Trev Borg
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| posted on 11/4/11 at 07:36 PM |
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MGF Midi
Yes I know he mgf is already a mini of sorts.
Sorry to repeat myself if anyone has already read my ideas in the donor section, but I would like you thoughts on using the MGF as a donor for a
skeleton midi type thingy.
You will have to forgive for not really knowing what to call all the different types are.
So, I already have an MGF which is a little altered from the norm, but at over 1000kg as standard, the little k series is fun but not rapid.
I would like all the bits (except suspension) from the mgf in lighter open chassis. I plan on keeping the one I have and getting another for the
project.
I would like something that looks likes this
sorry if I have stolen your photo. but it kinda sums up the style I like.
I would like to use as much as I can from the donor.
engine
gearbox
drive shafts
hubs, disks, callipers
gear linkages and stick
handbrake
pedal box
steering rack
steering column
radiator
exhaust downpipes
The concept is really a locost one if I am honest.
I was thinking of keeping the same dimensions as the mgf, and steering rack position to keep the setup fairly similar. I also thought about cutting
bits of the car away bit by bit to leave a floorpan to work around.
So really like to know your thoughts.
You are after all the experts on midis, and will know the pitfalls and shortcomings of a project like this.
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.
By that time, who cares.
You're a mile away, and you've got his shoes
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big_wasa
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| posted on 11/4/11 at 07:46 PM |
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I love the style and your idea is good. The 1.8 comes as a 160 and the zs 180 2.5 v6 would be awsome.
The problem I see is: Getting the side tubes rolled and be repeatable.
I want cloudy to make a flat pack "LOCOST" kit. Somthing we could put our own stamp on.
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 11/4/11 at 08:03 PM |
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To keep it locost, the side tubes may be a compromise if I'm honest. May be a simpler, not as nice looking version.
The engine I have is the lowly the 1.8 non vvc with a nice 118bhp. More would be nice.
I do have a T16 engine that shares the same gearbox (PG1) as the k series, although a bit heavier, also 200ish bhp. The complete engine, box, turbo
ecu bundle cost me £50
While collecting bits, I also came across a LSD for the gearbox for less than £80. It would be nice if this were to find its way into the project at
some time.
Thanks for you words of support
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.
By that time, who cares.
You're a mile away, and you've got his shoes
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big_wasa
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| posted on 11/4/11 at 08:09 PM |
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hmm that torsen diff would be better in my zs 
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stuleah
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| posted on 11/4/11 at 08:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
I want cloudy to make a flat pack "LOCOST" kit. Somthing we could put our own stamp on.
I would still like to build them and be the supplier of the R4
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montythemole
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| posted on 11/4/11 at 08:49 PM |
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Would something like the Rocket not be a bad place to start?
[Edited on 11/4/11 by montythemole]
1985 Dutton Phaeton Series 3 1300GT
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big_wasa
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| posted on 11/4/11 at 08:58 PM |
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Its a nice car but its not Locost by any stretch.
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MikeR
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| posted on 11/4/11 at 09:02 PM |
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Instead of rolling the top tube, the rear shock pick up point is quite high, the front locations are quite low ........ have a straight line between
the two. It may be a nice angle 
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 11/4/11 at 09:13 PM |
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I think the straight line would work. I need the side to be quite high as I need a high roll over bar. At 6'3", I like to have something
over head.
Do you think keeping the dimensions the same as the original will work ?
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.
By that time, who cares.
You're a mile away, and you've got his shoes
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JC
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| posted on 11/4/11 at 11:11 PM |
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As I said on the previous thread, I looked at this. Here is an image I used to work out if it would work - not sure what has happened to the rest of
it though!
In my archive is a photo of the GTM Rossa wishbones - I was looking at something like these to bolt onto the MGF/Metro hubs with no modifications -
cant' remember what the taper is on the top ball joint though.
 
MGF
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