Chris's new build of an MX5 based car

[CTWV50]

Went out for a blast last week, bit damp, nearly died! Put it back in the garage till the summer!

[SeriesLandy]

Lol. Mines been in bed since September! I'll prob get it out in May.

[garyout]

Not a great lover of red but I got to say I really like that is that equinox body work??


Roll on the summer

Gary

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by garyout

Not a great lover of red but I got to say I really like that is that equinox body work??


Roll on the summer

Gary

Me neither but with the black wheels etc it works. No it's another supplier but I forget the name now.

[CTWV50]

Oh here we go......

Originally Posted by CTWV50

Found some info on who is making the panels now. Seems like a professional bloke. I wanted to find him in case I need replacements.

http://www.totalkitcar.com/2014/07/1...locost-panels/

"All change at AGM Sportscars, with the company’s kit projects finding new homes. The very capable WLR is now under the control of Adrian Beale, the man who debuted a brand new Cobra replica at Stoneleigh this year.

Meanwhile, AGM’s Alan Whitehead is a gifted GRP laminator and also offered a range of panels to suit Locost and Haynes Roadster kits, gaining a great reputation for the quality of glassfibre.

That side of the business is now known as Al’s Locost Body Shop run by engineer, Ian Armitage, a close neighbour of AGM, located on the same industrial estate. The plan is to continue offering the panels, available either as a full package or as individual parts, but also to add extras to the pricelist, the sort of stuff that Locost and Haynes Roadster builders would find attractive.

Because of Ian’s engineering background and skill with metal, it’s no surprise to learn that a chassis package is under development as are wishbones. More information on this one soon.

Prices for GRP panel kits are very keen, with Locost bodykit at £620 and Haynes Roadster 10-piece ensemble at £750.

Don’t forget the place and the date you read this news item. First again…

A new website is under development but in the meantime you can find more information via the www.agmsportscars.co.uk or 07752 194 200 ENDS."

Oh here we go!
http://alsbodyshop.co.uk

[garyout]

Yea I agree with the black rims did you have any issues with bonnet clearing engine?

Gary

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by garyout

Yea I agree with the black rims did you have any issues with bonnet clearing engine?

Gary

Only issue I've had with both engines is the oil cap. It has a really thick rubber o-ring in it that I just remove and replace with something thinner. My engine is around 40-50mm lower than the chassis rails but so far not been an issue except for those really crappy speed bumps in carparks. My engine is quite far forward also due to the high up brake servo and cylinders.

[CTWV50]

OOOPS!!



Road got a bit bumpy!

[CTWV50]

In other news I got this years insurance renewed for the grand sum of £105! LOL!

Down from £145

[CTWV50]

Keep forgetting to post this image I took last year.