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HalfMoon
07-31-2019, 12:38 PM
Just purchased this Mirage from longtime Yahoo group member Robert S and looking forward to this new build having been a Mirage admirer for a very long time! Finally found the one for me :-)

The plan-
MantaCars C-5 subframe
C-5 rear suspension
Change out stock Mustang II front suspension for a Mustang II tubular suspension
Prius electric power steering assist
Swap out Corvair transaxle for my Porsche 987 Boxster 6sp
Chop rear from a 5 louver to a 3
Chop entire top for open car (like Terry Oxandale's car)
Replace glass cockpit pan with alum skin/boxing

Last image is my current track car, 1973 Porsche 914 Sheridan Standard Widebody with a sbc

Blueovalz
08-01-2019, 04:03 PM
Congratulations an a good start!

HalfMoon
08-01-2019, 07:39 PM
A welcome from my inspiration?
We're not worthy, we're not worthy lol.
Thanks Terry. Little doubt I will become a huge pain in your ass with the barrage of questions I will have over the coming years ;-)

marfen
08-01-2019, 07:41 PM
Have you found anything yet as far as C5 rear suspension mounting like a rear clip or are you thinking dobbertin's setup?

HalfMoon
08-01-2019, 08:27 PM
Have you found anything yet as far as C5 rear suspension mounting like a rear clip or are you thinking dobbertin's setup?

Pretty sure I'm gonna use David's C-5 Subframe in conjunction with my Porsche 987 6spd transaxle.
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HalfMoon
08-02-2019, 10:16 AM
Have you found anything yet as far as C5 rear suspension mounting like a rear clip or are you thinking dobbertin's setup?

Well thanks for the tip! That setup looks pretty cool. Mebbe I should rethink?