MK HSR Body?

[twinturbo]

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]

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]

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

TT

[3GE Components]

Originally Posted by twinturbo

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]

Originally Posted by twinturbo

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]

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]

Originally Posted by 3GE Components

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]

Originally Posted by twinturbo

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]

Originally Posted by RAYLEE29

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]

Originally Posted by mr henderson

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