martyn_16v
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| posted on 8/5/07 at 07:10 PM |
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I hated the new MNR when I first saw it, it's starting to grow on me now though. I think it looks a bit Hannibal Lecter in that pic 
This would be the new RH/GBS chassis then, I managed to have a look at it and take a picture without twigging at the time that it was new 
[Edited on 8/5/07 by martyn_16v]
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stuart_g
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| posted on 8/5/07 at 08:03 PM |
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That's it, the new chassis, has anyone a pic of the actual car which was next to it? What an imptovement over the existing chassis.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 8/5/07 at 08:18 PM |
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I wrote a long reply and just lost it: b@stard net connection.
I would say GTS, only for the fallout it would incurr
Seriously, get yourself to a show, look around the car and blag a few rides and then make a decision. The next big show is newark.
There are small differences between the kits, that may attract you to one more than the other. I will give you some ideas:
GTS - better panel fit than most, de dion back end as std, oval tube wishbones with quick camber adjuster. Rear bulkhead 25mm taller than std for ease
of complying with sva with seatbelts.
MK - that bonnet scoop, u shaped, round tube wishbones, a bolt on roll bar as std (not, IMO a good idea), helpful chaps, big social group. IRS as
std
Mac#1 - pretty much the same as the MK (hides). IRS as std
MNR - that unique scuttle/bonnet and new tractor face lift. Almost solely round tube chassis. IRS as std.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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scotmac
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| posted on 8/5/07 at 11:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stuart_g
quote:
Originally posted by DRC INDY 7
Lets hope the zero 7 is not a another dodgy lightweight coke can
The zero 7 is a traditional steel square section and some round section chassis, wishbone front and rear e.t.c. The lightweight was a tin can and
thankfully now been dropped.
Yes, the new 07 l/w looks to be a fairly nice locost chassis.
However, please note that, though the original l/w does need strategic strengthening, it is far from a tin-can. W/ that strategic strengthening, you
end up w/ a torsionally strong, lightweight, unique final product.
[Edited on 8/5/07 by scotmac]
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RK
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| posted on 9/5/07 at 01:26 AM |
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I think the new MNR grows on you. You have to look at the whole car and not just the nose alone. The bonnet scoop is not my thing though. I'd
have something else - bulge or an asymmetric one.
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Catpuss
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| posted on 9/5/07 at 07:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
MK - that bonnet scoop, u shaped, round tube wishbones, a bolt on roll bar as std (not, IMO a good idea), helpful chaps, big social group. IRS as
std
The roll bar is either weld on or bolt on as standard, your choice. You can either have welded on or bolt on depending if you want to chrome it later.
They say the bolt on is not quite as strong. As I was having it all powder coated it was a weld on.
The only concert with the GBS chassis is if construction has improved or not. My mate's 2B was straight at least but they had to re-do all the
brackets as holes didn't line up.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 9/5/07 at 07:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Catpuss
The roll bar is either weld on or bolt on as standard, your choice. You can either have welded on or bolt on depending if you want to chrome it later.
They say the bolt on is not quite as strong. As I was having it all powder coated it was a weld on.
I stand corrected
The welded in roll bar will add to stiffness in some areas, not sure how beneficial it will be though, never carried out any analysis. I wouldnt want
to roll one with a roll bar thats held in with 8 rivnuts (as I have seen on too many occasions).
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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iank
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| posted on 9/5/07 at 08:27 PM |
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Worth talking to procomp, especially if you want to go racing.
There is also the new book chassis available as the Roadrunner (MK Engineering)
http://www.mkdevelopments.co.uk/roadsterpricelist.htm
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Catpuss
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 08:37 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
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Originally posted by Catpuss
The roll bar is either weld on or bolt on as standard, your choice. You can either have welded on or bolt on depending if you want to chrome it later.
They say the bolt on is not quite as strong. As I was having it all powder coated it was a weld on.
I stand corrected
The welded in roll bar will add to stiffness in some areas, not sure how beneficial it will be though, never carried out any analysis. I wouldnt want
to roll one with a roll bar thats held in with 8 rivnuts (as I have seen on too many occasions).
David
Jeezzzus I'd use a collection of but FOAD bolts through the thick plate, but _rivnuts_. Thats just asking for a squished head in the roll.
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scudracer
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 09:55 AM |
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Heard there's a new chassis being designed by some former Lotus Engineering design engineer. Should be interesting! 
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