beagley
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 12:32 PM |
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Indy R Build Time
What seems to be the average length of time needed to assemble a MK Indy R?
I want to buy the "deluxe" kit and would like to have a rough idea of how long I will need to rent a warehouse to build it.
[Edited on 5/28/2009 by beagley]
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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omega0684
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 12:37 PM |
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purely depends on how much time you can dedicate to the project, mine too a year and i was in the garage 3-4 times a week and weekends
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Gergely
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 12:39 PM |
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That is a huuuge size avatar you have here. If I were you, I would change it to something a LOT smaller...
Our MNR complete kit took us 29 workdays to build. All days around 10-12 hours. Hope this helps...
Gergely
Our build pictures
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beagley
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 12:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Gergely
That is a huuuge size avatar you have here. If I were you, I would change it to something a LOT smaller...
Sorry bout the old avatar. A monster truck doing a back flip is pretty cool though. How's this one?
I think I will be leaning more towards the year build time then. I would like to be able to dedicate 10-12 hours a day to building it, but the day
job and the missus require some time too.
Did you have any "issues" with anything? What kind of engine did you use? I am thinking 05 Yamaha R1...
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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eznfrank
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 01:43 PM |
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I've had my Indy 14 months and it's just getting towards being done now. I've slacked off quite a bit really, did alot in first few
months then just as and when I could be bothered and not annoy swmbo too much.
On average I reckon I've spent one full weekend day per month and maybe a few evenings per month. I also spent at least 2 months without going
in the garage at all as I busted up my eye quite bad and couldn't see properly.
[Edited on 28/5/09 by eznfrank]
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spdpug98
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 02:24 PM |
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Not an MK but a possible indication, I have just finished building my MNR Vortx+ and that took me in total 12 weekends.
It could of been done quicker but I had issues with the supply of parts etc.
I produced a spreadsheet based on full 8 weekends and would of completed it in that time except for the part issues
My Blog: http://spdpug98.wordpress.com/
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beagley
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 02:27 PM |
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Thanks for the info! I want to make sure I have my eyes open going into this. I've read so many build diaries where a 3 month project turned
into a 5 year obsession that ends with the builder selling the car before its finished. I would much rather have a good idea and expect it to take
longer than it does.
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 02:44 PM |
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I've been going for two and a half years now 
It's almost impossible to tell someone else how long it'll take, it's just so variable. Some people seem to bash cars out in a few
weeks, and then there's those like me who spend far more time staring at the thing and thinking than actually building, and end up taking
years.
Once you've built one or two kits I suppose it gets a lot quicker, but I don't know how people manage to do the first one in anything like
a short space of time. So often I've found myself standing in the garage thinking 'I can't do A until B is in, but I want to get C
done first so I can get B in the best position around it, but C is a big job and once it's done it'll make D a pain in the arse to get at,
and I can't buy D without A being fitted', and at the end of a whole day in the garage i've managed to write a long list and do up
about 3 bolts.
That isn't to say I haven't enjoyed my time staring at things in the garage, quite the opposite. I have a sneaking suspicion that
i'm going to enjoy the building as much if not more than driving it
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beagley
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 02:47 PM |
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Hmmm.... good point.
My home repair projects have gone down the same road. I wanted to add a new faucet for the shower, which meant that I would have to bust out the tile
and if I'm going to bust out the tile I might as well go ahead and bust it all out and add new. If I'm going that far might as well right
the walls down the studs and move the toilet and build a walk in shower...... yeah, I know how that goes. Funny note, my bathroom is still in the
same shape it was when my wife and I started thinking about redoing it about 8 months ago.
Looks like I'll just have to plunge in head first and hope I can swim. Thanks all!
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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nick205
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 02:48 PM |
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The things that will potentially slow you down are selection and delivery of parts. Any actual build queries will be answered almost instantly on
here though.
I'd suggest getting yourself catalogues (or bookmarking websites) now from parts suppliers including the following...
Burton Power
Merlin Motorsport
Woolies Trim
Vehicle Wiring Products
Premier Wiring
Rally Design
Demon Tweaks
etc...etc...
Also search out a local nut, bolt, fastener supplier for quick easy sourcing of parts.
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Gergely
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 04:03 PM |
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quote:
What kind of engine did you use? I am thinking 05 Yamaha R1...
I have the same engine... well the second one now... great engine, but do your research first... see below
05 R1 story
Our build pictures
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beagley
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 04:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Gergely
quote:
What kind of engine did you use? I am thinking 05 Yamaha R1...
I have the same engine... well the second one now... great engine, but do your research first... see below
05 R1 story
I cried a bit when I read your post.... still makes me tear up.
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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mads
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 05:04 PM |
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As said, it all depends on how much time you have to commit. I bought a Indy R kit in Oct 08 and it is still the same now as on the day I picked it
up. 
Some may see it as a waste but then I continue to buy parts so when I do get in the garage I dont have to wait for things to arrive and can just get
on with the build.
Because of my job and other commitments, I have given myself 2 years to build the car to the spec and standard I want. A long time but if I want a
blast I can always jump on my bike! 
Good luck with your build and keep us updated on your progress!
We gain knowledge faster than we do wisdom!
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, thoroughly used, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming... "f*ck, what a trip!"
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beagley
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 05:41 PM |
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quote:
I bought a Indy R kit in Oct 08 and it is still the same now as on the day I picked it up.
This may be a misinformed question, but by the description on the MK site it seems that the deluxe kits comes with all the bits and parts I would need
minus wheels, tires, engine, tranny etc...
Is this correct? Will I still need to supply suspension and all that? This is the first kit I am doing (should be apparent) and have been looking
for things I will need but am unsure of what all I will need.
Also.... does anybody know of any help state side? I've met just a couple in the past couple of months, seems most people here want AC Cobras,
there isn't much available for the 7 type cars sadly. For that I'm a little jealous of you all in the UK
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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mads
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| posted on 28/5/09 at 06:59 PM |
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The deluxe kit comes with most of what you will need (including suspension) but then you will also need to source:
diff + shafts + brakes
engine
propshaft
fuel and brake lines
seats plus seat belts
nuts, bolts and fasteners
steering column
steering rack
steering wheel
paddleshift system (optional)
wheels
clocks and gauges
etc etc...
the list could be quite endless if you keep changing your mind and adding more and more stuff.
[Edited on 28/5/09 by mads]
We gain knowledge faster than we do wisdom!
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, thoroughly used, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming... "f*ck, what a trip!"
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