Which rods chassis stretching MR2

[KemppiFrog]

++lots of the above.. Open cars have enough rigiditiy problems without extending them. Torsion problems get loads worse if you lengthen the wheelbase.

I am quite surprised that such stuff can get an MOT without the attention of a structural engineer. Basicly guesswork on all sorts of levels. Which the guys at Toyota were not doing.
Having said that, I did stick weld a mid engined space frame chassis in the 70s. Road legal, and still used in hill climbs. Regs were 'slightly' easier then, then grandfathered up to now. But we didn't have MIGs then. I also joined two ends of a Renault R4 chassis together. But it was structuraly sound and gas welded.

Heed the advice.

 

[langy]

++lots of the above.. Open cars have enough rigiditiy problems without extending them. Torsion problems get loads worse if you lengthen the wheelbase.

I am quite surprised that such stuff can get an MOT without the attention of a structural engineer. Basicly guesswork on all sorts of levels. Which the guys at Toyota were not doing.
Having said that, I did stick weld a mid engined space frame chassis in the 70s. Road legal, and still used in hill climbs. Regs were 'slightly' easier then, then grandfathered up to now. But we didn't have MIGs then. I also joined two ends of a Renault R4 chassis together. But it was structuraly sound and gas welded.

Heed the advice.

I should get picked up by the MOT tester as modified. if he knows his onions

 

[Alfaman]

will it ever go on a public road?

Jesus, I sincerely hope not. This sort of tosh is ammunition for those who would have us in the U.K. end up like France / Belgium and the like, where I've been told it's almost impossible to modify cars in any shape or form. Even braided brake hoses are an MOT fail, apparently.

Those pics give me the fear. If the OP is reading, post if and when you get it through an IVA. Just so I can stay indoors

 

[KemppiFrog]

This sort of tosh is ammunition for those who would have us in the U.K. end up like France / Belgium and the like, where I've been told it's almost impossible to modify cars in any shape or form.

It is still possible to modify cars with separate chassis, like VW,2CVs and R4s, as it is only considered a body mod, not structural. Monocoques no.

Not quite sure about some areas, as there was a local off road competition by Royan, and the 4x4 buggys were transiting on the public roads between the sections. Of course, they would be subject to rigid scrutineering as comp vehicles and probably an exception made.

 

[stuvy]

you can still modify under the TUv specifications just pick up a copy of volkword to see the stunning (precise german) attention to detail they have to keep up with there builds

 

[KemppiFrog]

Must admit to have cheated in the past We built a couple of space framed mid engined cars in Portugal, where it is practicly impossible to do so. So we started with two Lotus Europa write offs, legally imported and so had papers. The resulting cars had very little in common with the originals apart from a few suspension components. One was modeled after a Porsche 917. The police stopped us from time to time, but had no idea what the cars should look like and were more interested in chatting about them

 

[stuvy]

Must admit to have cheated in the past We built a couple of space framed mid engined cars in Portugal, where it is practicly impossible to do so. So we started with two Lotus Europa write offs, legally imported and so had papers. The resulting cars had very little in common with the originals apart from a few suspension components. One was modeled after a Porsche 917. The police stopped us from time to time, but had no idea what the cars should look like and were more interested in chatting about them

I used to get pulled over with my kit car as it was a road legal race car, the cops always wanted to have a nose after hearing it

 

[pedrobedro]

I never got pulled once in the Locost even when I drove it to SVA and MOT with no number plates. If he modifies the monocoque in any way it should go through the new IVA test and if he does it where the one in the picture is done it is going to be a nightmare to make doors that fit.

 

[stuvy]

I never got pulled once in the Locost even when I drove it to SVA and MOT with no number plates. If he modifies the monocoque in any way it should go through the new IVA test and if he does it where the one in the picture is done it is going to be a nightmare to make doors that fit.

my sylvia was fully race painted aero screen and full cage so looked a bit menacing.

As for the doors, dont worry they go up like a real lambo
http://www.350z-tech.com/forums/175...-lambo-doors-inc-affordable-but-reliable.html
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