what should i get?
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hi there. i'm new to the site and have just put my mini for sale on ebay and on a few of the forums on the web. its in the for sale section listed as "mini 1275 stage 2"

once i have sold this, i am looking for a new mini to buy, however i'm not sure what to get. i want something a bit unusual, such as a van, pick up, 1380 or turbo/supercharger, etc and i should have about £4k to spend.

has anyone got any suggestions of what i should do or has anyone got a mini for sale around that sort of price?

this is my mini for sale by the way http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-1275-STAGE-2_W0...1QQcmdZViewItem

dont think that link worked! try this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-1275-STAGE-2_W0...1QQcmdZViewItem

I dont think anyone can really decide for you what kind of mini you like, but the one you have is quite different, why are you selling it?

Best way to find something unusual would be ebay really and just find something you like.

Previous Engine: 1040cc Morespeed engine, 1275 turbo head T2 Turbo Mirage Manifolds Megajolt
Previous engine: STD metro turbo, megajolt
Drives: 399bananahp (flywheel) Honda Civic Vtec b18c4 T28 Turbo 1968 Mini

Megajolt maps to download: http://www.jamesfawcett.co.uk/cms/index.ph...&gid=3&Itemid=3

the mini ive got now is complete and i just want something nore retro looking

firstley welcome

my advice to you would be DONT sell this motor of yours you will regret this!

i would fit a turbocharged engine in there and you will be more than happy with say
150 ++ bhp on tap

use this forum and do a search to see whats required

ben

benross. i know it is a nice mini but its not to my taste anymore. i want a retro looking mini preferably on 10's and to convert this one would cost £k's and be a bit of a waste of the respray that i bought for it in the first place

Have you seen the mini that user 'sumpnut' is selling - already has the bulkhead modded for the turbo, nice BRG colour, and a VERY, VERY solid shell. Really unusual to find one like that.

Thanks for the plug Dave.



It is currently fitted with a standard 1 litre engine, but the shell has had the bulkhead box fitted ready for a turbo engine to be installed again.

The shell had a full restoration about 14months ago, new panels no shoddy repairs etc and a full respray.

Edited by SumpNut on 3rd Nov, 2005.

woops - i didnt realise how big that picture was! sorry!

it really does look classy

Previous Engine: 1040cc Morespeed engine, 1275 turbo head T2 Turbo Mirage Manifolds Megajolt
Previous engine: STD metro turbo, megajolt
Drives: 399bananahp (flywheel) Honda Civic Vtec b18c4 T28 Turbo 1968 Mini

Megajolt maps to download: http://www.jamesfawcett.co.uk/cms/index.ph...&gid=3&Itemid=3

Just came accross it on ebay deanymini

I also aggree you should turbo that one though you have put so much work into it so far, and bet the girlies love the purple!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-1275-STAGE-2_W0...1QQcmdZViewItem

Previous Engine: 1040cc Morespeed engine, 1275 turbo head T2 Turbo Mirage Manifolds Megajolt
Previous engine: STD metro turbo, megajolt
Drives: 399bananahp (flywheel) Honda Civic Vtec b18c4 T28 Turbo 1968 Mini

Megajolt maps to download: http://www.jamesfawcett.co.uk/cms/index.ph...&gid=3&Itemid=3

and some boys

believe me. i get women all the time saying " do u drive that purple mini?" they absolutely love it. its a great pulling tool!