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Construction DVD
How to build your own 'Watsons Honda Mini ''

The complete guide to installing a 'Watsons Honda Vtec Mini conversion kit into YOUR mini !!!'
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Classic Mini - Vtec Conversions * Please note that in order to fit a Honda Vtec engine into a Classic Mini body shell wings and bonnet need to be
extended by approx. 90 mm. We can either provide the shell or fit our kit into one you provide. Conversion will enable fitment of a Vtec engine and
the work will be completed to your instructions. For example :-. * - Frame only * - Painted Frame * - Engine in and rolling
The addition of 6" wheels and our modified sports pack returns
the vehicle to a 'standard' appearance. Prices will vary according to your specific requirements. Guide price for a drive in- drive out conversion is £7000 approx.
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Clubman Mini - Vtec Conversion We can either provide the shell or fit our kit into one you provide. Conversions will
enable fitment of the new engine and will be complete to either - Frame only - Painted Frame - Engine in and rolling
When fitting a Honda Vtec engine into the converted Mini Clubman. This conversion does NOT require any modification to the exterior wings or bonnet. We modify the inner wings,
gearbox, alternator and lower front panels to accommodate the engine and front cross member. Guide price for a drive in- drive out conversion is £6,900 approx.
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Mini - 'K' Series Conversion We can either provide the shell or fit our kit into one you provide. Conversions will enable
fitment of the 'K' Series engine, and will be complete to your spec. : - - Frame only - Painted Frame - Engine in and rolling
This conversion does NOT require any modification to the exterior wings or bonnet. It uses all standard suspension, steering rack and brake components. .We modify the sub
frame and replace the shock absorbers, platforms, springs and rear hub converters. Guide price for a drive in- drive out conversion is £4000 approx. * There is a £50 reduction for part exchange of the K Series
frame .
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Doing a conversion of your own? Maybe we can help Drive shafts - if you make up dummy patterns by welding the
two halves of shaft to the exact lengths required, we can use these as a pattern to make new ones for you Management systems - we can supply DTA ECU's and looms
to suit any application or custom looms to suit your own spec ECU .
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The kit we produce The kit consists of a modified subframe which we powder coat. this is modified to mount up to the mini shell and accept our coil springs
in place of the hydrolastic displacers. also included are the springs, platforms (adjustable), GAZ Shock absorbers & Rear hub converters. All secondhand K series parts needed are also included.
Price of this conversion £4000 + VAT
in a conventional (round front) mini, we have found that extending the wings and bonnet by 90 mm is the best way to accommodate the Honda motor and also allows
the use of the standard Honda radiator. Along with 6" wheels and our modified sports pack arches we think the appearance of the car is very standard
Please contact us for accurate pricing but as a guideline for a running, drive in - out conversion for a VTEC setup... £7000 + VAT
K Series to Mini
The kit we produce uses all standard suspension, steering rack and brakes. The kit consists of a modified subframe which we powder coat. this is modified to
mount up to the mini shell and accept our coil springs in place of the hydrolastic displacers. also included are the springs, platforms (adjustable), GAZ Shock
absorbers & Rear hub converters. All secondhand K series parts needed are also included. Price of this conversion £4000 + VAT
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