250SWB on a Miata

[molleur]

Despite the 7 inch difference in wheelbase, would it be feasible to do a Tribute 250SWB on a Miata?

Thoughts...

[smash]

Simpson Design Italian 3 SWB - it's already done. Doesn't look anywhere near as good as Tribute although body quality is far, far superior (and also more costly)

[molleur]

At $95,000 and ugly. Turnkey on your Miata only.
I don't mind a bit of work either. Only problem is I would have to import a kit to the USA. I would consider it if possible.

[smash]

Bearing in mind wheelbase, door size/shape and windscreen height/shape how do you think Tribute are going to make it so much better?

Why the aversion to Z3?

[molleur]

A decent condition Z-3 here, high mileage is around $10K +
Miata's in similar condition are about $3K. Engine rebuild for the Miata $1.5K

Besides, I like them better.

Just curious if it could be done is all. May wind up importing the SWB kit in the end (for the Z3).

Appreciate the feedback Smash!

[molleur]

FYI, the Widow SPR-1 has a USA website now, not crazy about the
styling though, just another possibility for a unique Miata here.
Bodies are made in Latvia and customer responsible for shipping & duties. I really do prefer he Tribute MX250 (as Andreas has done)
and my favorite, the 250SWB.

[smash]

What I was trying to say - rather clumsily - is that Jim Simpson is really good at getting a balanced shape and design. So if you think what he's produced is ugly it's difficult to see what anyone else could do to make it look a massive amount better or close to as good as the Z3 version.

What about a write off z3 like Nubodi recently bought to save money - not sure what the rules are where you are?

[molleur]

I did understand your comments about the Simpson Design. Far too
costly.
I also could fabricate a bespoke tube chassis here without issue (no IVA, etc.). Florida is kit car friendly.

Looking once again into the Z3's.

Thanks..

[Plastic Porsche]

it is possible talk to Chris

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[molleur]

Originally Posted by Plastic Porsche

it is possible talk to Chris

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Interesting, thanks!

[Plastic Porsche]

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[molleur]

The coupe is the issue, front looks great!
Thanks again.

[Plastic Porsche]

Sorry dont have any pics of the coupe body, its still being tweaked, but it does suit the mx5

[molleur]

To fit a 250SWB coupe body on the Miata is where I wish to go.
No big hurry, I'm only 71 yrs old!

I can have a go at a tube frame here, no problems with registration.

[smash]

So this is ugly:



And this is great:

Originally Posted by Plastic Porsche

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[molleur]

$95,000.00 is all I have to say! The Simpson is very well done, but
for that price it is one expensive Miata. Turnkey only.

[jones]

Plastic Porsche - it looks like a metal insert for the grille surround, how did you do this? thanks

[275NART]

Don't know where you are in the states but 2.8 z3s are $5000 for a decent one around here... You can buy a clean title one with body damage for less too.

[WorldClassAccident]

it looks like a metal insert for the grille surround, how did you do this?

It is part of the 250SWB kit you get as standard.


Without


With

[Mister Towed]

Originally Posted by smash

So this is ugly:



And this is great:

That is very pretty, but hasn't the screen been chopped? That'd mean the dreaded IVA over here.

At $95,000 it's awfully expensive too, that's about the same as an F Type Jag which is rather a good car...