neilp1
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| posted on 24/2/11 at 05:50 PM |
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Originally posted by Blades
The Tiger Avon Lowcost is one I'm still keeping in mind, but I'm not ready to make any decisions yet.
I have a Tiger Avon and I'm quite a wide guy who like his pies. I'm 5ft10 16 stone and it's a tight fit. So I'd try before you
buy if I was you!!
Neil
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big_wasa
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| posted on 24/2/11 at 06:08 PM |
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yeh I cant get in an Avon, it was my first choice being just up the road.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 27/2/11 at 10:58 AM |
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Welcome to the Mad house!
Please can you put your rough location in your profile as it helps with people offering help etc. Namely if you are in John 'O Groats I would
not offer to pop over and show you my Viento, but someone more local might do.
It doesnt have to be exact, but GB is a bit too general to be useful.
Well if you a a big bloke, and I fully understand cos I was 5ft 10" and 21st when I got my Viento, exactly for the reasons you are considering.
It was the only one I could EASILY get in and out of. Oh yes I had a 48" waist at the time!
I would reccomend you visit the Stoneleigh Show before making any real decisions. I think its the 1-2 May and near Coventry.
You will be able to seen Hundreds of built cars, and talk to their owners.
Also you will be able to sit in them (with owners permission) and see how it goes. This is well worth doing as it will focus your mind on which way
you want to go.
Of course the Luego Owners club will be there, and a good selections of Vientos as well.
Luego company is in a state of change (so I am led to believe) and might not be at the show due to this, so Make sure you seek out the owners club as
the Viento is a real contender for the larger driver! Also you can cram more camping kit on when you visit the shows!
The only other car I can easily get into .... Funnily enough is the MK Indy, which surprised me! However I had always dreamed of a V8 two seater (for
over 30 years)
The Viento just cries out for a V8, however it will take anything from a straight 4 Crossflow (would look a bit lost under the bonnet) to a Straight 6
cylinder BMW, there was even a chassis with a V10 Dodge Viper in it!
So think long and hard before spending your money.
Your choice of chassis design/ suspension setup will dictate what Donor car you will be best off with. This ALL affects the amount of money you end up
spending.
Many are Ford Sierra based, and these are getting scarcer. The original Locost was based on an Escort, and they are now valuable and are being
restored.
One manufacturer now uses the BMW, as its one of the last Rear Wheel Drive cars, making the donor bits more useful, and less wasted bits.
Think about what engine you want as it affects the emissions for the IVA and MoT.
There is much to think about and budget for. Oh... it will generally cost twice what you originally budget for.
I budgeted for £5k and spent £8k but that was 6 years ago and I used a lot of new parts. However, £2k was the refurb of the V8.
Do use the search facility on here as many things have been done to death and are in the archives.
Also dont be afraid to ask, this is one of the best sites going, and can answer questions on almost any subject!
Good Luck, and we hope to see you at Stoneleigh in May.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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