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Dec 16, 2011 22:56:44 GMT
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Hi, Even though, I haven't finished my '68 Mini with Swift Gti engine project. I think I have to start yet another project. My friend said I can have his mk1 Midas for next project.... I found out that there are only 56 or so of this model left in the world! So, what do I do? I plan to cut it up and make it into a RWD turbo charged J engined car. All I can do for the moment is to collect spare parts I will need. Here goes my parts list. Well, the car will be the first I think.  Engine I'm using Swift Gti 1300cc 16v.  Clutch plate and pressure plate.   Turbo manifold I have made for it. It will be using saab 900 T2/GT2 turbo.  It will have rear disc brakes, too.  I'm getting bell housing modified by a machine shop and photo before.  I will be using Volvo 360 gearbox which I bought from 340R(Adam). Cheers Atchi |
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Building roof chopped, screen raked '68 Mini with G13B 1.3 16v Gti engine with LSD, Yamaha R1 carbs. As well as mk1 Suzuki Swift Gti AWD with a turbo.
Drives PHEV Outlander but wishing my mk1 Swift Gti or mk2 CRX Vt were still with me!
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kcchan
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Dec 16, 2011 23:28:10 GMT
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With 2 projects on they go, you'll never finish the mini!
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rodney
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body looks good for a fibre glass car  |
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jpsmit
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Cool project! I would love to hear you say more about the engine transmission conversion - and especially the engineering - sounds a very cool combination for a small RWD car. Thanks
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forde
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wtf is that thing lol what company made it
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'15 Royal Enfield Continental GT
'95 CZ 125 Type 488
'91 Vespa PX125E
'77 Camino, '86 Camino
'82 Puch Maxi S '70 Puch Maxi N
'80 Maxi S "Sport"
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Dec 17, 2011 12:38:49 GMT
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Interesting to see how you modify the monocoque.
Gordon Murray build himself a Midas with an Alfa boxer engine behind the rear seats, so you are in good company.
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Dec 17, 2011 13:01:05 GMT
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didnt think it was as old as that
youre gonna be wayyyy too busy good luck..... ;D
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Dec 18, 2011 17:25:26 GMT
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Hi hairnet,
The car was designed and started to sell 1978.
I think this car is made with 1 donor Mini hence original reg of the Mini.
Cheers
Atchi
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Building roof chopped, screen raked '68 Mini with G13B 1.3 16v Gti engine with LSD, Yamaha R1 carbs. As well as mk1 Suzuki Swift Gti AWD with a turbo.
Drives PHEV Outlander but wishing my mk1 Swift Gti or mk2 CRX Vt were still with me!
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Dec 18, 2011 19:12:41 GMT
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That could be interesting, but be careful where you chop. The strength is in the monocoque. Personally I'd try to use as many of the original mounting points as possible.
What rear axle do you plan to use?
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Dec 23, 2011 23:12:38 GMT
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Hi Darryl,
I will be using modified MX-5 rear suspension with sub frame. My gearbox and drive shaft will be Volvo 360 5 speed unit. I'm trying to get a LSD made for it or I have to make a Phantom Grip copy.
I think I can keep strength by using MX-5 subframe and I will have torque tube instead of just prop shafts. So I think this will make my car stronger due to the front sub frame and back sub frame connected by the engine, gearbox and torque tube as 1.
Cheers
Atchi
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Building roof chopped, screen raked '68 Mini with G13B 1.3 16v Gti engine with LSD, Yamaha R1 carbs. As well as mk1 Suzuki Swift Gti AWD with a turbo.
Drives PHEV Outlander but wishing my mk1 Swift Gti or mk2 CRX Vt were still with me!
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quackshot
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Dec 24, 2011 12:39:06 GMT
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That appears to be the same as my old midas bronze (pre face lift). If you can, get hold of a facelift midas gold front, they look super sweet. I have a spare heated rear screen too should you wanna buy one  |
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Dec 24, 2011 13:33:10 GMT
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Hi Quackshot,
I know what you mean by face lift model. Alan D has 5 Midas in his garage and some of them is mk2(face lift mk1) with spot lights in bumper bit...
I'm thinking of fitting quad lights as well as splitter and spoliers as it will be track/sprint car.
