RESTORING MY DEAD MINI COOPER WITH A $200 ELECTRIC MOTOR

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This video documents the ongoing electric conversion of a Mini Cooper, focusing on the installation of a $200 electric motor and the subsequent testing and cleaning processes. The creator, Rich, highlights the challenges of working on a budget, including improvising cleaning methods and fabricating custom motor mounts. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to troubleshooting the motor's initial failure to spin, which was ultimately traced to a physical obstruction caused by the adapter plate grinding against the motor's Lovejoy connector. After resolving this, the motor successfully spins, and the creator discusses the benefits of retaining the manual transmission in an EV conversion for potential range and torque advantages, drawing parallels to the Porsche Taycan and his own BMW i8. The video also touches on the creator's personal car collection and his use of Displate metal posters.