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General MINI TalkShared experiences, motoring minutes, and other general MINI-related discussion that applies to all MINIs, regardless of model, year or trim.
Just stumbled upon this yesterday...great stuff.
I can't wait to see Binky in action.
One more thing: Today, I found that the dealer cross threaded one of my license plate screws. So I reached for my Dremel, pretended it was a grinder, and made things better. Now all i need is that digital level...
Do car-build shows bother you? Are they too heavy on drama without enough actual building for you? Do you find yourself more interested the actual fabrication than the fabricated drama between mechanics or cast members? Do you wonder how Richard Rawlings gets any work done with all those rings? Well, two Brits are building the kind of project car that we actually want to see, and you should be watching them do it.
Nik Blackhurst and Richard Brunning are a pair of British mechanics who run a small shop called Bad Obsession Motorsport. Both have experience in rally, kart and GT racing, both in the UK and in the U.S. Together, they build and prep race and rally cars in Shropshire, England. (Go ahead and sound that out, I’ll wait.)
Nik and Richard have taken on the shamelessly ridiculous task of shoving the drivetrain and suspension from a 1991 Toyota Celica GT-Four, known as the All-Trac Turbo in the US, into a 1980 Mini 1000. As if that wasn’t challenging enough, Nik outlines in the first episode that he intends to drive this thing legally afterward, and wants it to look as much like a lightly-modified Mini as possible.
That is awesome to hear, and a great article all around. I've been watching these guys for the past two or so years, and I eagerly await their upcoming episodes like I used to for a new Series of Top Gear (before Jezza, Hamster, and Slow left).
The article is dead-on about actually going through the fabrication process, and into detail about how they're accomplishing these tasks rather than simply showing the before and after. As a technical person myself, I love getting into the nitty gritty of how stuff works, and what was done to get it to work. And this show is full of it. :thumbs:
And episode 16. I am watching these each before I post them. These guys are nuts to take on this project. I looks like they are headed to a World record for most expensive MINI. But they show some great ideas for fabbing stuff.
It also looks like they are up to episode 20 now. So this may take a bit of time.
And episode 16. I am watching these each before I post them. These guys are nuts to take on this project. I looks like they are headed to a World record for most expensive MINI. But they show some great ideas for fabbing stuff.
It also looks like they are up to episode 20 now. So this may take a bit of time.
It does, however, look like some of the links to previous episodes have been lost. Not sure why. They should all be up on YouTube. Need to check.
This entire series is a must watch of a true gearhead. These guys are truly dedicated and the only regret I have is that I will never be able to drive that little beast.
And now they have made a fully custom heating and AC unit for a classic Mini. The art and craziness that has gone into this is amazing! Well beyond sanity...
It isn’t like I have anything better to do on New Year’s Day, so why not watch another episode of Project Binkie...
Again, more insanity. A custom built (like everything else) windshield wiper system and rear window wiper. All with an automatic rain sensor.
And we have more wiring insanity and manufacturing insanity, which makes this whole project just a bit insane...
With that introduction, I present episode 20:
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It'll be nice to see this project finished after following it for years. But it will also be kind of sad to see it end. I'm sure the boys having something just a great lined up.
But it is fun to post them here, too. This way we get to see the MINI community comments to the build, instead of everyone’s comments (although, that could be interesting too). Either way, or both, it is delightful fun to watch the progress on this.
Been continuing to watch this since it was first posted on YT. These guys are absolute wizards with their ingenuity, and sheer craftsmanship. Also can't wait to see the finished product.
