In the previous article we saw how BMC (and its successors) worked repeatedly on replacements for the Classic Mini. Most never got beyond prototype stage and those that did never ultimately replaced the Issigonis original. However, by the late 1990’s Frank Stephenson’s designs had been accepted by BMW/Rover and full-scale production was about […]
There had been many attempts to upgrade or replace the original Issigonis-designed Mini, but most never reached production stage. Those that made it to the dealer forecourt (the Clubman and the Metro) did not ultimately succeed in replacing the beloved Mini in the public’s affections and production continued until 2000 when emissions and safety legislation […]
You get the itch right? It’s the itch where you really want to get your teeth stuck into a project Mini and you have all those ideas that you want to implement. Yes, that itch. I have the itch.
I want to do something different. There’s the possibility of a Clubman shell […]
A very dissatisfied customer shouting about the quality of his recently purchased Classic Mini rollcage.
Looks like the guys at Minifinity are having a few problems:
On 4th March 2008, around 6pm GMT, something went badly wrong on the server that runs Minifinity.com. We can talk about what exactly went wrong once we’ve got it fixed. But it wasn’t my fault, OK [cough]
As a result, a significant portion of the Minifinity […]
Mini Creations are offering an ABS door card for the Classic Mini. A unique product that might just work!
Cheshire Police are trying to locate the owner of a stolen Mini.
Having done the fibreglassing (FG) some two weeks ago (even though I only wrote it up on the 27th) it all went pear shaped.
I spoke to Scott (who is in possession of the FG) yesterday, hoping to hear some good news. Unfortunately none was forthcoming. The FG resin didn’t dry properly and […]
Daze has an awesome little article on removing the rear subframe from his Mini.
He says he’ll be writing a “part 2″ when he fits the new one too. Expect that in a couple of months if Daze’s posting habits are anything to go by. ;)
Introduction - explaining what I want to use for the new ICE Install.
Part 1 - Custom MDF Rings to Support the speakers.
Now it’s time to play with fibreglass! I have never done this before so it’s very much a learning experience for me.
Fibreglass at its most simple consists of three items - […]
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