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mig · 3 Dec 2009, 18:56 (Ref:2593567)

I did not see the one at Lydden but from what I was told it was a big bucks car.The good thing about them is that there are a lot of off the shelf parts for them and they have had a few seasons development now so there is loads of info about.

kjw · 3 Dec 2009, 19:31 (Ref:2593589)

Richard Casey did a 45.5 in qualifiying which is not bad for his first time round Lydden.

BESSIE · 3 Dec 2009, 19:55 (Ref:2593605)

he told me that car has cost him 25K +

kjw · 3 Dec 2009, 20:02 (Ref:2593608)

25K, that seem good value when you compare the cost of building a competitive classic A series mini. And I bet the engines last a lot longer.

mig · 3 Dec 2009, 20:07 (Ref:2593613)

Yeah Ken I rekon a good front running classic Mini would now be over £30K and it would not be as robust.

kjw · 3 Dec 2009, 20:19 (Ref:2593624)

There certainly is a lot of cheap competitve cars out there for sale and they seem a much better option than building one from scratch or upgrading an existing car..

jonbryant · 3 Dec 2009, 20:45 (Ref:2593645)

2012 on the grid for me then

Robert Morris · 3 Dec 2009, 20:45 (Ref:2593646)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mig

Yeah Ken I rekon a good front running classic Mini would now be over £30K and it would not be as robust.

Depending on the shell cost and how much you do yourself its over 35 for a mig
those fia historic minis that took part in goodwood were between 30- 50 k

mig · 3 Dec 2009, 21:08 (Ref:2593657)

Gulp.But the prices of some of the more std parts subframes etc has gone crazy over the last year or so.

Minicross424 · 4 Dec 2009, 07:35 (Ref:2593829)

Just goes to show there is no point in reshelling or upgrading my car much as those figures are way out of reach.
Its no secret that i want Miglia but i think even thats out of reach.
A car that dosent require a rebuild ever season is tempting.

snowen250 · 4 Dec 2009, 08:37 (Ref:2593847)

Hast du considered de fatherland her Tristam?

http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listin..._Race_Car.html

Or maybe a Mediterranean feeling?

http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listin...uper_Copa.html

But i have to agree, those MINIs do look good value, would it be a step into the DMN tris or stay with tintops?

Simon

Robert Morris · 4 Dec 2009, 09:08 (Ref:2593856)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicross424

Just goes to show there is no point in reshelling or upgrading my car much as those figures are way out of reach.
Its no secret that i want Miglia but i think even thats out of reach.
A car that dosent require a rebuild ever season is tempting.

There are some good second hand mini on the market at present.at a fair price.

Minicross424 · 4 Dec 2009, 16:17 (Ref:2594022)

Rob i have not got 10k or 13k for a miglia and i dont see too much point in reshelling.
Nice cars simon, buy me one for christmas!
I would like to step up to the DMN at some point but i do enjoy the tin top intermarque races.
Im making some changes over winter to mine if nothing else it will look a bit smarter come spring.

Big Dave · 4 Dec 2009, 16:38 (Ref:2594030)

but depending on who builds u a shell could be sub £5,000 with full weld in cage complete -front end ready to be painted!!!!!!!! Just look at Kens and ask him where he got it from!!!!!!!!!!!!

kjw · 4 Dec 2009, 17:17 (Ref:2594044)

Tristian give the car to Gavin and he will sort it out. He has built loads of Migs and comes 100% recomended. But a word of warning don't give him cider or wear a wooly hat..

Minicross424 · 4 Dec 2009, 18:06 (Ref:2594059)

Thanks for all your input guys

mig · 4 Dec 2009, 18:40 (Ref:2594075)

You can build a good shell cheap but as most of the classes are now up to 1600cc or 2000cc if you want to run at the front of them then it costs a lot more.I know how much my Mini cost to run at the front over a season compared to the Honda.Iam sure Ken spent a bit last season.You have to screw a Mini to the limits now days.

Chris_w · 4 Dec 2009, 19:01 (Ref:2594085)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mig

You have to screw a Mini to the limits now days.

But that's half the fun

mig · 4 Dec 2009, 19:05 (Ref:2594088)

It is if you have the money to spend or you are able to prep the car and engine yourself.You pay your money and take your choice.

BESSIE · 4 Dec 2009, 19:25 (Ref:2594101)

well said mig

bdwoody · 4 Dec 2009, 20:27 (Ref:2594132)

well after perusing the latest brief torque the new class C will have all the peugeot 205 mi16 and gti6 cars in as well as the M3 beemeers and bill and me plus the left over bmw mini cooper s's.mmm well if that turns out to happen then it wont be half bad........for some.

joss Ronchetti · 4 Dec 2009, 20:41 (Ref:2594144)

That sounds a blt better Woody, the more the better in our Class

mig · 4 Dec 2009, 20:46 (Ref:2594148)

I thought that the 16v 205s were in class D if they were not bigger then 2000cc

joss Ronchetti · 4 Dec 2009, 20:54 (Ref:2594152)

As they never produced a 16V 205 it would gain a 50% cc gain due to the 16v head being fitted and jump up to C

mig · 4 Dec 2009, 20:56 (Ref:2594154)

But wasnt the mi16 a mass produced 16v engine iam sure Graham or Rod will let us know shortly.

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