FoxyRoadster Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Pretty much since the transmission in my roadster is trash (found chunks of gears in the oil lol) I decided to make a tube frame for it basing it off the miata front and rear subframes. Here is an example of the subframes cut out. http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=496621 Just tearing down the miata. Pretty much gives me a 5" wider stance IRS, we'll see how this goes once I get the body torn down. I've got the entire week of the 4th of july off, I'll be spending that time working on it and hopefully get the chassis done. I'm hanging onto most of the parts so I can use them on my 1.8L miata. Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Miata DatsunWeight 2,182 pounds -- Weight: 2082 lbslength is 155.4 inches -- Length: 3,953mm (155.6")wheelbase 89.2 inches -- Wheel Base: 2,280mm (89.8")width 65.9 inches -- Width: 1,495mm (58.9")front wheel 55.9 -- Front: 1,275mm (50.2")rear wheel 56.3 -- Rear: 1,200mm (47.24")wheel base 89.20 -- wheel base 2,280mm (89.8") I'm going to be updating soon but basicly this weekend I start cutting the body, wondering what kinda wheels to get after I'm done lol 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 This should be good :cool: Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I agree. I'll be watching for sure. Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 my goal is to have it drivable before the end of July, going to reinstall the turbo as well. I'm thinking of making the whole front clip removable to make working on the engine easier in the future as well. Saw this on 311s.org, I think I found my muse lol Major thoughts on having power brakes since I have all the parts, its more to break but would make street driving this roadster easier. Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Just something thats food for thought I found online. The weights are in KG but in pounds the body is 1052.71lbs and the ppf is 858.701 with brakes and wheels Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Very cool :) Git er done! Quote Link to comment
dukerollo Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 In for updates. Do you have a goal for a final weight? Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 In for updates. Do you have a goal for a final weight? my goal is match or be below factory roadster weight, I don't mind a few lbs gained considering I'll be gaining a LSD rear end with IRS and a wide option of suspension parts with 4 wheel disc brakes Quote Link to comment
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