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Evening all.
I have just bought a part finished Midtec Spyder as a project for the winter. Hope to pick it up in the next couple of weeks.
As it's an old kit I am wondering if anyone has put one through IVA or even SVA?
Any other information would be welcome.
I remember the launch back in 1991 and even sent off for a brochure. Yes a brochure, they did them in the old days before the internet!
Are there any owners/ builders out there?
Cheers
I have just bought a part finished Midtec Spyder as a project for the winter. Hope to pick it up in the next couple of weeks.
As it's an old kit I am wondering if anyone has put one through IVA or even SVA?
Any other information would be welcome.
I remember the launch back in 1991 and even sent off for a brochure. Yes a brochure, they did them in the old days before the internet!
Are there any owners/ builders out there?
Cheers
rdodger said:
Evening all.
I have just bought a part finished Midtec Spyder as a project for the winter. Hope to pick it up in the next couple of weeks.
As it's an old kit I am wondering if anyone has put one through IVA or even SVA?
Any other information would be welcome.
I remember the launch back in 1991 and even sent off for a brochure. Yes a brochure, they did them in the old days before the internet!
Are there any owners/ builders out there?
Cheers
Congratulations on your new kit....and I have a brochure myself....I have just bought a part finished Midtec Spyder as a project for the winter. Hope to pick it up in the next couple of weeks.
As it's an old kit I am wondering if anyone has put one through IVA or even SVA?
Any other information would be welcome.
I remember the launch back in 1991 and even sent off for a brochure. Yes a brochure, they did them in the old days before the internet!
Are there any owners/ builders out there?
Cheers
, I'm sure that a few PH members will know more about it than I do on IVA.....Edited by fuoriserie on Wednesday 15th September 20:16
Hi Roger,
I'm a (looks both ways) owner of a 1993 Spyder, I bought it complete, but it presently has a poorly pinto awaiting the completion of a head gasket replacement. The only significant work I've done is new gearbox mounts (as they were weak and a total miss-match to the engine mounts). As I'm in Kent if you need any pics or info on a completed one just email, I may be able to help.
But when you finish it you'll love it, it handles so well and is just so adjustable.
Good luck
I'm a (looks both ways) owner of a 1993 Spyder, I bought it complete, but it presently has a poorly pinto awaiting the completion of a head gasket replacement. The only significant work I've done is new gearbox mounts (as they were weak and a total miss-match to the engine mounts). As I'm in Kent if you need any pics or info on a completed one just email, I may be able to help.
But when you finish it you'll love it, it handles so well and is just so adjustable.
Good luck
Hi, I have a Midtec Spyder, well in fact it is registered to both me and my husband. A really nice chap at DVLA let us keep age related plate and have both names on bluey (before SVA - sorry)
We are in Kent too and thought we were the only midtec for miles.
You may have seen our little one at Goodwood soft top this year as we are on your forum: and before we say more stop picking on the Smart Crossblades. That is one of my other cars and I was just as amused as everyone else at our parking antics.
We are in Kent too and thought we were the only midtec for miles.
You may have seen our little one at Goodwood soft top this year as we are on your forum: and before we say more stop picking on the Smart Crossblades. That is one of my other cars and I was just as amused as everyone else at our parking antics.
Edited by notnibbles on Tuesday 9th November 02:46
Hi there, I've just registered as I have a Midtec Spyder too.
I bought mine in the spring and have driven it all summer and love it. I've just started rebuilding it and have it stripped down to the chassis at the moment whils I upgarde the gaerbox to a UN1 to take the torque of the focus rs engine that's going in.
I know they look a bit wierd but I suppose it's like having an ugly child.... Besides I love the way beach buggys look and I suppose these are a bit similar. Drives great though.
Would love to hear from anyone else as midtecs seem a bit thin on the ground. I'm based in Poole, Dorset.
I bought mine in the spring and have driven it all summer and love it. I've just started rebuilding it and have it stripped down to the chassis at the moment whils I upgarde the gaerbox to a UN1 to take the torque of the focus rs engine that's going in.
I know they look a bit wierd but I suppose it's like having an ugly child.... Besides I love the way beach buggys look and I suppose these are a bit similar. Drives great though.
Would love to hear from anyone else as midtecs seem a bit thin on the ground. I'm based in Poole, Dorset.
midtecman said:
Hi there, I've just registered as I have a Midtec Spyder too.
I bought mine in the spring and have driven it all summer and love it. I've just started rebuilding it and have it stripped down to the chassis at the moment whils I upgarde the gaerbox to a UN1 to take the torque of the focus rs engine that's going in.
I know they look a bit wierd but I suppose it's like having an ugly child.... Besides I love the way beach buggys look and I suppose these are a bit similar. Drives great though.
Would love to hear from anyone else as midtecs seem a bit thin on the ground. I'm based in Poole, Dorset.
Glad you are enjoying it mate. I loved that car. It could tell ya a few stories!! All good though. Don't worryI bought mine in the spring and have driven it all summer and love it. I've just started rebuilding it and have it stripped down to the chassis at the moment whils I upgarde the gaerbox to a UN1 to take the torque of the focus rs engine that's going in.
I know they look a bit wierd but I suppose it's like having an ugly child.... Besides I love the way beach buggys look and I suppose these are a bit similar. Drives great though.
Would love to hear from anyone else as midtecs seem a bit thin on the ground. I'm based in Poole, Dorset.
Edited by LuckyP on Tuesday 30th November 16:56
There's one of these that looks very much like an abandoned project on somebody's driveway about five doors down from us.
State of completion looks like "not very" and I doubt it's been touched for the last three years (since we moved in).
Shame really.
(edited for (shameful grammar)
State of completion looks like "not very" and I doubt it's been touched for the last three years (since we moved in).
Shame really.
(edited for (shameful grammar)
Edited by Frankthered on Wednesday 1st December 19:53
Furyblade_Lee said:
Do you live in Madchester? if you do, its probobly RDogers :-)
Nope, near Reading. Been tempted to ask about it once or twice, but haven't seen anybody outside the house. Don't want to knock coz I'm just curious about it. (Or is that nosey!)They also have an MGB GT that doesn't look like it's been on the road for quite some time ... must be some of those "when I get round to it" type projects.
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