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StuntFighters - 29/4/14 at 01:51 PM

Hi folks,

I am new to all this so please be gentle. I am looking for a 7 type kit car to put a bike engine into, GSXR1000 or Hayabusa, can anyone recommend what chassis would be the best base for this?

kj - 29/4/14 at 02:16 PM

Depends on budget, but MK, Mac#1 or MNR as these all do bike engine options.
If its new and to go through IVA remember reverse gear and emisions.

kj - 29/4/14 at 02:17 PM

Forgot to say include your location if anyones near for help etc

Irony - 29/4/14 at 02:27 PM

I heard a IVA inspector say that the best Chassis at the moment are MAC1. Shame really as I don't own one.

StuntFighters - 29/4/14 at 02:38 PM

It will probably be a pre built and registered car as i am a complete retard when it comes to building things, i am in Bedfordshire by the way.
I have a mate that has a Stuart Taylor LocoBlade, after driving that i must have one.

phelpsa - 29/4/14 at 02:57 PM

Westfield.

JohnH - 29/4/14 at 03:34 PM

Aries....

coozer - 29/4/14 at 07:11 PM

Midlana, the way forward..

daniel mason - 29/4/14 at 07:31 PM

westfield!

Autoflock Motorsport - 16/5/14 at 07:20 AM

Spire GTR although when I spoke to them about converting my dom they said in reality its pretty difficult to convert to a road going car for a number of reasons.

Lovely looking car though ;-)

fesycresy - 16/5/14 at 08:11 AM

I've had a MAC#1 and now got a Westfield. The quality of my WF is much better, probably the best chassis I've worked on.

The Aries is a good car, but I wouldn't spend 'busa money on one.

Have you got Caterham money?

Jon Ison - 16/5/14 at 09:21 AM

Locost ? Oh and welcome.

loggyboy - 16/5/14 at 09:28 AM

Whilst Raw dont specialise in bike engines, Andy Bates does and he was (is?) a Raw dealer, specailsing in Bike engines in them. They have an exception good chassis with proven pedigree




quote:
Originally posted by Irony
I heard a IVA inspector say that the best Chassis at the moment are MAC1. Shame really as I don't own one.


Best what? I assume he could only assess build quailty, which is of course important, but he wouldnt have any idea on how good the chassis geometry or stiffness levels etc.


[Edited on 16-5-14 by loggyboy]

AndyW - 16/5/14 at 10:14 AM

quote:
Originally posted by StuntFighters
It will probably be a pre built and registered car as i am a complete retard when it comes to building things, i am in Bedfordshire by the way.
I have a mate that has a Stuart Taylor LocoBlade, after driving that i must have one.



Where abouts in Bedfordshire are you??

ian locostzx9rc2 - 16/5/14 at 03:46 PM

Striker !!!!!