Anybody See This Video Yet?
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
Originally Posted by Vanwall
On closer examination, I see he's shortened the car by about 6 inches, which in itself makes for a quick turning Mini! I think he has a fly-off handbrake, as well, his hands aren't out of view very long. He's running 12 inch wheels up front and standard 10 inchers on the back, and he must've set up the gearing VERY low. The old 'A' series was pretty torquey, so he prolly never gets outta 2nd gear. ;-)
BCNU,
Rob in Dago
BCNU,
Rob in Dago
Maybe he has some bigger brakes in the front to go along with the 12" wheels and minimal weight in the rear. It might be scary to stop like that unintentionally.
I just did get this video in a email from a non mini owner. I was going to post it here but I see that it is already up on this fourm. It is cool to watch the classic Mini at its best. 
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From: City of Angels, Cali
1. The car has been shortened.
2. The front wheels look like 13s.
3. I dont think it has straight cut gears, despite the whine. SC way louder than that.
4. No, it is not rear wheel drive, just pump up the rear 10's till they about to pop, and also adjust the rear suspension as high as you can.
5. The rear must be super light also.
6. Uncut classic minis probably cant do that, hehe.
sweet flick.
2. The front wheels look like 13s.
3. I dont think it has straight cut gears, despite the whine. SC way louder than that.
4. No, it is not rear wheel drive, just pump up the rear 10's till they about to pop, and also adjust the rear suspension as high as you can.
5. The rear must be super light also.
6. Uncut classic minis probably cant do that, hehe.
sweet flick.
i just noticed that, thats cool . anyway, is it possible for it to have a hi-slip differntial or something like that?? i just made that name up...i dunno, just looks like the outside wheel is the power wheel while its spinning, and the inside wheel is locked and stays put, keeping the car spinning. if im wrong, be gentle...
...thanks
Marco
. anyway, is it possible for it to have a hi-slip differntial or something like that?? i just made that name up...i dunno, just looks like the outside wheel is the power wheel while its spinning, and the inside wheel is locked and stays put, keeping the car spinning. if im wrong, be gentle... ...thanksMarco
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Does anyone know the original source of this video? Would be very cool to once and for all know exactly what was done to this car, and learn about his driving technique accordingly. Very cool manuvering. Looks to be a blast.
Thanks all,
MinMax
Thanks all,
MinMax
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From: PA/NJ
Originally Posted by ragedmx
the video on the main link is not anymore. anyone have it?? it will be nice to see it...
Thank's
Thank's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-1fd5YNCio&search=minis
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