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[digler]

This is coming along amazingly so what reg are you keeping mini or Mazda ??? Or is it going on a q plate



Danny

Not too sure just yet, but i need to build it so it will pass an iva test, should it have to go!!

[MR J]

_{Epic build! I'm tempted now to get the grinder out on my MK1 MR2 for a mid mounted Mini special.}

Edited by MR J, 07 March 2013 - 11:03 PM.

[domdee]

Go for two doors at the back! Great build
Loving it!

[DugganC17]

i would go for two doors on the back i dont know why but just think they look better

[digler]

I think for now i'll keep the one piece back door on, because thats what i have. I'll just put some grommets in the holes for the other door.

[w.murfitt]

Loving this build, how does this fit in with the law?

is it classed as a Mini or MX5 ?

[Noah]

Loving this build, how does this fit in with the law?

is it classed as a Mini or MX5 ?

Kit car I would've thought. Probably will need a Q plate.

[iTomKart]

Loving this build, how does this fit in with the law?

is it classed as a Mini or MX5 ?

Kit car I would've thought. Probably will need a Q plate.

The MX5 is a separate chassis not a monocoque though, so you could blag that you've just changed cosmetic stuff and the structure and internals are still all MX5 and so keep the mazda's identity, like the MR2 "ferrari's" that keep the toyota plates. Might be pushing your luck though...

[Bungle]

Loving this build, how does this fit in with the law?

is it classed as a Mini or MX5 ?

Kit car I would've thought. Probably will need a Q plate.

The MX5 is a separate chassis not a monocoque though, so you could blag that you've just changed cosmetic stuff and the structure and internals are still all MX5 and so keep the mazda's identity, like the MR2 "ferrari's" that keep the toyota plates. Might be pushing your luck though...

are you sure ?

i have never really looked around a MX5 but if you look at the first set of pictures the op cut the body work off the floor plan, at no point did he just unbolt the body and lift off

[Alex_B]

I am pretty sure mx5s are a monocoque, most things are nowadays as its a bit old fashioned to have a body and a chassis. but nether the less this will be an awesome project no matter what the numberplate says :)

[Gremlin]

What size wheels are you planning on useing on it? Its all looking very good but I just think the wheels are too big. I know you wont be able to run 10s but maybe some 13's? Also what colour you thinking of doing it? A really retro 70's colour would look cool!

You can spot a tyre kicker a mile off when they are talking about wheel size and colour

[Wise Old Elf]

I am pretty sure mx5s are a monocoque, most things are nowadays as its a bit old fashioned to have a body and a chassis. but nether the less this will be an awesome project no matter what the numberplate says :)

Put into Google 'MX5 Power plant frame'

[Tamworthbay]

I am pretty sure mx5s are a monocoque, most things are nowadays as its a bit old fashioned to have a body and a chassis. but nether the less this will be an awesome project no matter what the numberplate says :)

Put into Google 'MX5 Power plant frame'

Ooooooh! Taught me something, that is very interesting and opens up a lot of possibilities.......

[Wise Old Elf]

I am pretty sure mx5s are a monocoque, most things are nowadays as its a bit old fashioned to have a body and a chassis. but nether the less this will be an awesome project no matter what the numberplate says :)

Put into Google 'MX5 Power plant frame'

Ooooooh! Taught me something, that is very interesting and opens up a lot of possibilities.......

It is a very interesting car and a great car to base a kit on.
I am not sure I would call it a separate chassis but the 2 subframes are connected.
The chassis on my Elan +2 is referred to by the factory as a 'subframe'.

[Tamworthbay]

I am pretty sure mx5s are a monocoque, most things are nowadays as its a bit old fashioned to have a body and a chassis. but nether the less this will be an awesome project no matter what the numberplate says :)

Put into Google 'MX5 Power plant frame'

Ooooooh! Taught me something, that is very interesting and opens up a lot of possibilities.......

It is a very interesting car and a great car to base a kit on.
I am not sure I would call it a separate chassis but the 2 subframes are connected.
The chassis on my Elan +2 is referred to by the factory as a 'subframe'.

Couldn't agree more! It may not be structural as is, but wouldn't take a lot all to beef up the middle section a bit. I am thinking aluminium bodywork and hey presto, one super cheap super quick track day car!