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dave1888 - 26/12/08 at 04:12 PM

Just bought one of the bay for not much money and too much fizzy pop. I have a mentalist idea of fitting the complete running gear etc into the tiger. Anyone got an links to websites that could help.


liam.mccaffrey - 26/12/08 at 04:18 PM

oh yeah!

linky

linky from site above

[Edited on 26/12/08 by liam.mccaffrey]


JonBowden - 26/12/08 at 04:54 PM

this guy has made one using an MX5:
http://www.cheapsportscar.net/


mangogrooveworkshop - 26/12/08 at 11:05 PM

I think its a start from scratch project


dave1888 - 28/12/08 at 12:13 PM

Development Pat


RK - 29/12/08 at 04:51 PM

I have essentially an MK with MX5 running gear. If you use the whole rear assembly, it has the advantage of not cracking anything, but will be heavy.


dave1888 - 29/12/08 at 05:32 PM

Heavier yes but lighter than what i have at the moment which is the complete rear end of a sierra.


RK - 6/1/09 at 02:15 PM

Why not use the Sierra diff? Even Caterham uses those. I've seen them. Also of course, Haynes Roadster et al. It's a more common arrangement over where you are, and may save some headaches down the road, as it were.

The ratio is different though, so make sure it's what you need for the engine you want.

[Edited on 6/1/09 by RK]

[Edited on 6/1/09 by RK]


mastercobbler - 19/1/09 at 07:07 PM

hi ,dont know if it will help,try this site...www.ozcarnut.com this guy is or was building a "clubbie" as the aussies call them, using a mx5, very interesting site,good luck


mawmaw - 30/1/09 at 09:27 PM

there is a sylva phoenix based on an mx5 can't remember what it is called developed by a bloke called ian if i remember correctly. looks nice and would be a lot easier to do than what you have suggested


dave1888 - 7/2/09 at 05:47 PM

I gave the rear a lot of and decided to stick with the sierra rearend for now as i'll have alot of work changing the engine gearbox etc.