new kid on the block

[robo]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-7-RE...item2ec078116d

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

Bob

[tkpm]

Here's there web site.

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

Terry

[PorkChop]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Bonzo

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

[Not Anumber]

To me it looks a variation on the LOCUST 7 theme (which had a ladder chassis and semi structural plywood bodywork.)