onearmedbandit
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| posted on 22/7/10 at 09:55 PM |
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Which BEC car to buy?????
Hi Guys and Gals
Newbie here looking for some advice, I have been told this is the place
I am seriously tempted to buy a BEC, I am toying with 2 options, MK Indy R hayabusa or an MNR Vortx with a big bike engine.
Whats your thoughts on either of the above? The car will solely for track day shenanigans. I will be fitting a "kliktronic" like system
(clue is in my username ), any experiences with said systems.
I currently own an e46 M3 CSL which is an awesome car, but the kitcar type of car is calling me strong. I will be keeping both cars.
Any help and advice greatly appreciated.
PS I need it to be able to beat my CSL's time of high 1.56 @ oulton park, will it do it?
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l0rd
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| posted on 22/7/10 at 10:00 PM |
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Welcome to the Mad house
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 22/7/10 at 10:04 PM |
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Even a sorted 'blade engined kit should better 1:56 around Oulton (International) in the right hands. I think the RGB Class C lap record is
about 1:53 (Class A is <1:50)
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FFTS
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| posted on 22/7/10 at 10:23 PM |
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Start with a good base car and then make it your own set up 
ETDWM Linky
Chris.
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big_l
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| posted on 22/7/10 at 10:27 PM |
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Ring mnr mate there stuff is so well made I've been there today and the stuff they have and are capable of doing us un believe able
There cars are amazing on track !!
[Edited on 22/7/10 by big_l]
Check out my blog  mnrvortxhayabusa@blogspot.com
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 22/7/10 at 10:28 PM |
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Welcome to the forum...
Put your location in your profile and there might be someone local to you to take you for a spin in one or both of those cars...
There is a TD at oulton on Aug 4th that a couple people from here are attending, if you are in the area.
Also, there are a couple of other cars that I would have on your list to compare if you aren't dead set on those two!
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onearmedbandit
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| posted on 22/7/10 at 10:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
Welcome to the forum...
Put your location in your profile and there might be someone local to you to take you for a spin in one or both of those cars...
There is a TD at oulton on Aug 4th that a couple people from here are attending, if you are in the area.
Also, there are a couple of other cars that I would have on your list to compare if you aren't dead set on those two!
Im not dead set on these 2, I just want "affordable" fun.
My business is in Warrington and I reside in Liverpool
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austin man
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| posted on 22/7/10 at 10:56 PM |
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personally the MK I know the lads well and have seen how strong the chasis is following a major accident at oulton park last year check their pictures
out. The car chasis takes pride of place in their workshop a testament to the structural strength. The car in question was possibly doing 120 mph as
it drove over a caterham then went airborne
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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phelpsa
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| posted on 22/7/10 at 11:38 PM |
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Look at the cars doing well in the RGB series.
My vote goes to Aries if you have to stay 7 style...
[Edited on 22-7-10 by phelpsa]
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Gergely
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 05:39 AM |
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I have an MNR, and love the car and the company. That said, the MK is a great car, too, so it has to be a personal choice.
If you are after ultimate laptimes, you might want to think about a more slippery shape than a seven, something like a Westfield XTR, or similar with
a bike engine...
Are you going to build or buy? If you buy a completed one, make sure you get one with all the right mods for any kind of bike engine. If it's
only for track, you will need sump baffle plates as a minimum for certain engines (R1), but potentially dry sump kits for others (Hayabusa). Ask here
when you have your eyes on something. Good luck! Oh, and of course, welcome!
Gergely
Our build pictures
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snapper
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 05:56 AM |
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The BMW will cane a 7 on top speed another option is a bike engine full body kit just the enclosed body is worth 15mph on the straight over a 7
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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eznfrank
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 06:10 AM |
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If you're after kliktronic advice you could send a u2u message to raptor700 on here, he has just finished a gixxer Indy with full hand controls
including kliktronic (or similar) button shift. He's done a quad too so should know it well.
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Rustybin
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 07:53 AM |
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If you are only going to use it for trackdays and don't need it road legal you may want to consider a Radical. A Clubsport can be had for around
£8k.
Otherwise how about a Sylva Riot for mid-engine agility etc.
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mackei23b
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 08:03 AM |
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Here is a great car........ETDWM
Shameless Plug at:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1862017.htm
No Clickshifter, but I could install one
Cheers
Ian
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TimC
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 08:34 AM |
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I could write a small book on my views here.... look for race proven machines, and remember that some series use road-legal tyres (RGB) while others
can use slicks (NW Champs.) I think this sheds new light on the relative ability of machines and drivers.
I best not get started. Good luck whatever you go for.
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Stott
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 09:07 AM |
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But your preferance is in your signature Tim! lol
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TimC
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 09:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Stott
But your preferance is in your signature Tim! lol
Just because I've owned a particular model does not necessarily mean I'd recommend one. I've also owned an Indy but my blog
doesn't cover the period of ownership.
[Edited on 23/7/10 by TimC]
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Stott
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 10:04 AM |
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I know I know, was only kidding hence the !
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TimC
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 10:19 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Stott
I know I know, was only kidding hence the !
Roger that - I'm obviously sensitive today. Apologies!
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 10:21 AM |
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Tim,
You been watchin The O.C. or summat???
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afj
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 10:26 AM |
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road runner racing sr2 looks a very sorted car its on my next project list, at the top!
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TimC
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 10:30 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
Tim,
You been watchin The O.C. or summat???
Steve, I think you need to open-up to your feelings... 
I'm just sooooooooooo Emo'!
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 23/7/10 at 05:20 PM |
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I'm in Liverpool, I can take you for a spin in an older blade kit so you can see what it will do. U2u me if you want.
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easisatman
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| posted on 24/7/10 at 09:11 AM |
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welcome
Have a look at Raw's cars -striker and fulcrum
regards
Paul
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onearmedbandit
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| posted on 25/7/10 at 07:16 PM |
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Thanks for the replies guys.
I have opted for the MK Indy R Busa.
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