1982 Classic Mini - Z Cars VTEC
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remkingston said:
toon10 said:
I bet that is immense fun. My son will be impressed, his favourite youtube clip is of a red Z cars mini. Enjoy it.
What's your son's name? I've got a GoPro on order so will pop a video up for him once the exhaust is back on toon10Very nice,
I've a KAD 16 Valve lump (see further down in this thread for Impreza Type 20) in mine so I'm in the A Series club as well but i do appreciate the Vtech conversion as well, they certainly go well indeed
Nice looking car, will keep an eye out for it when I'm over that way.
Ed
I've a KAD 16 Valve lump (see further down in this thread for Impreza Type 20) in mine so I'm in the A Series club as well but i do appreciate the Vtech conversion as well, they certainly go well indeed
Nice looking car, will keep an eye out for it when I'm over that way.
Ed
Edited by Type 20 on Wednesday 31st July 17:48
remkingston said:
iacabu said:
So much want! 
A Z Cars Mini is on the lottery list. I'd probably not have black on black though...not to say it doesnt look nice!
They aren't crazy money. You'll have supercar power for the cost of a Fiesta.A Z Cars Mini is on the lottery list. I'd probably not have black on black though...not to say it doesnt look nice!
Went to Mini in the Park Saturday. Fantastic crowd and a lot of fun was had.
I've never been to Santa Pod or a drag stip so quite surprised by the times myself. Just a case of practice and some tweaks
External last run video.
The other mini has a Honda K20 in the front and his last run was 13.00
Final time on this run was 13.09 with a top speed of 106 mph
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmRxJK1bSzQ
I've never been to Santa Pod or a drag stip so quite surprised by the times myself. Just a case of practice and some tweaks
External last run video.
The other mini has a Honda K20 in the front and his last run was 13.00
Final time on this run was 13.09 with a top speed of 106 mph
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmRxJK1bSzQ
Edited by remkingston on Monday 12th August 16:48
bazza1000 said:
What an awesome Mini, one of the greatest NA engines in a superlight weight tiny car - I love it! Want to own a Z Cars Mini or one of there other insane creations at some point.
Thanks man It is quite the machine. With a couple of tweaks she'll be doing high 12 seconds hopefully next time. Next step is to get some track days booked
bazza1000 said:
What an awesome Mini, one of the greatest NA engines in a superlight weight tiny car - I love it! Want to own a Z Cars Mini or one of there other insane creations at some point.
Thanks man It is quite the machine. With a couple of tweaks she'll be doing high 12 seconds hopefully next time. Next step is to get some track days booked
Fantastic, have just bought a mini a few weeks ago to do this to. Not sure which way to go with it at the moment and was thinking about a front engine one.
Was it the only one you test drove or did you try others to get a feel on what configuration you wanted ?
How would you say it handled with the engine in the back as I've only ever driven a normal mini.
I might be asking quite a few questions later if that's ok with you.
Was preparing to give my mini a good going over in the next week or so as I finally have a weeks holiday booked. Unfortunately today I fell down a caller hatch and have bust a few ribs leaving me stuffed and in quite a lot of pain.....so frustrating to say the least
Have you got any more interior shots to have a gander at ?
Was it the only one you test drove or did you try others to get a feel on what configuration you wanted ?
How would you say it handled with the engine in the back as I've only ever driven a normal mini.
I might be asking quite a few questions later if that's ok with you.
Was preparing to give my mini a good going over in the next week or so as I finally have a weeks holiday booked. Unfortunately today I fell down a caller hatch and have bust a few ribs leaving me stuffed and in quite a lot of pain.....so frustrating to say the least
Have you got any more interior shots to have a gander at ?
Westy Pre-Lit said:
Fantastic, have just bought a mini a few weeks ago to do this to. Not sure which way to go with it at the moment and was thinking about a front engine one.
Was it the only one you test drove or did you try others to get a feel on what configuration you wanted ?
How would you say it handled with the engine in the back as I've only ever driven a normal mini.
I might be asking quite a few questions later if that's ok with you.
Was preparing to give my mini a good going over in the next week or so as I finally have a weeks holiday booked. Unfortunately today I fell down a caller hatch and have bust a few ribs leaving me stuffed and in quite a lot of pain.....so frustrating to say the least
Have you got any more interior shots to have a gander at ?
Of course, not a problem. Was it the only one you test drove or did you try others to get a feel on what configuration you wanted ?
How would you say it handled with the engine in the back as I've only ever driven a normal mini.
I might be asking quite a few questions later if that's ok with you.
Was preparing to give my mini a good going over in the next week or so as I finally have a weeks holiday booked. Unfortunately today I fell down a caller hatch and have bust a few ribs leaving me stuffed and in quite a lot of pain.....so frustrating to say the least
Have you got any more interior shots to have a gander at ?
Where abouts are you? More than happy to take you for a spin.
I didn't test any others. We did a lot of research on the history of the car and its spec.
From talking to a few people who had similar cars I was swayed away from a bike engined one.
It handles very well with the power but front loading can be a bit hairy at times. Hopefully some suspension tweaks will ease.
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