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twinturbo 24th July 2010 08:00 AM

MK HSR Body?
 
Anyone thought about putting an MK HSR body on the Roadster? how close are the wheelbase and track of the Indy and Roaster?

TT

mr henderson 24th July 2010 08:52 AM

I've got an earlyish Indy in the workshop at the moment, wheelbase is about 2370. Track I haven't measured due to this car having incorrectly offset wheels. Got to be pretty much the same as the Haynes I should think

twinturbo 24th July 2010 08:59 AM

I know MK were involved to some degree in the chassis design.

TT

3GE Components 24th July 2010 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinturbo (Post 42048)
I know MK were involved to some degree in the chassis design.

TT

It was Martin Keenan, who is MK Engineering, MK Sportcars is a seperate company. The MK Indy will be a similar track, as it too is Sierra based, wheelbase would be the limiting factor, although not totally impossible to make it fit. The Indy is also I believe more in keeping with the original book's dimensions for the chassis, the Roadster is a bit wider, but should fit under the body.

Kind regards

John

mr henderson 24th July 2010 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinturbo (Post 42048)
I know MK were involved to some degree in the chassis design.

TT

According to the current Kit Car Magazine, Martin Keenan designed and built the Haynes Roadster while Chris wrote the book. I'm not saying that is actually the case, but that's what it says in the magazine.

RAYLEE29 24th July 2010 09:42 AM

Does it really matter? chris definately wrote the book and gave us the website, shame he's on holiday or he could clear it up.
Did read a post on lcb a while back saying martin k designed the chassis I wasnt too sure but wasnt bothered either as its chris who was here to answer the questions.
Ray:)

twinturbo 24th July 2010 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3GE Components (Post 42050)
It was Martin Keenan, who is MK Engineering, MK Sportcars is a seperate company. The MK Indy will be a similar track, as it too is Sierra based, wheelbase would be the limiting factor, although not totally impossible to make it fit. The Indy is also I believe more in keeping with the original book's dimensions for the chassis, the Roadster is a bit wider, but should fit under the body.

Kind regards

John

Martin Sold the Indy to the company that is MK Sports cars.

http://www.mkengineering.co.uk/storybehindmk.htm

RAYLEE29 24th July 2010 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinturbo (Post 42060)
Martin Sold the Indy to the company that is MK Sports cars.

http://www.mkengineering.co.uk/storybehindmk.htm

MK sports cars is owned by martin Keenans brother who took over production as Martin wanted to spend more time designing new projects.
Ray:)

mr henderson 24th July 2010 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAYLEE29 (Post 42059)
Does it really matter? chris definately wrote the book and gave us the website, shame he's on holiday or he could clear it up.
Did read a post on lcb a while back saying martin k designed the chassis I wasnt too sure but wasnt bothered either as its chris who was here to answer the questions.
Ray:)


Who says it matters? I didn't. It just follwed on from what TT said.

I shoukd imagine it was actually a joint effort.

RAYLEE29 24th July 2010 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr henderson (Post 42063)
Who says it matters? I didn't. It just follwed on from what TT said.

I shoukd imagine it was actually a joint effort.

never said you did! just added my opinion that I dont think it matters.
didnt intend to offend anyone or start an argument
Ray:confused:


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