A mad, bad Mini project
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colin_p said:
200 man hours was mentioned in that one, what I couldn't out was if that 200 hours was on the whole car or just the heater box 
Either way, it matters not, captivating viewing regardless, a masterclass. If it were just the heater box, which it probably was, then 100 would have been on head scratching and tea drinking and then the other 100 doing it.
What sets this whole project above any and all other car restoration and modification programs is that rather than reaching for 'big' off the shelf components, due to space, they have to make their own.
As for the windscreen, going in there and then, I've no idea why, it can't be for something as simple as the wipers and wiper mechanism as the mini wipers are simplicity themselves. I can't see there being any point re-designing the wiper as the mech is as simple and low profile from the factory it'd be a real struggle to improve upon it.
The only reason I can think of is that some sort of gadegtry is going to go on the dash top and they need it in for a datum / reference point.
Can't wait to find out.
Thanks Colin! Either way, it matters not, captivating viewing regardless, a masterclass. If it were just the heater box, which it probably was, then 100 would have been on head scratching and tea drinking and then the other 100 doing it.
What sets this whole project above any and all other car restoration and modification programs is that rather than reaching for 'big' off the shelf components, due to space, they have to make their own.
As for the windscreen, going in there and then, I've no idea why, it can't be for something as simple as the wipers and wiper mechanism as the mini wipers are simplicity themselves. I can't see there being any point re-designing the wiper as the mech is as simple and low profile from the factory it'd be a real struggle to improve upon it.
The only reason I can think of is that some sort of gadegtry is going to go on the dash top and they need it in for a datum / reference point.
Can't wait to find out.
rjbcar27 said:
robemcdonald said:
Do we really need two episodes dedicated to building a heater box? Yes it’s very clever and the process is interesting, but surely it could have been edited into one 30 minute show?
However. Watching someone do fabrication whilst a narrator reads a Wikipedia article about how air conditioning works could be the breakthrough performance art of 2018.
It may be cynical view, but progress has slowed right down since the whole patreon thing was introduced. The longer you string it out the more money you get....
That aside it will be a quite amazing machine.
if it ever gets finished.....
Yes I know no one forced me to watch it.
Rob, I'm not sure how you think stringing it out makes it more lucrative as we charge our patrons per video, not per month because we don't like to take the piss. Many people have no idea how an A/C system works, so I took the decision to VO as simple an explanation as I could instead of another music montage. However. Watching someone do fabrication whilst a narrator reads a Wikipedia article about how air conditioning works could be the breakthrough performance art of 2018.
It may be cynical view, but progress has slowed right down since the whole patreon thing was introduced. The longer you string it out the more money you get....
That aside it will be a quite amazing machine.
if it ever gets finished.....
Yes I know no one forced me to watch it.
Progress has slowed over the course as the early days were big ass easy stuff and now we're into the minutiae and fabbing up complex solutions. Having said that, now the HVAC system is done and we're putting more time into it, you'll see shorter, more frequent episodes until she's done.
Thanks for watching.
Sorry for The overtly cynical tome of my post. I have become jaded by the need to monetise everything that most you tubers seem to have. I’m glad you guys aren’t included in that demographic.
I have followed the project from the very start and have always been extremely impressed by the level of skill, knowledge, attention to detail and most importantly passion you guys put into Binky. I just miss the startling progress of the early episodes. That said your reply has explained why I need to manage my own expectations.
Keep up the good work and don’t be disheartened by comments from ignorant curmudgeons like me.
My previous guess was wrong. There was know way I'd have thought that the front wipers would have needed a complete re-design. But I watched and listened carefully and must conclude that doing so was a good idea.
Rose jointed wipers, brilliant!
But....
Seeing those wipers sweep over the dry screen, over and over again Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Rose jointed wipers, brilliant!
But....
Seeing those wipers sweep over the dry screen, over and over again Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Epic, thank you!
I hope you do not get any electrical gremlins from the French parts... (knowing my luck, that includes the wiper blades)
Quick question though, a while ago, making the fuel tank, you put in some baffles. These did not have much in the way of holes for allowing fuel past, did you drill a few holes across the bottom so you can fill the tank faster?
I hope you do not get any electrical gremlins from the French parts... (knowing my luck, that includes the wiper blades)
Quick question though, a while ago, making the fuel tank, you put in some baffles. These did not have much in the way of holes for allowing fuel past, did you drill a few holes across the bottom so you can fill the tank faster?
longshot said:
A great watch as usual.
I do have a question for you guys.
As a very large portion of the car is unique, how does that affect it's insurance as in, heaven forbid, you had a prang in it, the insurance company wouldn't be able to get the parts to replace the damaged ones.
Would it be some kind of agreed value policy? Is the car going to be used in motorsport?I do have a question for you guys.
As a very large portion of the car is unique, how does that affect it's insurance as in, heaven forbid, you had a prang in it, the insurance company wouldn't be able to get the parts to replace the damaged ones.
longshot said:
A great watch as usual.
I do have a question for you guys.
As a very large portion of the car is unique, how does that affect it's insurance as in, heaven forbid, you had a prang in it, the insurance company wouldn't be able to get the parts to replace the damaged ones.
We'll worry about that when it comes to it! :-)I do have a question for you guys.
As a very large portion of the car is unique, how does that affect it's insurance as in, heaven forbid, you had a prang in it, the insurance company wouldn't be able to get the parts to replace the damaged ones.
FWDRacer said:
You are going to need to breathe on the Celica engine... it is going to be the weight of a small moon 
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