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  Nov. 14, 2009 10:27 a.m. DeadSkunk New Reader

  Have a look at this for a fun track dog. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4647158

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  Nov. 14, 2009 10:47 a.m. pres589 Reader

  http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=7592

  That's the owner's build thread on something not VW Vortex.

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  Nov. 14, 2009 11:04 a.m. Toyman01 HalfDork

  I guess the answer IS always Miata.

  That is a wicked build.

  "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot." — Albert Einstein

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  Nov. 14, 2009 11:09 a.m. DeadSkunk New Reader

  I've thought about trying to build a simple frame , connecting two Miata subframes together, and dropping on some sort of kit car body like one of those Beetle based Bugattis. Open air motoring ,with Miata dependabilty.What more could one ask for ?

  '99 Miata,'03 CooperS,'91 GTI 16V, '96 Astro

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  Nov. 14, 2009 11:19 a.m. RossD HalfDork

  I like it but he should have tighten up the frame rails some to at least meet the same rigidity of a miata.

  Calling all cars!

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  Nov. 14, 2009 12:26 p.m. joey48442 SuperDork

  DeadSkunk wrote: I've thought about trying to build a simple frame , connecting two Miata subframes together, and dropping on some sort of kit car body like one of those Beetle based Bugattis. Open air motoring ,with Miata dependabilty.What more could one ask for ?

  Open air motoring with miata dependability? That IS a miata... Joey

  Joey "all you are to me is talking ballast" Blatchford

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  Nov. 14, 2009 12:31 p.m. thatsnowinnebago Dork

  RossD wrote: I like it but he should have tighten up the frame rails some to at least meet the same rigidity of a miata.

  Looks like he fully boxed the frame rails so I'm guessing its pretty stiff. Its not like our beloved Miata has the stiffest chassis around. Something tells me this comment will be followed by a wiener joke in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

  I'm gonna butta yo bread

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  Nov. 14, 2009 12:38 p.m. thatsnowinnebago Dork

  Also, that needs more inmygarage for extra awesome points.

  I'm gonna butta yo bread

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  Nov. 14, 2009 1:22 p.m. gamby SuperDork

  joey48442 wrote:

  DeadSkunk wrote: I've thought about trying to build a simple frame , connecting two Miata subframes together, and dropping on some sort of kit car body like one of those Beetle based Bugattis. Open air motoring ,with Miata dependabilty.What more could one ask for ?

  Open air motoring with miata dependability? That IS a miata... Joey

  LAWL

  That truck is dope, regardless. Great idea/execution...

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  Nov. 14, 2009 1:24 p.m. DeadSkunk New Reader

  Joel, No. Open air motoring where you can skin your elbow on the rear tire. I've been reading too many British classic car magazines, me thinks.

  '99 Miata,'03 CooperS,'91 GTI 16V, '96 Astro

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  Nov. 14, 2009 3:12 p.m. CarKid1989 HalfDork

  pres589 wrote: http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=7592 That's the owner's build thread on something not VW Vortex.

  WINNER RIGHT THERE!

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  Nov. 14, 2009 3:40 p.m. alfadriver HalfDork

  John- that's an interesting idea- one that would fit in a Datsun 2000, wouldn't it?

  Coulda been a conteda.....

  E-

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  Nov. 14, 2009 3:41 p.m. Nitroracer Dork

  Thats pretty awesome.

  I have a thread saved from awhile back when a nissan D21 truck was given IRS from an s13 240sx. Damn near bolts in.

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  Nov. 14, 2009 3:52 p.m. Billy_Bottle_Caps New Reader

  That truck is just plain cool

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  Nov. 14, 2009 6:44 p.m. Nitroracer Dork

  I just spent the last hour looking at this guy's build thread and not doing homework or studying. It was worth it.

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  Nov. 14, 2009 6:51 p.m. Toyman01 HalfDork

  Nitroracer wrote: I just spent the last hour looking at this guy's build thread and not doing homework or studying. It was worth it.

  Not only that you probably learned more usable stuff for later in life.

  "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot." — Albert Einstein

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  Nov. 14, 2009 7:38 p.m. plance1 HalfDork

  awesome.

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  Nov. 14, 2009 8:11 p.m. Dorsai New Reader

  That truck is soooo bad! Great build thread!

  I know he's wanting the stock sleeper look but that thing just begs for box flares. Under 2000 lbs, adding lightness works its magic again. Just awesome.

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  Nov. 14, 2009 8:12 p.m. petegossett Dork

  Wow, yeah, amazing way to spend an hour reading through that. That is really a grassroots build. Tim, when are you guys interviewing him & his truck for the mag?????

  I was equally impressed with the shots on page-15 of the thread of his 15-year old son testing an Indy car!!!

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  Nov. 15, 2009 12:22 p.m. alex Dork

  Ye Gods, that is fantastic.

  The only two things in life that make it worth livin' are guitars that tune good and firm feelin' women.

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  Nov. 15, 2009 12:31 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

  So, is there a Miata with the Datsun truck engine in it somewhere?

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  Nov. 16, 2009 7:08 a.m. GameboyRMH SuperDork

  I sometimes thought of doing a "suspension swap" onto a custom chassis...I always thought an Elise could be a good donor but those Miata parts look like they could do the job too...hmm....

  Those are from an NA miata right?

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  Nov. 16, 2009 9:08 a.m. Gearheadotaku Reader

  

  Old enough to know better, too young too care!

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  Nov. 16, 2009 9:35 p.m. thatsnowinnebago Dork

  GameboyRMH wrote: I sometimes thought of doing a "suspension swap" onto a custom chassis...I always thought an Elise could be a good donor but those Miata parts look like they could do the job too...hmm.... Those are from an NA miata right?

  His subframes are I think but I am also pretty sure the NB ones are almost identical.

  I'm gonna butta yo bread

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