Gear Monkey
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| posted on 21/4/14 at 06:45 PM |
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Where did Saturn go??
Hello,
After a lengthy lay off I've decided to resurrect the project. I'd been basing my mx5 based roadster loosely on the saturn plans with my
own rear end (diff housing) and e few other tweaks. I've been looking around but it looks like the Saturn has vanished? I'm about to start
welding as all metal has been cut and angled ready to roll but thinking with no more Saturn should I change my design to cater for another
manufacturers panels, wishbones, etc to fit??
Thanks in advance for your help
Paul
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Slimy38
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| posted on 21/4/14 at 06:56 PM |
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Saturn based their modified chassis on the Haynes 'standard' chassis, so sticking with what you have should give you a fair chance of
getting the additional parts you need. For example, Gillham online sell a standard Haynes bodywork pack that will fit fine. Phil at Talon motorsport
also has a fair bit of kit for sale that would also work.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 21/4/14 at 07:02 PM |
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It's not different to the haynes chassis apart from the obvious places
Equinox panels will fit 
Gilhams gone part time, so expect a very long wait for panels
[Edited on 21/4/14 by Ben_Copeland]
Ben
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Z20LET Astra Turbo, into a Haynes
Roadster
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http://www.facebook.com/EquinoxProducts for all your bodywork needs!
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Gear Monkey
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| posted on 21/4/14 at 07:10 PM |
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Thanks Guys
Are there websites for Talon and Equinox?
Many thanks
Paul
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 21/4/14 at 07:12 PM |
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Talons on here,
Equinox is http://equinoxproducts.co.uk/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_64
Ben
Locost Map on Google Maps
Z20LET Astra Turbo, into a Haynes
Roadster
Enter Your Details Here
http://www.facebook.com/EquinoxProducts for all your bodywork needs!
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Gear Monkey
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| posted on 21/4/14 at 07:20 PM |
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That's great thanks! Anyone producing mx5 suitable wishbones?
Paul
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nero1701
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| posted on 21/4/14 at 07:44 PM |
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Not sure on the wishbones but im doing a saturn chassis based build atm so if you want to have a look/measure at any point im in Bromley
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 21/4/14 at 08:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Gear Monkey
That's great thanks! Anyone producing mx5 suitable wishbones?
Paul
Yes Talon.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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skov
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| posted on 21/4/14 at 08:16 PM |
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The Saturn MX5 design was passed to Gillham online when Saturn shut up shop (via NTS who didn't last very long...).
I spoke to Dan at Gillham last week about bodywork and MX5 wishbones.
He said he's had lots of orders for bodywork recently so expect a bit of a wait (3 or 4 weeks for a nosecone and bonnet).
He doesn't currently have MX5 wishbones listed on his site but is planning to add them soon (possibly with a revised design), and said
he'd be happy to make some up for me.
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Gear Monkey
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| posted on 21/4/14 at 08:17 PM |
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Thanks Guys!
Nero, very kind offer I may be in touch if (when) I get stuck
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