The Captain's new project vehicle

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Well guys here she is, a 2002 Mini Cooper S
Here's the deal, my neighbor who's a mechanic had this car brought to him by a man who's daughter ran it into the ground. The timing chain broke and bent the valves. He decided it wasn't worth repairing for the costs involved. We are doing a complete rebuild since the car is completely opened up. I will post progress as I make it. So far this is what she looks like.
The engine is supercharged, leather interior, six speed manual. I'm paying $3500 for it. My neighbor has or will have all parts needed for the full repair. Dropped him the down payment today.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Here's the new head, to replace the one the chick bent up

[1c]

:bigup:
Ride for your kid?

[NeTaS]

Better than the VW cpt

[Ski Lo]

Sweet deal brother.


Are you gonna help drop that in?Looks fun.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Originally Posted by 1c :bigup: Ride for your kid?

She said she wants it, but she's only 12 1/2 so We'd have to hold on to it for a couple years, but yeah, if she wants it she can have it when it's time.

Originally Posted by NeTaS Better than the VW cpt

I had an Audi S4, that thing was fun but a bitch to work on with the turbos, supercharger is so much easier.

Originally Posted by Ski Lo Sweet deal brother. Are you gonna help drop that in?Looks fun.

Yeah Ski, part of the deal as to why it is the price it is, is because I have to do most of the work with him supervising.
He's dropping the motor tonite, so sometime this week I'll take it over to my buddy's house and sand blast it and paint it and make sure the bottom end is torqued to specifications.

[Spaz]

Sweet,they look fun to drive .Not sure if its still around ,there was a league in Fl where you could race it or not

[SJ]

wouldn't want to get into a head on collision in that

there's no frame or even sub frame in front of the motor?

[SJ]

also: what size of supercharger is in that?

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Originally Posted by SJ wouldn't want to get into a head on collision in that there's no frame or even sub frame in front of the motor?

All the frontal crash stuff is removed so we can work yo.
The Mini actually gets high marks for all it's crash tests

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Originally Posted by SJ also: what size of supercharger is in that?

Eaton M45 Root type supercharger. That's all I know

[Ulfric Stormcloak]

Originally Posted by SJ wouldn't want to get into a head on collision in that there's no frame or even sub frame in front of the motor?

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Update:
As of today 09/21/2013 all parts have been received. Here is a list of everything that was ordered:
Full Silicone Hose Kit
All new Fel-Pro gaskets top to bottom
Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
Thermostat
Oil Filter
Full Clutch Kit
Rod Bearings
Main Bearings
Water Pump
Serpentine Belt
Front & Rear Drilled and Slotted Rotors
Carbon Ceramic Brake Pads
Oil Pump
Mini/BMW Proprietary Coolant
Bentley Technical Service Manual
Timing Chain Set
Mobil One Full Synthetic 5w-30 Oil
Pics to follow...

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]