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Which Kit for a new build
gaz_gaz - 29/4/19 at 04:58 PM

Afternoon guys..

I've just finished and IVA'd my Westfield S2000. I done pretty much everything I wanted to do during the build so garage time since has been limited and I'm getting withdrawl symptoms,

I think I'd like to build another car and wondered what peoples opinions were on which chassis/kit is currently value for money. Having been down the Westfield route I know the kit is decent and parts are available easily so this is an option.

I've owned a couple of MNR's before and had a couple of issues, Thinking back now it was probably more to do with the people who built them than the actual kit themselves, I can't help but wonder If i'd have better luck with a car I've built myself, Prior to the issues I had I always found Marc to be friendly and helpful and the current chassis looks great, I'm also a fan of the styling which I know can be hit or miss.

So does anyone have any opinions?

Mash - 30/4/19 at 09:16 AM

MK Indy? Now the company is in new hands I hear a lot of good reports.........

I have an old one(built before the previous compnay started having issues), and it's good, and still going.....

nick205 - 30/4/19 at 11:25 AM

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Originally posted by Mash
MK Indy? Now the company is in new hands I hear a lot of good reports.........

I have an old one(built before the previous compnay started having issues), and it's good, and still going.....



I too built an MK Indy (some years ago) and it went together very well. The finished car was good to drive as well. It's got to be worth a look.

rdodger - 30/4/19 at 11:39 AM

Are you wanting a 7 alike?

AB would be my choice if budget allowed. I believe their 7 type body work will be available soon.

Simon - 30/4/19 at 10:20 PM

I keep thinking about building something and I like the idea of a rod . Seems there is no-one making much (in the UK at least) these days.

gaz_gaz - 2/5/19 at 12:01 PM

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Originally posted by rdodger
Are you wanting a 7 alike?

AB would be my choice if budget allowed. I believe their 7 type body work will be available soon.


I put together An Arion before doing my Westfield. That 7 bodywork has been a long time coming. Still eager to see it.

I'm not keen on the MKs.

I'm leanimg towards another Westfield at the minute.

loggyboy - 2/5/19 at 12:33 PM

Buy my partially started striker?

gaz_gaz - 2/5/19 at 04:43 PM

it would be a complete strip down and re-engineer mounts ect so not looking to buy anything other than new

lennym1984 - 2/5/19 at 05:05 PM

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Originally posted by loggyboy
Buy my partially started striker?


How partially started is it? I'm looking to begin building a striker in the next few months

loggyboy - 2/5/19 at 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by lennym1984
quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Buy my partially started striker?


How partially started is it? I'm looking to begin building a striker in the next few months


I did link to my advert in your intro post!

http://locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/63/viewthread.php?tid=214671

lennym1984 - 2/5/19 at 06:28 PM

Ah yes. I think that is probably a bit too complete for me

loggyboy - 2/5/19 at 07:20 PM

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Originally posted by lennym1984
Ah yes. I think that is probably a bit too complete for me


What are you wanting to do? Apart from the riveted floors, brake lines, cut side panels and fabbed engine mounts, Everything else is as it comes from raw and just loosely bolted together. Plenty of hours left to build, hence why i havent touched it in 4 yrs!