What do you think of this car?
06-06-2003, 12:21 PM
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If I go this route, with different rims, is it too "Over the Top"? Please give opinions.
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06-06-2003, 12:45 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by ZAMIRZ:
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soon2be, why a Honda VTEC? You can hotrod the factory 4-cyl motor quite nicely and keep the originality. I just don't understand why you would butcher/ruin a classic car like that by putting in a Honda motor. Besides, aren't you looking for a 993 turbo?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">It's actually a mod that is quite common in the mini industry. There is even a company starting to make a frame that makes this conversion straight forward. I've met a ton of mini guys who want to do it. And it's different. Imagine a 200 hp motor in a 1800 lb car
I read about one guy w/ a stock Type R motor that is just tearing up the track w/ it. Imagine what would happen if I add my honda tuning experience. Plus I have a bunch of honda motor parts laying around and could build an insane NA motor.
and it's not butchering or ruining anything, that's all subjective, i'm a hot rod guy, I love to tear things apart
the 993 Turbo is going to be a little ways away, and the mini project will be worked on by my dad and I.
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soon2be, why a Honda VTEC? You can hotrod the factory 4-cyl motor quite nicely and keep the originality. I just don't understand why you would butcher/ruin a classic car like that by putting in a Honda motor. Besides, aren't you looking for a 993 turbo?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">It's actually a mod that is quite common in the mini industry. There is even a company starting to make a frame that makes this conversion straight forward. I've met a ton of mini guys who want to do it. And it's different. Imagine a 200 hp motor in a 1800 lb car
I read about one guy w/ a stock Type R motor that is just tearing up the track w/ it. Imagine what would happen if I add my honda tuning experience. Plus I have a bunch of honda motor parts laying around and could build an insane NA motor.
and it's not butchering or ruining anything, that's all subjective, i'm a hot rod guy, I love to tear things apart
the 993 Turbo is going to be a little ways away, and the mini project will be worked on by my dad and I.
06-07-2003, 05:20 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by KPV:
<strong>David,
What options did you get on yours?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I am getting the premium and sport packages. The sensing wipers and auto dimming mirrors. Panther Black Gravity Leather Upholstery w/Panther Black Interior Door Casing. Computer Navigation System. 6 Speakers with AM/FM and CD. Alloy Patina Dash, the silver hand brake and floor mats, and later I will probably upgrade the sound I just want to hear it first. And of course the power will hit the 205HP mark soon, But the first mod is a stubby antenna to replace that ugly a$$ long one on the roof.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by KPV:
<strong>If I go this route, with different rims, is it too "Over the Top"? Please give opinions.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Maybe, I would like to see it in person it is just every ricer out here has a body kit. And just to let you know you can buy the car with a factory aero kit. Or buy the aero kit later and install it. It is just not that wide I don't think. I just checked the factory body kit is $1,200.00.
<strong>David,
What options did you get on yours?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I am getting the premium and sport packages. The sensing wipers and auto dimming mirrors. Panther Black Gravity Leather Upholstery w/Panther Black Interior Door Casing. Computer Navigation System. 6 Speakers with AM/FM and CD. Alloy Patina Dash, the silver hand brake and floor mats, and later I will probably upgrade the sound I just want to hear it first. And of course the power will hit the 205HP mark soon, But the first mod is a stubby antenna to replace that ugly a$$ long one on the roof.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by KPV:
<strong>If I go this route, with different rims, is it too "Over the Top"? Please give opinions.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Maybe, I would like to see it in person it is just every ricer out here has a body kit. And just to let you know you can buy the car with a factory aero kit. Or buy the aero kit later and install it. It is just not that wide I don't think. I just checked the factory body kit is $1,200.00.
06-08-2003, 11:09 PM
#38
Burning Brakes
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Alright, how about this one? It is much less "over the top" and I think it is tastefully done. Comments anyone?
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06-09-2003, 12:30 AM
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Burning Brakes
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I like the grille treatment on this red one. It seems to be integrated better. I am not sure about the darker inserts though.
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06-09-2003, 05:44 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by KPV:
<strong>Robert,
Do you have a link to the wheels you are referring to?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I do, I do, here is the wheels the first one is 18x8 and the second one is 17x7.5 here are the pictures. <img src="http://www.pelicanparts.com/MotorCity/dbelleperc/91180243.jpg" alt=" - " /> <img src="http://www.pelicanparts.com/MotorCity/dbelleperc/90179143.jpg" alt=" - " />
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by KPV:
<strong>Alright, how about this one? It is much less "over the top" and I think it is tastefully done. Comments anyone?
<img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" />
<img src="http://members.rennlist.com/kpv/mini-3.jpg" alt=" - " /></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I like it a lot, and I also like the red cars body kit. Excellent. And here is the picture of the Harmann Mini with 18's. <img src="http://www.pelicanparts.com/MotorCity/dbelleperc/2002-Hamann-Cooper-s-1.jpg" alt=" - " />
<strong>Robert,
Do you have a link to the wheels you are referring to?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I do, I do, here is the wheels the first one is 18x8 and the second one is 17x7.5 here are the pictures. <img src="http://www.pelicanparts.com/MotorCity/dbelleperc/91180243.jpg" alt=" - " /> <img src="http://www.pelicanparts.com/MotorCity/dbelleperc/90179143.jpg" alt=" - " />
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by KPV:
<strong>Alright, how about this one? It is much less "over the top" and I think it is tastefully done. Comments anyone?
<img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" />
<img src="http://members.rennlist.com/kpv/mini-3.jpg" alt=" - " /></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I like it a lot, and I also like the red cars body kit. Excellent. And here is the picture of the Harmann Mini with 18's. <img src="http://www.pelicanparts.com/MotorCity/dbelleperc/2002-Hamann-Cooper-s-1.jpg" alt=" - " />
06-14-2003, 02:42 AM
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YES My Mini S will be at the dealers tomorrow but I don't fly out to Dallas until Friday. Crap. But I just got back from two trips. Tucson and Phoenix, 1800 miles in two day it was alright except it was 115 degrees and I was trying out for the Baltimore Orioles in that heat. But I did see my share of P-Cars about 35 total, and I followed a Boxster S for 100 miles that took about 50 min. to complete. But the best part of all I passed the GM dessert proving grounds and saw the SSR and Corvettes hauling A$$. The thing is like 10 miles long, and for some reason there were about 30 bikes parked there, I wonder if GM. Naa.
But the best part of all I passed the GM dessert proving grounds and saw the SSR and Corvettes hauling A$$. The thing is like 10 miles long, and for some reason there were about 30 bikes parked there, I wonder if GM. Naa.
