Mitsuoka MicroCar kits

**badkuk** · March 20th, 2006 09:38 AM

i saw a feature on Japan Screen topics last night:

http://www.mitsuoka-microcar.com

it's a 50cc car that you assemble. 30Km/liter!

F1/go kart fans, check out the Type F. i wouldn't stick my elbows out too far though, baka tumama sa aspalto :D

deym...kung me disposable income lang ako, this would be a good outlet for my frustrated dreams of being a mechanic B) imho dapat me ganito sa mga mech. eng'g courses sa colleges/universities

though i doubt if it will last long on our roads though, and kung papasa ba sa LTFRB. then again, kung me nagmamaneho nga ng scooter along edsa...

**badkuk** · March 20th, 2006 09:48 AM

after reading through the specs...not exactly cheap. and 2 stroke engine ang gamit -- not exactly environment friendly

**ghosthunter** · March 20th, 2006 11:52 AM

There is an electric powered variant. Its probably good for going to nearby destinations like grocery shopping and simple errands.

**niky** · March 20th, 2006 12:50 PM

Very nice micro-roadster... but 300-500k pesos? (if I'm reading yen prices right...)... might be worth it.

**ghosthunter** · March 20th, 2006 02:15 PM

might it be better to build your own micro roadster if you have to spend 300K?

Assuming a surplus engine and other essential bits & pieces with a custom fiberglass shell... it might come out cheaper. Anyway, just a thought.

**niky** · March 20th, 2006 04:11 PM

For 300k, you could probably build a 600cc Suzuki-Super-Carry based roadster. Since there are shops that already specialize in converting them into owner-types, the roadster is just a fiberglass bodykit away...

**ghosthunter** · March 20th, 2006 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by niky

For 300k, you could probably build a 600cc Suzuki-Super-Carry based roadster. Since there are shops that already specialize in converting them into owner-types, the roadster is just a fiberglass bodykit away...

Would be interesting to put a more powerful engine (4AGE 20v) on an AWD Suzuki Super Carry chassis with a fiberglass shell. Add wide & grippy tires.

**badkuk** · March 20th, 2006 10:44 PM

uh, di kaya kumalas ung 4age sa zuki chassis nyan?

**ghosthunter** · March 21st, 2006 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by badkuk

uh, di kaya kumalas ung 4age sa zuki chassis nyan?

not sure but its possible to install it securely with proper upgrades to the basic chassis. 160hp, AWD and a car that weights slightly more than a go-kart.