Project Binky

lauriekee · lauriekee

Just in case you've not checked the facebook page there's a you tube video with edd in his "ask edd" series Just thought I'd pass it on

Mini_Madness · Mini_Madness

https://crossthreaded.libsyn.com/

lauriekee · lauriekee

Any chance you'll be at Goodwood again, like Goodwood revival in September??

GrayRaceCat · GrayRaceCat

Hi Guys, A question, since you have to bin the distributor (who needs 19th century tech anyway). Where will you get the cam and crank signals?. I'm guessing there had to be a cam/crank sensors for the injection but were they inside the distributor or separate? I'm across the pond and haven't yet found...

Mini_Madness · Mini_Madness

Mini_Madness · Mini_Madness

I only ask because it has liking to the mad cars of the 80's, even as a project

1275Duffer · 1275Duffer

Following a cheese-induced nightmare, I have come to the realisation that we need to know what's under the sheet.... It clearly isn't a Christmas tree, a kettle or Michele Mouton....so what is it?

The Chief Smeg · The Chief Smeg

Very nicely done guys. Actually that went down even better than you think because my mate has lost the handle off his BOM mug so I sent him a link to your "instructional video"; I think it was well received

andsetinn · andsetinn

For fun I made a small list in no special order of what is left to be done to Binky. It seems short. Feel free to make suggestions of steps I've missed. Fuel tank. - Most likely pre-made unit with pump and filter installed. Although probably slightly modified. Speaker holes. - :) Fuel lines/pipes. - Plu...

NothingVentured · NothingVentured

With so little space for even the most essential components (like a sump), is there any scope at all for air con to be fitted to the car? Minis sold in Japan from around 1994 had an air conditioning system fitted to them. God knows how they fitted it all in under the bonnet, and the interior parts of the syst...

Timo · Timo

Having built and rallied four minis from age 17 to 30 something, and modifying many mini heaters to get better window demisting whilst rallying and trying to get better wipers too, I am hoping that Nik and Richard have done their usual great job of improving what they touch when it comes to Binkys heat...

Mini_Madness · Mini_Madness

The question is not if, its a question of when? when will the dry sump be put on the car?

andsetinn · andsetinn

How many meters of welding wire have you used on the project? You can answer in feet if you want to. :)

The Chief Smeg · The Chief Smeg

Come on guys, what is the holdup? I've just seen Clarkson sort this in a matter of a couple of days... Admittedly it was not quite as neat as Binky, and there may have been a couple of things that needed replacing (such as the original body) and disappointingly there was not a CAD template in sight. Or an an...

andsetinn · andsetinn

So,,,. When can we expect Episode 14 and what will be in it? It's OK, you can tell us, we promise not to tell anyone.

Megabubba · Megabubba

Can anyone name the new "get the funk out" track from ep 14? Dying to find this. Thanks in advance! MB -- Edited by Megabubba on Saturday 26th of November 2016 11:44:33 AM

Landy Rebuilds · Landy Rebuilds

looking forward to these next 25 minutes

Jacques · Jacques

What happened to the idea of fitting an air conditioning system in the mini?

Mini_Madness · Mini_Madness

I understand the concerns for space within the mini, however there is a rather hot 3inch exhaust under the car would it not be a bad idea to heat shield wrap the exhaust? considering how thin the floor may or may not be. also it promotes better heat into the turbo if you only do it from the block to the turbo,...

Niek · Niek

Seeing as the boys are going to run 13" wheels, my thinking is the tyre circumference will be rather less than that of oem Celica tyres. This means revving the nuts off the Toyota engine at normal motorway speeds. Makes for nice acceleration but also increased petrol consumption and a lower top speed...

The Chief Smeg · The Chief Smeg

Is it me, or does Binky look like its wearing a set of "Carlos Fandango super wide wheels" ?

The Chief Smeg · The Chief Smeg

right, I know we are a ways off yet, but I'm pretty certain that Nick and Richard have already planned this, BUT, what is planned for the lights? Anyone who has owned/currently owns a classic mini will tell you that the headlights are... well crap. What then we ask ourselves is planned for when darkness...

Rodney Schultz · Rodney Schultz

i know that you are "just a couple of blokes ****ing about", but I am curious as to how much forethought and planning went into Binky BEFORE you fired up the grinders? It can't all be on the fly engineering, can it? Thanks for all of the time and effort you have put into this project so far. Most entertaini...

GrayRaceCat · GrayRaceCat

The Celica had power assisted brakes, I assume the Mini did not. Question is, will the transplanted Celica brakes work well enough without power assist, or are there plans to mount a remote servo unit or two? I was thinking at minimum boost the front brake circuit, but given it has rear disks they may wa...

