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Some more images!

 

We replaced the rear sliding windows with a sheet of metal with our company logo engraved. A colorful display of LED lights brings the logo alive!



A few more adjustments to the Magnaflow Exhaust being done.



We chose the American Muscle Collection to really tie in the classic steam punk vibe. Huge thanks to Auto Meter for supporting our build!



Close up of a gauge.



We have lowered the Mini to give it an aggressive stance look and feel. We have also replaced the floor and coated the interior with Lizard Skin. Looking forward to getting the seats in, which will be upholstered with brown leather.

Big thank you to Our sponsors Turbo By Garrett and Auto Meter for support with our project.

 

Some images looking more finished up.

 

A couple more pictures..





Here's some info on the Mini as well:

Engine:
Honda B16 w/ Eagle Rods, JE Pistons, CTR Cams, ACL Race Bearings, Ported 74MM Throttle Body, Hondata S3 Engine Management, Custom Turbo Manifold, Custom Charge Pipes, MIL Spec Wire Harness, RC 900cc injectors, AEM Fuel Rail & Regulator, Garrett GTX28R Turbo, TIAL 45mm Wastegate, Greddy Type RS BOV, WALBRO 485 FP, Custom Intercooler

Transmission:
VW Type 2 Bus built by Wright, 4.57 Ring & Pinion, Phoenix Gear Set, Supper Diff, Case Gussets, Chromeoly 930 CV Flages, Custom Engine Adapter Plate w/ Stage 4 Clutch, Hydraullic Release Bearing
Suspension:

Rear - Ladderbar Design w/ Coilovers
Front - Custom Hybrid Setup w/ Honda Spindles mated to a reinforced classic mini suspension

Body:
Original 1967 Wood Kit, Custom Roll Cage, Original body reinforced to handle the added power, close to 50/50 weight distribution


1,300 lbs w/ over 500 HP!

 

OK, I have a couple of questions - first of all though very interesting build!
1) why did you put all the instruments to the left when the driver sits right?

We did this for a variety of reasons:

1. The space on the right side is much more limited.
2. They are very easy to see regardless of where they are located due to the small overall size of the dash and the panel.
3. We wanted to keep a bit of the classic feel to the dash and after doing a variety of different layouts this layout looked and functioned the best in our opinion.

2) can you turn the front wheels more than a few degrees given their size and that stance?

Yes, the suspension has been reworked a bit since some of these pics were taken. The car turns and drives fine. We will continue to work on the suspension over time along with all other portions of the car and continue to make it better and better.

3) How far will the front end come off the ground when you launch?

The car has a pretty even weight distribution and has been pretty balanced on launch. Honestly, we have not pushed it as hard is we plan to yet, but will do that soon. Between all the other (paid) projects we have had in the shop and the daily bolt on mods that we are doing our own cars take a backseat at times. We are doing a new clutch for it now along with some additional mods to the backend and plan to get it fired up again very soon. This time we will also do some footage and share.

Thank you!

Glad you do! As do we.

 

Here's some footage of it in action!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqWJAZGR5C4"]Mini Mayhem Pt. 2 - YouTube[/ame]