I’ve been going 65 different ways with what to do in my old mini. Yesterday I was on the phone with my dad when I saw a boxter for sale for $2500 and thought well… it doesn’t get less expensive than that for a donor car. Then someone shared this this morning. Thank you for this. It seems simpler than most of the other ideas I’ve come up with!
Binky will never be "finished" it'll be a constantly evolving project like a lot of long term projects are (a bit like some of the stuff you'd see on Practical Performance Car built over 20-30 years), the level of over the top and unecessarilly complicated engineering is totally different mindset as well hence why its taken so long, This is looking more like a roll caged engine and subframe transplant, its still impressive, but this is more akin to something Z-cars would build, this will be probably be closer to "race car than road car" which was always part of Binky's build philosiphy to remain a fast back road blaster and not a track special, and thats always harder to acheive. Maybe I missed it but whats the engine size? I'm imagining the 2.5 or 2.7 rather than the 3.2?
Really interesting project, thank you for sharing. Afraid I only lasted 90 swconds before the music stopped me watching more, but I've subscribed and will have another go eith the next episode!
I had to turn the sound off at 7;30. A few years ago, someone in Italy put a Porsche 911 engine in a Fiat 500. There was no process to follow but the result was fabulous.
Very interesting project. I like the pace of your work and videos. Look forward to follow. One question. Why would you not use the front subframe and suspension of the Boxter, if at all possible (which you suggested it would be). I imagine the handling of the car would benefit tremendously.
Amazing stuff! Thanks for the entertainment. Ignore the melts commenting about the music... And the one comment saying, "I've subbed but if you don't update in x amount of time I'll unsub" They're all melts mate. Thanks so much for the *free content*, hope the channel grows and I hope the project turns out well. I wish I had the skills / money to do a project like this. But I don't have either! 🤣
I'm planning on moving to Italy and I would love to build a restomod of my own. Is it easy to register and drive something like that in Italy (in Spain is almost imposible) or it just makes sense for track cars?. Loving the project by the way is nice mix
@@federicojpp ahhh well Italy is even worse, just speaking wheels and tyres sizes are on the logbook, change and they catch you, the car risks impounding! Unluckily it’s a real nightmare and no mods allowed. This mini will be for track only
@@D4VE26 on video looks good but I bought it and had been badly repaired after an accident and needed to be registered again so it was perfect for this project.
@realdrivercars7734 just wondering what your ceiling height is above your car hoist you had the Porsche on. I have a 2700mm ceiling height and am looking for a hoist that will work with that and I thought yours looked to be maybe 2700 or 3000
get rid of that stupid noise (i wont call it music) can i ask what was so wrong with the Porsche to dismantle it - dont get me wrong I understand the project but surely take the engine from a crashed car - didnt see any damage on that car
@@seanalasdairs8612 thanks for the comment, yes the noise will go on my next video! About the Porsche, it drove it looked good from a distance but the front tub has been changed and welded in by someone who kindly make my welds look professional!!! I had debated wether or not to find another car but in the end this one at the price was perfect
@@realdrivercars7734 Thanks for the response -makes perfect sense now as it sounds like the Porsche was what was once described as a cut and shut - good luck with the project
if i was doin 1 i'd aim 4 400bhp n 4wd' the 2l vw turbo. with haldex n l,s,d,s. n a load of other cool electronics. defo programable engine management. cage the shell chop the roof widen n lengthen. 2 fit the drive chain in. 2 seater so enough space for a good survival cell. i like the type r honda turbo lump but not that 4wdrive'y. n the vvt dont get u that much more that the wv 2L. both would require STUPID amounts of coin. not that i really gave it much thought. good look. i don't know where ya putting that Porsche lump. BALANCE ?
Things with those power train exist already, the problem is not much or nothing is left of the original mini shell and I wanted it to be still a mini in some way or form. The Porsche lump is actually quite well placed in the middle of the car, by the time you have the radiators, battery, tanks etc in the front, the seats and driver in, at a guess you will be at near 40/50 weight distribution.
