jdmini
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hello all, i was wondering if someone on here knows much about maestro vans, i was thinking i'd like one, but i'd like to know a bit more about them before i really get in to looking at them.
i know they do a 1275 engine, is this an A series engine? (i'm in to minis so it'd be good to stick with what i know) also, are the brakes the same size as the mini or metro? i've some mini alloys kicking round that might look pretty cool
and lastly, does anyone on here know of any pictures of them having been modified? just for some ideas of what i could go for?
thanks all!
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Yep the 1275 engine is an A series, there was a thread discussing where they have all disappeared to recently hereDon't know about modified ones but a turbo/hot A series would be interesting  |
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jdmini
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that link has made me want one more...i'm thinking either a maestro van or vw caddy.
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Go with the Maestro. Cool though they are the Caddy has been "done" to death.  Just my opinion. |
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jdmini
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that's what i reckon really...the maestro is a little more different, and maybe more usefull than the caddy.
and then i'll be staying british too. watch this space...i'm gonna try to make space and find one!
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Van has same bay as the car, so options are many and varied on the engine front. 1275 A series, 1600 R/S Series, 2000 O series, 2000 M16 and the ultimate would be 2000 16V Turbo from the Rover 200/400/Coupe. Check out Moto Build for Maestro bits n bobs - engine conversion kits, 'sorsts, sussies etc. There's not much Maestro on their www site now, but they might still be able to help. www.moto-build.com/Also check out the owners' club. www.maestro.org.uk/ |
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I've just sold my 1275 van, its gone to dublin, from the midlands Since then i have seen loads about (3 today) and i miss it. The wheels are 4x114.5 NOT the same as the cars. |
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I've got a nice set of 15" 5-spokes that would fit them.......
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I wanted to build a 1275 turbo using metro bits in a hatchback just for s**ts and giggles,so you could do the same if your mad like me ;D
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jdmini
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i love the idea of a quick engine, but i have to admit i'm rubbish with mechanicals, that's why i thought at least if i stick to a-series i won't get too many suprises...and just make it a bit lower and some fat wheels..nothing too extravagent.
also, as i'm a newbie...what's FTW that you lot say all the time?
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I think its "for the win"
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I toyed with the idea of getting one and sticking a TD from a Montego in it (they only ever came with an n/a diseasel, didn't they?). That would make a great workhorse, and quite nippy too. Despite the number that were in use, they are hard to find in good nick these days. Beige slammed over black banded steels was the way I was going to go.  |
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The A-series bears little relation to a Mini lump. It uses a VW gearbox and the box is on the end rather than in the sump.
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