The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

[Nickp]

Yes it's been out shouting!! It's officially a very snug fit for proper sized folk though!! Anyway, all went well on the short test drive and it feels FIT!! I couldn't go daft but as soon as it comes on cam the back end gives a wiggle and it sets off!!

[Nickp]

It's got me very excited about building my my 230bhp 2.8 BMW engined version. Thank feck mine's got a wider cockpit!!

[Ben]

It's got me very excited about building my my 230bhp 2.8 BMW engined version. Thank feck mine's got a wider cockpit!!

I think we all need to see pics of that!!

[Magic Beans]

It's got me very excited about building my my 230bhp 2.8 BMW engined version. Thank feck mine's got a wider cockpit!!

I think we all need to see pics of that!!

And rides

[craig]

Glad it's back to full health Phil.

[Nickp]

It's got me very excited about building my my 230bhp 2.8 BMW engined version. Thank feck mine's got a wider cockpit!!

I think we all need to see pics of that!!

And rides

Don't hold your breath, I've got to build it from scratch pretty much!! I've probably got about 80-90% of the parts, just need to 'slap' them together

[Magic Beans]

Always an excuse

230 beans in one of those things will be pretty spritely though

[Nickp]

Always an excuse

230 beans in one of those things will be pretty spritely though

If yours does make 180bhp and weighs 500kg it'll be in the same power-weight ballpark as these

Noble M12 GTO - (321)
TVR Tuscan Convertible - (337)
Ferrari F430 - (342)
Lamborghini Murciélago - (351)
Corvette Z06 - (361)
Westfield Sport 2000 - (370)

Mine with 230bhp could be mixing it with these BIG-BOYS

Radical SR3 Tracksport - (425)
Maserati MC12 - (437)
Westfield SEiGHT - (441)
Pagani Zonda C12S - (451)
Ariel Atom 190 - (462)
Caterham 7 CSR Superlight - (472)

[Magic Beans]

We'll have to put the theory to test next year Well, until it rains and they just sit there laughing at the soaking wet daft sods

[Peter Gidden]

Well done Nick. You've done a great job.

BTW, Noble BHP/Tonne figures:

M400 - 401
M500 - 471
M600 - 527

[Nickp]

We'll have to put the theory to test next year Well, until it rains and they just sit there laughing at the soaking wet daft sods

I reckon some of t'others will be in the same 'boat'

[Nickp]

Well done Nick. You've done a great job.

BTW, Noble BHP/Tonne figures:

M400 - 401
M500 - 471
M600 - 527

Ta Peter, I might fetch her up if the sun comes out again

Just goes to show that you don't need a great deal of power to turn these cars into supercar baiters. Remember too, I can always pop a couple of turbos on mine if I can still see you in the rear view mirror

[Magic Beans]

Well done Nick. You've done a great job.

BTW, Noble BHP/Tonne figures:

M400 - 401
M500 - 471
M600 - 527

Ta Peter, I might fetch her up if the sun comes out again

Just goes to show that you don't need a great deal of power to turn these cars into supercar baiters. Remember too, I can always pop a couple of turbos on mine if I can still see you in the rear view mirror

Does that mean I'm allowed a turbo too then...?

[Nickp]

Well done Nick. You've done a great job.

BTW, Noble BHP/Tonne figures:

M400 - 401
M500 - 471
M600 - 527

Ta Peter, I might fetch her up if the sun comes out again

Just goes to show that you don't need a great deal of power to turn these cars into supercar baiters. Remember too, I can always pop a couple of turbos on mine if I can still see you in the rear view mirror

Does that mean I'm allowed a turbo too then...?

Errrr NO!! Unless you fit it yourself, drop the CR with LC pistons, revert to std cams, make a new exhaust, fit new induction/ injection system, intercooler etc etc etc

[Magic Beans]

I'd buy a Cossie or Busa turbo'd car IF it ever became turbo time. As we've discussed before, it wouldn't really suit this car. Can't see it happening anytime soon though, especially when we shift into house mode next year.

You should do it in yours though

[Nickp]

Here's a pic of the finished engine -



And it finally outside with its 'engine related cousin' -

[Torero]

Awesome write up and I have to say some top class pics of the mule. Well done mate

[Nickp]

How to gain hero points as a Dad?

Do the school-run in your mates Westy to get a few more miles on it



One happy / slightly windswept 9yr old-





Must've been slightly scary as he couldn't even see over the scuttle!!

[Magic Beans]

Awesome write up and I have to say some top class pics of the mule. Well done mate

Thank you, sir

She was quite some car. I do miss it every once in a while. I dare say that if Paul Woods had the 6 speed gearbox available back then I might have fumbled on

[Magic Beans]

How to gain hero points as a Dad?

Do the school-run in your mates Westy to get a few more miles on it

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One happy / slightly windswept 9yr old-

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Must've been slightly scary as he couldn't even see over the scuttle!!

Lovely car. I had one like that a while back

Glad he enjoyed it, he looked REALLY keen to go out in it