I'm surprised that they wouldnt touch your car because its after 1993. I met my engineer yesterday and he said hes done a few conversions on MX5's (production started in 1989 but i am sure he said they were after 1993 models).
He also mentioned the battery boxes i'm installing in the front would add nicely to the structural rigidity of the car and someone replace whatever the engine would do in an accident (1969 car, no problems with 'crumple zones').
I know youre remote so your options are limited. could you get advice from a local EV club or phone advice from an engineer from further afield who might be more accommodating. My engineer charged for travel time, (20minutes down the road), perhaps you could too? and hes only expecting to have to come out 2-3 times. He said he would normally only come out twice but i'm locating my engine between the rear wheels so have some extra complexity/ attention required, to do that properly.
He also mentioned the battery boxes i'm installing in the front would add nicely to the structural rigidity of the car and someone replace whatever the engine would do in an accident (1969 car, no problems with 'crumple zones').
I know youre remote so your options are limited. could you get advice from a local EV club or phone advice from an engineer from further afield who might be more accommodating. My engineer charged for travel time, (20minutes down the road), perhaps you could too? and hes only expecting to have to come out 2-3 times. He said he would normally only come out twice but i'm locating my engine between the rear wheels so have some extra complexity/ attention required, to do that properly.
