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We’ve made the COOLEST Gen 1 Mini EVER – Project PP is Finished !

It has been a lot longer than we initially prepared however FINALLY Task PP is finished and kid did Darren at Mulgari do a fantastic task.

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53 responses to “We’ve made the COOLEST Gen 1 Mini EVER – Project PP is Finished !”

  1. @johnbrown3951 Avatar
    @johnbrown3951

    What a build and what a guy to have the vision and ability to turn a brilliant car into real show stopper.

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Cheers John 👍

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  2. @steveburland624 Avatar
    @steveburland624

    Looks great but I think the weak link is the CVT gearbox 🤔

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    1. @lukegraham3282 Avatar
      @lukegraham3282

      Except it’s not a CVT.

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    2. @steveburland624 Avatar
      @steveburland624

      ​@@lukegraham3282 yeah ok , the guy clearly says it’s CVT , watch it again 🤡

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    3. @lukegraham3282 Avatar
      @lukegraham3282

      And I have one, it’s not a CVT, it’s an aisin automatic. Only clown around here is your goalie😂 You can search for GA6F21WA if you feel like learning something.

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    4. @steveburland624 Avatar
      @steveburland624

      ​@@lukegraham3282 I believe mulgari have it right it’s a CVT .😂😂😂

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    5. @lukegraham3282 Avatar
      @lukegraham3282

      @@steveburland624 you really are clueless

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  3. @anthonysmall8087 Avatar
    @anthonysmall8087

    One word: Epic! I need to send one of my Minis to this guy. I think the rear diffuser would look slightly better if it were painted black like the wheel arches in my humble opinion. Amazing build!

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  4. @mrfochs Avatar
    @mrfochs

    While it is a nice 1st Gen, I am disappointed in the end result for how long it took. I am not here to Yuk anyone’s Yum, but spending all that time and money and you all still kept the Auto gearbox? I had been waiting nearly two years for something extremely special, but a lot of this feels like you all got bored with the project and just ordered some aftermarket stuff to wrap up the project.

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    1. @jurajpilka8397 Avatar
      @jurajpilka8397

      agreed… don’t like it at all either. But Iam happy tak PP is happy 🙂

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    2. @lukegraham3282 Avatar
      @lukegraham3282

      It does give it nice long gearing, I double mpg on a run, not too hard with an average of 22😂

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    3. @TfRsmokinmasta Avatar
      @TfRsmokinmasta

      Could have been worse…have you seen Project Binky 😂……thought we were headed that way😮

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    4. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      The owner wanted to keep the auto. Hardly any aftermarket parts. Front and rear bumper, exhaust, front wings and interior all custom.

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  5. @watchcommander2012 Avatar
    @watchcommander2012

    Wow what an absolute amazing transformation that is one fantastic looking car!

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Thank you very much!

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  6. @DamoDrives Avatar
    @DamoDrives

    Would it not have been better to put the 6 speed manual in as I have in my R53 ? Lovely looking car and hopefully reliable

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    1. @lukegraham3282 Avatar
      @lukegraham3282

      The LSD would make the biggest difference – my r53 Auto with a 15% pulley will just light up one tyre this time of year. I think swapping in the manual is quite tricky.

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    2. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      John the owner wanted to keep the auto 👍

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  7. @ianroper2812 Avatar
    @ianroper2812

    Guys the front edge of the splitter to me doesn’t look as crisp as I think it should be. Especially on the inner edge. The rest of the car is epic. Hats off.👍

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    1. @markbennett6658 Avatar
      @markbennett6658

      Yes it’s not been masked off very well and has lifted in parts. Also some rough sealant work where the rear lower bumper section has been bonded on. Some nice ideas but the whole thing doesn’t quite do it for me nor look that high end.

