rgv_stu
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| posted on 26/10/02 at 10:05 AM |
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MK indy chassis
looking into the purchase of one of these
are they any good?
whats involved with construction - do driveshafts or prop need shortening?
looking fit a 20XE lump - does it fit ok?
as u can tell im new - any advise please
cheers
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locodude
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| posted on 26/10/02 at 10:41 AM |
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are they any good?
Yes, very good.
whats involved with construction - do driveshafts or prop need shortening?
Driveshafts no, prop yes. Mk can get it done for you.
looking fit a 20XE lump - does it fit ok?
Yes it fits, they've got one to do at the moment
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paulbeyer
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| posted on 26/10/02 at 09:08 PM |
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As Chris said, propshaft needs shortening along with the steering rack. The sierra front hubs need modifying to accept bottom ball joint and the
steering column needs lenghthening. I had all this done in less than an hour when I went to collect my chassis. just remember to take along the parts
that need modifying. From there it's a case of cleaning, painting and reconditioning donor parts before starting to bolt the whole thing together.
The major item you will need to source in addition to the donor parts and the kit are the coilover shocks (about £300), an exhaust (MK do a s/s
system for £335), wheels (how much you got?) and seats (same again). Oh, and dont forget the plastic tank and bits you can get from the dodgy geezer
that goes by the name of Plastic Arse Chin. 
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paulbeyer
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| posted on 26/10/02 at 09:12 PM |
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Hey RGV_STU I've just noticed you are in Cheltenham. If you want to take a look at my Indy build in progress you're more than welcome to take a trip
down the M5 to Thornbury.
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rgv_stu
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| posted on 27/10/02 at 04:45 PM |
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cheers paul 
when im not so busy i will pop down and have a look
tbh im looking to just get a car on the road at the moment so wheels will be cheap secondhand items , seats (easiest bit as my dads an upholsterer
, exhaust i can get butchered to fit fo the time being
really i just want to start with a good chassis and work up from there - luxuries are not important to me
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locodude
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| posted on 27/10/02 at 05:53 PM |
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Plastic Arse Chin is it eh?, Barbeque Biyatch. Don't you think I have enogh nicknames already?
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paulbeyer
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| posted on 27/10/02 at 09:30 PM |
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Sorry Mate but you've got so many nicknames I got confused and made, err, a plastic arse of it.
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bob
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| posted on 27/10/02 at 10:09 PM |
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What sarcastic southern git started that anyway
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