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hello to all. I'm considering a small production run of microcars based on the SECMA QT500 but using a more powerful 600cc engine. I'm thinking that (in an ideal world) I'll be able to use the (almost) complete power train from a RWD quadbike and have a bracket made up so that it's almost a...

Hello everybody, As some of you know I'm (finally) nearing completion of a superbike powered MicroCar which is now affectionately known as the 'LoonyPod'. The car has a kind of retro look about it which I rather like and wish to continue the theme with the interior. I want to change the...

hello everybody, I've just been offered a set of refurbished magnesium alloys for my project car. I have been considering buying a second set of wheels and tyres however the wheels I've been offered are 6J rather than 5.5J (still waiting to confirm OEM offset) now I realise that's not a huge...

hello peeps I've got a rather special little project car (now nearing completion) and I've just bought a private plate for it. The car is running Toyo Proxes R888R tyres (hence the plate choice) but I'm stuck for ideas for a slogan for the new plates and just thought I'd offer it up here...

Hello peeps! Need to order a new set of tyres for my QT-R1000 (at last). (140bhp, 360kg, RWD, mid engined) It'll only be used in the dry, but will be used on the road with the occasional track day. Just wanted some opinions (preferably first hand experiences) of the best dry handling tyres...

Hello everybody, Just wondering what are some favourite scenic driving roads in the UK? I'm already planning some road trips in my little car for later this year and I'm just curious where fellow members consider the most scenic UK driving roads? A couple of my favourites have to be...

Hello everybody, Just thougt I'd share a recent innovations votive solution for an in car iPad mount. Or any other tablet for that matter... The problem: 90% of us who use or even own a tablet tend to keep it in a protectve cover, yet manufacturers of 'in car' mounts seem to have overlooked...

Greetings one and all and happy new 2015! Remember tiny little project car? (Picture in my avatar) Well I'm pleased to say that things are still on schedule and March debut (weather permitting) is looking like a realistic goal to see it back on the road! Hurrah! During the cold winter...

Hello Peeps, Will my little project car will be back on the roads spring time of next year and already I'm contemplating my next project. Basis for the project is leaning towards a 2004 Mercedes Benz S-Class LWB, probably the S500L. Just wanted to get some owner/ex-owner opinions on the car...

Hello Peeps, Apologies is this one has already been addressed, I just wanted to know how big a job it is to convert a car using standard 4stud hubs to motorsport style center-lock hubs/wheels. Has it been done by many fellow members? What are the benefit/pitfalls? Possible for somebody with...

Hello guys, My ICE knowledge is somewhat limited beyond the basics and I hoping that some sage wisdom may come my way... The car in question is TINY and so big sounds are not necessary, however... I installed a head unit and comment speakers (there car comes with no stereo as standard)...

Hello, I have been scouring the net for a couple of hours trying to find a set of alloys (at all) in either 15x11 or 15x11.5 Can anybody point me in the right direction? At this point I'm researching wheel/tyre options for a project car and want to explore the pro/cons of fitting 305/35/15...

That's the goal... Hello to all, I was searching around for ideas on the net and stumbled on this site and decided to register and share what I've just started creating and ask for ideas/input etc The donor car is a SECMA 'QT500' aka 'FUN500' Quite a rare little car in the UK, great...