And Chris over on the Proboards forum is building one now... http://quantumforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=gotopost&board=builddiaries&thread=315&post=3830
Ian Sent from my iPad On 10 Jun 2012, at 15:40, "Adrian Hopkins" <[email protected]> wrote: > Jim is correct. > It is the MEV Exocet. > > I was browsing e-bay earlier today and found this.... > > The attached URL below shows the removal of the body from the MX5 and fitting > in to the space frame chassis. > http://www.mevowners.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=exocet&thread=1214&page=1 > > The guy has it as an unfinihsed project on e-bay...... > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEV-Exocet-kit-car-Part-finished-/330743743304?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d01dd0348 > > AJ > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Hearne" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 12:14 PM > Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Converting a 2+2 into rear wheel drive > > > I believe the MX5 has a complete separate chassis as at this years kit > car show there was a company doing an aerial atom style body conversion > for the MX56 and they pretty much just lifted off the MX5 body and used > the chassis complete. > If it's a suitable size you could maybe use it complete. > But then, why not just by an MX5............. > > Jim > > > On 09/06/2012 22:40, Eddie wrote: >> Hi Keith >> >> I think the MX5 rear axel will be very close to fitting on width of >> the 2+2 >> One of the advantages is that the axel from the MX5 is fitted into a >> sub frame that will require the floor of the 2+2 to be altered. You >> must watch this area VERY carefully as this area has a box section >> above (between the boot and cabin) that is needed for structural >> rigidity. >> The tunnel down the centre of the car will be relatively easy to >> enlarge to accept a drive shaft, however, the bulkhead is another area >> that will need careful thought as it takes the loads from the frame at >> the front. >> I would recomend altering the shell in composite rather than making >> metal frames to go in the car to accept the rea axel etc as you may >> bolt these frames into areas that are not stressed for the loads that >> will be applied. >> You also need to check this, but I have been advised that the MX5 rear >> axel will take upto 250BHP before needing upgrades. As I say, I have >> been advised of that but I am not sure how accurate this is. Hopefully >> someone here may know more. >> Good luck with this project though. Sounds really good. >> >> Eddie >> >> On Jun 9, 2:24 pm, Keith Joseph<[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> I built my 2+2 back in 1998 and am now thinking of a major re-build. >>> Does anyone have any experience or know anyone who has attempted to >>> convert their 2+2 into rear wheel drive? >>> >>> I remember many years ago someone converted theirs into 4wd, I think >>> using an old Fiat Panda but I am after something a bit more sporty as >>> a basis, possibly a Mazda MX5 or something like that. >>> >>> If anyone can offer any advice, I would be most grateful. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Keith > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en > > IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" > basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. 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