Project Binky

Kirk · Kirk

I came across this Cargo on the interweb and spotted an aero improvement that the library bus simply must have: Yep - go faster aero kit. I'm not sure whether the screen shade contributes a great deal of downforce but the front dam is surely a must have. Kirk

ahenry · ahenry

Episode 41 has been released -- Edited by ahenry on Friday 1st of August 2025 12:35:37 AM

Kirk · Kirk

If I post this clickbait topic title, do you think it will tempt Episode 39 out of the ether?

Forsh · Forsh

Well it seems like we'll have to wait till the next episode to see the fancy gauges with Richards new found Arduino skills and 3D printed circuit boards No doubt they do it in way to be suitably understandable for the masses whilst being adequately nerdy with a sprinkling of BOM humour! or Episode 39 - "...

Kirk · Kirk

Economy: Taxes will rise as required to fund (a) production of limited run electrics for all Mini-based home-built cars and (b) free road tax/insurance for qualifying (worthy) cars. Health: YouTube to be introduced to all hospital recovery suites, playing Binky videos to help people feel be...

derv · derv

What colour is binky going to be? or is that top secret till episode 53?

Kirk · Kirk

< You want to complain! Look at these shoes. I've only had them three weeks and the heels are worn right through.> No, I want to complain about Binky...< If you complain nothing happens, you might as well not bother.> Oh!< Oh my back hurts, it's not a very fine day and I'm sick and tired o...

Forsh · Forsh

Well someone had to start an Episode 17 thread! I don't know what date it will be but I'll put a shilling on and say Good Friday! and with Episode 17 coming out it will make it a VERY Good Friday!

GrayRaceCat · GrayRaceCat

I was just poking around on the interwebs and stumbled upon this, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5890418/reference/

TyphoonTechie · TyphoonTechie

Hi all, Had a browse through the forum and seen lots of comments saying it's on its last legs and thought 'what better time to join?!' First came across BOM and Bibky a couple of years ago so was lucky in the sense I got a massive binge watch at the start. Looking forward to Ep 39 now. Hope you are all well...

Taaki · Taaki

I noticed a part in the engine bay above the AC pump with a water hose and small filtered air intake, what is this component? I waited to post this question after episode 37 because I though it may covered in there. I know there is a another episode on the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb event coming up so it could...

Kirk · Kirk

60 Seconds with Richard Brunning (facebook.com)

Charmandize · Charmandize

Just back from the festival, what a great day! Highly recommend it as a day out. I have to admit though, that the main reason I made the long journey was because Binky, Nik and Richard were going to be there. Having only ever seen them on YouTube, I didn’t quite believe they were real. And, Having watched t...

KB · KB

Still don't understand the relevance though. https://youtu.be/mAoiCzYzdDc?t=23

Grandell · Grandell

Hi all, Just signed up so I can share a little project I've been working on... Also just as a warning, I may not get on here to update this very often, but I will try my best. As some of you will be aware, Lego released a Creator Expert Mini Cooper back in 2014 What you probably don't know, is that there is sof...

Kirk · Kirk

HNY folks. I notice that none of us predicted that Ep 37 would be mostly about brakes. Any predictions for the theme of Episode 38? I figure that we haven't yet got to driving (which is what happened at or shortly before Weston Park) so it may just take us up to there. I'm hoping for a bit more interior. Must...

Deeds · Deeds

Hi Guys Which cars mechanism did you use for the doors?

Chartreuse Microbus · Chartreuse Microbus

Can anyone tell me what episode it was (IIRC) that Nik fabbed up an oil seal puller that carefully drove out the seal from the inside. I think he used 3 washers around a bolt. I have a similar situation and don't want to damage the part. Thanks!

Kirk · Kirk

This is a tricky one for me, as it's rather the sum of its component parts - all of which seem to have involved some or other little compromise given the ridiculous space constraints. At the moment, I'm going with the forward firewall. I could have just have easily said the intercooler or the front strut...

Kirk · Kirk

Is it too early to start this? I mean, Binky is not quite finished yet, is it?

Bozwell · Bozwell

i give it 2 months after the car is finally on the road. Those paddle clutches are god awful things for a road car. Project Binky - YouTube you only have to see getting it off the trailer they are not user friendly. Be absolutely fine if it was just a rally car as you light the tyres anyway.

Forsh · Forsh

So Binky is unveiled! First public debut at Weston Park And here are some post Ep.36 pics from BOM Instagram... Anyone At Weston today feel free to show us some more!

Phollox · Phollox

Being a parent of small children, I'm surprised no isofix anchors were added to the build to take the girls for a drive. Hope I'm not too late with the suggestion.

Forsh · Forsh

Well the Paint colour guessing game is done and dusted and it turns out they just painted Binks the same colour as before... But with a subtle twist So we assume they fitted longer wheel studs to the hubs to facilitate alloys - But which ones? I'm thinking Nick will pay homage to the originals [above] a...

