20 Jan
2011
Yep you read it right, there is a Madcap in our midst. ‘Why?’ I hear you ask, well, there’s a good story here. I was again browsing eBay, when low and behold there before sat a mint, restored, unpainted Madcap with ‘upgraded wheels’…HOLY SHIT, not just upgraded wheels, but the bloody Egress wheels and brand new rear tires!!!! Rrrrrresult! Bought. The car was for sale for pretty much what the wheels were worth, so it seemed daft not to buy it. If you’ve read the about page, you’ll know that I used to race a Madcap and fancied getting one again someday, so this was hitting two birds with one stone. Magic.
EgressMadMike
January 19th, 2017 at 1:11 pm
You're welcome and thanks for checking out the site! As long as you had fun fixing it up that's all that matters...well...that's what I tell myself anyway ha haaa.
Sudipta
February 18th, 2016 at 6:53 am
Wow, thanks for the iniebdcrly detailed info! You surely know a lot more than me ;) This has been on ebig voyage of expensive discovery.If you read back a few posts you'll see that I'd made the 2001 discovery (to my horror) a while ago. Rather annoying based on the price I paid for what is essentially a very beaten up 2001! But, you live and learn, and boy has it been fun making this car up.Thanks again for the info though, I certainly learnt a few things!Mike.
z00ter
October 27th, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Hi Mike, yes indeed, I was hoping there was some sort of adaptor and I wouldn't have to find some Astute fronts esp as the set of Avante light weight are the pink ones! lol oh well back to the drawing board :) thanks for your help mate!
EgressMadMike
October 22nd, 2013 at 9:46 am
Hey z00ter, They were indeed Astute wheels ;) Which translates to Egress back wheels and dedicated Astute fronts. I hope that helps...or at least confirms your thoughts? Mike.
z00ter
October 21st, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Hi Mate, quick question, how would the Egress wheels fit on Madcap, they don't have hex front wheels? (2 wheel buggy) how was this achieved? unless they are actually Astute wheel? im looking for similar look on a madcap and have some spare Avante lightweights thanks for your help.
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