Cheers
Atchi
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Building roof chopped, screen raked '68 Mini with G13B 1.3 16v Gti engine with LSD, Yamaha R1 carbs. As well as mk1 Suzuki Swift Gti AWD with a turbo.
Drives PHEV Outlander but wishing my mk1 Swift Gti or mk2 CRX Vt were still with me!
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Dec 24, 2011 14:02:49 GMT
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Great project keeping my eye on this one
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"For every sixty seconds of anger, You lose one minute of happiness."
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Dec 24, 2011 20:06:04 GMT
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Atchi,
Can we get some side/rear shots of the midas? I think this, done right, has an awful lot of potential to be a very unique, pretty car. Yes I said it. Pretty
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Dec 24, 2011 22:40:14 GMT
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Hi Camerashy, I like your 280Z keep coming with your build. My uncle had it when I was 8 in Japan. His was 260Z.. Anyhow, I don't have any more photos but I got some from google search.  It uses TR7 rear lights.  I will be using round rear lights. I think it will suit this design of car better and I will have a purposeful spoiler for the back. I hope it will be pretty looking car when I finish... when I finish... 10 years!? Cheers Atchi |
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Last Edit: Dec 25, 2011 13:54:27 GMT by miniswift
Building roof chopped, screen raked '68 Mini with G13B 1.3 16v Gti engine with LSD, Yamaha R1 carbs. As well as mk1 Suzuki Swift Gti AWD with a turbo.
Drives PHEV Outlander but wishing my mk1 Swift Gti or mk2 CRX Vt were still with me!
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Dec 25, 2011 23:38:30 GMT
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Sounds an interesting build - bookmarked.
By the way, is that a BRM Rover 200 front bumper intake on the roof of the Midas in the 1st photo?
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Ian Campbell
'64 Morris Cooper S Traveller
'65 Morris Mini Pickup
'83 Austin City E
'84 Sinclair C5
'87 Austin "Seven S" 1000 (Retro Rally / Autotester)
'04 MG ZR
'07 Vauxhall Astra GTE
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Yes, that is my friend's BRM.
My car is still at his garage and he has about 5 Midasese.
I just took one of his mk1 for my next project!
Cheers
Atchi
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Building roof chopped, screen raked '68 Mini with G13B 1.3 16v Gti engine with LSD, Yamaha R1 carbs. As well as mk1 Suzuki Swift Gti AWD with a turbo.
Drives PHEV Outlander but wishing my mk1 Swift Gti or mk2 CRX Vt were still with me!
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Hi, Been a while. A friend was supposed to come over to see few things but he couldn't make it. So I worked on my idea instead. As I have said before, I'm thinking of using modified MX-5 rear subframe. I took my gearbox out of my workshop and placed subframe over it.  It looks OK. I think track width may be too wide though. I fitted my 13" Hayashi Street just to check but it will fit bottom arm! So I have to have narrower wheels.  Cheers Atchi |
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Building roof chopped, screen raked '68 Mini with G13B 1.3 16v Gti engine with LSD, Yamaha R1 carbs. As well as mk1 Suzuki Swift Gti AWD with a turbo.
Drives PHEV Outlander but wishing my mk1 Swift Gti or mk2 CRX Vt were still with me!
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Hi, So after a trip to Glasgow, I picked up wheels from my mate. I also bought rear disc roters, calipers, driveshafts and CV joints from MX-5 specialist. I have chosen VW mk1 Golf wheels for my project. With this wheel, I can measure track width.  It is 1600mm from one edge the other. I'm hoping to make my subframe narrower by 300mm or so. I need to find out what is the measurement between 2 wheel arches as I will be increasing it. I will be making rear wheel arches like bubble wheel arches for escort or something like that but not too wide. Cheers Atchi |
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Last Edit: Mar 7, 2012 18:50:55 GMT by miniswift
Building roof chopped, screen raked '68 Mini with G13B 1.3 16v Gti engine with LSD, Yamaha R1 carbs. As well as mk1 Suzuki Swift Gti AWD with a turbo.
Drives PHEV Outlander but wishing my mk1 Swift Gti or mk2 CRX Vt were still with me!
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