Mini_Madness · Mini_Madness

In the eventuality that the episode doesn't come out before Christmas have you ever thought about a combined outtakes and Q and A episode? [video=https://youtu.be/uSTbnT8D_DI?t=6m2s]

The Chief Smeg · 3006882

I'd be curious to see a list of what parts are beign used and from what donor vehicles they have come from if not new aftermarket parts. I'm learning loads, so it would be interesting to see where the sum of the parts are assembled from. Where are the window mechanisms from, where did the fuel pumps come...

1275Duffer · 1275Duffer

Shouldn't the new (snazzy and bijou) alloy tank have an earth strap - to protect against Pump/Sender/Wiring problems which may cause the tank to float (!) up to 12V? After all, it is sat on foam strips, and that sort of "heat damage" won't buff out with T-Cut....

cardinal · cardinal

Saw the tease on Facebook. Not sure if I can survive till Friday! I'm guilty of refreshing the youtube channel, just hoping I'll get lucky...

Californian Imp · Californian Imp

What a perfect platform to exhibit the skills that you guys have. Please post pictures of the stand your on and give us an idea of how you and the car were received?

Megabubba · Megabubba

Thanks to another user for asking about Getting The Funk Out. Surprised no one has asked about the intro track. I like a good brassy piece like that with walking bass. So, who is it? Title? Thanks so much. Joe

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	edd china and the boys (Preview) Just in case you've not checked the facebook page there's a you tube video with edd in his "ask edd" series Just thought I'd pass it on	lauriekee	1	2528	Aug 14, 2017 by Z_Karma
	BOM and Binky on a Podcast (Preview) https://crossthreaded.libsyn.com/	Mini_Madness	1	2155	Jun 28, 2017 by lauriekee
	Goodwood (Preview) Any chance you'll be at Goodwood again, like Goodwood revival in September??	lauriekee	1	1882	Jun 27, 2017 by Bad Obsession

