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robo
25th July 2012, 10:29 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-7-REP-/200797589869?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ec078116d

wtf is this one all about. Never heard of it.

Bob

tkpm
25th July 2012, 10:56 PM
Here's there web site.

http://www.trlanefabs.co.uk/

Terry

PorkChop
25th July 2012, 11:18 PM
TRLane are a well known company within MX5 circles mainly because of their roll over bar range.

Didn't know they were developing a kit though.

chrisponter
26th July 2012, 12:16 AM
Yeh Tim Lane runs a specialist MX-5 workshop. He's quite well respected, gets mentioned occasionally on the MX-5 owners club forum. Found it when looking into the possibility of supercharging the MX-5 engine when it's all finished, which you can do but I think only with mk2 onwards

Bonzo
26th July 2012, 07:39 AM
Interesting concept.

Makes you wonder how the torsional rigidity of that Mono chassis compares to a traditional tubular space frame one.?

I can probably guess the answer to that one but would like to see the numbers.

Would like to view that chassis in the flesh though.

Big Vern
26th July 2012, 12:47 PM
Interesting concept.

Makes you wonder how the torsional rigidity of that Mono chassis compares to a traditional tubular space frame one.?

I can probably guess the answer to that one but would like to see the numbers.

Would like to view that chassis in the flesh though.

Was just thinking that -great? minds think alike:D

Not Anumber
26th July 2012, 12:47 PM
To me it looks a variation on the LOCUST 7 theme (which had a ladder chassis and semi structural plywood bodywork.)