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    2. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Thanks 🙏🏻

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  8. @WatchingTv-f1u Avatar
    @WatchingTv-f1u

    We built the coolest 1st gen Mini!
    *is a 53 vert
    Sure you did bud 😅

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      R52 actually 🙄

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    2. @WatchingTv-f1u Avatar
      @WatchingTv-f1u

      @PetrolPed  ouch not even supercharged

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    3. @lukegraham3282 Avatar
      @lukegraham3282

      ​@@WatchingTv-f1u no it’s supercharged, the r53 is hard top and r52 is soft top

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    4. @WatchingTv-f1u Avatar
      @WatchingTv-f1u

      @lukegraham3282  r52 are not super charged. Its a 53 vert

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    5. @lukegraham3282 Avatar
      @lukegraham3282

      @@WatchingTv-f1u no r52 are all convertibles including supercharged

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  9. @StephenMelling Avatar
    @StephenMelling

    Car looks epic from all angles except 1 area I’m not a huge fan of the rear end that bumper does nothing for me ,I’ll have to catch back up with what you have done to the engine to get those figures,I’ve gone down the 17% reduced pulley,rooster booster stealth box miltek exhaust upgraded intercooler and that’s running around 200bhp

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  10. @RustyShackleford985 Avatar
    @RustyShackleford985

    I’ll be honest, I didn’t think it was all that cool.. certainly not one of the coolest ever, not even close. It all looks a bit Halfords Ripspeed for my liking, plus it’s an auto.

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Each to their own 🤷‍♂️

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  11. @anthonywebb4006 Avatar
    @anthonywebb4006

    A lot of nice pieces on it especially the interior, but 280bhp would make it one of most powerful stock supercharger R52/R53s. Without any extra work, cam, injectors as a minimum etc I highly doubt this is above 230. Even with the airtec goodies, the cold air feed isn’t connected, floating around to a “hot air feed”. The AIT are going to be crazy high.

    Anything done to the suspension or brakes? Seems the basics have been over looked.

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    1. @romaan843 Avatar
      @romaan843

      @@anthonywebb4006 they did upgrade the brakes to GP ones in the video you can see the brake calipers. The suspension I don’t know… But 280hp and 400nm of torque does seem high for the mods… To get that tipe of power you need a big valve head,decat,race exhaust headers, bigger injectors and a proper tune.

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    2. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Yes, running calipers off Gen 2 JCW and Bilstein dampers 👍

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    3. @elbeano3748 Avatar
      @elbeano3748

      Standard is 167 for an R52. I’ve got a R53 with 2k worth of engine work done and it’s nowhere near 280. I call BS on 280 bhp. I’m running the airtec intake and air filter plus a Newman racing cam

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    4. @johncrawford4064 Avatar
      @johncrawford4064

      @@elbeano3748 286 hp!! with that kind of increase, my first thought would be to show that figure as its running the dyno!..

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    5. @SaidSalazar-x1h Avatar
      @SaidSalazar-x1h

      @@johncrawford4064 Needs a rerun captured on video.. First thing I would have shown!!!

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  12. @pad3357 Avatar
    @pad3357

    Holy hell, that interior is stunning!!

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Cool huh 👍

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  13. @DavidFisk-q8d Avatar
    @DavidFisk-q8d

    Cool but only negative is the CVT transmission…yuk. Used to work on them in the mining industry and they weren’t popular then. Nice job though. Cheers from DU.

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  14. @riggs1590 Avatar
    @riggs1590

    My mum always told me that if you’ve not got anything good to say, dont say anything at all.

    I like you’re enthusiasm.

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      I agree 👍

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  15. @JohnWilson-jh5iz Avatar
    @JohnWilson-jh5iz

    It looks like somebody raided Halfords to do this

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Harsh 😜

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  16. @dubbernut2747 Avatar
    @dubbernut2747

    Body kit doesnt flow with shape of the Mini…..blue interior doesnt really match or flow. Appreciate the work but a bit early 2000 styling. Wheels, tyres and stance spot on though.

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  17. @markwhaymand9013 Avatar
    @markwhaymand9013

    It’s a lovely ❤ example of work done. Personally the hood needs to be hidden . Would it be possible to design a spoiler at the rear , which could double up in hiding the pram hood once folded back to create a smooth line finish ?

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      That’s what they did with the Roadster 👍

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    2. @guyspooner4580 Avatar
      @guyspooner4580

      @@PetrolPedbut the roadster is an ugly mother. Sorry!

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  18. @mattsmith429 Avatar
    @mattsmith429

    proper craftsmanship that is present in this build

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Thanks 🙏🏻

      Reply
  19. @paulnorth6377 Avatar
    @paulnorth6377

    Not keen on the rear bumper
    Defo would of done a manual 6 speed conversion

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Not what the owner wanted 👎

      Reply
  20. @ianmcwilliams6453 Avatar
    @ianmcwilliams6453

    Must admit I’m not up to date on this one – who owns the car? Why the Podium Place branding etc etc

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