Just watching this video about the 172 Cup and I couldn't get over the sound of it.
Whatever exhaust is on it, I thought it sounded like an epic little thing.
See around 2:30 as an example....
Best of luck with it @photo_ed , it really does sound like a very life affirming thing to do.
I think there's a bit of an Adrian Newey hiding inside you there Ed, your well able to
make changes to a car and get the most out of it.
Especially when you use one of those, Ed's special heads ;)
Cool idea Ed, sounds like it would be a hell of a way to get some brilliant motorsport kicks and
not have to spend a fortune either.
I would have thought a good roll cage would more than add enough stiffness into the shell,
to make up for any flex coming from a sunroof.
But I would query...
That's a very impressive bit of Mini encyclopedic knowledge Ed.
I know what you mean about the Mini and it's less than perfect aerodynamics.
I remember coming back from Dublin last year on the M1 and getting much past 80/85mph, you'd feel the thing starting to struggle 😁
It seems around...
Thats class Ed.
I've never seen a Mini like that before, must have been utterly bonkers to
see one like that back then, even now it would stop a lot of people I'd say.
That is serious power, and sounds like its driver was a hell of a character :)
Looks like they chopped the roof as well...
Amazing story Ed.
I'm sure the power/weight ratio was quite favourable, especially in the state it was in on the rolling road ;)
The engine certainly wasn't going to be in any danger, lacking fresh air anyway 😂
I would guess that places like that are becoming a lot less common these days...
Ah that's a stunning car @NickReilly063
I actually fell down a deep M40i rabbit hole on Youtube last night.
By all accounts, they are a great thing to go touring in, good pace, nice tech on board
and a decent boot all told. One of the one's being driven was in a lovely red colour.
Enjoy it...