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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Cool performance comparison

Cool Mini Performance Video compliments of Muladesigns1.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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275HP? Now we're talking! I want one!!!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Interesting, no surprise that the the suspension is being overworked with "275" HP.


Edit: If you look at what they are doing the number are probably a bit optimistic...
http://www.morego.co.uk/bbr-gti/mini.php

Edit 2: ~15000 pounds for the conversion to 275, for that price you could easily get a full stroker installed and have a far more durable setup.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Nouse4aname prefers this one, and so do I.

640 HP, AWD, 0-60 in 4.5 sec.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSky
Cool Mini Performance Video compliments of Muladesigns1.
BigSky... this comparison (from Top Gear) is multiple years old, and was not created nor uploaded by Muladesigns1... why did you post it as though it was from him? Besides, can't he speak for himself?

Just a bit confused, that's all.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Edge
BigSky... this comparison (from Top Gear) is multiple years old, and was not created nor uploaded by Muladesigns1... why did you post it as though it was from him? Besides, can't he speak for himself?

Just a bit confused, that's all.
Yep +1
Great video though
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Edge
BigSky... this comparison (from Top Gear) is multiple years old, and was not created nor uploaded by Muladesigns1... why did you post it as though it was from him? Besides, can't he speak for himself?

Just a bit confused, that's all.
He (Muladesigns1) told me about the video in a PM and sent me the link so I could see it. Wasn't that nice?

I thought it was worth sharing and he (Muladesigns1) thanked me for the acknowledgment. He's a good guy.

Originally Posted by HighLife4136
Great video though
Glad to hear you enjoyed it too.
 

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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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well yeah its old but for us with 1st gen, its kinda right on. Anything to do with our MINIs I like to see.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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I want videos of that electric mini!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AliceCooperWA
I want videos of that electric mini!
You and me both!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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I want videos of that electric mini!
Does anyone know how much the retro fit costed? I would be very interested in doing that for a commuter car. I would need 640 hp. heck, 320 would still be a lot!
 
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