Cordycord's epic tube frame build
01-28-2014, 01:06 PM
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Dude, this is so ******* 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!
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!
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.
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03-07-2014, 10:19 PM
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New Catfish update
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.
Check out their build on the Flyin' Miata facebook page, with LOTS of photos.
https://www.facebook.com/flyinmiata
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.
Check out their build on the Flyin' Miata facebook page, with LOTS of photos.
https://www.facebook.com/flyinmiata
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03-08-2014, 09:14 PM
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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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03-08-2014, 11:18 PM
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03-28-2014, 01:40 AM
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Catfish sighting in Los Angeles
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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