1982 Classic Mini - Z Cars VTEC

1982 Classic Mini - Z Cars VTEC

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remkingston

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472 posts

146 months

Monday 2nd September 2013
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Some videos from Sunday on the way home. Thank you Mick!

http://youtu.be/_vun5OrcX2E

http://youtu.be/i5DpwTqcPc0

Westy Pre-Lit

5,087 posts

202 months

Monday 2nd September 2013
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Thanks for the offer, might have to take you up on that when I'm all mended. biggrin

Don't know anybody who has either configuration to take a look at what's involved and what to expect from them both really.

I'm in Sittingbourne so hopefully not too far come and have a look at some point.

lindrup119

1,228 posts

142 months

Tuesday 3rd September 2013
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remkingston said:
Some videos from Sunday on the way home. Thank you Mick!

http://youtu.be/_vun5OrcX2E

http://youtu.be/i5DpwTqcPc0
Love the flames. Fantastic car must be a handful though!? Wish I'd managed to get round to carrying out a Vtec job on mine, sadly she ended up in a stone wall so there wasn't much left!

remkingston

Original Poster:

472 posts

146 months

Wednesday 4th September 2013
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Westy Pre-Lit said:
Thanks for the offer, might have to take you up on that when I'm all mended. biggrin

Don't know anybody who has either configuration to take a look at what's involved and what to expect from them both really.

I'm in Sittingbourne so hopefully not too far come and have a look at some point.
Westy Pre-Lit said:
Have you got any more interior shots to have a gander at ?
No worries. What would you like photos of inside?

It's pretty much stripped out. There's two seats, harnesses and a steering wheel.

Will get the camera out this evening and try to get some more details snaps though for you smile

In other news, another photo:

Rob197

781 posts

145 months

Friday 6th September 2013
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[quote=remkingston]Some photos from the Pistonheads run and show Sunday:



I see my Clio!! your cars awesome btw!

remkingston

Original Poster:

472 posts

146 months

Monday 9th September 2013
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Had our first proper track day today and a steep learning curve was quick in toe.

So the Mini needs some setting up on the suspension.

I've also found that the braking ratio front to back needs dialling in too. At the moment it is 80-90% front

The front camber at speed (the oversized front splitter may have added to the effect):



Since getting the car, I've attended a couple of mornings with the PistonHeads crowd and met a top bloke on here with an Ariel Atom who suggested some track days. he has the same 2.0l VTEC lump but with a supercharger so hits 60mph in 2.7 seconds. Riding as a passenger, it treads the thin line between insane and fun!

Taylor had one thing to do Friday night and that was to stay sober. Picking him up at 6:30am he was still drunk with only 3 hours sleep...

We spent the morning with a Lamborghini on our tail along the A130 before heading up to Woodbridge Airfield. It was an early start so the roads were clear at 7am with our only bottleneck being some roadworks on the A12 near Colchester.

Briefly stopping at a station for a refill and again explaining why we were putting the petrol in the front of the Mini to the staff there; I need to get some info cards printed and put on the dashboard.

The track's main straight used the runway that was present and then the other tight sections were on the taxi sections. Layout as follows:



After about 9 laps and 3 spins we had to get new tyres. My lack of planning resulted in the situation where we were in the middle of no where with no tyres. After ringing around 15 different garages, all came back with "No, we don't have 13" tyres in stock". Rather than panic, I phoned Daryl - he's a life saver and somehow always pulls it out the bag last minute. He called back within 15 minutes having located a set of 4x 175/50R13 tyres but with a catch...

The tyres could only be bought if I took the wheels they were already on with them. This was a bit of a problem as those of you that have seen the Mini, there is no boot. There is no replacement boot in the front. There's no back seats. Basically, there's barely room for a passenger let alone 4 wheels...

Daryl kindly drove up and I met him at The East Anglia Mini Centre. The guy there Ted was very helpful and after fitting the new wheels even helped go the extra mile by grinding part of the brakes mechanism that was fouling the rear. Anyway, here is Taylor providing the most gangster recommendation of a Mini Center this side of the West Coast...



We put the original set of wheels in the boot of Daryl's car and headed back to the track. I think the hour or so break cooling off helped along with the realisation that if we melted these ones then we would be royally shafted plus stuck in Suffolk. A couple of places that we phoned told tales of a ship bringing all the 13" tyres sunk coming over from Japan or something which is why there is such a limited stock in the UK?

Anyway, the tyres were a good deal and these were thrown in for nothing with them:


They aren't as deep dish as my other set so will probably take them off and swap the tyres over and use these as track day wheels for a set of intermediates.


