Metro Engined Rh Off Ebay

[Guest mini23]

I'm just about to become a Robin Hood owner for the first time!

I've just bought one from e-bay with a rear mounted metro turbo engine.

 

From what information i've found so far is that only a few of these models were made, more of a prototype.

Is this correct and are there any other users out there who can share there experiance of the car and the type of drive, advantages/disadvantages to the convential front engine rear wheel drive?

 

I currently run a supercharged a series mini, with 150bhp and 200+ on gas and once through the sva plan on using this engine for trackday or hillclimb depending on the handling.

 

On that subject does any one know if the car i'm purchasing has metro running gear on the rear and also what is the front running gear?

 

Hopefully i'll go to a meet next spring summer and introduce myself in person.

[enforcer]

Welcome to the club.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if your car is the only one produced in this format. Either way you will always attract lots of attention with the club and at the shows.

[Grim]

yep that car was one of only a couple made, i heard they have problems with the gear lever linkage, so if you can get that sorted all will be good! I don't think there's much info about it, so post up any specific problems you have and perhaps a photo of the front end setup if you want that identifying

[Guest mini23]

I did ask the question about the linkage as that worried me, I have come across rear mounted A series engines with the gearbox drilled through the casing

[Guest salty_monk]

Those fronts could be metro. What wheels are on it? I think it could be the only one is existence.

 

Dan

[Guest mini23]

It says weber racing racing wheels.

 

I've paid for the car but will collect on Saturday, thats why i'm a little vague on detailed questions at the moment.

[Guest Tony Tank]

Welcome look forward to seeing the car.

Tank

[Guest TerryBarry]

My thoughts of those pictures

Custom upper and lower wishbones.

Twin hydraulic flexibles ( just like a Metro)

The steering arms on a Metro swivel hub are above and behind the axle centre line - these are below and in front.

I'm sure I've seen those swivel hubs before - maybe on a Rear Wheel Drive car (Ford or Vauxhall)

 

Other than that I've no real idea of the origin

[Peter Bell]

I suspect they will be metro as the kit was I seem to remember metro based, it was a long time ago when I saw it at a show! it wasn't finished at that time. Gingerfix on this site may be able to tell you a bit more.

Peter

[Guest mini23]

Thanks for the replys, any information is gratiously recieved.

I'll aim to get to a meet as soon as possible, not in the car as it will probably take till early next year to be registered, sva etc. But at least I can have a look at other cars and gain some knowledge about the kits.

[Dave R]

where abouts are you ??????

[Guest mini23]

I live in milford haven, Pembrokeshire

 

I commute each week to Southampton.

 

I was thinking of asking the Southern club if I could attent there meeting as they are having one next week.

[Guest Jonny Norn Iron]

Good luck with it - its certainly rare. I remember it fairly well as I was going to buy the kit. I think around 1998??

 

I wish I could remember what it was called .... the RH100 or such like?

 

I had placed an order - waited a few weeks and then had my deposit returned with a letter from Richard saying they had decided not to go ahead with it. Not sure its the only one, but definitely fingers of one hand.

 

Jonny

[Guest salty_monk]

Early next year.... you'd better give up your day job

[Guest mini23]

I'm up for a challenge.

 

Picked it up this morning and all looks as good as I expected.

 

Nothing on the mechanics to worry about it all looks very straight forward.

 

The SVA test is the only unknown to me so I need to do a bit of homework there.

 

This car is not fitted with a rollover bar, not one thats higher than the low back seats anyway, I don't know if the one thats fitted is interchangeable, i'll have to investigate.