McGREGOR MOTORSPORT VISIT
The first visit was excellent and for many reasons;
the car was not as elongated as I imagined
the body was far more elegant than I imagined
the finish/detail was consistently high
there was a real passion in the concept
the motor and transmission fit was perfect
the seating and visibility was superb
The first ride as a passenger it was a familiar open car feeling, the close proximity to the ground and ride took me back to Healy Sprite days. This test model did not have the side windshields, which caused a great deal of buffeting….something not that comfortable for a long journey. The sheer power to weight and outstanding balance was evident from the passengers ride as corners were hardly noticed. The power was adequate given that it was a standard 1800cc MX5 that was calmed down by a restrictive exhaust muffler configuration.
The engineering is a work in progress, beginning with an already well-established design modifications happen so each car off their drawing board exhibits change in the most positive manner. The Kit-Car concept has and always been a calling card and now with a bare bones kit to any stage of assembly is available, the call is even stronger. It is a matter of doing it right first time and taking sensible alternatives that meet your situation.
The re-furbished parts seem to be more than adequate and certainly it makes no sense to spend time and money doing too much of this other than perhaps the motor and transmission. The willingness to accept help, backed by experience and wisdom, has never been something that I would pass over. Right now, I am very much convinced that living in Japan having a partial build of the car is the best option….everything must be correct and this is the right path to take.
I am certainly considering;
Motor/Transmission/drive installed
Suspension and brakes installed
The under body pan to be attached
All body panels to be pre-drilled
Some design aesthetic choices will include:
Black powder coated chassis
Black powder coated suspension components
Black powder coated roll bar
Black powder coated headers/engine parts
Carbon fiber smaller headlights
Carbon fiber rear vision wing mirrors
Carbon fiber dash with simple white gauges