Originally Posted by alik
(Post 1096182)
Dude, this is so fucking good!
I like where you've taken this, yet I still can't help but wonder. Does it make sense to replace Miata's unibody with spaceframe, while retaining the carpet, body panels (perhaps going fiberglass), and all interior trimmings just for the nostalgia sake? What would a car like that be like? Would it be worth it? As awesome as Catfish is, seems like most of the Miata-based endeavors apply the following formula: take Miata drivetrain, add space frame, and forge on from there, creating something new and cool. I still kinda like the way my car looks... :) Btw, subscribed for the sheer boner factor! :winner: My intention was never to build the "ultimate Miata". I feel like we've taken the best parts of the Miata for our build, but that with custom a-arms and a new engine and drivetrain (easily possible), there would be very little "Miata" left in this car. It's a completely custom vehicle that happens to use the engine, suspension and drivetrain from the most raced vehicle on the planet. Go figure. |
Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 1096382)
I'll wait for the model with insulation and a 5x11x22" maganflow ;)
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New Catfish update
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We got out a Catfish last week to the capable hands of Bill Cardell and Keith Tanner at Flyin' Miata. They're going to try and turn around a kit by the time the Mitty happens at Road Atlanta on April 25-27. Tall order, but they've got a helluva parts stash. :)
Keith did something we haven't done in a LONG time...weigh the frame. Without body or flat panels the production frame weighs in at 235lbs. Not bad. It's about as heavy as our -pre-production units, even with the extra triangulation. The best part--this will be the first TURBO Catfish. :party: Check out their build on the Flyin' Miata facebook page, with LOTS of photos. https://www.facebook.com/flyinmiata |
Maaang it needs a full roll cage. Looks weird with just the rear hump on there.
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Originally Posted by triple88a
(Post 1109812)
Maaang it needs a full roll cage. Looks weird with just the rear hump on there.
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Unf.
I will come back to the Mitty if that will be there. |
Originally Posted by cordycord
(Post 1109822)
Feel better?
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Originally Posted by triple88a
(Post 1109871)
Indeed that settles my stomach well :drool:
What's nice is that you are surrounded by a bunch of very stout triangulated bars. |
Once you have a nice cage, the Hardtop is next I guess :D
But that would make it look even more like a Z4... |
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Originally Posted by NiklasFalk
(Post 1109931)
Once you have a nice cage, the Hardtop is next I guess :D
But that would make it look even more like a Z4... A proper windscreen would be made before a top. AND, when the top is made it will more closely resemble the Porsche Carrera GT top than anything else. Actually the first top will be the Project G "G-string", which is a minimal style just like the car. |
Originally Posted by cordycord
(Post 1109971)
A proper windscreen would be made before a top. AND, when the top is made it will more closely resemble the Porsche Carrera GT top than anything else. Actually the first top will be the Project G "G-string", which is a minimal style just like the car.
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Originally Posted by triple88a
(Post 1109979)
Project G? Are these the same folks that sell them on the c rice forum for 400 a pop?
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Originally Posted by triple88a
(Post 1109979)
Project G? Are these the same folks that sell them on the c rice forum for 400 a pop?
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Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 1110015)
Yeah. Tops with no window or rain rail, selling for more that actual tops with both. |
Cord, how close is the Catfish dash to Miata dimensions? Could it be used in a Miata race car? Or a stripped Miata street car?
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Originally Posted by vehicular
(Post 1111408)
Cord, how close is the Catfish dash to Miata dimensions? Could it be used in a Miata race car? Or a stripped Miata street car?
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I need to visit this section more. Didn't realize you had a build thread here, Cord.
There goes my morning. |
Originally Posted by cordycord
(Post 1111416)
Good question. Have any edge to edge measurements from your car? Otherwise it will simply take dropping the dash in a stripped car and adapting it.
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Originally Posted by revlimiter
(Post 1111427)
I need to visit this section more. Didn't realize you had a build thread here, Cord.
There goes my morning. |
Catfish sighting in Los Angeles
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Roman stole my car for a couple of days and took some video footage, which he's editing now. Here's a snapshot from a dash on the 605.
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