...Anybody here own one? Do they garner the same respect as an OEM car, or are they considered a ba$tard red-headed step-child?

 

I would personally pay good money to drive one of these crotch rockets. Randy Webb said he had to check his pants when he was done driving one. That is my kind of Mini.

 

I have been interested in one for awhile already. In this monthes "Sport Compact Car Magazine" they have a very nice VTEC Mini. They claim the
0-60 was 4.8 seconds. So now I really want one.


Danny

 

This would be my current dream drive...





...a fiberglass-bodied Domino Premier with the 240bhp Integra engine. The car weighs just over a 1000lbs. The power-to-weight ratio would kick major a$$. I'm a sucker for hair-raising speed, the pucker factor would be a 12+

 

What size wheels are on that GoMini car? They look HUGE! Of course, they are probably only about 13 or 14 inches.

I'd happily take one of the VTEC Minis. If I won the cash for it or something. Maybe I should start playing Megabucks?

 

Most of the heavily modded Mini's are running 13's. 13's look huge compared to the stock 10"ers. Boy Howdy what a fun ride it would be.

 

13s are the way to go on that set up to hook up properly. My friend has a completely restored classic with 13s and I'll tell you the car is amazing. 1500cc engine and that is fast, so I can imagine one of these VTEC Minis.


Danny

 

I'd love to have a VTEC Mini. That would just be one amazing car to drive. Too bad the pocket book can't afford it and I'm not sure I'd consider it a daily driver . It's like a replica Cobra, except the replica has 3x more power and is more expensive than the original. On that note, I'd love to have a Mk2 or Mk3 Cooper S as well.

 

If it makes the car a thrill ride, then I am all for it!

 

IIRC, the wheels are 14", I'm the kinda guy that would flare the hell outta the fenders and slap on a set of 16"ers, just for S&G Prices start at 19k which is a helluva lot less than what I would pay for an SCed Pontiac Solstice(240bhp). I'm a hardcore Poncho fan, but the Vtec Mini could make me rethink my loyalties I would be willin' to sink 25k-28k into a built-to-order V-Mini. They currently have this Zeemaxed Vtec Clubman(w/trailer)for sale on their website, but they don't list a price...



...I must admit I prefer the Clubman grill, looks like a Mini-shoebox muscle car, kinda like' "I'm cute, but scratch me behind my ears and you'll draw back a bloody stump."

 

My wife told me that if we get a classic Mini, it MUST be a round-nose. No clubman allowed. I had both kinds, and I think the round-nose looks "more classic".

 

If I were gonna do the Vtec, I'd probably go with the clubman nose, just for the extra hood clearence. IIRC, Gomini mentioned the rad being a tight fit with the classic nose.

 

I have seen several V-Tec Minis and love them. Just watch whom you are dealing with. A search and/or post on Mini Mania's forum for personal experiences with dealers would be worth the effort.

 

Thanks for the heads up on that. If I go the Vtec route I'll be doin' plenty of legwork before I make a purchase. I don't impulse buy anything, but chocolate

 

anyone know of a local shop in southern california offering a drop in kit?

 

Well.....if I had something like that little GoMini beast, I really wouldn't care if diehard Mini fans or anyone else respected me or the car or not. I'd be a Corvette-Killer again. Had a friend who had a 425hp Civic. That thing scared the crap outta me. Totally nuts. I'm guessing that Mini would be the same kinda experience. I'd be on board to getting one if the bank account would say it's ok.
Cheers,

 

Steve Alexander from Orange County is developing a drop-in kit that will not require any modifications to the round-nose body. As it stands 99% of the V-Tec conversions require extending the nose by 100mm. His conversion is extremely well developed and he intends to make it as economical as possible.

 

Here is a thread regarding the above: http://www.minimania.com/web/threadi.../msgthread.cfm

 

Does anyone know how much the do-it -yourself subframe kit from Go-Mini costs? I'm thinking this would be a killer D-mod SCCA solo2 car. Stripped down Mini shells or "restorable" cars can be had pretty cheap. If you were looking into a track-only car, you could do this on the cheap and possibly pick up FTD if no A-mod machines showed up.

I was thinking of a Locost "Lotus" 7 D-mod contraption. But this is a way cool approach.

 

What's the best place to buy one of these VTEC Minis?

 

Probably MINI Tec...as I think it's the offspring of the supposedly troubled gomini company.


I don't know those details though, so whomever does, feel free to pipe up.

In the mean time....

www.superfastminis.com

 

share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AbtmbJu4cuGGy

 

shall we call it "millertec"!

 

Hey guys, this is the one we built, mid engine, MR2 mechanicals, 17" wheels, etc etc,

 

2500 including harware.