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wil_h

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13th Jul, 2005 at 08:34:38am

Before we start stripping the TT, we thought I'd have a go at starting it.

So I removed the piece of wood which had damaged the clutch cover and was jamming the engine. Checked all the connections amd made sure there were no fuel leaks and hey presto, it started first time.

Below is a video of a later run-up when I had it in gear to check if that was all ok.

http://www.twin-turbo.co.uk/video/Mini%20Lives.mpg (7mb)

So, this engine will come straight out and be put straight back in the new shell when it's ready.

Wil

Edited by wil_h on 13th Jul, 2005.

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



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.


AlexF2003

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Newbury, Berks

13th Jul, 2005 at 09:06:05am

great news :)


I thought you had a rolling road at home for a second !!

Alex

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13th Jul, 2005 at 10:02:04am

have you started building your new shell yet wil?

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On 15th May, 2009 TurboDave said:
I think the welsh one has it right!


1st to provide running proof
of turbo twinkie in a car and first to
run a 1/4 in one!!

Is your data backed up?? one extra month free for all Turbo minis members, PM me for detials

wil_h

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Betwix Harrogate and York

13th Jul, 2005 at 10:16:14am

That footage was taken last night, so you can see how much I have done.

Will be getting new shell soon, but i'm in no rush. We're planning for it to be ready February time.

Wil

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



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.


AlexF2003

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13th Jul, 2005 at 01:02:20pm

no rush?!

I'd never manage to reshell by feb lol I'm way to slow!




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13th Jul, 2005 at 01:41:57pm

damn i wish i had broadband, downloading videos is just too frustrating

cant wait to see the reincarnation

ministeve

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13th Jul, 2005 at 09:05:59pm

sounds good, good luck i second the re shell by feb(no i couldn't do it) this may sound stupid but wots the bangin sound on the vid?

era turbo - not even the mrs gets to drive it

wil_h

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14th Jul, 2005 at 07:34:20am

I think that the 'banging sound' is just to do with the car being in gear, the SC drops are really noisy.

It sounded much sweeter when I had it out of gear.

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



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.


AlexB
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14th Jul, 2005 at 10:37:07am

Great news, guys. I'd be itching to get back out there.


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14th Jul, 2005 at 12:07:45pm

Your not kidding. We were looking fordard to getting into the 13's this year at Avon, now i will be happy in the 16s in my road mini.

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