BL Mini mk3 converted from Fujimi mk5 'old mini'

[klubman01]

I don't think the factory thought much about suspension geometry on the Sportpack Coopers.  To me, they look a bit "tippy toe", with negative camber.  Not really conducive to good handling or road holding.

Trevor

[swralph]

Very nice Chris.😀

[keefr22]

3 hours ago, malpaso said:

But the 13s were a wider tread and much lower profile so would give a harsher ride.

 

Not a problem on a tarmac stage rally car....!!

 

 

3 hours ago, malpaso said:

6x10s look way cooler than any 13s on a mini.

 

I beg to differ....!!

 

[Anteater]

3 hours ago, klubman01 said:

I don't think the factory thought much about suspension geometry on the Sportpack Coopers.  To me, they look a bit "tippy toe", with negative camber.  Not really conducive to good handling or road holding.

Trevor

 

This. 13" wheels on a Mini is generally a bad idea (except tarmac competition cars perhaps) but I'm told the real problem with the Sportspack cars was the factory failing to be consistent with setting the tracking and dealer PDI being a lottery. Some drove better than others. The only Sportspack I drove felt ok, but was nowhere near as eager to turn-in as the 10" car I had at the time. Very much over-tyred for what they were.  

 

Plus they look wrong! 

[worcesterjohn]

Great model, fantastic work converting the seats.