Drivetrain 200mph MINI is it possible?

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May 23, 2006 | 10:08 AM

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Hyper!!!Blue!!!

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The CL65 is electronically limited to 155 mph......

May 23, 2006 | 10:11 AM

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Would this work?

http://www.wtfun.com/fun167.php

May 23, 2006 | 10:25 AM

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I would appreciate it if people would refrain from nay-saying and attempts at humor. This really isn't all that funny, and I would like to see the MINI community come together and make a Gumball 3000 WINNING MCS, not bash and make fun at the people who want to.

Mikey

May 23, 2006 | 10:39 AM

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Woah easy, Mikey. 200mph MINI would be a beautiful thing. And I bet that this community will make it happen.

Just joking around with the video.

May 23, 2006 | 10:47 AM

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Remeber the question was asked is it possible, and there are those that say no it isn't. It is all that can be expected, it is something that has never been done before. I'm not the least bit suprised that there are nay-sayers; but I still think it can be done.

May 23, 2006 | 11:04 AM

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Anything is possible, but with the MINI's aerodynamics, it's going to take some major power to get there.

May 23, 2006 | 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dominicminicoopers

It's really gonna be funny when the community looks back after 200mph is achieved and to read all these comments from the nay-sayers. It reminds me when I heard that the lil' FWD MINI would be uncontrollable on the street with over 300hp or that the Getrag 6-speed couldn't handle too much more hp than what the MINI already is putting out.

Amen.
Science. Physics. Forget them.... Pool some cash and then bam u have passed 200 mph.

200 MPH WILL BE ACHIEVED.....

May 23, 2006 | 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiliCooperS

... I think if since we already can get to the level Tuls is at (150ish) than another 15-30 can be easily obtained with some work

I dont think it an issue of being able to do it but rather run thousands of mileage continuosly at speed reliably. With enough money, you could probably make a pig fly. Whether the pig could continue to fly for 3000 with falling is another question

May 23, 2006 | 01:12 PM

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-Jonathan-

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Why don't we just try twin turbo?

That will solve this problem quickly...

And if it won't...keep adding nitrous till it does! *evil laugh*

May 25, 2006 | 07:36 AM

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250km/h flat road.. I was about to show the road as well but some stupid driver decided to pass someone..

http://rapidshare.de/files/21352233/top_speed.3gp.html

May 25, 2006 | 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chows4us

I dont think it an issue of being able to do it but rather run thousands of mileage continuosly at speed reliably.

yeah no doubt... I was going for about 5 mins .... covered about 10 or so miles...heh heh it was pretty funny

the mini motor is very stout... it's cast iron block alows for much abuse and it's internals are quite strong as well.... but 650 HP for more than a 1/4 mile at a time ...yeah yer gunnah need to build the motor...Rods, Pistons, head...OH MY!

May 25, 2006 | 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuls

... but 650 HP for more than a 1/4 mile at a time ...yeah yer gunnah need to build the motor...Rods, Pistons, head...OH MY!

Correct. There is a huge difference between doing it 1/4 mile at a time vice 500 miles at a time. You need the car built to be reliable in everything ... for the duration ... not a simple task.