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VTEC into 1973 clubman FIRST AUSSIE REGISTERED VTEC MINI??
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Author:  peter dunn [ Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:47 pm ]
Post subject:  VTEC into 1973 clubman FIRST AUSSIE REGISTERED VTEC MINI??
Today 12/ 11/07 passed all hoops and hurdels car is now Victorian registered and fully legal. Hi folks, here's some pictures of the subframe I built to drop a b16a vtec from a '92 Integra halfcut. I'll post the full story and pictures later, including a "what not to do" section; first entry in which will be "Do not cut out the original VIN number and restamp it back yourself".

These aren't all in the right order, but you clever guys will work the sequence out.

Mini Regards,

Peter Dunn

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Author:  JC [ Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:03 pm ]
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Looks good. I like the bracing back under the car.
Author:  Mini Mad [ Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:06 pm ]
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Yea that's something different :)

Looking forward to more pics, I thought we needed to use part of the original subframe? like from the towers back for ease of engineering?
Author:  slinkey inc [ Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:39 pm ]
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Interesting, I like.
Author:  minidrifter [ Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:10 pm ]
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maybe i'd better pay attention.
Author:  madmorrie [ Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:17 pm ]
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Nice work there Peter, thats looking really good.

Will be interested to hear how you make it through the vicroads guantlet. Good luck.

Madmorrie
Author:  sports850 [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:58 am ]
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That's an impressive frame , what suspension are you using ?
Author:  Archangel007 [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:37 pm ]
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Mini Mad wrote:
Yea that's something different :)

Looking forward to more pics, I thought we needed to use part of the original subframe? like from the towers back for ease of engineering?


Nope, no requirement to use the original towers Josh - but engineering new suspension will involve more certifying and scrutiny from the Vehicle Gestapo!!

Frame looks great Pete!
Author:  Kennomini [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:08 pm ]
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Whats the rest of the car like? Should definetly be strong enough :D
Author:  bnicho [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:20 pm ]
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Looks awesome Peter! :D
Author:  peter dunn [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:28 pm ]
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Those pictures were a bit boring, so here's a few more until I have time to do a full report

There's enough space left over here for another one.......NOT!
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You'd hardly know it wasn't a 1098 in there if I didn't tell you:
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One day I'll tell you what happens when you have to cut off the original vin number....
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How the subframe bolts up underneath:
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Metro brakes, Mini suspension arms and Honda box. Should I call it a Minda or a Hondi?
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Author:  sgc [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:32 pm ]
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Wow.

That is sweet.. I love the way it looks like it was meant to be there :!:

Fantastic job, can't wait for the gory details :D
Author:  simon k [ Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:16 am ]
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excellent :)

this will be the first registered Honda powered brick in Australia, will it not?

do tell about cutting the numbers and restamping - I know someone who needs to do that :roll: :lol:
Author:  Spaceboy [ Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:54 am ]
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sweet, yea call it a minda.
Author:  JC [ Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:12 am ]
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Something about the cam cover of a Honda, they just look sweet in a clubman engine bay.

I really like how the frame bolts onto the floor in a few places. I dare say your engineer might like that idea too.

Question - Do you have any issues with the wheels hitting the motor or box? Just wonder why it is you have been able to retain the factory mini track when most of the Honda conversion seem to widen it?

If you are encountering issues with wheels hitting motor/box i saw these nifty little things the you can put on your steering rack to limit its movement The purpose of the things was to prevent 13" wheels from scrubbing and to minimise severe rack movement in race minis but I'm sure it would also be useful if you suffer from too much movement in the rack..
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