	re: "The Exhaust causality" (Preview) Hi Guys, A question, since you have to bin the distributor (who needs 19th century tech anyway). Where will you get the cam and crank signals?. I'm guessing there had to be a cam/crank sensors for the injection but were they inside the distributor or separate? I'm across the pond and haven't yet found...	GrayRaceCat	7	13248	Jun 24, 2017 by Kiwi Paul
	Outtakes 3: Load of Hot air (Preview)	Mini_Madness	1	1457	Jun 24, 2017 by andsetinn
	Is Binky Group B Inspired? (Preview) I only ask because it has liking to the mad cars of the 80's, even as a project	Mini_Madness	6	1904	Jun 6, 2017 by Mini_Madness
	Sheet (Preview) Following a cheese-induced nightmare, I have come to the realisation that we need to know what's under the sheet.... It clearly isn't a Christmas tree, a kettle or Michele Mouton....so what is it?	1275Duffer	11	3712	Jun 1, 2017 by The Chief Smeg
	How to weld a mug (Preview) Very nicely done guys. Actually that went down even better than you think because my mate has lost the handle off his BOM mug so I sent him a link to your "instructional video"; I think it was well received	The Chief Smeg	7	3514	Apr 11, 2017 by The Chief Smeg
	So, what is left? (Preview) For fun I made a small list in no special order of what is left to be done to Binky. It seems short. Feel free to make suggestions of steps I've missed. Fuel tank. - Most likely pre-made unit with pump and filter installed. Although probably slightly modified. Speaker holes. - :) Fuel lines/pipes. - Plu...	andsetinn	24	5970	Mar 19, 2017 by andsetinn
	Air con, rear wiper and other refinements? (Preview) With so little space for even the most essential components (like a sump), is there any scope at all for air con to be fitted to the car? Minis sold in Japan from around 1994 had an air conditioning system fitted to them. God knows how they fitted it all in under the bonnet, and the interior parts of the syst...	NothingVentured	2	1807	Mar 12, 2017 by NothingVentured
	Heaters, wiper motors, Jig Thoughts (Preview) Having built and rallied four minis from age 17 to 30 something, and modifying many mini heaters to get better window demisting whilst rallying and trying to get better wipers too, I am hoping that Nik and Richard have done their usual great job of improving what they touch when it comes to Binkys heat...	Timo	1	2119	Jan 27, 2017 by Mini_Madness
	Dry Sump (Preview) The question is not if, its a question of when? when will the dry sump be put on the car?	Mini_Madness	0	1915	Jan 27, 2017 by Mini_Madness
	Welding. (Preview) How many meters of welding wire have you used on the project? You can answer in feet if you want to. :)	andsetinn	18	6051	Jan 7, 2017 by andsetinn
	4wd Running Gear and Engine into new body (Preview) Come on guys, what is the holdup? I've just seen Clarkson sort this in a matter of a couple of days... Admittedly it was not quite as neat as Binky, and there may have been a couple of things that needed replacing (such as the original body) and disappointingly there was not a CAD template in sight. Or an an...	The Chief Smeg	0	1974	Jan 6, 2017 by The Chief Smeg
	Episode 14 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So,,,. When can we expect Episode 14 and what will be in it? It's OK, you can tell us, we promise not to tell anyone.	andsetinn	64	13043	Dec 24, 2016 by mike-wsm
	Here we go again....name that tune (Preview) Can anyone name the new "get the funk out" track from ep 14? Dying to find this. Thanks in advance! MB -- Edited by Megabubba on Saturday 26th of November 2016 11:44:33 AM	Megabubba	1	1759	Dec 1, 2016 by Forsh
	Here goes (Preview) looking forward to these next 25 minutes	Landy Rebuilds	2	1315	Nov 25, 2016 by Landy Rebuilds
	The warm long roads ahead (Preview) What happened to the idea of fitting an air conditioning system in the mini?	Jacques	5	1690	Nov 24, 2016 by The Chief Smeg
	Exhaust heat ! (Preview) I understand the concerns for space within the mini, however there is a rather hot 3inch exhaust under the car would it not be a bad idea to heat shield wrap the exhaust? considering how thin the floor may or may not be. also it promotes better heat into the turbo if you only do it from the block to the turbo,...	Mini_Madness	7	2699	Nov 22, 2016 by The Chief Smeg
	Final drive ratio (Preview) Seeing as the boys are going to run 13" wheels, my thinking is the tyre circumference will be rather less than that of oem Celica tyres. This means revving the nuts off the Toyota engine at normal motorway speeds. Makes for nice acceleration but also increased petrol consumption and a lower top speed...	Niek	1	1409	Nov 21, 2016 by Landy Rebuilds
	Carlos Fandango wheels (Preview) Is it me, or does Binky look like its wearing a set of "Carlos Fandango super wide wheels" ?	The Chief Smeg	12	3146	Nov 20, 2016 by The Chief Smeg
	A Bright Idea (Preview) right, I know we are a ways off yet, but I'm pretty certain that Nick and Richard have already planned this, BUT, what is planned for the lights? Anyone who has owned/currently owns a classic mini will tell you that the headlights are... well crap. What then we ask ourselves is planned for when darkness...	The Chief Smeg	20	2442	Nov 14, 2016 by GrayRaceCat
	Planning (Preview) i know that you are "just a couple of blokes ****ing about", but I am curious as to how much forethought and planning went into Binky BEFORE you fired up the grinders? It can't all be on the fly engineering, can it? Thanks for all of the time and effort you have put into this project so far. Most entertaini...	Rodney Schultz	4	1397	Nov 3, 2016 by The Chief Smeg
	Brake Servo (Preview) The Celica had power assisted brakes, I assume the Mini did not. Question is, will the transplanted Celica brakes work well enough without power assist, or are there plans to mount a remote servo unit or two? I was thinking at minimum boost the front brake circuit, but given it has rear disks they may wa...	GrayRaceCat	10	2193	Oct 31, 2016 by GrayRaceCat
	Out takes Part 3? (Preview) In the eventuality that the episode doesn't come out before Christmas have you ever thought about a combined outtakes and Q and A episode? [video=https://youtu.be/uSTbnT8D_DI?t=6m2s]	Mini_Madness	0	1276	Oct 25, 2016 by Mini_Madness
	Parts List (Preview) I'd be curious to see a list of what parts are beign used and from what donor vehicles they have come from if not new aftermarket parts. I'm learning loads, so it would be interesting to see where the sum of the parts are assembled from. Where are the window mechanisms from, where did the fuel pumps come...	3006882	3	1689	Oct 13, 2016 by The Chief Smeg
	To help prevent it catching fire..... (Preview) Shouldn't the new (snazzy and bijou) alloy tank have an earth strap - to protect against Pump/Sender/Wiring problems which may cause the tank to float (!) up to 12V? After all, it is sat on foam strips, and that sort of "heat damage" won't buff out with T-Cut....	1275Duffer	7	2627	Oct 1, 2016 by gben
	Episode 13 (Preview) Saw the tease on Facebook. Not sure if I can survive till Friday! I'm guilty of refreshing the youtube channel, just hoping I'll get lucky...	cardinal	19	2926	Aug 10, 2016 by Kiwi Paul
	Best of luck to the guys at Goodwood (Preview) What a perfect platform to exhibit the skills that you guys have. Please post pictures of the stand your on and give us an idea of how you and the car were received?	Californian Imp	17	3366	Jul 26, 2016 by Kiwi Paul
	Binky Episode Intro Music (Preview) Thanks to another user for asking about Getting The Funk Out. Surprised no one has asked about the intro track. I like a good brassy piece like that with walking bass. So, who is it? Title? Thanks so much. Joe	Megabubba	2	2569	Jul 25, 2016 by Megabubba
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