CrazyK
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 07:46 AM |
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MK Indy or MAC 1
Hello Everyone.
This is my first post so I thought I would start it with an Introduction.
Im Kieron and I currently own a Sunbeam Lotus which I have rebuilt over the last 5 years. Its time for a new project and Im looking at Either A bike
powered MK or Mac 1 Ideally looking for a part or Ready built car.
ANy Suggestions Comments etc
Cheers
K
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 07:55 AM |
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I would suggest visiting both manufactures.. Talk and take a test drive.. Also don't rule out all the other manufactures yet there is a lot of
choice...
Dan
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ewan
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 07:58 AM |
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Mac 1 was my choice mainly because of Mark & Colin (top blokes) nothing is a problem and they are always on the end of a phone to answer a string
of stupid questions.
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mike smith1
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 07:59 AM |
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As above visit both manufacturers, test drive etc, there's normally a good crowd on a saturday (weather permitting) at MK lots of people to talk
to who have built or are building, and a few cars.
Mike
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AdamR
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 08:09 AM |
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MNR! 
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jos
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 08:25 AM |
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Ditto above. Visit both sit in the cars. Get scarred witless in them and when you get back from the demo drive dont resist getting your cheque book
out. If you enjoyed the previous build you'll love the next one. There is a rumour that there will be another open day at mac#1 - keep an eye
out on here for further information
.: Motorsport / motor racing circuit / track wall art Apex Traxs :.
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ash_hammond
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 09:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jos
Ditto above. Visit both sit in the cars. Get scarred witless in them and when you get back from the demo drive dont resist getting your cheque book
out. If you enjoyed the previous build you'll love the next one. There is a rumour that there will be another open day at mac#1 - keep an eye
out on here for further information
Jos and Ewen have already said what i was going to say about MAC#1 - top shop, top quality cars and two top quality blokes. Normally on a saturday
morning there is a smattering of MAC#1 owners at the factory for their weekly fix who will only be to happy to chat about their cars and build diary -
my self included.
Happy Choosing
- Ash
.: www.mac1motorsports.co.uk | www.m1moc.com :.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 11:14 AM |
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If I was building another, I would choose MNR...
Steve
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mac1ZR
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 11:21 AM |
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Mac#1 for me. Have built two so far, one 2litre Zetec and the latest a GSXR1000 Worx. Wouldn t hesitate to do another. You can buy absolutely
everything there, with every bit of help that you would ever need.
Chris
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Hellfire
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 11:22 AM |
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Kieron,
First of all, welcome to the forum.
Secondly - Nice choice of engine 
To answer your question, I'd say MK (but then I too am biased  ). Seriously though, you'll not go wrong with either of the manufacturers
kits that you've mentioned. There are a few small differences between the two but I guess it comes down to which you prefer. I'd suggest
going along to both manufacturers and see what they have to offer you.
As others have already mentioned, there are other manufacturers kits available as well such as MNR, & GTS etc. It really depends on what your
budget is and your intended use of the car when it's complete and to some extent the location of the manufacturer, relative to where you
live.
I would also suggest building it yourself from kit rather than buying a part built or complete car. That way you'll only have yourself to blame
if something isn't quite right.
To give you some idea of what's involved, have a read of our build and re-build diaries.
Decisions, decisions......................
Phil
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 9/10/07 at 11:42 AM |
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From what I saw at newark in order of preference and quality IMHO
MNR
MAC1
MK (ropey chassis search for the thread)
If you.ve got a good set of hands and are able I thought the GBS starter kit was OK for the money but you would need to be able to produce quality
work to make it look like any of the above.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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