Good video! My kid just hit a big buck with his '99 3.0 Accord. Everything is wrapped around the engine but it runs and drives like nothing happened. Both left hand doors are wrecked too. I'll bet that thing would really scoot with 7-800 lbs removed. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
There's a bunch of videos around of a turquoise kart made out of a fwd Integra. Seems like this would be similar. I watched one where Matt Farah drove it around a racetrack and was terrified.
I’ve been wanting to do this for a while I’m thinking about doing this with a vehicle that has an actual frame not a unibody. We’ll see how it goes. This video is inspiring.
I have this wild idea that has been bouncing around in my head. This easier said than done. I want to death cart a Miata but I want to put a Suzuki Samurai body on it and take it to 24 Hours of Lemon.
@@EbolaSquirrel blvckflagd on instagram. The kart has been sitting for a while (we blew the engine) but we'll be doing a v8 swap on it soon and getting back at it early 2021. In the mean time, we've been focusing on the camaro and chevelle
I'm in the UK and a kid. My dad is a mechanic and he loves some fun. You reckon it would be legal for him to get a cheap old car, turn it into a kart by removing the boot and the roof, give it a really slow engine and let a 13 year old drive it? Technically its not a proper car, it's a road legal kart. So if it got its MOT and its 25mph then it's a kart and any age can drive it, but it's a slow speed car
Would this be kind of like in sweden where you can build a "tractor" and get around some of the laws? I have no idea about car laws in the UK, so I wouldn't know where to start with that, but I'm sure with some reading it could be figured out.
I was thinking a bmw z3. Loads of 6 cilinder options for masive power and good aftermarket as well. And they are pretty cheap if they have some damage.
Initial build didn't take much time in hours...you can see we didn't pay much attention to the finishing details though. Just wanted to get it on the road. We did a few hours a week over a couple months. Guesses on time below: -one weekend with 4 people for the teardown, which only took about 3 hours -a few more hours spent 4-5 weekends and cage was built and tacked in. -probably half a day messing with all the stuff wrong with the miata to start with (engine was missing parts) -turbo build took a day -there's probably a days worth of grinding and welding to finish out the cage In between all that there was lots of sitting around, talking, beers, messing with other projects. We started in October and it was running, registered, and insured by the time weather was warm in the spring.
I’d like to try one out of a two seater AWD vehicle like a beat up Audi TT, older eclipse GSX, or the sort. Likely a much harder find for the price of a Miata but I am interested in the potential of an AWD ride. Maybe folks can explain the downsides of that type of platform for this purpose. I want to start with the reasons for it are I live off dirt roads with less than pristine weather by a long shot.
BLVCKFLAGD appreciate the response especially so quickly! Thanks for the tips in your very informative videos. Anything you think would be a downside of a awd 2seater?
@@Lo0die3 I don't think there's any downsides of building AWD. Sometimes those Audi's have some weird electronic stuff going on (I've had my fair share of audi and vw stuff), so you would just have to be cautious when you strip everything out that you don't destroy some important wiring, sensor, or computer. Somebody built a really nice kart out of a Lexus IS350 if you search around. I believe those are AWD.
BLVCKFLAGD haha, I understand. I worked on my brothers Audi A4 a while back and they definitely have quite a bit of wiring and sensors even in just a 2000. You do make a great point. Truly appreciate your channel and your knowledge!
@@tristonshelton6059 it's insured like it's a normal Miata. Just liability because there's not much left to damage. Don't know what they'd do in an accident.
It wasn't much...probably less than 2k in the whole thing, but lots of hours. We'll probably do a spreadsheet with all the costs and make a video about it.
My dream is to build a single seat go kart pushing 300+ hp I also want it street legal, I have the money for it but I have no connections for others to help me build it, may you please help my dream get accomplished or if we can’t meet in any means, May you please send me parts and everything to build the go kart?
my dream would be to build this kind of car but that will never happen (atleast here in Finland) because of yearly inspection of literally everything. even rust on rear arches are considered dangerous because "it's part of the structure" 🤡 and also gasoline is 2.20€/liter because they are rising up the taxes regardless of the world's situation :(
Yes. It's still a Miata, has the Miata VIN, and is titled, registered, and insured as a Miata. It still has all the required equipment to be legal on the road.
Good video! My kid just hit a big buck with his '99 3.0 Accord. Everything is wrapped around the engine but it runs and drives like nothing happened. Both left hand doors are wrecked too. I'll bet that thing would really scoot with 7-800 lbs removed. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
There's a bunch of videos around of a turquoise kart made out of a fwd Integra. Seems like this would be similar. I watched one where Matt Farah drove it around a racetrack and was terrified.
At 1:32 this guy FARTS and doesn‘t miss a beat lol
Lol...it was a bug flying by the mic
It always makes my day when I see it running around town.