@@Christographer_UK I’m sorry about the music, you are not the first to comment and I have learnt from my mistake. I have just released a new episode which I think will make up for it.
I see this video is 1 month old now 11th December 2024 I got here because the algorithm recommended it. I will unsubscribe in 1 week that's 19th of December 2024 if you haven't updated this
New Video out now! No bad music in it ;-)
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I’ve been going 65 different ways with what to do in my old mini. Yesterday I was on the phone with my dad when I saw a boxter for sale for $2500 and thought well… it doesn’t get less expensive than that for a donor car. Then someone shared this this morning. Thank you for this. It seems simpler than most of the other ideas I’ve come up with!
When a whole video doesn't consist of 5 ads and 4 polished nuts..great progress, excellent 👍
Thank you!
I am happy I stumbled across this, looks like an interesting project, and I bet it is finished before binky!
I wondered the same thing.
Binky will never be "finished" it'll be a constantly evolving project like a lot of long term projects are (a bit like some of the stuff you'd see on Practical Performance Car built over 20-30 years), the level of over the top and unecessarilly complicated engineering is totally different mindset as well hence why its taken so long, This is looking more like a roll caged engine and subframe transplant, its still impressive, but this is more akin to something Z-cars would build, this will be probably be closer to "race car than road car" which was always part of Binky's build philosiphy to remain a fast back road blaster and not a track special, and thats always harder to acheive.
Maybe I missed it but whats the engine size? I'm imagining the 2.5 or 2.7 rather than the 3.2?
Interesting, thank-you for sharing, I've subscribed, plus I'm laughing at all the Binky comments, and yes, we need more brackets 😂
Will have to work on them
Stoked to see the progress on this
We NEED an update on this please. Great project.
Thanks for sharing
Really interesting project, thank you for sharing. Afraid I only lasted 90 swconds before the music stopped me watching more, but I've subscribed and will have another go eith the next episode!
new video has not this problem, thank you for the feedback
Nice work so far !
Looking forward to the next video .
Very Cool build, cant wait to see more progress.
Looks interesting, I like how you've approached mounting the subframe 👌
I've subscribed to follow the build 👍
Thanks!
Binky 2. I'll bet it is finished before it as well! 🤣
Was gunna put the same, you beat me to it! Lol
@@garethv1554me too 😂!!
Hopefully!! Thanks!
Nice project , I will follow it ! (But without music please 😛)
New video should be better!
@@realdrivercars7734 Thanks for the music in the last video ! Really better like that🙏🏽
Nice project and video but please do away with the terrible music in future videos - I think you will get more views and subscribers if you do!!
@@rogerchandler2016 sorry about that! It’s a real problem finding royalty free music…..
@@realdrivercars7734I agree I'd rather listen to what you're saying, love that transfer jig seams a simple way of doing it
This looks interesting. Don’t worry about the music the content is good. Following with interest
When I said don worry about the music I ment don’t worry about what others think of the music..
Use Epidemic sounds👍,@realdrivercars7734
Cool, looking forward to following this build
Thanks 👍
I had to turn the sound off at 7;30. A few years ago, someone in Italy put a Porsche 911 engine in a Fiat 500. There was no process to follow but the result was fabulous.
@@paradad999 ok!!! I have understood, no music next time!!!! 🤣
That's me, 2 mins of this music and I'm done!
@@rectrorick sorry! Will not be making the same mistake twice!
It's like Chinese water torture.
I dug out my glow sticks and started throwing some shapes in the kitchen..
Awesome project. I will definitely follow you on this project
Thanks!
It's gonna be wild, loving the process!
i want to see how this turns out. subscribed!
Fantastic project.
Unique in 2 ways. One for being from Italy
It’s true, I haven’t seen any or many builds in Italy.
@realdrivercars7734 Not surprising considering the road regulations and road conditions.
Yes, can’t even put different wheels or tires on a car if it’s not on the log book 🙄
But...does it come with a bracket ;)
@@oscarw7805 are you referring to brackets on @badobsessionmotorsport?
In technicolor?
Make the noise..
He needs to get the funk out.
