rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 03:30 PM |
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Potential Buyer of an MNR
Hi Guys
Im looking to buy a BEC soon (this week) and ive seen this on PH. Was wondering if anyone knows the car etc and if you could tell me if its a good
price etc.
All help greatly appreciated.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/947258.htm
Rob
[Edited on 19/7/09 by rob2005]
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twybrow
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 03:37 PM |
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Seen tthat one before. Can't remember who bought it, but it was for sale around a year or so ago....
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richardh
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 03:44 PM |
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yeah, it was sold after about 7u months to the current owner.
and up for sale again.
quite nice in white but personally for me its a bit on the pricey side in this market.
only my humble though
Time for a change!
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JoelP
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 03:51 PM |
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expensive but an expensive spec to match, with the raceleda bits, t45 cage, dry sumped zx12 etc...
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rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 03:54 PM |
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Thought it was a little high but was unsure as the spec seems high.
How do you find it as you own one yourself?
Ive heard good things about MNR but im torn between MNR or Westfield. Any comments would help me.
Thanks again for everyones input.
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sorens2
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:04 PM |
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I have a MNR ZX12 like that one.
I´m still impressed. Boyght it from new in march.
Ist very fun.
Tried a R1 powered and Im glad i choose 1200 cc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO_73u-WeG8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSha-dSoMFo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MXzQfkmTD8
Soren S2
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coozer
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:14 PM |
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Worth ringing Chris at MNR and asking him about it.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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richardh
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:19 PM |
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coozer beat me to it...............
love mine but never get chance to use it.
personally i don't like westfields much as they see to snobbish for my liking.
On the other hand there are lots of them and you are buying a brand and EU certification i think.
depends on what you want to feel like driving it.
Time for a change!
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rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:22 PM |
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Great clips Soren, looks like a flyer!!
How do you find the car?
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rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:25 PM |
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TBH Richard as long as it gets my pulse racing im not worries about a brand as such. I just want the best i can for my £10,000 budget really.
Would Chris mind me calling even though i may not purchase a car from him??
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sorens2
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:27 PM |
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I like it alot.
There was a few small problems (elec) but I fixed it myself.
At the end of the day it is very cheap to drive.
No tyrewear, low fuel, no brake wear.
Soren S2
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richardh
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:39 PM |
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mnr also tend to be a bit more able in standard form to accomodate a larger sized driver
Time for a change!
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rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:50 PM |
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That was one of my concerns with the Westfield. Im 6'1" and about 13.5 stone so need to be able to fit in one before i buy one (any car
that is).
With the MNR you seem to get a newer car with more spec for the money. Is the build quality the same or generally are all so called 'kit
cars' the same quality?
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maximill666
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sorens2
I like it alot.
There was a few small problems (elec) but I fixed it myself.
At the end of the day it is very cheap to drive.
No tyrewear, low fuel, no brake wear.
Soren S2
No tyrewear & low fuel - You must not be driving it properly
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richardh
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:58 PM |
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i think they are about the same quality.
the main bit to be happy with is the chassis and suspension components.
MNR i have to say are better thought out.
MNR customer service is better too
Time for a change!
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bi22le
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 04:58 PM |
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I think thats a good spec for price. The original owner would want more of a return after spending the extra amount with the engine and dry sump. This
extra cost still bumps up the resale 2nd or 3rd hand. I have seen worse cars for 10K easily. I also saw that for sale a while ago. I have been in an
MNR R1 and size wise I would say a 6'1 would fit. Obviously still try it first though!!
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richardh
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 05:01 PM |
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the first owner of chassis number 1 for mnr was about 17 stone i think
ANdy daniels was his name
forget how tall he is but he's above me and i'm 6ft and 14 stone
Time for a change!
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RichardK
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 05:01 PM |
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Knowing the sort of guys they are at mnr I'm sure they wouldn't mind you picking there brains.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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GeorgeM
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 05:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rob2005
TBH Richard as long as it gets my pulse racing im not worries about a brand as such. I just want the best i can for my £10,000 budget really.
Would Chris mind me calling even though i may not purchase a car from him??
You won't go far wrong with the MNR.
Chassis design has moved on, but was
good then.
Chris won't mind you calling him - give him a
ring in the morning
GeorgeM
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sorens2
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 05:20 PM |
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I´m 190 cm tall and 110 kg.
Fit easily.
Seat can still come 10 cm back.
Soren S2
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rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 05:22 PM |
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Thanks again for all the info guys. Im hearing good things about these cars everywhere.
After looking all day on PH and other web sites at peoples past posts (people looking at buying a BEC) im still not 100% what to do or which road to
go down.
I think ill get a much higher spec MNR £ for £ than a westfield.
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maximill666
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 05:25 PM |
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Rob, Your height wont be an issue with either a Westfield or an MNR VortX, you will easily fit in both.
The quality of the westfield fibreglass is excellent, but IMO the MNR is a better quality overall kit for the money (Chassis etc). Obviously it all
depends upon how well its been put together.
I am biased though, just cos I love MNR's, I have had two, a 2006 outboard suspension chassis & my current one, a 2009 factory built car
with inboard suspension.
You may have someone with either type of car local to you & you may be able to get a ride in one before choosing which you prefer, if you post
your location it would help?
[Edited on 13/7/09 by maximill666]
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rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 05:31 PM |
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Im in Cardiff, i popped along to Llandow race track on saturday and managed to get a ride in a Bike powered Westfield.
Im keeping my options open though and after much trawling have decided the MNR is a candidate.
Im glad im hearing good things about them. Im due to call the chap later on the one in the advert link ive posted.
Are there any obvious things i need to ask?
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richardh
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 05:36 PM |
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ask what chassis number it is in case you need to speak to MNR
Any chassis mods at all?
I know nothing about the Kwak engine so someone might have something here
V5 details need to match exactly
ie not still saying sierra etc
Has it been corner weighted?
what is the suspesnion set to camber toe etc
any niggles or bits the owner would still want to change, rectify etc
this help?
Time for a change!
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rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 05:42 PM |
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Brilliant, thanks for the advise Rich ill let you know how i get on.
Would have been nice for the original owner to have been on here or for someone to recognise the car but ill see how i get on.
You guys sure are helpfull.
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