Thanks Travis! It's been a while since it's been out. Hoping to have it back on the road soon.
Can't wait to reach out and thank you for helping me stay motivated once this project is complete.
I’ve been wanting to do this for a while I’m thinking about doing this with a vehicle that has an actual frame not a unibody. We’ll see how it goes. This video is inspiring.
This is awesome bro!!
This was a great and informative video! Totally non biased which i loved. Makes me want to get started right away!!! Great job.
Thanks! Glad it was motivating.
Miata is definitely the best platform
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LOL...wife caught me watching these..."Glad we go rid of that Miata" was all she said..........currently looking through craigzlist now, hahaha.
A crown vic with 4 bucket seats sounds like a blast
For sure. Fun for more people at the same time!
Underrated channel, good shit.
appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
I have this wild idea that has been bouncing around in my head. This easier said than done. I want to death cart a Miata but I want to put a Suzuki Samurai body on it and take it to 24 Hours of Lemon.
I just got an 01 camaro 3.8 5spd. Going to make an exo out of it. The plan is twin turbo! Should be fun!
sounds awesome! Best of luck with the build.
Do you have an ig where you're building it?
@@EbolaSquirrel blvckflagd on instagram. The kart has been sitting for a while (we blew the engine) but we'll be doing a v8 swap on it soon and getting back at it early 2021. In the mean time, we've been focusing on the camaro and chevelle
I'd love to build one of these out of a 90s vette or camaro
Would love to do another one out of either of those
I’m right behind you.
@@BLVCKFLAGD I just ordered a sticker. I ordered the second gen Camaro because that’s my favorite gen camaro.
¡Gracias, hermano!
Great presentation
Enjoyed your video
Nice project
I’m building my own Deathkart based on Nissan 350z , it’s going to be death drifting machine 🤩
I'm in the UK and a kid. My dad is a mechanic and he loves some fun. You reckon it would be legal for him to get a cheap old car, turn it into a kart by removing the boot and the roof, give it a really slow engine and let a 13 year old drive it? Technically its not a proper car, it's a road legal kart. So if it got its MOT and its 25mph then it's a kart and any age can drive it, but it's a slow speed car
Would this be kind of like in sweden where you can build a "tractor" and get around some of the laws? I have no idea about car laws in the UK, so I wouldn't know where to start with that, but I'm sure with some reading it could be figured out.
2024, still great advice. Thanks mate
what was the final curb weight ?
Awesome video best on RUclips when it comes to Kart building, I'm going start with a convertible Mustang
Thank you!! Great info
I would do an sn95 because they are rwd coupes with a V6 or V8 making pretty good hp and they are CHEAP.
Wait I can’t use a fwd like a Pontiac g6 or an old Aveo and or possibly throw the engine in the back?
You can do whatever makes you happy, but that sounds like a lot of work.
Planing to do this to my 97 e36 convertible
nice
I would love to chop up a Rx8. Swap the motor with a 13b from a FD
Mazda mx5
Is their such thing as a street legal exo-trophy truck ?
I was thinking a bmw z3. Loads of 6 cilinder options for masive power and good aftermarket as well.
And they are pretty cheap if they have some damage.
How about a shortened mid engine Chevelle cart.. Smaller ideas have gained traction. I am Enjoying the ride personally, just Weld it into submission !
That would be awesome...although I'd have a really hard time cutting up a chevelle.
@@BLVCKFLAGD Truly said ! So...a V Drive or a Transfer case... Cheers to your channel !
Toyota MR2 would be a certain winner as a kart conversion, or what about a new Beetle, an Audi TT
I've got a 98 merc slk230 I plan on doing it with. 5 speed supercharged 4 cylinder
No Sticker shipping to India? T_T
I m the No. 906 subscriber🙂
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching.
Can you recommend someone to fabricate a frame for a Ford Flex?
Just started stripping a 94 LT1 Trans Am that has a wrecked back end and only 70k miles.
I have a wrecked 2013 Chevy Malibu
Miata is the best platform. My cars 10 foot long rn with stock front end. Imo
yeah, they're tiny...imagine chopping a significant amount from the front and rear
Im planning to cut up a e36 325i coupe in a couple weeks
sounds awesome!
Whant to do an audi TT quatro for offroad
how long did this take you guys .. start to finish?
Initial build didn't take much time in hours...you can see we didn't pay much attention to the finishing details though. Just wanted to get it on the road. We did a few hours a week over a couple months. Guesses on time below:
-one weekend with 4 people for the teardown, which only took about 3 hours
-a few more hours spent 4-5 weekends and cage was built and tacked in.
