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Aug 26, 2004 23:47:58 GMT
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richy
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FANTASTIC!
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Ratty as you like!!
(I take it we're counting John's as the coolest?)
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Saw that at Bug Jam last year  |
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Nathan
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2nd coolest Minor ever....Nathan
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Aug 27, 2004 11:01:37 GMT
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seen it a while back, personally i think its the coolest minor, the beardmore bros one just did not do it for me and i thought its perfomance in the the track both corners and at santa were lacking not quick at all plus it s brit with a froggie engine huh
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Aug 27, 2004 11:20:54 GMT
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Yeah, but you gotta give John a lot of credit for buliding a machine that is both well set up and beautiful looking, all in a tiny garage with basic tools!!
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Aug 27, 2004 11:31:49 GMT
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and i thought its perfomance in the the track both corners and at santa were lacking not quick at all I wonder what John has to say about this ,... John? Oh and its an Italian engine (Fiat Twincam (from a 131) with 16Valve Integrale head)),.. which by my books makes it 1,000 better than a British engine  |
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Aug 27, 2004 11:59:10 GMT
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I think the Beardmore one's got to rate pretty high just for the standard of engineering, I'm not into Morris Minors, but I appreciate that it must have taken a lot of time, money and effort to get it to that standard.
And that little rat look one's pretty cool too!
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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John
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Aug 27, 2004 12:25:48 GMT
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Everyone is entitled to an opinion. If the rat look Minor is as rough underneath as it is on top then I do not really like it. However if it is brilliantly engineered underneath then I like the concept. Each to their own.
My engine is Fiat / Lancia. I do not care where the parts are from or who made them if they are the best for the job.
I was quite happy with my quarter mile time considering 180 bhp, 1000kg and 195 45 15 tyres and into the wind, but it would be nice to go faster, which one day the turbo or supercharger will sort. But it is always a compromise of keeping the car streetable with reasonable fuel consumption.
Around the bends: My best time so far up Harewood hillclimb is 68.86 secs which is quite respectable for the power, weight and tyres on a suspension setup which is still in the early days of development. It is certainly the best handling vehicle I have ever owned.
I built my car because it is what I wanted and I am very happy with it. Obviously I do care what other people think but it is of only minor importance. So far though the response to the car has exceeded all my expectations which is nice.
John
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Nathan
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2nd coolest Minor ever....Nathan
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Aug 27, 2004 12:37:22 GMT
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Defo wish i had the time and space to do something like that thats for sure,
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Aug 27, 2004 12:43:39 GMT
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Defo wish i had the time and space to do something like that thats for sure, Do I smell a little bit of back-tracking here!!!!! |
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Nathan
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2nd coolest Minor ever....Nathan
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Aug 27, 2004 12:54:11 GMT
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naa mate as i never said in my first post about the build, but like was said each to their own you know. I did not state it to cause an argement but hey sorry if i offended (must of done)
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Last Edit: Aug 27, 2004 12:59:30 GMT by Nathan
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Aug 27, 2004 12:56:23 GMT
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???Pardon?
Try checking your spelling BEFORE you click the "Post" button.... ;D
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Nathan
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2nd coolest Minor ever....Nathan
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Aug 27, 2004 12:59:55 GMT
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done typing too quickly ;D
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John
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Aug 27, 2004 17:42:15 GMT
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Other cool Minors: Gary Ellis, red convertible built by Nic Butler. Saw it NSRA Super Nats for the first time. Nic Manns, racer. Chris Nash Red Minor chopped saloon. RIP (the Minor not Chris!) And brother Robin`s Roadster Pickup www.beardmorebros.co.uk/website%20pages/influences.htmJohn |
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Aug 27, 2004 18:02:44 GMT
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The wings on Chris Nash's Minor are a work of art,.. like yours they have changed the shape, but it looks factory v.nice ,.. although with 2913 VW it seems to have the wrong number plate,..  |
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Aug 27, 2004 21:30:06 GMT
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John beardmores minor is a work of art and a track car you don't tend to see that in many resto's or track cars they are 1 or the other and he knows what he is talking about.
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Aug 27, 2004 21:38:11 GMT
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You have to admit he's a talented guy, whether or not you like that particular kind of car.
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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richy
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Aug 27, 2004 23:42:27 GMT
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BGTMidget
"Each to their own" eh? Well, thanks (re: your post on richy's cars about you not liking any of them, except the LTD) - I'll stick to my saloons, you keep to British 'sports' cars eh?
Richy
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Aug 27, 2004 23:50:05 GMT
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I wonder what John has to say about this ,... John? Oh and its an Italian engine (Fiat Twincam (from a 131) with 16Valve Integrale head)),.. which by my books makes it 1,000 better than a British engine Not if you take reliability into account! they aint engineered that well.....i think the twin cam is the only real pearl of an engine the italians made... lol I like the look of that rat minor alot....reminds me of a car i used to have, only that minor is meant to look like that! I think |
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