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We originally found this Mini Cooper in Tokyo - one of the J-Spec models made specifically for the Japanese Domestic Market. After upgrading it with a supercharger and an E85 conversion, we decided it was time to take it to the next level and transform it into the ultimate Mini sleeper...
The build of our B16B Type R Mini continues as we install the Honda engine into the car...
Our classic Mini now has a Honda B16B engine, but it's not all smooth sailing as we get closer to turning the key...
A classic Mini with a Honda Civic Type R engine - the conversion is complete, and the car is ready to drive...
We head to LA for an exclusive look at some of the cars from Fast & Furious 8.
In this special episode, Marty & Moog head to LA to try and impress the car department of Fast & Furious with a cheap car they’ve bought off the internet. But with no tools, no parts and no time, they’re against the clock to try and convince the Vehicle Effects crew that they have what it takes to make it big in Hollywood…
A few years back Marty fell in love with a little Daihatsu Kei Car that we modified and drifted in the mountains of Japan. MOOG surprised him by bringing it back to Australia and now a new adventure begins as we turn this pile of parts into something amazing...
After years of searching, Marty finds the perfect car to use for the MCM Mira build using parts that MOOG got for him from Japan.
In this episode the boys start to pull apart the JDM and Australian MIRAs to see how different they really are...
Time to burn it. After discovering that the JDM Mira from the Kei to the City may have a different rear floor, the boys pick it apart to try and get it to fit - but will rust be their final enemy? Maybe setting it on fire is now the best option.
Repairs begin on the JDM Mira floor and the Aussie Mira moves under non-turbo front wheel drive power for the very last time..
The boys cut whole lot of sheet metal out of Marty's Mira to make way for the freshly stripped JDM floor.
After exploding 2SEXY on the racetrack, Marty has a confession to make...
After the shocking reveal of Martys EVO X, Moog responds with his daily and a wager is made...
The daily battle between MOOG's WRX and Marty's EVO X is here as the boys hit speeds of nearly 200km/hour to see who gets to keep their car (loser sells!)
Where one story ends, another begins....
Will a cannon muffler actually increase power on your car? Or can you make more power with a Potato? In this episode we find out...
We did 3 dyno runs for each system, using the best figure from each set as comparison.
We take the B16B powered Mini to a classic car meet with hundreds of Mini owners. But will they be as enthusiastic about it as we are or will they be unimpressed with the Honda power plant inside the beloved Mini...
In this Episode Marty heads over to Japan to trace the heritage of his MIRA & pickup some mad parts.
We asked if we could go the Ford factory in Germany and work on a Focus RS. Amazingly they said yes so we flew to Germany to help put together our own car.
We also caught up with the lead vehicle designer and performance engineer to see what they thought about people like us modifying something that they have been working on for years.
And of course then hit up a track to do some skids...
In this episode the build hits boost as we dump our engine, totally strip the car and weld our floor in for good!
We install the most important modification for your car - guaranteed to deliver maximum street cred and increased performance on your next cruise.
In this episode the boys pull everything out of their JDM MIRA half cut and get some nasty surprises...
In this episode Marty, Moog and Mechanical stig make fuel lines, install the engine, rear end and find out the weak point of jack stands..
30% increase in power for less than $10? Plus you'll save on fuel...
We've bought a bunch of parts from eBay that claim to deliver incredible economy and power upgrades. But will any of them deliver whats promised on the packet?
Will the Mira start and run?
This classic Mini has been transformed with a B16B from a JDM Civic Type R, and today the little beast finally gets a tune reveals its power figures...
When MOOG chooses a new project car you never know what you're going to get. But is it really that surprising that he chose this?
This neglected 350Z is broken and missing parts, so it's time to give it a Mighty Make Over...
Transformation continues on our nugget 350Z but as time runs out, not everything goes according to plan...
We had just a few days to transform this derelict 350Z into something special, but will all the hard work pay off once we hit the street....
The Mira is Back! MOOG gets Marty some maaad new plates and this time we're going to get the car running on it's own juice, piece the car back together and go for a drive.
While MOOG is out scouring car sales Marty pieces together a shiny new exhaust for the MIRA. Next episode will be out later this week where we'll be putting the car on the dyno to see if our 4 wheel drive system works and what power the Mighty Mira makes!
After months of work the MIRA now runs and drives, but how much power does it make? And even more importantly, does the 4 wheel drive system we've spent so much time to put in actually work?
Best Youtube Video Ever. So emotional. So dramatic. We got some custom coilovers made for our LS1 Silvia so we're installing them on MOD MAX...
We follow the advice of a Honda forum with a performance oil overfill... then see how long our Toyota lasts with no oil at all.
This DIY mechanics creeper is a super useful project to have around your garage or workshop. Whether you're modifying or servicing your car, this simple, quick project can be made for around $30 and is easily customisable to best suit your own needs. If you're using scrap wood you can make it for even less!
In a recent video MOOG constructed a quick, simple, do-it-yourself garage creeper project. The internet had a lot to say about 'features' that they would put on a creeper if it was to make one, only it didn't make one. So in this episode we attempt to right all the wrong as we piece together (over engineer) an all new garage creeper, affectionately known as 'The Marty'.
We jumped on a plane to Japan to pick up an iconic JDM car that we bought sight unseen off the internet...
