Ebook: How to Prepare a Historic Racing Mini

Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword; 1 Introduction and Regulations; 2 Sourcing a Mini and Body Preparation; 3 Safety First; 4 Subframes, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres; 5 Gearbox, Differential and Drivetrain; 6 Engine Specification and Guide to Assembly; 7 Fuel System and Carburettors; 8 Wiring Loom, Instruments and Switch Gear, Safety, Engine Electrics; 9 Setting Up, Htp Application and Race Preparation; 10 Testing and Racing; Useful Contacts; Index;Ever since its launch in 1959 the original Mini has been a stalwart of the motor racing scene. Even today, there is a bewildering array of formulae that it can compete in. This book explains how to prepare a historic mini to the original pre-1966 Appendix K standard, which provides the racer with the largest choice of national and international events to compete in. The contents include regulations and safety; sourcing a suitable car; every aspect of preparation including body, engine, transmission, electrics and ancillaries; setting up and race preparation and testing and racing. This book will appeal to motor mechanics and historic car racers, amateur and professional. Superbly illustrated with 300 colour photographs.