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Thats what the name of the mob that does them is. I remember reading the blog ages ago but couldnt find it again.
Could a north south bike engine with a shaft drive to a rear spool to the rear.
(And i say spool a lot cos theyre simple, light and encourage a brave driver.

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Who says the shafts have to be exactely in the center?



Audis run the shaft angled:
http://communityneu.klz.apa.net/static/ ... Allrad.jpg

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yeah that is the Lambo V10 setup I referred to earlier

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It was a pleasure ausmini. I'll miss all you misfits and reprobates

This will be in a mini.
The shafts need to be in the center because they must run under the car and the only place for the is the exhaust tunnel which is in the center .


Thinking on from that idea if the diff on the engine is welded/locked it will then deliver 50% to each end. Then if we have a LSD at each end this will give all round best grip correct?

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Well, I guess with such a project (moving or enlarging) the exhaust tunel will be the least of your problems

Out of a feeling, I'd leave the diff as is or even fit a third LSD there, to accomodate for different levels of traction on front & rear. Wasn't that the problem of the Quadra Moke? Not having a center diff?

@Mick:
Yes, I thought that it's the same

[edit] The Ford RS200 was a mid-engined, trans-axle AWD car



1. gearbox 2. engine 3. front diff 4. gearbox input shaft

I think the newest Nissan GT-R has a similar AWD trans-axle setup, but with a front engine.

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Its getting to the point where there is far too much custom stuff for it to road legal. And it isnt road legal make a spaceframe like an ariel atom. Theres a point where youve got to move away from minis to get the result you want.

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There is a nota marauder mid eng 351 clevland, kombi box, toyota transfer case, indipendant suspension using Austin 1800 alloy suspension mounts and 1800 suspension with koni coil overs the car was finished tested then pulled apart to make molds ect thats where it has been for more than 20 years Daren

Do youhave any pics about it? Or know where it is?

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a contact of mine is currently making reverse cut pinion and crown wheels for subaru boxes, he is putting a subaru engine / box in a vw manx, and using a subaru rear diffin the front, mounted upside down.

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Will be interesting to see it done.

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