All in all, a fun day. And it's great to know the point of no return when cornering with the current set up which is well beyond any speeds you'd experience on the road.


Now to source new tyres, a brake service and set up the suspension!

remkingston

Original Poster:

472 posts

146 months

Thursday 12th September 2013
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Santa Pod videos from a pal:

The red mini has a 2.0 VTEC in the front:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmRxJK1bSzQ

Long winded internal cam:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tGLeYJEa8c

Toilet Duck

1,329 posts

184 months

Thursday 12th September 2013
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The amazing vtec Mini snapped out in the wild on track drivinghehehehehehehehe



Of all the cars at Woodbridge, I would say the mini easily grabbed the most attention. Such a unique and bonkers car, makes me laugh everytime I think of it hehehehehehehehe

remkingston

Original Poster:

472 posts

146 months

Friday 13th September 2013
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Thanks Ed!

The front bearing had gone on the drivers side. Got the Mini up in the air at the moment to replace. Once sorted we've just got to get the suspension set up and the monster will be back biting the heels of the bigger boys!

Tom74

658 posts

229 months

Friday 13th September 2013
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A classic indeed! I liked mine although it was the hayabusa version...



You'll have to excuse my brother posing in this pic!


scranny

165 posts

149 months

Monday 16th September 2013
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Lovin the car mate, seen a few of the zcars minis at shows etc and have to say the vtec one seems to be the better option imo.

I missed mitp this year which was a shame, i usally take mine up there its a great show with loads of different minis.

I know the bloke you raced in the red mini, he does low 13s, what was your best time in the end?

Hope to see your car at a few shows.

Hes a link to my beast, it usally shock a few cars on the pistonhead runs.


http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t...

Andy...


remkingston

Original Poster:

472 posts

146 months

Monday 16th September 2013
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scranny said:
Lovin the car mate, seen a few of the zcars minis at shows etc and have to say the vtec one seems to be the better option imo.

I missed mitp this year which was a shame, i usally take mine up there its a great show with loads of different minis.

I know the bloke you raced in the red mini, he does low 13s, what was your best time in the end?

Hope to see your car at a few shows.

Hes a link to my beast, it usally shock a few cars on the pistonhead runs.


http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t...

Andy...
I tried signing up on 16vMC but keep getting errors after activating. Will sort it out in due course.

The guy in the red one put all his videos up except our run which is a shame frown

Quickest time was 13.09 but again bouncing off the limiter so I just need a bit of practice and high 12s should be achievable smile

Andy, your motor is looking a beast!

scranny

165 posts

149 months

Monday 16th September 2013
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Weve got a ph run in a couple of weeks, how far are you from cambridge? It would be good if you could come along for a blast.

Andy..

remkingston

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472 posts

146 months

Tuesday 17th September 2013
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scranny said:
Weve got a ph run in a couple of weeks, how far are you from cambridge? It would be good if you could come along for a blast.

Andy..
I'm based in SS11 so about an hour away. Have you got a link to the thread and I'll have a look smile

scranny

165 posts

149 months

Tuesday 17th September 2013
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http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=...

Check it out, it would be good to have another mini on the run.

GC8

19,910 posts

189 months

Wednesday 25th September 2013
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OP, can you tell me how you have bonded the duct to the polycarbonate rear window, please? It appears that both sides differ, and Im more interested in the fastner free side.

remkingston

Original Poster:

472 posts

146 months

Thursday 26th September 2013
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GC8 said:
OP, can you tell me how you have bonded the duct to the polycarbonate rear window, please? It appears that both sides differ, and Im more interested in the fastner free side.
Same method on each side.
Jubilee clipped over the plastic.

Passenger side


Drivers side:

GC8

19,910 posts

189 months

Thursday 26th September 2013
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Thank you for that. 'Duct' was probably too ambiguous a word though... Im about to make some new polycarbonate rear windows and I was interested to see how you had fixed the clear brake ducts (like these)...



...onto the polycarbonate rear window and in particular, whether you had used any kind of adhesive or sealant.

remkingston

Original Poster:

472 posts

146 months

Thursday 26th September 2013
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GC8 said:
Thank you for that. 'Duct' was probably too ambiguous a word though... Im about to make some new polycarbonate rear windows and I was interested to see how you had fixed the clear brake ducts (like these)...



...onto the polycarbonate rear window and in particular, whether you had used any kind of adhesive or sealant.
My bad!

They are attached to the perspex rear windows from the inside and riveted into place from the outside. There is no sealant or adhesive.

GC8

19,910 posts

189 months

Thursday 26th September 2013
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Thanks. Pop-riveted without any washers behind and this doesnt damage the mouldings? Also, do you find that it is completely water tight like this?