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No it's not mine, I won't be playing with cars for some time... I asked Nick if I could share these photos of one of his latest projects. The hapless fool lurks on here, but has never signed up. I took the first pic ages ago, then the rest in Feb when I was last in the UK. I will be popping back in at the end of April, so will update again, unless someone else (Mr Mares, elpassata, Steffan etc.) gets there first. Apologies for the phone spec photos... Take one very rusty but mechanically sound mk1 MR2 with that legendary 4age engine.  And mount the whole rear chassis and subframe in the back of a Mk3 Polo Coupe. (Yes, there is still a big enough boot for a set of golf clubs  )    By using the MR2 firewall, it should make for a reasonably quiet ride.     MR2 tunnel, so gearbox and rad pipe mounting will be a doddle.  Front end is also going to get MR2 suspension and steering. Currently just mocked up to get measurements/angles correct.   |
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Last Edit: Apr 9, 2010 13:54:51 GMT by rmad
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This is going to be awesome - keep the updates coming.
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That is amazing,love it.
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Wow, Thats a new way of doing it! Like it!
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I wouldn't count it being quiet with the mr2 firewall installed in the polo. I have an mr2 of that vintage with the interior stripped out for racing and its bloody loud inside. The mr2 firewall padding and carpet is a huge heavy dense thing for this reason. I'd keep the interior firewall carpet for the polo.
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Now, that floats my boat in a massive way  How cool would it be in a derby? Bookmarked so kkep us posted please |
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i say!
jolly good show
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Quality project! Best of luck, stick with it - too many of this sort of thing get halfway through and flogged on ebay.
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my exact words during reading this; "Whattttttttt.... F**king hell!" Thats a work of pure brilliance! I can't wait to see this unfold! Consider this a seal of approval from an mr2 owner/lover |
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Excellent - look forward to updates on this. Had similar thoughts myself but into the back of a late model starlet - bearing in mind the rot on Mk1 MR2s I'm amazed more people aren't doing this converstion more!
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Cool!
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Apr 29, 2010 12:20:39 GMT
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Oh my! ... How much arm bending will it take for that to be at The Gathering?? |
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Apr 29, 2010 12:25:18 GMT
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Just Brilliant and Mental
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Apr 29, 2010 13:55:54 GMT
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Awsome, look forward to seeing this one progress |
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Apr 29, 2010 14:03:16 GMT
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Blooming 'ek! That is something else! (pardon the pun!).
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Apr 29, 2010 15:54:18 GMT
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Great idea......would it work on an Arosa............... inspiring stuff!
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Apr 29, 2010 19:50:57 GMT
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Great idea......would it work on an Arosa............... inspiring stuff! well it works on a saxo uy on passionford is doing the same thing exce[t woth a mk2 turbo |
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Apr 29, 2010 22:30:53 GMT
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That Awesome!!!!! Looking forward to seeing this develop. |
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Mad conversion........Love it! ;D
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MK4 Escort (1989)
MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously)
Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997)
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How cool would it be in a derby? Bookmarked so kkep us posted please 
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