Love it keep posting vids great idea for a project
@@xsins123 thanks! Hopefully new video coming soon
@@xsins123 thanks! Hopefully new video coming soon!
its gonna be epic
Glad I came across this keep the videos coming
This is going to be awesome. You just got a new subscriber 👍
Thanks!
Subbed. Interesting project. I'm surprised that there will be enough space for the gearbox.
It’s actually level with the end of the car, which hopefully in the end will make a nice feature!
早く続きが見たい！
Wow! Really cool project, subb'd Next week we install Austins' finest into a Porsche Boxter
Ahhh… then it will be breaking down all the time!!!
At least it will be more reliable than a mini!
Hopefully so!
Like the music thx
Very interesting project. I like the pace of your work and videos. Look forward to follow. One question. Why would you not use the front subframe and suspension of the Boxter, if at all possible (which you suggested it would be). I imagine the handling of the car would benefit tremendously.
if it fits I will use it as the original one would not support large wheels..
What are you doing with the remaining parts? I'd like to build a Mini engined Boxter 😄
At the moment, trying to sell to finance the project!
We need to know: Does it get a saftie Turbo?
Subscribe! Looking forward to seeing it all come together 👍
Nice but in Italy you cant even put non oem size tyres/wheels on a car let alone what you are doing. Is this then going to be a full-time track car ?
Yes, no real other options unluckily
Amazing stuff! Thanks for the entertainment.
Ignore the melts commenting about the music... And the one comment saying, "I've subbed but if you don't update in x amount of time I'll unsub" They're all melts mate.
Thanks so much for the *free content*, hope the channel grows and I hope the project turns out well. I wish I had the skills / money to do a project like this. But I don't have either! 🤣
Will be a fantastic car when it's done, When is the next video?
@@Nicovb1984 coming soon!
Interesting project, but please skip the annoying music. Good luck with build!
I'm planning on moving to Italy and I would love to build a restomod of my own. Is it easy to register and drive something like that in Italy (in Spain is almost imposible) or it just makes sense for track cars?. Loving the project by the way is nice mix
@@federicojpp ahhh well Italy is even worse, just speaking wheels and tyres sizes are on the logbook, change and they catch you, the car risks impounding!
Unluckily it’s a real nightmare and no mods allowed.
This mini will be for track only
@@realdrivercars7734 Yeah I assumed, thx for the answer
I wish someone would Porsche Build an original Skoda Rapide 😉
Love it but did u have to start with a nice mini... ✂️
@@D4VE26 on video looks good but I bought it and had been badly repaired after an accident and needed to be registered again so it was perfect for this project.
Be a real shame if you could finish it before Binky
It would be Bad if I did?!
@ I don’t know why I phrased it like that, but yes you definitely should try to finish it before Binky
Sorry, I was joking about it, using their channel name 😉
@@realdrivercars7734 ah yep I see now. Best thing of luck with the build
Good luck with build mate but leave off the shite music
@@johnpartridge7623 ok!!! I have understood, no music next time!!!! 🤣
Turned off sound after 1min,no music, great video
@@geoffhouston5382 no music next time!!! Sorry
This a mini bodied porche Boxster
What stud height do you have above your hoist?
@@IkeAndoit sorry didn’t understand what you mean, which hoist?
@realdrivercars7734 just wondering what your ceiling height is above your car hoist you had the Porsche on. I have a 2700mm ceiling height and am looking for a hoist that will work with that and I thought yours looked to be maybe 2700 or 3000
@ hi, yes only 275, low cars are fine, others work with a rolling chair!
I was sad for the porsche
You shouldn’t be, it was in an accident and badly repaired.
@ ahh ok
I would have left the porsche engine in its chassis and removed all the boxter body work and replaced it with Mini bodywork.
@@RIPPERTON it would be easier, but I don’t think you could consider it afterwards a mini
Music OR talking, not both together.
@@sjv6598 lesson learned!! Sorry
Crap car but that music is banging 😂, I believe the youngsters call it drum and bass 👍👍
;-)
Sack your music editor
May have to, but then who would work on the Mini? Jokes aside, next video will not have this music!
