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kj - 4/4/14 at 12:34 PM

Hi

Just stumbled accross this not sure if anyone has posted in the past.http://www.locostusa.com/forums/index.php

coozer - 4/4/14 at 04:17 PM

Yep, interesting thread there about the Midlana, some good info from Kurt.

Cant seem to put the book down at the moment

snapper - 4/4/14 at 05:11 PM

Interesting debate on tyre/wheel size
As with everything USA its bigger, they seem to consider 15" with 205's on the small size

Canada EH! - 4/4/14 at 05:28 PM

The reason for the 205/15 tires is that is about as small a performance tire that is sold here, my Mazda 3 takes 205/55/16's for snow tires and 17" for summer tires.

I don't know of a modern car sold in Canada with 13" wheels, had a devil of a time getting tires for the MK1 Sprite, had to get Vredistiens made by an antique tire supplier.

kj - 4/4/14 at 05:29 PM

How's the Jago Steve? A canny site eh. Like the BEC section

coozer - 4/4/14 at 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by kj
How's the Jago Steve? A canny site eh. Like the BEC section


Inpieces.. a liability now that I'm dead set on the Midlana..

BEC is of no interest to me anymore

kj - 4/4/14 at 07:06 PM

You feel a full on scratch build

big_wasa - 4/4/14 at 07:25 PM

I havnt had time to pick my copy up but the main question is where to get the roll cage tubing bent ?

kj - 4/4/14 at 07:26 PM

Steve what was your zx9 like on the road

coozer - 4/4/14 at 07:50 PM

quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
I havnt had time to pick my copy up but the main question is where to get the roll cage tubing bent ?


Any local fab shop should have the bits. Just ask them what size tube they use and maybe get it off them and then they can bend it for ya.

coozer - 4/4/14 at 07:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by kj
Steve what was your zx9 like on the road


err, noisy, fast, buzzy, notchy, bit like a scorned woman really.. however going fast it was awesome, nice gear selection, and what not..

But, for a road car too frantic for me.

I like torque and shove rather than revs and revs.. so next one will have a turbo 2L or 1.6? Not sure yet..

Thats my thoughts on my car but you might like it, keep going, I'm sure you will be impressed.

coozer - 4/4/14 at 08:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by coozer
quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
I havnt had time to pick my copy up but the main question is where to get the roll cage tubing bent ?


Any local fab shop should have the bits. Just ask them what size tube they use and maybe get it off them and then they can bend it for ya.


These lot have handrails and balustrades in their description, that means they should be able to bend tube.. go down and ask.

B & R FABRICATIONS & WELDING

113 Spalding Rd, Deeping St. James, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8SD

Tel: 01778 341355

[Edited on 4/4/14 by coozer]