My MGB!

[Eye of the Tiger]

Maybe just barely.

If I can make a Suzuki Samurai do 90, he can make an MGB do 100.

[Raza]

Technically, sports cars don't have convertible tops. But who gives a rats ass. This mofo is definitely a sports car. Like, for a lot of people, this defines sports car. Hell yes.

Hmm?

Roadsters don't have roll up windows, but I don't believe having a folding top disqualifies a car from being a sports car. 

And yes, your car is the definition of a sports car. 

[280Z Turbo]

If I can make a Suzuki Samurai do 90, he can make an MGB do 100.

These cars barely cracked 100 when they were new. It might take 6 miles for it to do 100 mph.

[the Teuton]

Hmm?

Roadsters don't have roll up windows, but I don't believe having a folding top disqualifies a car from being a sports car. 

And yes, your car is the definition of a sports car. 

I could throw up a picture of an SC430 or a 2004 Thunderbird and kill this whole thread, but I won't.

[Rupert]

How much does it weigh?  How the hell is it slower than my beastie?

Like, 1800 lbs, I think.

Hamsters, not cylinders.

[Onslaught]

I've always wanted to see one of those with a Miata drivetrain in them.

I've also thought that would be cool.

[Rupert]

It probably has less than 50 hp at the rear wheels.

65 hp when new...

[Rupert]

Hmm?

Roadsters don't have roll up windows, but I don't believe having a folding top disqualifies a car from being a sports car. 

And yes, your car is the definition of a sports car. 

Erm, right.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Hmm?

Roadsters don't have roll up windows, but I don't believe having a folding top disqualifies a car from being a sports car. 

And yes, your car is the definition of a sports car. 

MGB ROADSTER

[Rupert]

I could throw up a picture of an SC430 or a 2004 Thunderbird and kill this whole thread, but I won't.

Those... suck.

[Eye of the Tiger]

65 hp when new...

That's 2 more hp than a Samruai, plus it weighs less, has better aeros, and doesn't have 4wd.

[the Teuton]

If you go for 20% loss at the wheels, I have 88 and 2,700.  You should be quicker.

[Rupert]

MGB ROADSTER

Hmm, I think I like that idea. I don't have a garage, though.

Top, top frame, side windows, window roll-up hardware... Probably 50-75 lbs, which is decent for a car like this.

[The Pirate]

Cool car, Psilos!  I hope you enjoy it. 


And to the folks talking about the Miata drivetrain, I believe GRM performed such a swap successfully, not with a ton of headaches.  I'll have to look through my back issues to get the exact write up.

[Rupert]

If you go for 20% loss at the wheels, I have 88 and 2,700.  You should be quicker.

My truck is faster than the B.

Are we having a who's slowest competition?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Hmm, I think I like that idea. I don't have a garage, though.

Top, top frame, side windows, window roll-up hardware... Probably 50-75 lbs, which is decent for a car like this.

I'm confused.

[Rupert]

Cool car, Psilos!  I hope you enjoy it. 


And to the folks talking about the Miata drivetrain, I believe GRM performed such a swap, with good success and not a ton of headache.  I'll have to look through my back issues to get the exact write up.

Thanks!

Lemme know if you find it so I can look for it/ask you to scan it.

[Eye of the Tiger]

My truck is faster than the B.

Are we having a who's slowest competition?

Rag's bicycle wins.

[Rupert]

I'm confused.

Roadster = always open, yes?

[Rupert]

Rag's bicycle wins.

Psh. Now my bicycle...

[Rupert]

I'm gonna have to figure out how to put the top down tomorrow...

[Eye of the Tiger]

Roadster = always open, yes?

don't bother

[Eye of the Tiger]

I'm gonna have to figure out how to put the top down tomorrow...

looks like it's already down to me



put a fart can on it, or else

[Rupert]

[Rupert]

looks like it's already down to me



put a fart can on it, or else

I didn't take those pics. They're from craigslist.

Bite me, or else I'll screw her mom and make you watch.

Oh, uh, too harsh... My bad.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I didn't take those pics. They're from craigslist.

Bite me, or else I'll screw her mom and make you watch.

Oh, uh, too harsh... My bad.

that depends, who's mom are you talking about?

[Eye of the Tiger]

I love those style wheels. You should get a set of matched luggage to strap on the luggage rack.

[Onslaught]

Well congratulations. I don't know all the differences in the MGB but I'm glad you didn't get one with the ugly front black plastic bumpers.

[Eye of the Tiger]

High performance, indeed. Here is a road test of a 1972 MGB

http://www.mgexperience.net/article/pdf/Motor_MGB_1972.pdf

[280Z Turbo]

Roadster = always open, yes?