Mini!
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Mini!
I have a 1978 mini planning on putting a 1400cc motor in it, It will have 130 hp in a car two guys can lift. My question is do you guys thing it can beat my 84 in 0-60 and the 1/4 mile? And how many people like mini's and any other thoughts on minis? I personally think they are just funny to look at and can't wait to get it running.
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Re: Mini! (84willnotfire)
Mini's are :cool: . If you are doing up a 1275 cooper "S" engine with all the goodies, it will give the Vette a run, thats for sure. I used to hang with some guys that raced these things and they MOVE. They even ICE raced them. That was a ride I'll never forget.:crazy: You can even get cross flow heads and a Nitrous kit :eek: They handle like they are on rails too. Have fun, keep us posted.
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Re: Mini! (CowboyNVette)
:confused: What's a Mini?
They handle like something stupid.... insane. light, quick. amazing. they have won races, rallys, take your pick!!!
they use 10" wheels - tall, not wide!!!! but they look cool with the wide tires and fender flares!!!
oh, and they were not imported here after 1972 - crash and emissions.
[Modified by bogus, 10:24 PM 2/18/2002]
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Re: Mini! (BrianCunningham)
I can't believe it not one negative comment! I thought you guys would of laughed me off the forum, or kicked me off. Believe3 it or not some of the hottest chicks come up to me and say they love my mini and beg for a ride.
Is the mini the original ricer or the grandfather of the ricer? Comments please.......
Is the mini the original ricer or the grandfather of the ricer? Comments please.......
Melting Slicks
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Re: Mini! (84willnotfire)
I can't believe it not one negative comment! I thought you guys would of laughed me off the forum, or kicked me off. Believe3 it or not some of the hottest chicks come up to me and say they love my mini and beg for a ride.
Is the mini the original ricer or the grandfather of the ricer? Comments please.......
Is the mini the original ricer or the grandfather of the ricer? Comments please.......
Drifting
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Re: Mini! (dmalhi1)
Lets see. Its not slammed to the ground. I doesnt have a wing that look like it was stolen from a bi-plane. It doesnt have a 5 inch chrome exhast tip that sticks out a foot or so. It dont sound like a weed wacker. I dont see one each time I'm on the road. NOPE not a ricer. :cool:
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Re: Mini! (84willnotfire)
:D Its NOT a ricer, its one of the British "roller skate" type cars, sort of like the Bugeye Sprite. Unfortunately the ricer kids will probably do exactly that to them. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: [Modified by djpearn, 7:54 PM 2/19/2002]
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Re: Mini! (84willnotfire)
I like them, the new ones coming out look pretty cool. They'll be competing with the Beetle and the PT Cruiser, and I like the Mini by far better than those two. It's got alot of style to it.
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Re: Mini! (djpearn)
oh, and they were not imported here after 1972 - crash and emissions.
See the new Mini soon, at a dealer near you.
:cheers:
See the new Mini soon, at a dealer near you.
:cheers:
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Re: Mini! (84willnotfire)