Project Binky

Teflon · 31st December 2018, 20:08

To all those folks following "Project Binky" on Youtube, a new episode has just been posted:

To those unfamiliar, the whole series (21 & counting) really is worth a watch - a classic Mini being re-worked by 2 guys in their own workshop to accept a new engine and 4 wheel drive. The amount of work being undertaken, and the standard they're setting is simply breathtaking.

The emphasis is very much on the engineering and fabrication side of things, and it should definitely appeal to the more technically minded amongst the membership.

Cliff

ZedTeeT · 1st January 2019, 18:28

Just a shame they're putting all their blood sweat and tears into a Mini............ Sorry, just detest the atrocious contraptions. Can only improve things I guess.

Teflon · 1st January 2019, 18:50

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Originally Posted by ZedTeeT

Just a shame they're putting all their blood sweat and tears into a Mini............ Sorry, just detest the atrocious contraptions. Can only improve things I guess.

They're only using the bodyshell, and most of that has been re-fabricated. Everything else, from engine to wiring loom is either scratch built, or sourced elsewhere and modified to fit. It really is a quite astonishing build.

Cliff

SideValve · 3rd January 2019, 20:51

Lovin every episode. If nothing else I which I had their workshop :¬)

KWIL · 3rd January 2019, 22:14

Project Binky has been compulsary viewing since the start.

Modern CAD practices, that isCardboard Aided Design.!!

charlie 22 · 4th January 2019, 06:16

Just started watching it very interesting. Does try to add humour to make it stand out from an open university program.

clf · 1st March 2019, 19:21

Episode 23 has just dropped

Teflon · 1st March 2019, 19:55

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Originally Posted by clf

Episode 23 has just dropped

Brilliant, thanks for the heads up

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Cliff

suzublu · 1st March 2019, 20:14

Thanks Alan,

been waiting ages for the next episode

Haven't a clue what they're on about most of the time, but 2 very clever blokes

clf · 1st March 2019, 23:10

Series 2 currently in discussion! £10 subscription though ............ worth it I think

....plus random chance to win the finished article. I think these pair are going to be accidental stars (deservedly in my eyes), and judging by the sponsorship they have gained along the way, some decent companies are taking notice.

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charlie 22 Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 2.5V6, Mazda Cx30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greenford Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 875 Thanked 165 Times in 132 Posts	Just started watching it very interesting. Does try to add humour to make it stand out from an open university program. __________________ Ugly Duckling

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clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	Episode 23 has just dropped __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

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KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	Project Binky has been compulsary viewing since the start. Modern CAD practices, that isCardboard Aided Design.!!

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clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	Series 2 currently in discussion! £10 subscription though ............ worth it I think ....plus random chance to win the finished article. I think these pair are going to be accidental stars (deservedly in my eyes), and judging by the sponsorship they have gained along the way, some decent companies are taking notice. __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!