S2000 Minx

[chimes]

That is awesome,awesome work

[Frizzle Fry]

update:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6wir3TjD8w&sns=em

[MGBV8]

Oh yeah, that has got to be a blast to drive!

[Frizzle Fry]

I'm just finding out. Pushing it a little more every time I drive it. It has already exceeded my expectations!

[BWA]

Mike I checked out all of your work on that truck forum and I am gobsmacked by your work.  I am sure with all the careful work you put into the suspension has paid off, I bet that little car handles quite well!!
Keep up the good work!!

Cheers
Byron

[Frizzle Fry]

Thanks Byron, I couldn't be happier just getting to drive it. As I push it more little-by-little I can't believe the performance; unreal. Three years was worth it! Can't wait to take it on some real twisties! And to a British meet.

[socorob]

You've got to be under 10 pounds per hp with that. Looks awesome.

[mgbreis]

Mike, that is an amazing build. Great work. I have a '59 Husky with a quad 4. It has an 8.8 on stock leaf springs so I'm very interested in the Art Morrison 4-link you used. Any thoughts on that aspect of your build? Were there any tweaks to the kit or did you use the links in their supplied length? From your pics the chassis rails and rear seat pans of your Minx look almost identical to my Husky. It doesn't seem like too bad of a job. I'm happy with my ride height where it's at, and I don't think it's quite as low as yours. I might get away without messing with my inner fenders?

[Frizzle Fry]

Robbie,

Thanks. I estimate it's about 8.6lb/hp @ 2150lb/250hp Feels like it too!

Ryan,

Sweet Husky! Almost wish I started with a Husky or Estate (love wagons and hatches). The Art Morrison Tri-4-Bar worked out beautifully. Performance so far is better than I could have imagined.  I used the link lengths as supplied. Worked out with luck that the fwd leaf hanger was in the correct position for the front/lower bar. The uppers had to be mounted above the seat pan in order to maintain the prescribed angles. All the angles, etc. are called out very clearly in the install instructions provided with the kit. Top notch customer service too. Let me know if you have any more questions.

-Mike

[mgbreis]

Thanks for the response Mike, I'll really have to think about this. I was already thinking about a 3 or 4 link, and when I saw your pics it really got me excited as our cars original chassis are so similar. Have fun sorting out the Minx, it is amazing. I've only been driving my Husky for about a month. It pales in comparison to how far your car is evolved, but trust me - you won't go anywhere without drawing a crowd that wants to talk about it.

[Frizzle Fry]

You'll have to do something for coil spring upper mounts. My setup seems to have worked out really well. Ride is very sporty (not a caddy ride, but more comfortable than a mini copper sport).

It drew a crowd at a tuning shop when we stopped by the other day. Cameras were out and people were laying on the ground to see the suspension

It won't be making another appearance until spring. Started the tear-down for paint!

-Mike

[TR4AIRS]

I just saw your first video on Youtube. It makes me want to get back at it again! Looks like serious fun!

Curious to see what the painted car will look like!

Kristof.

[Frizzle Fry]

Kristof,

I got on it a LOT more after taking that video (that was the literal first drive and didn't even break into VTEC). I can tell you the F20C/6sp combo does not disappoint! Especially in a small/light car!!

That was a full mock-up run (nothing painted and not everything powdercoated). Highly recommended for working bugs out (I found a few), and more importantly for reinvigorating your motivation! Can't wait to drive it in spring

-Mike

[socorob]

i saw on the forum you were thinking about a rotisserie. This guy made a simple but ingenious rollover frame to restore his Maserati Ghibli. Im about to help my friend build one for his Z.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=140&t=1139816&mid=212649&i=200&nmt=1969+Maserati+Ghibli+-+The+Resurection&mid=212649

[rficalora]

That is a cool way to do it.  Simple, easy access to all sides, and takes up less space than a rotisserie.

[Frizzle Fry]

That's an awesome idea. I'm still leaning toward a conventional one for the hydraulic lift aspect.

[socorob]

My friend almost has his rollover frame finished.He made the 45 sections a little longer so he can either put the car at a 45 or 90 degree angle. He basically made kickstands to hold it at 45. He said 2 people can just flip it, with 3 people its easy.