The Project Begins

[6F00T4]

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Always good to build an alternative subframe for a different engine or just a spare. Smart subframes are easy to get hold of.

[coolfart]

Re: The Project Begins

Update

Material has arrived, but i fear i may have ordered too much lol! 18 meters of mild steel tubing seems enough for two or three frames but i'll soon see.

Welding gear should be with me tommorow

David

So once you've done the first one, a limited production run looks likely!!!

[David_MCS]

Re: The Project Begins

Thanks 6Foot and Big,

Update

Material has arrived, but i fear i may have ordered too much lol! 18 meters of mild steel tubing seems enough for two or three frames but i'll soon see.

Welding gear should be with me tommorow

David

[Big Performance]

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David, I will be there in the Big Van so come to see us at the Ace.

[6F00T4]

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I've got a MIG you can borrow, but the gas and wire have run out.

[David_MCS]

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Update

Due to the snowing weather down here the in the south-east the welding equipment is taking a little longer than expected to arrive

I'm sure it'll be here soon though

David

[David_MCS]

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big performance sells them... he will be a the ace cafe meet if your coming?

I don't think turning up in my Mini Cooper-S will really keep up with the Smart Car spirit lol.

David

[starkie]

Re: The Project Begins

big performance sells them... he will be a the ace cafe meet if your coming?

[David_MCS]

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The clutches in the Hayabusa powered Westfields, Tigers etc last plenty. With the lower gear ratio and electronic shifters the clutch is only used to pull away :-)

The rear subframe is out now all and drawings are being made and parts are being selected. I'm also looking into a rear disc brake conversion for the Smart Fortwo, are these available from other aftermarket outlets?

David

[6F00T4]

Re: The Project Begins

You're forgetting up-rated springs and friction plates readily available for race and drag bikes. Not a lot of money.

[Evilution]

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The aim is to make it a fast but driveable car.

You had better get proficient at changing the clutch then because the bike clutch isn't designed to pull the weight of a car. That's why all the other companies gave up on the projects, good on a straightish track, good for donuts and drag racing but not much else.

[6F00T4]

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Ooooh what engine?

www.youtube.com/6f00t4tv :silvertri

No news on the MR2 hill climber, wheelie bars was just a rumour, I guess the team are preping for the new season. He did say he'd contact me to pop along for some filming?

If you're out there, PM me.

[BCA]

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6foot, have you heard anymore from Jim/Pam? I sent them a message a while back, but havent heard much since?? Does it really have wheelie bars?!

[David_MCS]

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All I can say is I hope it's quicker than my old 1275cc Smart!! :silvertri

Ooooh what engine?

[6F00T4]

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The aim is to make it a fast but driveable car. The dream is to have a car that i can drive to a track, suprise a few people and drive it back again after a few hours on the track is what we're after.



TBA

All I can say is I hope it's quicker than my old 1275cc Smart!! :silvertri