..old mini cooper - b-series VTEC swap...

[backyardinc]

hey everyone, here is another model i finished this week....... its a mini cooper model car, i changed some little things on it. I placed a b-series VTEC swap in by making a new front sub frame . I used the mini cooper radiator for best fitment. Also some more honda/acura goodies, S2000 front seats, S2000 cluster ,rsx steering wheel, some race gauges on the dash........for wheels i got a little creative, and for my first custom wheels i could of executed them better . i used the steel wheels of a chevy impala kit, had some lowrider 2 pc wheels. I used the tires and only the lip and added the steel wheel making deep dish steelies with hubcap....... please enjoy.

[KevHw]

Hi, it would really help if you re-shot your photos but made sure the macro function is selected. This is normally indicated with the flower-looking symbol. This should ensure your pictures are in focus.

[backyardinc]

Originally Posted by KevHw

Hi, it would really help if you re-shot your photos but made sure the macro function is selected. This is normally indicated with the flower-looking symbol. This should ensure your pictures are in focus.

i just looked at the camera and saw the little flower, what does the do to the pictures?.....are they to big?.. i know there blurry....ill try it in a few ..

[KevHw]

Originally Posted by backyardinc

i just looked at the camera and saw the little flower, what does the do to the pictures?.....are they to big?.. i know there blurry....ill try it in a few ..

It basically tells the camera that you want to focus on close objects. The size of the images are not a problem. I just thought it would better show off your build if we could see it clearly.

[backyardinc]

Originally Posted by KevHw

It basically tells the camera that you want to focus on close objects. The size of the images are not a problem. I just thought it would better show off your build if we could see it clearly.

^thanks for the tip, just took some new pics, looks real good with focus, i was trying to figure that out for awhile...

[Drift F.C]

I would also get some better light on the subject but, from what I can see, this is really cool, but, I don't agree with the front camber, maybe a little less angle?

[endac]

Looks really cool, nice idea

[backyardinc]

Originally Posted by Drift F.C

I would also get some better light on the subject but, from what I can see, this is really cool, but, I don't agree with the front camber, maybe a little less angle?

^i would also agree with better lighting but not a pro at picture taking......ill try to fix the camber this weekend.......thanks man

[rollin80s]

pretty slick mini. apperently you have seen the 1:1 that was done with the b18 then..
and yeah less camber on the front, you wouldnt want to snap an axle lols..

[KevHw]

Looks like a nice little build. I quite like how the interior ended up. Not a fan of the wheels though and their camber angle.

[backyardinc]

Originally Posted by rollin80s

pretty slick mini. apperently you have seen the 1:1 that was done with the b18 then..
and yeah less camber on the front, you wouldnt want to snap an axle lols..

^yes i remember seeing a teal looking color mini with a type R swap in a magazine, thought that was awesome....i built one regular mini, bought a second one to put in the honda motor......and yes im going to work on the camber,lol.........

[Wolf95]

what did you use for the shine on the motor?

[backyardinc]

Originally Posted by Wolf95

what did you use for the shine on the motor?

^for the engine i used the REVELL 1993 HONDA CIVIC valve cover ,intake manifold , and headers, they come chrome in that kit.....