Brian Moylan

Anatomy of the Works Minis (eBook, ePUB)

Rally, Racing & Rallycross Cars

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The inside story of how the giant-killing Minis of rallying, rallycross and racing fame were converted from standard Mini-Coopers in the BMC Competitions Department. The author, who spent 22 years in "Comps", reveals the secrets of specification, build technique and development of the famous Works Minis. The book includes contributions from Ginger Devlin (Cooper's Chief Mechanic) and 'Jumping Jeff' Williamson (Works Rallycross driver).

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Oktober 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781845844790
• Artikelnr.: 38448925

Autorenporträt

Brian Moylan started working for MG in 1950 as a mechanic in the service/repair shop. In 1955 he was drafted in to the Racing Department, which was the center for all BMC competition work. During his time there he was fortunate enough to work on several rally winning Minis including the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally winner. Just before the factory closed in 1980 Moylan was offered the position of manager of a small satellite Morris Garages outlet. He has always been involved in the MG Car Club, serving on the committee of the local Centre in various capacities. Since his retirement he has started giving slide shows on MG history and  writing articles for the leading Classic Car magazines, plus three books on MG and rally connected subjects. Moylan also works closely with the Abingdon Museum setting up MG Exhibitions.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1. In the Beginning 7
Chapter 2. Bodyshell and Instruments 17
Chapter 3. Subframes and Suspension 30
Chapter 4. Footbrakes 33
Chapter 5. 'Fly-off' Handbrake 34
Chapter 6. Steering 37
Chapter 7. Wheels 39
Chapter 8. Engine 43
Chapter 9. Gearbox 49
Chapter 10. Electrics 51
Chapter 11. Fuel System 56
Chapter 12. Miscellaneous 59
Chapter 13. The Moment of Truth 63
Appendix A. The Racing Mini 67
Suspension modifications on a Mini racer 67
The Mini racing engine 69
Fuel injection 72
The dry sump 73
The limited-slip differential 74
Tyres 74
Accessory modifications 75
Racing successes 76
The Works racers 78
Appendix B. The Rallycross Mini 80
Joining the works team 80
Life after Comps closed 84
The quest for more power 85
Suspension mods 86
Four-wheel drive 87
Index 94