JIZZSTER
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 posted on 19/5/08 at 01:47 PM |
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NEW BUILDER...........HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Guys dipping my toe called Mark and Colin really impressed with them so decided after much research to go for a Mac 1. Decided on a Zx10r engined
car.
Need some help not got a clue a real novice
has anyone got any info ,help, photos etc
steven.taylor1@btinternet.com
anyone close to Essex??
tahnk alot
steve
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eznfrank
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| posted on 19/5/08 at 01:52 PM |
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What's the build manual like with the MAC? I'm building an Indy although it's my first time too but I've founmd easiest thing
to do is to divide everything up into little jobs and then look for answers on here. If you can get the hang of using it the search facility is
pretty good on here too.
You'll find no end of help on here no matter what.
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JIZZSTER
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| posted on 19/5/08 at 02:02 PM |
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thanks not got that far yet be ordering it in the next few days. I hope its idiot proof lol I have not got a clue. Good luck with the indy.
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Gergely
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| posted on 19/5/08 at 02:38 PM |
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I can't help with a Mac#1, but if you made your choice my advice would be to visit the manufacturer and if you are ready to place your order, do
it there, so they can advise you. Afterall, they know their products best, people on here mostly have experience with one car and only a couple of
different setups / engines / extras...
My 2p worth...
Gergely
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wilkingj
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| posted on 19/5/08 at 02:41 PM |
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Good advice above. Plenty of people here to help. I finished my build 2 years ago and am still posting here!.
Take it a bit at a time. Think and measure 10 times, cut / fit once.
Look at other peoples cars, and their photo archives. Even if its not the same make. It will give you ideas and make you think.
At least you are starting off on this list. You will get it built eventually. Also in your planning look at when the SVA ends and becomes the IVA.
It may give you a target to work to. Also no one knows exactly what the rules for IVA will be. Cut over date is early next year. You should do it
easily in that time. But check dates for Last appoinments for SVA etc early on.
Enjoy your building... its fun and you end up with a nice car, that YOU built.
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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Stuart_B
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| posted on 19/5/08 at 02:51 PM |
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welcome to the froum, i am building my first kit car which is a mk indy, and i look one where for advice a lot, it is a good source of help.
stuart
where about in essex are you?
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paulmw
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| posted on 19/5/08 at 03:03 PM |
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Welcome.
There are quite a few of us on here now who have built cars with ZX10R's so just ask.
If I were to build again (and I will) make a list of everything you need (even if its a few months off) and buy all together. I must have had about
50 packages delivered over the year so god knows what the postage costs were.
Also, buy a load of bubble wrap to keep your GRP panels in. I must have kicked mine over a million times. I didnt bother at the time but now my cars
built it looks a little scratched
try
http://www.mercurymotorsport.co.uk/
All my pics are on there (spec R ZX10R) and Steves MAC1
Paul
Good luck.....
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Hellfire
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| posted on 19/5/08 at 05:17 PM |
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Have a read of our build diary. Although it's not a MAC#1, I think you'll find the cars are very similar.
Phil
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jos
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| posted on 19/5/08 at 05:54 PM |
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I was a complete novice too when i started and the build experience without a manual made the build the most enjoyable thing i have ever done.
Mark & Colin will always be there to advise and I know of 1 MAC#1 with a ZX10 in it. I'm sure there will be more.
.: Motorsport / motor racing circuit / track wall art Apex Traxs :.
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 19/5/08 at 07:32 PM |
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"bigrich" user on here is your man,he's built a very good zx10r mac1,although theres quiet a few of us with the zx10r's fitted
to Indys now.
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bigrich
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| posted on 19/5/08 at 10:51 PM |
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Mine is currently the only zx10r powered MAC#1 on the road but there are 2 others just started and 2 more to supply all using the zx10r. I will
honestly say you won't be disapointed.
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A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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liamb
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| posted on 21/5/08 at 08:44 PM |
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well done I am sure you will have a great time.
I have documented my build so far if it helps. You can find my blog at either
Www.kit-car-build.com
Or
Http://charliedog360.spaces.live.com
They both go to same place. If I can help feel free to u2u or email me.
The best advice I can offer as a fellow novice is don't overthink things. There has been times when I have worried about things so much that
progress stops. When this happens I remember my motto for the build 'screw it, just do!'
Best of luck and welcome to the club.
Liam
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JIZZSTER
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 posted on 21/5/08 at 11:46 PM |
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ITS ORDERED
Its ordered zx10r mac 1 worx counting the weeks 11 to go. Thank you everyone you made it happen feel confident ill get much needed help.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 22/5/08 at 12:53 PM |
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Well done Jizz. Good choice.
Build is quite intuitive. When you pick it up take a camera with you. Thats what i did each time i was passing. I found the build quite straight
forward.
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