Yeah get rid of the music. Re upload and I will subscribe. Can't watch the way it is although I want to probably like many.
@@rhys180606 next video will have no music! Sorry
@realdrivercars7734 awesome
get rid of that stupid noise (i wont call it music) can i ask what was so wrong with the Porsche to dismantle it - dont get me wrong I understand the project but surely take the engine from a crashed car - didnt see any damage on that car
@@seanalasdairs8612 thanks for the comment, yes the noise will go on my next video!
About the Porsche, it drove it looked good from a distance but the front tub has been changed and welded in by someone who kindly make my welds look professional!!!
I had debated wether or not to find another car but in the end this one at the price was perfect
@@realdrivercars7734 Thanks for the response -makes perfect sense now as it sounds like the Porsche was what was once described as a cut and shut - good luck with the project
I like the Noise. Nice 80's 90's vibe. But I like Pink Floyd and most Rock Music. It maybe a little loud but had a Great atmosphere to it!
if i was doin 1 i'd aim 4 400bhp n 4wd' the 2l vw turbo. with haldex n l,s,d,s. n a load of other cool electronics. defo programable engine management. cage the shell chop the roof widen n lengthen. 2 fit the drive chain in. 2 seater so enough space for a good survival cell. i like the type r honda turbo lump but not that 4wdrive'y. n the vvt dont get u that much more that the wv 2L. both would require STUPID amounts of coin. not that i really gave it much thought. good look. i don't know where ya putting that Porsche lump. BALANCE ?
Things with those power train exist already, the problem is not much or nothing is left of the original mini shell and I wanted it to be still a mini in some way or form.
The Porsche lump is actually quite well placed in the middle of the car, by the time you have the radiators, battery, tanks etc in the front, the seats and driver in, at a guess you will be at near 40/50 weight distribution.
Great project. Hope it goes well. Doesn't need the music - I found it boring and repetitive. Sorry......
Fully understand, in the second video I have sorted this!
Gave it as long as I could but the music track makes it unwatchable. Shame
New video has taken you comment into consideration! sorry!
Interested in the project but clicked off after a couple of mins because that beat is SO annoying!
@@sathos sorry will not put music next time
@realdrivercars7734 cheers dude, you have the personality to carry it, let it shine bro 👍
Music is annoying
I’m sorry you feel this way, New episode is without the music, hope that makes you happiest
Terrible sound, bad music and can't hear you over it
Please do something with the music. Thump thump thump thump thump, for 15 mins isn't enjoyable - I just noticed others have also complained.
Next video is out and without the music, sorry
The music made a great video unwatchable.
@@CHRIS_HITCHCOCK no music next, sorry!
Kill the noise , it aint music....
Sorry, in hindsight I fully agree!
Subbed! Please outdo project binky!
That would be impossible! But maybe I can finish it before them!!!
What's with the annoying noise ? Had to turn off the sound.....crap !
Sorry, will change for the next video
Music is too much
I want what your smoking? Can I have please?
The bad fumes that Porsche was producing before I stripped it?
Great video, shite music, no need for it, unless your planning a mini rave ???
Sorry! New video without it!
Dreadful sound track 🇬🇧
Your thumping background "music?" is so annoying, I will never be back, which is a real shame because your project really interests me.
@@Christographer_UK I’m sorry about the music, you are not the first to comment and I have learnt from my mistake.
I have just released a new episode which I think will make up for it.
Music unbearable
@@chrisharwood2407 hi, you are not the first person to say this!!! I’m sorry, new video out with silly music. Sorry
OMG that music.
Can't watch
I know! Sorry, next video is without it!
I see this video is 1 month old now 11th December 2024
I got here because the algorithm recommended it.
I will unsubscribe in 1 week that's 19th of December 2024 if you haven't updated this
I’m sorry you feel this way, New episode is without the music, hope that makes you happier
Very nice project, concise, well thought out, no hype. I see an Exeter reg on the porsche!
I bought in the UK from Copart, had it shipped to Italy. It was in the north but original reg was from Exeter