Forsh · Forsh

"...bolt on the big ticket items and go for a staaaarrt!" No room for speculation there then! oh and the loom! (you know - the one in the box!) Kirk wrote in Ep.34 thread: I suspect there's a fair bit coming on the suspension as I just can't see them bolting on the (modified) Toyota dampers. Did you s...

Alfred · Alfred

Let's play a game. Guess the kerb weight of the finished car with all fluids, winner gets a packet of chocolate HobNobs. I'm going with 1265kg

Kirk · Kirk

Just wondering if when it hits the road next year/decade and everyone decides to trade in their Valkyrie's etc to get the true hyper-fear experience, what would they have to pay for a Binky clone? I assume all the CAD has been saved to a nice dry drawer in the garage.

Kiwi Paul · Kiwi Paul

The Mini donor car looks to be circa 1980 (I anticipate a VERY precise correction from Mini afficianados here.....). I think the Celica GT4 donor car for the drive train and suspension is the ST185 which was made from 1989-93. Would Nik 'n Rick be using the VIN plate off the Mini donor car, or will it si...

Kirk · Kirk

Shirley, we must be due an update?

Kirk · Kirk

Well. Not much done in the last one. We'd better chew over what's next.

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	Escargot - essential upgrade (Preview) I came across this Cargo on the interweb and spotted an aero improvement that the library bus simply must have: Yep - go faster aero kit. I'm not sure whether the screen shade contributes a great deal of downforce but the front dam is surely a must have. Kirk	Kirk	15	5019	September 2nd by ahenry
	Episode 41 (Preview) Episode 41 has been released -- Edited by ahenry on Friday 1st of August 2025 12:35:37 AM	ahenry	1	354	August 1st by Kirk
	Episode 40 - A cunning plan (Preview) If I post this clickbait topic title, do you think it will tempt Episode 39 out of the ether?	Kirk	28	2942	May 2nd by Kirk

