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chrisbmxr

posted on 28/2/18 at 09:37 AM Reply With Quote
New Member from Warwickshire

Hey Guys,

Thought I'd introduce myself and my Indy Blade ... after having bikes for years I decided to finally scratch the itch I've had all along - a fast car!

I bought her a couple of weeks ago, after looking for ages for the 'right one'. This one just fitted the bill perfectly. TBH I wanted to build an Indy myself but with a young family and work it just wasn't going to happen! Got plenty of 'fettling' planned though!!

It's a 2005 with an 893cc Blade lump running fairly stock I think.

Thanks in advance for all the assistance, and answering my stupid questions!!!






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ReMan

posted on 28/2/18 at 11:18 AM Reply With Quote
Welcome aboard.
Looks very nice
Nothing wrong with the old 893, still more go than most driving skills, be careful in the snow!
Any idea who did the roll cage?





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craigdiver

posted on 28/2/18 at 02:20 PM Reply With Quote
welcome and great looking car - was the steering wheel an optional extra ;-)





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Bunje

posted on 28/2/18 at 02:23 PM Reply With Quote
the cage looks like a caged laser engineering one.
i didn tknow they made them for the indy but im sure i can just make out the sticker on the pass side rear stay

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Ian2812

posted on 28/2/18 at 05:01 PM Reply With Quote
Welcome to the Locostbuilders!

I was in the same position as you, young family, wanting to build, ended up buying and tinkering instead.

No regrets, saves a lot of time and you get the actual pleasure of driving it!

Looks like a nice tidy, looked after little beastie.

Seats look very comfortable, perfect for long tours.

Looking forward to more pic's and seeing what upgrades you do...


Cage definitely looks like a CAGED manufactured one.

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chrisbmxr

posted on 28/2/18 at 05:30 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks everyone.

Cage is indeed by 'Caged' according to the stickers.

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CosKev3

posted on 1/3/18 at 03:11 PM Reply With Quote
Looks nice

The builder must have liked the look of the rear arches being back to front,or they didn't realise they had done it!

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chrisbmxr

posted on 1/3/18 at 03:31 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
The builder must have liked the look of the rear arches being back to front,or they didn't realise they had done it!


I hadn't even noticed! Can't say for sure ... hopefully it was preference!!!

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Barneymagru

posted on 12/3/18 at 06:44 PM Reply With Quote
I too am about to join the Bec club once I find the "right one"

The big question is how does the car compare to the bike ??

I have read that the cars allow you to open the throttle much quicker as there is slightly less chance of an unexpected wheelie....

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chrisbmxr

posted on 12/3/18 at 07:54 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Barneymagru
I too am about to join the Bec club once I find the "right one"

The big question is how does the car compare to the bike ??

I have read that the cars allow you to open the throttle much quicker as there is slightly less chance of an unexpected wheelie....


I love it! The power delivery is great. For me it has all the smile factor of the bike, but without some of the draw backs! And my wife loves it too (which helps!!!)

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