tjdixon911
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| posted on 23/9/05 at 10:57 AM |
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Newbie
Hi just thought I would add a post in here, just registered on this site looking for any advice on the MK Indy, I have been looking around and from
what I can gather the MK seems to be a very competitive car - performance/cost wise.
I am travelling up to the MK hq tomorrow to see whats available etc, I will be going for the turn key option with either an R1 or Fireblade engine,
any advice on which is the better engine?
Are the cars generally reliable... I don't mind getting hands on with maintenance but building a whole car will be too much for me!
Any advice would be much appreciated
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IWantOne
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| posted on 23/9/05 at 11:11 AM |
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hi...i have just done what you are looking at doing...wanted the car but no time to build...just got an Indy Blackbird....it is amazing...cant give
you any advise on the engines but i did get some advise when i was looking. get the biggest bike engine you can...have fun and all the waiting is
worth it i promise.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 23/9/05 at 11:23 AM |
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Not a great deal in it to be honest. Both are cracking engines although the R1 statistically has the edge over the blade. Either engine will not
disappoint 
What time are you gonna be at MK? Theres usually a small group of us there on a Saturday morning and I'm sure you'd get to ride in a few
Phil
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tjdixon911
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| posted on 23/9/05 at 11:35 AM |
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I am planning on leaving home around 7:30 and guess its going to be a couple of hours to get up there so around 9:30 - 10:00 - will be in a blue MK4
Golf TDi so keep an eye out!
I have been promised a ride in a couple, so I am hoping the weather will be good, its fairly good here at the moment but that is 150 miles away!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 23/9/05 at 11:39 AM |
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Oooh Are ya getting excited Chris?
Phil
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 23/9/05 at 11:56 AM |
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hope you have not added too much weight to it chris,you no for every kg you add to it thats a kg you have got to lose,to keep that power to weight
ratio calculation correct,I think you will be down to 5 stone before you finish it
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Hellfire
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| posted on 23/9/05 at 12:02 PM |
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Or in Chris' case....... just increase the BHP.
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tjdixon911
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| posted on 26/9/05 at 07:19 AM |
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Hi, just like to thank everyone who I spoke to on Saturday for all the advice etc, And especially to those who took me out! Think I have pretty much
got a spec sorted so will speak to MK soon to see how much its gonna cost! Then probably cut it down to suit my budget!
Currently on the TJDixon911 Drive;
99 Mk4 Golf TDi, 17" Alloys, Pipercross Air Filter, Golf ball gear knob, Private Plate. :yawn:
Theres a garage free and I need to fill it
Previously on the TJDixon911 Drive;
99 Porsche Boxster
85 BMW 318 Auto
02 Seat Ibiza Cupra
89 Golf Clipper Cabriolet
84 MK1 Golf 1.1c
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tjdixon911
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| posted on 4/10/05 at 12:33 PM |
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Just thought I would drop on here to say I have bought a new car - a Porsche 968 Sport - I do beleive though that one day I will have to have an MK
with a Motorbike engine!
Currently on the TJDixon911 Drive;
99 Mk4 Golf TDi, 17" Alloys, Pipercross Air Filter, Golf ball gear knob, Private Plate. :yawn:
Theres a garage free and I need to fill it
Previously on the TJDixon911 Drive;
99 Porsche Boxster
85 BMW 318 Auto
02 Seat Ibiza Cupra
89 Golf Clipper Cabriolet
84 MK1 Golf 1.1c
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DarrenW
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| posted on 4/10/05 at 12:36 PM |
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If you like nice cars then maybe you should order the Mac#1 9R
(Ducks for cover..........)
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