	Episode 39 - Dash Darn It! ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Well it seems like we'll have to wait till the next episode to see the fancy gauges with Richards new found Arduino skills and 3D printed circuit boards No doubt they do it in way to be suitably understandable for the masses whilst being adequately nerdy with a sprinkling of BOM humour! or Episode 39 - "...	Forsh	132	14028	Oct 29, 2024 by Kirk
	Vote Binky Party! (Preview) Economy: Taxes will rise as required to fund (a) production of limited run electrics for all Mini-based home-built cars and (b) free road tax/insurance for qualifying (worthy) cars. Health: YouTube to be introduced to all hospital recovery suites, playing Binky videos to help people feel be...	Kirk	0	669	Jul 3, 2024 by Kirk
	colour? (Preview) What colour is binky going to be? or is that top secret till episode 53?	derv	29	8634	May 20, 2024 by GrayRaceCat
	I want to complain... (Preview) < You want to complain! Look at these shoes. I've only had them three weeks and the heels are worn right through.> No, I want to complain about Binky...< If you complain nothing happens, you might as well not bother.> Oh!< Oh my back hurts, it's not a very fine day and I'm sick and tired o...	Kirk	0	951	May 16, 2024 by Kirk
	Episode 17 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well someone had to start an Episode 17 thread! I don't know what date it will be but I'll put a shilling on and say Good Friday! and with Episode 17 coming out it will make it a VERY Good Friday!	Forsh	99	21459	Apr 12, 2024 by GrayRaceCat
	Did you know that "Project Binky" is on IMDb? I didn't! (Preview) I was just poking around on the interwebs and stumbled upon this, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5890418/reference/	GrayRaceCat	4	1155	Mar 12, 2024 by GrayRaceCat
	Hello (Preview) Hi all, Had a browse through the forum and seen lots of comments saying it's on its last legs and thought 'what better time to join?!' First came across BOM and Bibky a couple of years ago so was lucky in the sense I got a massive binge watch at the start. Looking forward to Ep 39 now. Hope you are all well...	TyphoonTechie	5	935	Jan 15, 2024 by Grandell
	What is this part? (Preview) I noticed a part in the engine bay above the AC pump with a water hose and small filtered air intake, what is this component? I waited to post this question after episode 37 because I though it may covered in there. I know there is a another episode on the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb event coming up so it could...	Taaki	19	3077	Apr 30, 2023 by Taaki
	When is the next episode coming out? Richard throws some light on this niche subject. (Preview) 60 Seconds with Richard Brunning (facebook.com)	Kirk	23	5950	Apr 29, 2023 by Kirk
	Historic Rally Festival- Western Park (Preview) Just back from the festival, what a great day! Highly recommend it as a day out. I have to admit though, that the main reason I made the long journey was because Binky, Nik and Richard were going to be there. Having only ever seen them on YouTube, I didn’t quite believe they were real. And, Having watched t...	Charmandize	1	1209	Oct 16, 2022 by Charmandize
	I always wondered where this came from... (Preview) Still don't understand the relevance though. https://youtu.be/mAoiCzYzdDc?t=23	KB	5	1346	Sep 27, 2022 by KB
	Lego Binky (Preview) Hi all, Just signed up so I can share a little project I've been working on... Also just as a warning, I may not get on here to update this very often, but I will try my best. As some of you will be aware, Lego released a Creator Expert Mini Cooper back in 2014 What you probably don't know, is that there is sof...	Grandell	15	3468	Aug 12, 2022 by GrayRaceCat
	Episode 38 (Preview) HNY folks. I notice that none of us predicted that Ep 37 would be mostly about brakes. Any predictions for the theme of Episode 38? I figure that we haven't yet got to driving (which is what happened at or shortly before Weston Park) so it may just take us up to there. I'm hoping for a bit more interior. Must...	Kirk	7	7908	May 24, 2022 by Niek
	Door window mechanism (Preview) Hi Guys Which cars mechanism did you use for the doors?	Deeds	3	1321	Apr 23, 2022 by bmwmaniac
	Clever seal puller using washers (Preview) Can anyone tell me what episode it was (IIRC) that Nik fabbed up an oil seal puller that carefully drove out the seal from the inside. I think he used 3 washers around a bolt. I have a similar situation and don't want to damage the part. Thanks!	Chartreuse Microbus	0	1372	Mar 5, 2022 by Chartreuse Microbus
	Your Favourite Bit-o-Binky? (Preview) This is a tricky one for me, as it's rather the sum of its component parts - all of which seem to have involved some or other little compromise given the ridiculous space constraints. At the moment, I'm going with the forward firewall. I could have just have easily said the intercooler or the front strut...	Kirk	19	2309	Jan 22, 2022 by Niek
	Episode 37? (Preview) Is it too early to start this? I mean, Binky is not quite finished yet, is it?	Kirk	47	6411	Dec 17, 2021 by ahenry
	How long do you give it before the engine comes out to fit more user friendly clutch? (Preview) i give it 2 months after the car is finally on the road. Those paddle clutches are god awful things for a road car. Project Binky - YouTube you only have to see getting it off the trailer they are not user friendly. Be absolutely fine if it was just a rally car as you light the tyres anyway.	Bozwell	7	2168	Oct 20, 2021 by Forsh
	Spoiler Alert Thread - Binky Photos - DO NOT ENTER if you want to see Ep.37 unspoiled (Preview) So Binky is unveiled! First public debut at Weston Park And here are some post Ep.36 pics from BOM Instagram... Anyone At Weston today feel free to show us some more!	Forsh	10	2826	Aug 26, 2021 by PaulKiwi
	Safety? (Preview) Being a parent of small children, I'm surprised no isofix anchors were added to the build to take the girls for a drive. Hope I'm not too late with the suggestion.	Phollox	2	1593	Aug 23, 2021 by Forsh
	Binky Wheel Options (Preview) Well the Paint colour guessing game is done and dusted and it turns out they just painted Binks the same colour as before... But with a subtle twist So we assume they fitted longer wheel studs to the hubs to facilitate alloys - But which ones? I'm thinking Nick will pay homage to the originals [above] a...	Forsh	22	3039	Aug 23, 2021 by Forsh
	Episode 35 AND 36!!! (Preview) "...bolt on the big ticket items and go for a staaaarrt!" No room for speculation there then! oh and the loom! (you know - the one in the box!) Kirk wrote in Ep.34 thread: I suspect there's a fair bit coming on the suspension as I just can't see them bolting on the (modified) Toyota dampers. Did you s...	Forsh	29	9118	Aug 15, 2021 by Kirk
	Guess The Weight? (Preview) Let's play a game. Guess the kerb weight of the finished car with all fluids, winner gets a packet of chocolate HobNobs. I'm going with 1265kg	Alfred	13	2213	Jul 30, 2021 by Forsh
	What's Binky Worth? (Preview) Just wondering if when it hits the road next year/decade and everyone decides to trade in their Valkyrie's etc to get the true hyper-fear experience, what would they have to pay for a Binky clone? I assume all the CAD has been saved to a nice dry drawer in the garage.	Kirk	3	2065	Jul 27, 2021 by GrayRaceCat
	What will Binky be registered as? (Preview) The Mini donor car looks to be circa 1980 (I anticipate a VERY precise correction from Mini afficianados here.....). I think the Celica GT4 donor car for the drive train and suspension is the ST185 which was made from 1989-93. Would Nik 'n Rick be using the VIN plate off the Mini donor car, or will it si...	Kiwi Paul	9	3409	Jul 1, 2021 by ahenry
	Is this the right month for an escargot? (Preview) Shirley, we must be due an update?	Kirk	2	1901	May 21, 2021 by Kirk
	Episode 34! (Preview) Well. Not much done in the last one. We'd better chew over what's next.	Kirk	28	5229	Apr 27, 2021 by Forsh
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