Does the copen share it's chassis with other cars?

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  1. AFR0N1

    AFR0N1 Copenworld Regular

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    Just curious, does the first gen L880K Copen share a platform or chassis with any other cars? If so what cars does it share with?
     
  2. Vin Petrol

    Vin Petrol Copenworld Regular

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    No unfortunately, that would be handy for stealing parts off the other cars! There are quite a few little bits here and there which have Toyota part numbers though, including the interior door handles for example, and some that seem to swap from Toyota models.

    I haven't been able to confirm this yet, but a Japanese site tells me Toyota MX5 Air Vent Balls are a direct swap, which is nice because they're available chromed. They're £40 though so I'm looking for a second hand normal one to test before I go buying things that might not fit :p
     

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  3. Vin Petrol

    Vin Petrol Copenworld Regular

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    One of the Spare Parts group on FB happens to have a 'garage full of both' and confirms they do fit. :D
     
  4. Salieri

    Salieri Copenworld Veteran

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    From what I heard the Copen is very close to the L7 Cuore. It also shares some parts with the Sirion.
    VinPetrol: You mean the Mazda MX5? :D
     
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  5. Vin Petrol

    Vin Petrol Copenworld Regular

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    I have no excuse except possible early senility :blush: Yes, MAZDA MX5 mk1 to mk 2.5 vent balls to be both correct and more specific.
     
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  6. Binz

    Binz Copenworld Regular

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    MX5 also for chrome wheel nuts
     

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