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08-13-05, 05:47 AM
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http://groups.msn.com/winztek
Heres the link for those interested
click on the 'rotary powered mini link' on the left of the page
Looking really good
Taking the seams off the car make it look great too!
Heres the link for those interested
click on the 'rotary powered mini link' on the left of the page
Looking really good
Taking the seams off the car make it look great too!
08-13-05, 07:00 AM
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Heres a few more pics of the progress.
And yes that is a Lada gearbox on a JC cosmo bellhousing
And yes it is strong enough (I've got a mate who runs one in his speedway stock car behind a 240 ci ford 6 cylinder and still, after two seasons, it hasn't broken.
Why? because I can, and because of the amount of room I don't have to throw away and it puts the gearstick lower and in the right place with no mods
Heaps cheaper than a series 4/5/6 gearbox ($800+)
Also thats a Prostreet 9.6 lb flywheel from CA. http://www.prostreetonline.com/buy/p...s/ps-13-00-ra/
I'm keen on the price and as for the weight of the car (about 1200 - 1400 lbs) I dont see the loss of the inertia a stock 26lbs wheel would provide as being too much of an issue.
But has anyone got any info on this flywheel. All comments welcome.
And yes that is a Lada gearbox on a JC cosmo bellhousing
And yes it is strong enough (I've got a mate who runs one in his speedway stock car behind a 240 ci ford 6 cylinder and still, after two seasons, it hasn't broken.
Why? because I can, and because of the amount of room I don't have to throw away and it puts the gearstick lower and in the right place with no mods
Heaps cheaper than a series 4/5/6 gearbox ($800+)
Also thats a Prostreet 9.6 lb flywheel from CA. http://www.prostreetonline.com/buy/p...s/ps-13-00-ra/
I'm keen on the price and as for the weight of the car (about 1200 - 1400 lbs) I dont see the loss of the inertia a stock 26lbs wheel would provide as being too much of an issue.
But has anyone got any info on this flywheel. All comments welcome.
08-14-05, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by winzie
OK got some picturers for you guys.
08-15-05, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotored Mini
Heres a few more pics of the progress.
And yes that is a Lada gearbox on a JC cosmo bellhousing
And yes it is strong enough (I've got a mate who runs one in his speedway stock car behind a 240 ci ford 6 cylinder and still, after two seasons, it hasn't broken.
And yes that is a Lada gearbox on a JC cosmo bellhousing
And yes it is strong enough (I've got a mate who runs one in his speedway stock car behind a 240 ci ford 6 cylinder and still, after two seasons, it hasn't broken.
Also, can you give some info on the gear box please
what kind of gear ratios it has... what car is it out of... etc...Thanks
08-16-05, 08:10 AM
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Hey Rotored Mini,
The Lada gear box looks similar to Rx box. What model Lada box is it?
We have only one m/d in Trinidad i.e the square shaped Lada.
The Lada gear box looks similar to Rx box. What model Lada box is it?
We have only one m/d in Trinidad i.e the square shaped Lada.
08-20-05, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by winzie
Hey Rotored Mini,
The Lada gear box looks similar to Rx box. What model Lada box is it?
We have only one m/d in Trinidad i.e the square shaped Lada.
The Lada gear box looks similar to Rx box. What model Lada box is it?
We have only one m/d in Trinidad i.e the square shaped Lada.
08-20-05, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Snufelupogus
Can you provide any kind of information regarding your friends car? ie: what kind of numbers its putting out... what are you hoping to be putting out with your engine setup?
Also, can you give some info on the gear box please what kind of gear ratios it has... what car is it out of... etc...
Thanks
Also, can you give some info on the gear box please
what kind of gear ratios it has... what car is it out of... etc...Thanks
As for ratios the one I've got has a 3.5:1 first and a 0.82:1 fifth gear. And a 20t 21.5mm input spline and a rubber donut driveshaft connection (like a BMW) which will definitely get turfed into the bin and replaced with a yoke of some description.
I'm going to feed about 400 hp max into the gearbox and hope it stays together, but the car is only going to weigh 'bout 650 kgs, so the hp going in shouldn't be to much of a problem if I'm nice to it....ha ha we'll see on that one(its only going to smoke two 8 inch tyres......)
but all that aside it only cost me about $50 USD to buy so its as replacable as the tyres themselves (note to self: make it easy to get the gearbox out I think...). Have to wait and see I guess
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09-09-05, 02:28 AM
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a bit here and there. Currunently working out which turbo to buy. So far the xs-power turbos off e-bay look good for price but not sure what they are like.
And a heap of steel in the shed and a welder. Working on chassis design at the mo too.
Winzie, hows the mini coming along?
And a heap of steel in the shed and a welder. Working on chassis design at the mo too.
Winzie, hows the mini coming along?
09-22-05, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by winzie
Just got back from USA - buisness and vaction.
Where did you stay?
Did you meet up with anyone from the forum?
09-22-05, 02:19 PM
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[QUOTE=Rotored Mini] xs-power turbos off e-bay look good for price but not sure what they are like.
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alot of the honda kids and nissan kids around here have tried those with nothing but issues save your time and money and buy something else, because i want to see that mini hauling ***
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alot of the honda kids and nissan kids around here have tried those with nothing but issues save your time and money and buy something else, because i want to see that mini hauling ***
09-23-05, 02:04 PM
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just brought in my shell and startin to work on it got the motor and have now decided to go with the dodge colt awd system is easer to make fit and alot cheaper to get a hold of 200 for the whole works. cant weight to actualy finish this and will get some pics up when i can
09-23-05, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by winzie
Miami, Los Angeles, New York, New Jesery.
Sorry did not have time to meet anyone.
Sorry did not have time to meet anyone.
09-23-05, 11:51 PM
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This project is awesome! I have always liked the minis. It would look good if you used the cooper S hood on that thing. Rear wheel drive mini. That thing is going to be just plain dangerous... But in a good way! Weight distribution should be great seeing as it is going to have the IRS from the 3rd gen , also with how short and wide of a wheel base autocrossing in that thing should be a blast! If you can get traction that thing should do an incredible 1/4 mile. Keep up the good work and post as many pics as possible!
10-20-05, 11:42 AM
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Got some new pics. at -- winzteck@groupsmsn.com
10-20-05, 01:26 PM
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OK that one is wrong.
This is the correct one--- Http://groups.msn.com/winzteck
This is the correct one--- Http://groups.msn.com/winzteck
10-20-05, 02:01 PM
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[QUOTE=winzie]OK that one is wrong.
This is the correct one--- http://groups.msn.com.winztek
This is the correct one--- http://groups.msn.com.winztek
10-20-05, 02:06 PM
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Wrong again??????????????
this one is good- http://groups.msn.com/winztek
this one is good- http://groups.msn.com/winztek
10-21-05, 03:57 AM
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All your pics have come through as thumbnails and are a bit small to see.
Have you got it going yet? What computer runs it?
I just got back from Australia so I will be into my chassis this month hopefully.
Have you got it going yet? What computer runs it?
I just got back from Australia so I will be into my chassis this month hopefully.