Recycling

[Gouky]

oh, i wasn't saying it isn't cool. it's always neat to see people doing their own thing like this. as long as it gets to completion and does not end up being scrap metal on both counts i can get behind it.

as for drifting an MR2, suprisingly once you adjust the tire sizes and the suspension for more camber and put a boatload of 2gr torque i find it drifts pretty easy and predictably.

but what i'm getting at is why not something like a first gen subaru instead? keeps the engine out of the driver's compartment and gets AWD. or if you still want RWD, an S2000 has a much nicer suspension and the exact same wheelbase as an MR2. the rx8 is about 10" too long, but cutting down a driveshaft and the shell in the middle would not be hard.

anyways, carry on!

[b4wrc]

I remember back in the 70's when I used to go to Oulton Park there was a guy called John Myerscough had an Escort Mk1 withy a Lotus Elan chassis that he raced in the Special Saloons. I think this car had a plastic body though.

[Goldy]

but what i'm getting at is why not something like a first gen subaru instead? keeps the engine out of the driver's compartment and gets AWD. or if you still want RWD, an S2000 has a much nicer suspension and the exact same wheelbase as an MR2. the rx8 is about 10" too long, but cutting down a driveshaft and the shell in the middle would not be hard.

MR2's are cheap as chips here, you can pick up one for less than £300 with ratty bodywork and a current MOT. An S2000 would set you back at least £3,000 for one that's been crashed!

I think the project is a great idea, I mean Mk1 escorts ran leaf springs and a live axel which doesn't make for great cornering! I managed to (Just) get past one on a track day which had a 2.0 litre vauxhall XE engine in the front in my 3SFE engined MR2, took me about 4 laps though! Pauls suggestion of a MK3 chassis could be a great call, how does the Mazda MX5 wheel base compare?

[boondougal]

A - MAY - ZING...

Options options options, erm looks like someone decided to just get on with one of them, that deserves credit!

i would love to see a "most amazing brutal projects on the internet thread"

Links to amazing projects that people have come across.

[geoffmunt]

A - MAY - ZING...

Options options options, erm looks like someone decided to just get on with one of them, that deserves credit!

i would love to see a "most amazing brutal projects on the internet thread"

Links to amazing projects that people have come across.

Was trying to create such a thread so as not to hijack...but couldn't see how (I don't post on here much).

Anyway here is one such, I've linked to this before but still good (my mate's 337bhp 5.7 V8 Triumph Spitfire):-

http://www.madspit.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/home.htm

And another - 4WD VTEC Mini (original):-

http://www.superfastminis.com/AWD_CRV_KIT.htm


Back on topic...loving this project but I too would've been inclined to go with some form of FR layout base as mentioned above. To me that's part of the fun with Fords of that era (loved my two Capris!). Fast work though, and will await the finished article with interest. 2GR FTW!

[snowtigger]

I fancy a twin turbo 2gr mk1 shedscort front engine supra six speed box, but it maybe better with goukys idea of a ford v8 425bhp and supercharger=650bhp or turbo= 800+ bhp if I can tub out the arches and find an axle that can take a 1000bhp lol.

[toycort]

be back soon

[cdwood2010]

Jesus that's coming along quite quickly!

C.

[GaryA]

At this rate the thread won't make 5 pages , top stuff

[toycort]

That's pretty much where we're up to so we're now in real time. I'll update you again in the New Year, I'll start a new thread or something. Glad you like it - appreciate all the comments.