yes, you're correct. I looked at adaptors and for the cost, I could buy some wheel rims and with a 2" ofset....no thanks.
Merry Christmas & happy Rally days to you too Chris. I hope next year finds you sideways on your favorite stage.
I survived the holidays! I started the project about 3 weeks ago and so far things are looking good at the rear. I spent a few days stripped down the Outback/Mini and then stripped down the rear suspension of both cars. There is a difference of about 7cm of height between the Subaru and the Mini so I had to cut the Mini chassis and hatch floor. Also, the Reiger coil overs are the same as the Subaru dampers so I can use them. Overall the Subaru rear subframe fits in position and I can still use the Mini fuel tank. Currently, I'm away working so when I return I will fabricate the mounts to bolt up the subframe and axle.
I got a few more weeks last month to figure out the rear subframe. Basically, I cut up the Mini subframe and welded it to the front of the Subaru subframe so I have alignment bolting points. I don't really want to chop the Mini chassis around too much so apart from cutting the shock absorber top mount away and removing the rear section of the hatch floor everything seems to fit in place. The only real issue was the Subaru trailing arm mount which I fixed by welding the Mini mount to the Subaru. Now I have everything lined up I just need to weld it all up when I return next month. Hopefully, I can post some photos soon.