nick205
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 01:46 PM |
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Haynes Roadster suspension/handling?
I appreciate there is an element of "depends how accurately it's made" within this question, but how does a well made Haynes
Roadster compare in terms of suspension design/geometry and handling to some of the common 7 type kits.
Is the basic suspension design good, bad or indifferent?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 02:02 PM |
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tbh I'd say it depends far more on who's driving it
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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RAYLEE29
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 02:06 PM |
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Hi, I am building a haynes Roadster and believe that it will be a very well handling car although i havent been in one.
If your thinking of building one there is an active alternative site where you might get a better answer to your question as there are only a few
complete cars out there. search for haynes forums and youll find it
My answer to your Question is in no way intended to detract from the usefullness and helpfullness of this site as I certainly find it a very good
resourse, just pointing you in the direction of an alternative place to ask your particular Question
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 02:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RAYLEE29
Hi, I am building a haynes Roadster and believe that it will be a very well handling car although i havent been in one.
If your thinking of building one there is an active alternative site where you might get a better answer to your question as there are only a few
complete cars out there. search for haynes forums and youll find it
My answer to your Question is in no way intended to detract from the usefullness and helpfullness of this site as I certainly find it a very good
resourse, just pointing you in the direction of an alternative place to ask your particular Question
We are still allowed to talk about t'other chris and his site - this post sounded like it was taken from an orwellian novel!!
Craig
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nick205
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 02:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RAYLEE29
Hi, I am building a haynes Roadster and believe that it will be a very well handling car although i havent been in one.
If your thinking of building one there is an active alternative site where you might get a better answer to your question as there are only a few
complete cars out there. search for haynes forums and youll find it
My answer to your Question is in no way intended to detract from the usefullness and helpfullness of this site as I certainly find it a very good
resourse, just pointing you in the direction of an alternative place to ask your particular Question
Already a member of the Haynes forum, but wanted to ask the Q on here first as there's a bigger audience.
Really I'm after actual comparison of the suspension design against other similar cars - e.g. MK, MAC#1, Luego etc.
Cheers
Nick
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nick205
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 02:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
tbh I'd say it depends far more on who's driving it
Always a factor in keeping the car on the road, but if the basic design is sound then it's easier for the average driver to get more out of it.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 02:29 PM |
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^ true but tbh its a mine field of a topic. All you'll get is peoples opinions on their cars unless you take all the different makes round a
track topgear style with the stig at the wheel.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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RAYLEE29
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 02:36 PM |
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just didnt want to get in trouble by being helpfull
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nick205
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 02:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RAYLEE29
just didnt want to get in trouble by being helpfull
no worries there 
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ashg
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 03:35 PM |
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lesson of the day.........
Martin Keenan of MK had pretty big hand in the design of the roadster and Chris Gibbs the author of the book used to work for MK.
lets not get into a debate of this car is better than that as its quite hard to say/prove due to the many many variations kits come in.
lets just say the roadster comes from a strong blood line and you can build it to what ever spec you like.
as a chassis its a great foundation. but at the end of the day its up to the builder to make it what they want.
i am building a haynes and have made my own little touches to it as im sure everyone else has.
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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nick205
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 08:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ashg
lesson of the day.........
Martin Keenan of MK had pretty big hand in the design of the roadster and Chris Gibbs the author of the book used to work for MK.
lets not get into a debate of this car is better than that as its quite hard to say/prove due to the many many variations kits come in.
lets just say the roadster comes from a strong blood line and you can build it to what ever spec you like.
as a chassis its a great foundation. but at the end of the day its up to the builder to make it what they want.
i am building a haynes and have made my own little touches to it as im sure everyone else has.
I knew of the "bloodline" and Martin's involvement along the way. I suppose that's partly where the question came from I
guess
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frankie boy
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 08:26 PM |
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Hi
I have now covered 5000 miles in my Haynes Roadster in just over a year, track days, motor way driving, and London traffic. I can only imagine it
handles like an Mk.
As the 3rd Haynes roadster on the road, 1st being the prototype 2nd being partly by Mk. I haven’t had the chance to drive other seven type cars but
fill very happy and confident with the handling. As a scratch build I would the handle would come down to the precision of the set up and the making
of suspension parts.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 09:01 PM |
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To be honest, just about all of the reputable makes will probably handle much better than you're used to, assuming that it's been set up
reasonably well.
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nick205
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| posted on 14/10/09 at 08:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
To be honest, just about all of the reputable makes will probably handle much better than you're used to, assuming that it's been set up
reasonably well.
I'm pretty used to and confident with my Indy after 3 years driving, but it's now sold and I'm looking at the next project and
wanting to make a step forward rather than back - if that makes sense!
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