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Post by Smartbear » Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:20 pm

True-Blue wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:16 pm
Smartbear wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:09 pm
True-Blue wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:04 pm I would love an original mini with the Honda 1.6 Vti Vtec engine conversion.... very quick and one of the most reliable engines ever made :thumbsup:
Original mini with a 2litre Vauxhall (4-wheel drive) owned by the same bloke :thumbsup:
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Nice, does it have a Clubman style front end though?
Yes, i think it does-it’s a bit tight in there! :o
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e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold

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Post by True-Blue » Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:25 pm

That’s the beauty of the 1.6vti Honda engine, 160BHP screamer and fits under traditional mini style front end.... make a fab Q Car 8)
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)

Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i

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Post by Smartbear » Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:51 pm

True-Blue wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:25 pm That’s the beauty of the 1.6vti Honda engine, 160BHP screamer and fits under traditional mini style front end.... make a fab Q Car 8)
I think the red top 4wheel drive would out perform it though :P
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e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold

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Post by True-Blue » Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:01 pm

Smartbear wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:51 pm
True-Blue wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:25 pm That’s the beauty of the 1.6vti Honda engine, 160BHP screamer and fits under traditional mini style front end.... make a fab Q Car 8)
I think the red top 4wheel drive would out perform it though :P
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Probably, but lighter engine, lighter transmission & far prettier :D

Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure that car is amazing fun :driving:
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)

Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i

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Post by Smartbear » Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:35 pm

True-Blue wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:01 pm
Smartbear wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:51 pm
True-Blue wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:25 pm That’s the beauty of the 1.6vti Honda engine, 160BHP screamer and fits under traditional mini style front end.... make a fab Q Car 8)
I think the red top 4wheel drive would out perform it though :P
Rob
Probably, but lighter engine, lighter transmission & far prettier :D

Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure that car is amazing fun :driving:
Agreed, the normal mini does look much better 8)
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e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold

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