Hi everyone
after selling my car (evo5) i've decided that i would build my own car. well at least try!
i've spent many weeks looking over the site and other build sites, and i think the MNR is the car for me
i don't think i'm too bad with a spanner, my only downfall sometimes is my impatience,as my otherhalf keeps reminiding me

My choice so far will be RT inboard powered by R1 engine, think i'll also go for a reverse box as there is no way she will push the car! it will be mainly used for the road, with the odd trackday.

as much as i would like to pop up to the factory, i'm a fair few miles away.

Also am i crazy building a car that i've never even seen!?
i'll think of some questions soon too!

cheers
john

You may be crazy but plenty people have done the research and landed at MNR's door.

Wise choice even if I am a bit biased!

Welcome to the fold, you will get plenty of help and advise on here.

Cheers,
Steve

johneturbo from stock hatch??

Yep, good choice. now get tht cheque book out!!

get to a show and sit in one first

you need to make sure that you feel comfy in the seats and chassis before you take the plunge

Please try to sit in one before you buy

[Edited on 8/8/07 by jos]

its only a day trip to come and see us, will be well worth the visit so you can see cars in all stages of build, from raw parts to fully built and also the machinery and people who make them

best regards

marc

think there are a couple of owners near to you, if you email me tomorrow at work i can put you in touch with them

cheers

marc

Welcome to THE SITE friend... you've made a very well informed choice. MNR are very possibly the most developed 7 type car this side of the big two. There are other manufacturers out there who would also very likely satisfy your needs. Main thing is that you get what you want, as you've stated you have already made the decision and happy with it!

Have fun with your build....

Steve

Great choice!

Marc is one of the best around for customer service and the product is first class.

Oh yeh WELCOME

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome

Hi Marc i'll send you an email tomorrow
would be great to know who is local to me.

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Originally posted by GazzaP
johneturbo from stock hatch??

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sound like you're going to build my car!!
same spec- started in march, be finished
this year...
go and see marc & chris though, you need
to see the car and meet the 2 people who
will give you all the help & support you will
need.
good luck
ps- yorkshire isn't really that far.

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Originally posted by Johneturbo
Also am i crazy building a car that i've never even seen!?

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Welcolm on board.

Yup your mad but we all are in here - so we dont point and giggle.

Get up to harrogate and meet marc and Chris

Kind regards

Agriv8

Good choice!
I've made almost exactly the same swap.
Evo V - RT+ R1

It's so much more fun
Get yourself up there, I made a weekend of it with my wife, visit the pretty countryside and pop by Chris and Marc who's workshop just happened to be in the area

ok ok you've all convinced me to go meet marc and chris, as long as they'll put up with me
everytime i think about the build, it does bring a smile to my face, so i must be doing it for the right reason

right.... i need to email marc!

be good to meet some of you too, dont know if anyone here will be going to the ace cafe kit car nite end of the month?

hi john
just replying to your email
we have a great pub 500 yds away that do accomodation will send details with email

best regards

marc

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Originally posted by Johneturbo
be good to meet some of you too, dont know if anyone here will be going to the ace cafe kit car nite end of the month?

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Originally posted by marc n
hi john
just replying to your email
we have a great pub 500 yds away that do accomodation will send details with email

best regards

marc

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hi mate you have u2u at the middle/top of the page

ta chris

we now have a hyabusa demo car

best regards

marc

Marc just remeber you there to sell them a car That could be troublsome if there a jibbering wreck unable to get out of the pasenger seat.

PS when are you going to take me out in it ???????

Speak to you soon regards

Agriv8

hi iain
is tomorrow the big day ????
will give you a bell first thing in the morning

cheers

marc

Is this the green one Chris told me about or another one ? BTW still thinking about that offer

no it is another one the green car is r1

cheers

marc

John

I can recommend visiting Marc and Chris. I dropped in at very little notice last Friday on my way to Harrogate and Chris very kindly took time to show me round despite being busy with the chaps from the BEC(who's names I forget). Great to see the car in the flesh and the quality effort that goes into each one. Sounds like I am thinking of the same spec as yourself as well !

My only complaint is I had to make my own cup of tea......lol

Rich

hi rich it was me

ta chris

you buying one then

Hi Chris

Good to meet you last week.

Definitely want to build one. Now just need to sell the Porsche, sort the garage, and get one ordered. Chris said to give him a shout in a couple of weeks for a run out in one though.

Really impressed with the chassis quality and pretty sure it will be an inboard RT R1 engined with a full cage. Liked the orange as well !

Rich

good choice

The Orange grew on me whilst I had it aswell

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Originally posted by neilj37
Is this the green one Chris told me about or another one ? BTW still thinking about that offer

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Chockymonster, i'm only about 20mins from the ace cafe, but thats on the bike
so will be there if dry on my green qwacker

Rich, i'm a little futher on than you, sold car last week. concreted the garage yesturday only took 12hrs i never want to see a concrete mixer ever again.

we will be going up to meet Marc/Chris on saturday


[Edited on 12/8/07 by Johneturbo]

[Edited on 12/8/07 by Johneturbo]

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What offer is this Neil? I hope you are not going to sell my car on are you? If you do please make sure it goes to a good home!!

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No keeping your car. I happened to mention to the guys that I was thinking of a bike engined powered car for hill climbs and sprints and they said they had a part built available.

