Mines Japanese Tuning.
MINE'S is an automotive tuning company based in Yokosuka, Japan. MINE'S was started by Michizo Niikura, in 1985. They initially gained their popularity around 1988, by being among the first Japanese companies to sell re-programmed ECU systems for popular Japanese sportscars. Today they sell many products, ranging from Injectors to Complete Engines.
MINE'S currently makes software upgrades for hundreds of Japanese cars, but they only make hardware upgrades for a select few cars. They tend to concentrate on cars that have high potential, and good platforms to expand from. Their performance upgrades include (among other things) exhaust systems, engine computers, camshafts, suspension parts, brake systems, and lightweight body parts. Their body parts are almost always made of lightweight carbon fiber.
Mines Nissan Skyline R32
In 1997, Rev Speed magazine recorded a laptime of 59.1 seconds, in the MINE'S R32 Skyline GT-R.
Mines Nissan Skyline R33
A few months later they recorded a laptime of 59.8 seconds in the newer MINE'S R33 Skyline GT-R (this GT-R was heavier than the R32)
Mines Nissan Skyline R34
Later in 2002, Best Motoring recorded a laptime of 57.7 seconds in the MINE'S R34 Skyline GT-R demo car. For a comparison, the McLaren F1 does a lap on this track in 1:04 seconds.
Mines Mitsubishi Lancer VI CP9A RS
Aside from the Skyline GT-R, MINE'S also develops upgrades for cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO.
Using a HKS turbocharger, new ECU, exhaust system and some other parts, Mine's transform in a four door missile. After the successfull modification of the Nissan Skyline R33 and R34 (up to 630 PS), Mine's a best known japanese tuner develop a high performance kit for the Lancer Evolution VI.
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Mine's Skyline GT-R V-Spec R34
Of Japan's best tuned Skylines is this Mine's V-Spec N1. It's been tuned, not so much for show, as much as to lap Japan's tracks as fast as possible. It was made famous after an appearance on Best Motoring where 'drift king' Keiichi Tsuchiya and Manabu Orido did some hot laps in the car and where surprised by its raw power and responsive handling.
Before the test, Michizo Niikura from Mine's compared this Skyline to the subtle tuning they've performed in the past and explained, unlike before, that the engine had been extensively tuned. But despite the huge increase in power - nearly double - Niikura said that the main focus of the car, like earlier ones, was on ''balance and response''.
In the almost stock looking bay, the engine retains its factory pistons, but uses new high-lift camshafts and two HKS GT2530 Turbos to produce over 600 bhp. Accordingly, the whole intake and exhaust systems are revamped, as is the engine electronics.
To keep all this power in check a 'Mine's Force' suspension is installed which includes a 3-way adjustable damping system and Mine's anti-roll bar. Braking is by enhanced with larger discs that sit behind Mine's 18 inch magnesium wheels.
Outwardy the Mine's Skyline is different, with many pieces crafted in carbon fiber such as a rear wing, front diffuser, side skirts and radiator shroud that all make this car distinct.
During their tests, Tsuchiya and Orido were taken with the performance of this Skyline, and if the rpm gauge was any indication, this is one of the fastest ever made for the road. They said ''it's so fast that even a dead man will scream.''
Specs.
In Detail
engine Water Cooled RB26DETT Inline 6 w/Mines Intake, Exhuast, High-Life Camshafts
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Twin HKS GT2530 Turbos
valvetrain Belt Driven DOHC 4 valves / cyl
displacement 2568 cc / 156.7 cu in
bore 86.0 mm / 3.39 in
stroke 73.3 mm / 2.89 in
power 469.8 kw / 630 bhp @ 7200 rpm
hp per litre 245.33 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 378.15 bhp per tonne
torque 587.07 nm / 433 ft lbs @ 5400 rpm
drive wheels Full Time 4WD
body / frame Unit Steel
front brakes Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
f brake size 355 mm / 14.0 in
rear brakes Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
r brake size 330 mm / 13.0 in
front wheels F 45.7 x 25.9 cm / 18 x 10.2 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 25.9 cm / 18 x 10.2 in
front tire size 265/35R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
rear tire size 265/35R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
steering Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Power Assist
f suspension MacPherson Struts w/Addional Link, Lower A-Arms, Coil Springs, Mine's Dampers & Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension Mulitlink w/Coil Springs, Mine's Dampers & Anti-Roll Bar
weight 1666 kg / 3673 lbs
wheelbase 2665 mm / 104.9 in
front track 1480 mm / 58.3 in
rear track 1490 mm / 58.7 in
length 4600 mm / 181.1 in
width 1785 mm / 70.3 in
height 1360 mm / 53.5 in
transmission Getrag 6-Speed Manual w/Carbon Twin-Plate Clutch
gear ratios 3.827:1, 2.360:1, 1.685:1, 1.312:1, 1.000:1, 0.793:1
final drive 3.545:1
Mines Nissan 350Z Z33
The Fairlady Z being among the only non-turbocharged vehicles they develop for. While most tuners in Japan turbocharge the Fairlady Z to increase power, the MINE'S Fairlady demo car remains naturally aspirated, and makes 350ps. The demo car runs what Mine's calls their "Stage II" engine, which pushes power to 320 ps at 6,540 rpm and torque to a very impressive 40.9 kgm at 4,500 rpm.
Mines Lancer Evolution
More Pictures of Mine's Tuned Cars.
Mines Nissan Skyline R34
Mines Nissan 350Z Z33
Mines Nissan GTR R35.
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Over the years MINE'S has competed in many magazine track battles. Japanese magazines such as Option and Rev Speed frequently put demo cars from some of the top tuning companies in Japan against each other in a battle for fastest laptime on a given track. MINE'S tends to perform best on the famous Tsukuba track.
When modifying a car, MINE'S tries to focus mainly on the performance aspects of the vehicle. They tend to stay away from the styling and decorative side of the tuning industry. MINE'S CEO and founder Michizo Niikura, said in a 2002 Best Motoring interview, "If we try to do too many things, we will lose focus as a company". Although their demo cars are never without a bit of style, they say they want their customers to be able to choose their own style. They would rather let the performance of their cars speak for their company.
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of Mines work.
Mines Nissan Skyline R32:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uveaS3f6n80
Mines Nissan Skyline R33:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0is9b8QKv3M
http://youtube.com/watch?v=viuVjAS3WVU
Mines Nissan Skyline R34:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ScJi_7IMIqg
Source: www.mines-wave.com
Mines Japanese Tuning.
