Project Binky

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

Benters · Benters

Loving the build, but I wonder if you can resist not taking the grinder to the only panel that I reckon remains untouched. . . ..the roof ! Are you tempted to go for a glass panoramic roof ? or full length Webasto style ?? or shall I get my coat ?

lauriekee · lauriekee

Like most enthusiastic hobbyists I have a fair collection of tools to do nearly everything - probably beyond any talent I may have but hey what's the worst that can happen??! So in episode 12 we see the appearance of a new toy the SIP tig welder - mmmmmmmm shiny I've been thinking about getting one for som...

Lalle-Man · Lalle-Man

http://www.badobsessionmotorsport.co.uk/series-2-idea/

Ted · Ted

New person here, I'm about to watch Episode 4. Between the beginning of it all and now, has anyone suggested a plasma cutter? Might be useful with the cutting. Think of the money you'd save on cheap grinders and abrasive wheels. You could put the savings towards tea. I've done a search. You might wan...

edwardrf · edwardrf

I've been watching the series a few times by now and i've learnt so much about cars, welding, and British comedy, and I cannot thank Nik and Richard enough for the series. However, i did develop a few questions watching alone as I starts to understand a bit more over time about the strength of certain par...

edwardrf · edwardrf

I started to rewatch the whole series again, and couldn't help but notice there is actually one shot with a spot welder on the screen when the first piece of shiny door post going in, but immediately it has been replaced by a dozen plug welds. And richard did mention the reason the first panel had predril...

Knockwurst · Knockwurst

when?

mr zooking · mr zooking

just wondering the type of primer is used to protect the welds/metal.

bigbadbugga · bigbadbugga

Was having a discussion earlier on another forum (sorry) And the subject got around to the use of Binky on the road, some people seem to think this is a road car. others think its a rally car. Personally I suspect its a track day car and will never be road legal due to the strict BIVA test it would need to be...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1684	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	2003	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	1807	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	5911	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	1880	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	12417	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	1631	Dec 1, 2016 by Forsh
	Here goes (Preview) looking forward to these next 25 minutes	Landy Rebuilds	2	1220	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	1593	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	2594	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	1322	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	3033	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	2332	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	1312	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	2088	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	1193	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	1600	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	2514	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	2820	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	3234	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	2429	Jul 25, 2016 by Megabubba
	Any other niceties planned for Binky ? (Preview) Loving the build, but I wonder if you can resist not taking the grinder to the only panel that I reckon remains untouched. . . ..the roof ! Are you tempted to go for a glass panoramic roof ? or full length Webasto style ?? or shall I get my coat ?	Benters	8	3551	Jul 6, 2016 by The Chief Smeg
	Welders? (Preview) Like most enthusiastic hobbyists I have a fair collection of tools to do nearly everything - probably beyond any talent I may have but hey what's the worst that can happen??! So in episode 12 we see the appearance of a new toy the SIP tig welder - mmmmmmmm shiny I've been thinking about getting one for som...	lauriekee	2	2035	Jun 28, 2016 by lauriekee
	Series 2 idea? (Preview) http://www.badobsessionmotorsport.co.uk/series-2-idea/	Lalle-Man	19	3448	Jun 22, 2016 by landranger
	For a good time: 0115 956 5555 (wink, wink. nod, nod.) (Preview) New person here, I'm about to watch Episode 4. Between the beginning of it all and now, has anyone suggested a plasma cutter? Might be useful with the cutting. Think of the money you'd save on cheap grinders and abrasive wheels. You could put the savings towards tea. I've done a search. You might wan...	Ted	31	6879	Jun 21, 2016 by Ted
	A few question about structure strength (Preview) I've been watching the series a few times by now and i've learnt so much about cars, welding, and British comedy, and I cannot thank Nik and Richard enough for the series. However, i did develop a few questions watching alone as I starts to understand a bit more over time about the strength of certain par...	edwardrf	2	3392	Jun 20, 2016 by Bad Obsession
	Spot welding (Preview) I started to rewatch the whole series again, and couldn't help but notice there is actually one shot with a spot welder on the screen when the first piece of shiny door post going in, but immediately it has been replaced by a dozen plug welds. And richard did mention the reason the first panel had predril...	edwardrf	0	1282	Jun 20, 2016 by edwardrf
	Episode 10? (Preview) when?	Knockwurst	31	4706	Jun 19, 2016 by The Chief Smeg
	primer/paint (Preview) just wondering the type of primer is used to protect the welds/metal.	mr zooking	3	2784	Jun 17, 2016 by The Chief Smeg
	Road or Track? (Preview) Was having a discussion earlier on another forum (sorry) And the subject got around to the use of Binky on the road, some people seem to think this is a road car. others think its a rally car. Personally I suspect its a track day car and will never be road legal due to the strict BIVA test it would need to be...	bigbadbugga	9	2964	Jun 16, 2016 by Ted
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