Project Binky

[LJ851]

Originally Posted by Alan A

Clips for the chrome trim

Those clips are for the body colored painted seam covers .

[Alan A]

IYSS. I’ve only ever seen chrome. Either way it’s for trim.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Alan A

IYSS. I’ve only ever seen chrome. Either way it’s for trim.

[1990C4S]

No green self etching paint on the body pieces? I guess the grey primer filler is also self etching.

They do nice work, they have patience.

[porsche4life]

That pearl detail was genius. I’d love to see it all in the sunlight. As with everything, Nik went mental with the paint.

[bkreigsr]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

I also thought it was rude for Richard to suggest all that work would be wrapped around a tree within two weeks of completing the car.

..yeah, but it was not inappropriate - it is a rally car after all.....

[Alan A]

Originally Posted by bkreigsr

..yeah, but it was not inappropriate - it is a rally car after all.....

He also worked on it and afaik owns some of it. I figure he’s entitled to say anything he wants given that.

[javadog]

Watched the short series on the tarmac racer and enjoyed it.

Was underwhelmed by the color they picked for the Mini and especially the nearly invisible special paint.

Oh well....

[svandamme]

Agreed, that paint ghost thing is so much effort done for the little effect, it just doesn't seem worth it.

And mentionend it before, the obvious thing I hate on mini's is that outside panel seam.. they have on the A pillar.. Now if they would have cleaned/shaved that off, it would make the car so much nicer and maybe even netted a one mph top end speed due to lower CX




With all their welding and fabrication skills, surely they could have managed that?

Especially the front ones irk me on a Mini.. it looks cheap

it's been done before

[oldE]

Originally Posted by bkreigsr

..yeah, but it was not inappropriate - it is a rally car after all.....

Both Nick and Richard have stated repeatedly it is not a rally car. It has air conditioning, electric windows and locks as well as a stereo.
I love the paint and would like to see it in person if I ever get back to Shropshire.

Best
Les

[sc_rufctr]

Sorry guys. I don't understand the negative comments about the paint details.

In a world of Ricers I find "subtle" refreshing and classy.

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Great update. IMO The best video of the series! - 40 minutes of heaven.

"Old English White" with trick paint effects... Very subtle and just lovely!

(The final assembly should also be great but I've always been a "bodywork and paint" guy)

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by svandamme

... SNIP

it's been done before

Stijn, I get what you're saying but that blue car looks just wrong IMO but I'm also an Old Fashioned "Basterd".

The external body seems are one of the things that makes a Mini a "Mini". And I'm sure Alec Issigonis never thought too much about aero when he designed the little brick. Note how they installed the clips before the top coats in the vid. I love details like that. BTW I've never owned one, I've always gravitated towards Italian or German cars. British cars have never done it for me.

A friend of mine who has always been a British car nut is "happy" if he gets more than 80,000km from a classic Jag before the top end needs rebuilding. I've never understood that kind of thinking.

My somewhat complete car list... (My many VW's are not included because they were either appliance or track cars)

• Fiat 500: One was more than enough.
• Alfa Romeos: 4 in total. Generally a POS, I'm sure they come with rust from the factory but they are fun.
• Lancia: Lost count but I think 8 - I kept circling back. lol
• Mercedes Benz: Number 3 is in my garage right now. As I get older I'll probably always have a MB as a daily.
• My 78 SC is 3rd Porsche I've owned. Needs to be driven more but it's increased value keeps it in the garage.

[sammyg2]

Lessee all these colors to choose from ...... let's go with vanilla

[ckelly78z]

I REALLY wanted to see BRG, not milk colored white.

[svandamme]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Lancia: Lost count but I think 8 - I kept circling back. lol

am currently jonesing for a Lancia Fulvia
They are 15-20 grand around here

and quite frankly there's nothing Porsche oldtimers out there that can tickle me fancy for that kind of budget ..
944's aren't going to do much for me when I have the Cayman. same for 914's , just seem overpriced for what they are compared to the Cayman.
Forget 911's and well i already have the 250 horses Cayman, so for fast driving, i'm covered.

So the Fulvia.. it's soooo elegant..And that V4 sounds so good

The outside seams on a Mini is just a cheap construction side effect to me.. I can't stand the look of it
Also hate the dashboards, I could never own that

the Fulvia is the complete opposite.

[javadog]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

Lessee all these colors to choose from ...... let's go with vanilla

I know, right?

[911boost]

The ghosting is pretty cool though ..

[JackDidley]

I am just glad to see it painted.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by svandamme

am currently jonesing for a Lancia Fulvia
They are 15-20 grand around here...

[Geronimo '74]

A guy I know used to own one.
If you were very quiet, you could hear it rust..