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Jul 25, 2010 17:07:30 GMT
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It doesn't want slamming, it wants some serious rake and some wide rubber on the back, rather like this.  I'm disappointed that it isn't a Rat MGB (imagine a post-apocalyptic 1960s British countryside, roadster strapped up with all manner of curse word), but I am impressed that someone has finally had the balls to do something interesting to an MG. |
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gn3dr
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Jul 25, 2010 18:02:46 GMT
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Yeah it's nice to see something different with an MGB alright. They are cars I never liked but now I find I own a roadster and possibly next week will have a '67 MGB GT to add to that.
The reason I have turned on to them is exactly as you say - I want to do something diffreent with them - hence why I trawl teh net looking for ideas.
Current thoughts for teh roadster are:
making it as lightweight as possible but strengthened with some hidden roll cage touches in the sills and centre tunnel possibly tied into 2 roll over hoops behind the seats.
Modern 4 pot engine (I know it has been done before but I am currently thinking K series to stay with the family)
5 speed box
Modern suspension set up - currently thinking about compllete MX5 front and rear set ups. I want this to handle well.
Interior with influencess from the Mazda MX5 speedster concept (google it)
Body wise it will be getting some sort of wide arches - preferably in steel or aluminium - probably not Sebring ones as these just don't look right to me especially at the front.
What do you think?
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Seth
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Jul 25, 2010 18:03:53 GMT
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I like it. Its not rat but I think it likely looks the way the guy wanted it to. Nice to see one with smooth bumpers! Hiding indicators in the grille and getting rid of the big sidelight/indicator units would be good.
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Jul 25, 2010 18:09:22 GMT
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Ohio built car.........
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Jul 25, 2010 18:17:36 GMT
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I don't think it's so bad, just not done very well. It needs something doing with the chrome, doesnt look right having the mixture of the red wheels but chrome knockoffs, along with the other chrome bits and then the white on the whitewalls and cream hood.
Pinstriping looks a bit crappy, but then it always does.
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Jul 25, 2010 19:13:00 GMT
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I'd like to see it with the roof off, think that'd then look pretty badass.
I hated it at first, but after a couple of minutes it really started growing on me...also.. love the pinstriping.
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Jul 25, 2010 22:52:44 GMT
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Yeah it's nice to see something different with an MGB alright. They are cars I never liked but now I find I own a roadster and possibly next week will have a '67 MGB GT to add to that. The reason I have turned on to them is exactly as you say - I want to do something diffreent with them - hence why I trawl teh net looking for ideas. Current thoughts for teh roadster are: making it as lightweight as possible but strengthened with some hidden roll cage touches in the sills and centre tunnel possibly tied into 2 roll over hoops behind the seats. Modern 4 pot engine (I know it has been done before but I am currently thinking K series to stay with the family) 5 speed box Modern suspension set up - currently thinking about compllete MX5 front and rear set ups. I want this to handle well. Interior with influencess from the Mazda MX5 speedster concept (google it) Body wise it will be getting some sort of wide arches - preferably in steel or aluminium - probably not Sebring ones as these just don't look right to me especially at the front. What do you think? forget K series, go for the T series, esp in turbo guise |
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gn3dr
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Jul 25, 2010 23:01:14 GMT
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The T-series wouldn't be that readily available over here but I'd say it is a big heavy old lump anyway.
I want to keep it normally aspirated. I know the K series has a bad rep but reading up on it, it's an engine with a lot of potential.
t-series to me is a generation older. Only real advantage I see is it would probably bolt up to the MG box but I'm not using that anyway.
If I don't use a K series my other choices in mind are the Zetec SE from the Puma or maybe a Duratec (Yes there is a common theme here - all have alloy blocks - power to weight is always at the back of my mind.)
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Jul 25, 2010 23:27:29 GMT
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I quite like that but down boy, down ;D
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I like the MGB quite a lot. I reckon 2" out of the front springs for a bit of nose-down rake and it would be excellent.
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I like it, seen a lot worse on here.....  How about:  |
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I like it, seen a lot worse on here..... How about: That's it right there  |
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You've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen ... in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean !
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I hate MGB`s but this pshop..............
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MGB Rat rodHARDCORE
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Hot-rod inspired MG you say? (rat-rod? errr..) Have we all forgotten about this:  Dr. Sexy's hot-rod inspired MG Midget ;D I can't find any more recent pics for some reason but it's now sporting whitewalls and gloss black flames over the satin |
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Last Edit: Jul 26, 2010 8:55:22 GMT by HARDCORE
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Jul 26, 2010 10:02:51 GMT
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I like it, nicely observed as rmad says. Just needs the front dropping 3"
Matt
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Jul 26, 2010 10:21:39 GMT
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What's going on with the lines where it's been shaved of the chrome side trim? There's a swage line on the front wing but not really on the door or back wing? Is it the angle of the photo?
IMO, it's OK, but could be improved with a better stance & a few more rod touches like the lights being frneched or something?
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Seth
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Jul 26, 2010 10:32:01 GMT
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Only just clicked the link and clocked the interior. I like this guy (even if he is from Ohio  )  |
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.
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Jul 26, 2010 11:11:09 GMT
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Quick and dirty lowering job. I don't really like MGBs that much but this one is strangely appealing.  |
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MGB Rat rode21meister
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Jul 26, 2010 11:14:59 GMT
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Hot-rod inspired MG you say? (rat-rod? errr..) Have we all forgotten about this: Not quickly enough. ;D |
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Jul 26, 2010 11:59:34 GMT
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I added some yellows lights, lowered it and put the RR logo on the guys T shirt lol  |
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