Havn't seen this before
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:37 am
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Re: Havn't seen this before
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:24 pm
That is certainly unusual - I wonder what transmission is being used as the front wheels seem further forward relative to the engine than in Alfa.
Re: Havn't seen this before
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:07 pm
That's pretty awesome - where was the pic taken?
Re: Havn't seen this before
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:17 pm
I found it by accident, it came up on google images after I searched on an Alfa related topic.
Re: Havn't seen this before
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:07 am
Now that is an "Italian Job"! ha ha!
that would be an interesting drive!
i think it would have to be rear wheel drive with a P4 box and axle?
as you say, to be front wheel drive the car looks unnaturally set out, and is it just me, but the drivers seat looks as if it may have been pushed towards the door a tad further, possibly by the creation of a gearbox tunnel?
its a later 145 inlet plenum, but that doesn't mean anything, as i suspect it was used for its lower profile apparently compared to the rounded 33 versions.
i need to google more, but for gods sake don't google "boxer mini"
cute dogs aside, there are other images i would rather forget!
that would be an interesting drive!
i think it would have to be rear wheel drive with a P4 box and axle?
as you say, to be front wheel drive the car looks unnaturally set out, and is it just me, but the drivers seat looks as if it may have been pushed towards the door a tad further, possibly by the creation of a gearbox tunnel?
its a later 145 inlet plenum, but that doesn't mean anything, as i suspect it was used for its lower profile apparently compared to the rounded 33 versions.
i need to google more, but for gods sake don't google "boxer mini"
cute dogs aside, there are other images i would rather forget!
Re: Havn't seen this before
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:48 am
What a HOOT … a rear drive mini powered by Alfa boxer . Agree with Shrew regarding the logical use of P4 transmission . You could presumably bin the viscous coupling to make things a little easier regarding the propshaft mounting.
Looks like no rear seat and drivers seat def moved towards the door.
I've googled the hell out of this and come up with precisely nothing. This represents the work of a serious Alfa nutjob.
Most people would simply go down the route of the honda vtec fwd conversion etc .
It needs to be found and the individual responsible interrogated
I'm on the case
Looks like no rear seat and drivers seat def moved towards the door.
I've googled the hell out of this and come up with precisely nothing. This represents the work of a serious Alfa nutjob.
Most people would simply go down the route of the honda vtec fwd conversion etc .
It needs to be found and the individual responsible interrogated
I'm on the case
Re: Havn't seen this before
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:06 am
My sons godfather has a classic mini, Metro 1.3 engine, which he tweaked a bit ...
before I took apart my 1.5 Sprint for the restoration, he could beat me on a straight line !
Cant imagine what this would be like with a 16v 137 bhp engine
Should be scary !!!
before I took apart my 1.5 Sprint for the restoration, he could beat me on a straight line !
Cant imagine what this would be like with a 16v 137 bhp engine
Should be scary !!!
Re: Havn't seen this before
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:29 pm
i can't believe you made the fact that you got wasted by a metro public!
Re: Havn't seen this before
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:22 am
Well, I did ! No shame in that !
If its any consolation , I was running on a cracked block and worn clutch, but still, those little buggers are quick !
If its any consolation , I was running on a cracked block and worn clutch, but still, those little buggers are quick !
Re: Havn't seen this before
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:21 am
i think you need pedal extenders mate! 
if i even as much saw a metro in my mirror, i would immediately stop, open the fuel cap, and ignite its contents in the hope that maybe the car would at least provide one last good service to mankind,
Heat!
if i even as much saw a metro in my mirror, i would immediately stop, open the fuel cap, and ignite its contents in the hope that maybe the car would at least provide one last good service to mankind,
Heat!
Re: Havn't seen this before
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:15 am
No worries mate, I've got the seat adjusted just right :p
Seriously now, say no more. I've heard of Minis humiliating very fast cars !
Seriously now, say no more. I've heard of Minis humiliating very fast cars !