-probably half a day messing with all the stuff wrong with the miata to start with (engine was missing parts)
-turbo build took a day
-there's probably a days worth of grinding and welding to finish out the cage
In between all that there was lots of sitting around, talking, beers, messing with other projects. We started in October and it was running, registered, and insured by the time weather was warm in the spring.
I wanna do one with a mr2 spider
mr2 is mid engine, right?
@@BLVCKFLAGD yeah
if you you ever come to CT. hit me up. ill show you my miata kart
My 93 yoto truck and it's RWD 22re with no weight 🤯
I wanna do this to my scatpack its most fatal flaw is weight
Does anyone know is this legal in ireland
Making my 06 civic next
I wanna do my 1g talon tsi 😂
I’d like to try one out of a two seater AWD vehicle like a beat up Audi TT, older eclipse GSX, or the sort. Likely a much harder find for the price of a Miata but I am interested in the potential of an AWD ride. Maybe folks can explain the downsides of that type of platform for this purpose. I want to start with the reasons for it are I live off dirt roads with less than pristine weather by a long shot.
I like that idea. An older Audi would be cool. I've been seeing some beat up 1st gen Porsche boxsters cheap too that would be fun
BLVCKFLAGD appreciate the response especially so quickly! Thanks for the tips in your very informative videos. Anything you think would be a downside of a awd 2seater?
@@Lo0die3 I don't think there's any downsides of building AWD. Sometimes those Audi's have some weird electronic stuff going on (I've had my fair share of audi and vw stuff), so you would just have to be cautious when you strip everything out that you don't destroy some important wiring, sensor, or computer.
Somebody built a really nice kart out of a Lexus IS350 if you search around. I believe those are AWD.
BLVCKFLAGD haha, I understand. I worked on my brothers Audi A4 a while back and they definitely have quite a bit of wiring and sensors even in just a 2000. You do make a great point. Truly appreciate your channel and your knowledge!
@@Lo0die3 do it! Audi TT would be a great choice for a kart and they’re actually cheaper than Miata’s now lol
You're in Tucson?
Do you have a shop?
I was only in Tucson for the duct tape drags that year....it's happening this weekend again (battle of the beaters) but I can't make it
@@BLVCKFLAGD
NICE.
now i know how to make my v6 boring camry into a fun car
Would u be interested in helping guide someone to making an is300 cage car?
Possibly. More info?
How does insurance work? I assume do to the vin liability is easy, but If you get in an accident would you get dropped?
Or they refuse to pay rather...
@@tristonshelton6059 it's insured like it's a normal Miata. Just liability because there's not much left to damage. Don't know what they'd do in an accident.
S10 frame stripped, cage, and turbo ls swap
How much did the build set you back?
It wasn't much...probably less than 2k in the whole thing, but lots of hours. We'll probably do a spreadsheet with all the costs and make a video about it.
I wanna do it with a VW Jetta
2006 saturn ion redline
What about a 94 civic?
no free stickers outside usa and canada i am in australia and no option for free sticker
Did you register this as a atv
No, just registered it like a normal Miata. Made sure it had everything required to be street legal.
How much would you sell that for
Not for sale at the moment, but wouldn't be much since the motor is blown
I want stiker
I think altezza
Every good build starts with an axe
Yes!
i would like to cut up a volvo 360
Mississippi has no inspections
My dream is to build a single seat go kart pushing 300+ hp I also want it street legal, I have the money for it but I have no connections for others to help me build it, may you please help my dream get accomplished or if we can’t meet in any means, May you please send me parts and everything to build the go kart?
my dream would be to build this kind of car but that will never happen (atleast here in Finland) because of yearly inspection of literally everything.
even rust on rear arches are considered dangerous because "it's part of the structure" 🤡
and also gasoline is 2.20€/liter because they are rising up the taxes regardless of the world's situation :(
No chance in Australia
How I'm I just finding out about stripped miatas 👍🤠
I've got a 1986 twin turbo corvette that ran great until I pushed it to far
twin turbo vette sounds like fun
@@BLVCKFLAGD it was awesome, sad to see it go but I've been looking into mazda karts for awhile and I'm about to pull the trigger on one soon
A bmw e46 compact
imagine a suzuki cappuccino kart
Had to look it up since we don't have them here. That would be awesome!
1:31 i heard a fart
My Flex hauls ass, but the gas economy is crappy.
mustang boat kart lol
lmao and my car got impounded because I modified the exhaust system. feels bad man
what state?
Ain’t cheap no more…😂
not much is anymore
Do you need car insurance for these?
Yes. It's still a Miata, has the Miata VIN, and is titled, registered, and insured as a Miata. It still has all the required equipment to be legal on the road.
There is no need to show your face....we just want to see what you do
There's another video in the works of the build process -- no talking head, just build footage with voicover