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Johneturbo - 20/8/07 at 03:03 PM

Well i'm glad i took the advice of going up to meet Chris, Marc, Bob, mclaren, and fifi (i think)
Me and Lisa popped up on saturday, well not so much popped 4 hrs later we arrived!
anyway 3hrs later and a few coffee's and tea's, some made by me!
i've gone and done it, i've left a deposit for an RT-Inboard. i'm hoping to go for R1 injection, if my budget will allow!

we really enjoyed our visit, i now know i've made the right choice


now to find them donor parts

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Agriv8 - 20/8/07 at 03:11 PM

Lulu not Fifi but you have met the whole crowd.

I belive it was a bit hectick over there on Saturday.

glad you enjoyed it see you soon.

Agriv8

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TimC - 20/8/07 at 04:09 PM

The RT Inboard seems to have got very popular! Do people know something that I don't!?

Good choice mate - the R1 injection is a quality motor. I just didn't fancy doing the wiring for one. Hence why I'm on carbs!

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Davey D - 20/8/07 at 07:31 PM

I too was there on saturday, with my family + fiance (...dont ask lol ) and placed an order for an RT Inboard for an R1 setup

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TimC - 20/8/07 at 08:04 PM

You'll all finish before me anyway!

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Dillinger1977 - 20/8/07 at 08:25 PM

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3hrs later and a few coffee's and tea's, some made by me!

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lol!
i heard Marc asking for 2 sugars when I was on the phone to him.. making the customers make brews again, cheeky git!

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zxrlocost - 20/8/07 at 08:56 PM

having quite a lot of MNR kit buyers/owners join the BECOC aswell so cant complain

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Agriv8 - 20/8/07 at 09:04 PM

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Originally posted by Dillinger1977

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3hrs later and a few coffee's and tea's, some made by me!

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lol!
i heard Marc asking for 2 sugars when I was on the phone to him.. making the customers make brews again, cheeky git!

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3 hours to find a clean mug possibly ?

regards

Agriv8

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TimC - 20/8/07 at 09:07 PM

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Originally posted by zxrlocost
having quite a lot of MNR kit buyers/owners join the BECOC aswell so cant complain

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Aren't we due a newsletter?

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zxrlocost - 21/8/07 at 09:46 AM

yep being sent tomorrow

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Johneturbo - 23/8/07 at 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by zxrlocost
having quite a lot of MNR kit buyers/owners join the BECOC aswell so cant complain

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I keep meaning to join, then i get distracted on Ebay , looking for that ilusive 2.3D estate

ps if i dont find one, what would i be looking at to buy one? the 3.38 diff that is

[Edited on 23/8/07 by Johneturbo]

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Johneturbo - 28/10/07 at 09:26 PM

Well i thought i'd post an update.
i picked up my kit wednesday,( big thanks to Chris/Marc) had a couple of days sorting out the garage.
i started the build this weekend, and i feel knackered already!
i've only managed to fit the bulkhead panels, the brake line master to rear riveted it,(can't do the ones of the T piece as i think the connectors are wrong way round!) run one the fuel lines. and kinked the other! is it normal to feel like i've not achieved anything in the 16hrs i've worked on the car

i do have couple questions, i'm going to have injected R1 engine so where would i put the fuel pump, am i right in thinkin it needs to run in between the fuel line in?
also can i just use 8mm copper pipe from BQ to replace the one i kinked? (if i can't get the kink out that is)

looking forward to going to work for a rest


[Edited on 28/10/07 by Johneturbo]

[Edited on 28/10/07 by Johneturbo]

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stuart_g - 28/10/07 at 10:07 PM

Fuel pump would go at the rear, that's what the build manual says anyway.

B&Q pipe is fine as long as it is the same internal diameter.

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Johneturbo - 29/10/07 at 08:33 PM

Yep i see that now! sometimes it's good to flick a few pages futher on!

how are you getting on with your build? think we picked our kits up on the same day.
bet you've already fitted the engine

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stuart_g - 29/10/07 at 08:53 PM

Yes i'm sure we did pick them up the same day.

You are way ahead of me. I am just finishing off remaking the footwell panels as the passenger side had a cut out for a chassis member that is no longer there on the new chassis. I could have fitted the original and filled the gap with PU adhesive but I am a bit of a perfectionist so I decided to remake it. I'm just finishing the drivers side to match, hope to have them fitted tomorrow night.

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sucksqueezebangblow - 30/10/07 at 09:53 AM

Fantastic news that you picked up the kit and got started John. I've started stripping the 'Busa (fairing off and traced oil leak to external oil pipe). Will trailer it to Daytona's shortly to get the engine/swingarm locknuts removed. Thanks again for suggesting and speaking to Daytona's for me. Will probably order new external oil pipes from them for the refurb (unless anyone knows of a cheap source of 'Busa engine parts). We must get together for that pint some time soon! Yours Clive.

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Johneturbo - 30/10/07 at 08:30 PM

Clive if you fancy popping over some time to take a peek your more than welcome,
you might see things that will help you get a better result... as long as you don't take the wee to much with my pipe bending skills!
ps i didn't type wee

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sucksqueezebangblow - 2/11/07 at 10:30 AM

Hi John,

Absolutely, I'm travelling next week but maybe the following week? Don't expect too much though, the phrase 'the blind leading the blind' comes to mind, at least in terms of my knowledge and experience of car building!

Yours, Clive!

[Edited on 2/11/07 by sucksqueezebangblow]

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Johneturbo - 8/11/07 at 08:39 PM

Hi Clive
anytime is fine, just let me know when.

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