style this one at least!

On 7th Oct, 2010 5haneJ said:
yeah I gave it all a good prodding


wolfie

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Somewhere around Swindon


they look like marina/range rover to me

On 10th Mar, 2010 Nic said:
Do you just have a thing for x19 handles?

Crystal Sound Audio said:

Why wolfie...you should have your name as Fuckfaceshithead !


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gr4h4m

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Chester


Morris Marina... of Lotus esprit..

On 10th Mar, 2010 Nic said:
Do you just have a thing for x19 handles?

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!


Ben H

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Apparently marina door handles, but the same as lots of Austins of the time.

It does not have a V5 which is one reason it was cheap, looking forward to seeing it this weekend.

http://www.twin-turbo.co.uk
http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/default.asp

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wil_h

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Betwix Harrogate and York

Yeah, will need to IVA it. I read the booklet befor buying it. It means some extra work, but no job stoppers.

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

www.twin-turbo.co.uk

On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:

the design shows a distinct lack of imagination,
talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol

On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry.


johnK

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cool - well done for finding the most obscure kit cars and buying them!

JK

If Carling made Mini engines
it would probably be like this one!


rubicon

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whats wrong with you and your brother?

On 2nd Oct, 2009 Vegard said:


On 1st Oct, 2009 Jimster said:
I bet my first wank came quicker than your first mini turbo


These new modern turbos with their quick spool up time, would make the competition harder.


On 15th Aug, 2011 robert said:
phew!!! thank you brett for smashing in my back doors .( not something i imagined writing... EVER)


gr4h4m

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Will where do you get the time? When I saw you at the sprint you had kids, a wife, a race car???? I dont have kids and never seem to have the time or cash..

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!


wil_h

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Betwix Harrogate and York

I use anual leave and have time from when the kids go to bed. And my wife makes sure that sex dosen't distract me from projects!

I don't really have enough time, it's slow progress an most things.

As for cash, my wife has a well paid job!!!

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

www.twin-turbo.co.uk

On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:

the design shows a distinct lack of imagination,
talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol

On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry.


apbellamy

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It looks OK. Is it all fibreglass or does it have a steel chassis? Certainly nicer on the eye than the sprint.

Looks like there's plenty of room for a turbo at the back of the block...

On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it

*hehe!*


wil_h

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Betwix Harrogate and York

Yes full GRP monocoque, just like the Sprint.

Actually, when you see them in the flesh, the Sprint looks better proportioned. all the photos above flatter it's looks, especially the finished one.

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

www.twin-turbo.co.uk

On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:

the design shows a distinct lack of imagination,
talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol

On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry.


joeybaby83

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sadly awesome!

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GaryOS

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On 10th Mar, 2010 wil_h said:
It does mean that the Green mini will have to go though.


Nooo! Although it looks like a cool project, I will be very disappointed to see my favourite TM car go

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse *happy*


On 30th Apr, 2010 Rod S said:
Gary's description is best


steve1275

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The paint scheme on the finished one doesn't do it any favours.Reminds me of the imp engined Ginetta-g15?

'Where does the engine go?'


steve1275

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Shoulld also have said I like it!

'Where does the engine go?'


wil_h

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looks a whole lot better than this one

In fact it's difficult to think that thay are from the same mold. In realitly mine looks like the blue one.

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

www.twin-turbo.co.uk

On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:

the design shows a distinct lack of imagination,
talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol

On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry.


Vegard

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Haha, that is hideously cool! *happy*

On 13th Jul, 2012 Ben H said:
Mine gets in the way a bit, but only when it is up. If it is down it does not cause a problem.



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On 10th Mar, 2010 wil_h said:
I use anual leave and have time from when the kids go to bed. And my wife makes sure that sex dosen't distract me from projects!

I don't really have enough time, it's slow progress an most things.

As for cash, my wife has a well paid job!!!

So are we to understand that your wife pays you for not having sex with her?

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wil_h

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On 10th Mar, 2010 jbelanger said:
On 10th Mar, 2010 wil_h said:
I use anual leave and have time from when the kids go to bed. And my wife makes sure that sex dosen't distract me from projects!

I don't really have enough time, it's slow progress an most things.

As for cash, my wife has a well paid job!!!

So are we to understand that your wife pays you for not having sex with her?


haha, probably about right. Although being a Yorkshire lass she's reluctant to pay for most things, so paying for less-of-something would confuse the hell out of her!

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

www.twin-turbo.co.uk

On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:

the design shows a distinct lack of imagination,
talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol

On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry.


AWDmoke

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Gaaaah! *surprised*
It looks like it's been made out of leggo!

Still wouldn't mind one myself though, as Veygard said, cool in a hideous sort of way.

On 24th Dec, 2008 Nic said:
eyh? im drubj but very confused##]#IU


rubicon

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lego is cool,
this is gay.....like stickle bricks...

On 2nd Oct, 2009 Vegard said:


On 1st Oct, 2009 Jimster said:
I bet my first wank came quicker than your first mini turbo


These new modern turbos with their quick spool up time, would make the competition harder.


On 15th Aug, 2011 robert said:
phew!!! thank you brett for smashing in my back doors .( not something i imagined writing... EVER)


Joe C

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Fugly retro chic!

whats the plan for this RWD turbo stormer?

On 28th Aug, 2011 Kean said:
At the risk of being sigged...

Joe, do you have a photo of your tool?



http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...9064&lastpost=1

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