donut
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Another build...WHAT THE!!!!!!!!!!!
Life's a funny thing, there was me on my way this morning to go see a VW Golf to possibly buy but something stopped me [in my head] en route so
i turned round and went home.
The wife decided it would be a good idea to take the kids to Brighton for the day so off we went. We talked about the Golf and cars in general and she
said that i should build another car she even said that we would find the money and even if it would take 5 years a car build would be a good
idea......so here we go again!
I may build and keep it or sell it post SVA and do another, right now thats so far from my mind i just don't care about it. For now i need to
decide on what to build and what engine to use. I want to use as many new parts as poss so i am either going to buy a new kit or an unfinished
project...but NO locosts, i want things to bolt on as easy as possible 
I know you all think i'm toally bonkers seeing as my history is checkered to say the least but hey who gives a damn...not me! I have the garage
space, the tools, the know how (ha ha!) and a little time and money.....here we go AGAIN!
Nice to see Jasper hard at work in Brighton today (sounds dodgy!)
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:09 PM |
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so you say the wife told you to go out to the garage for the next 5 years, I see 
A robin hood kit? they look quite comprehensive.
[Edited on 29/12/07 by Mr Whippy]
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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mookaloid
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:09 PM |
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Great stuff Andy
Keep starting and selling those projects - Very entertaining for us all
Cheers
Mark
ps don't keep us in suspense too long - what is it this time?
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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ravingfool
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:13 PM |
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If I could afford to buy a kit I'd go for the new look Striker, so I'd have to recommend that.
...Then when you get told to sell it I'll take the part built off your hands... unfortunately part built kits are obviously not worth the amount
paid for the parts but I'm sure you can appreciate that!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:13 PM |
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What ever you decide to build, make it cec (can open, worms everywhere )
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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TimC
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:14 PM |
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Oh dear - Yawn.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:20 PM |
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Andy, in your world, every day is groundhog day............
Next, you'll be telling us you're been considering fitting a bike engine......... 
Phil
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donut
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:22 PM |
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No Robin Hood C*** for me thanks
I'm finkin:
MK Indy
MAC#1
Raw Striker
Phoenix
Fury
Westfield
Sylva Riot
Erm, any i have forgoten? Oh and whats happened to Raw's Website, half of it is missing?
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Hellfire
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:24 PM |
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Caterham
MNR
GTS
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donut
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:24 PM |
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GTS....erm NO!
[Edited on 29/12/07 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Ricks-9r
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:31 PM |
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Fury or Dax Rush Quadra (4x4) Cosworth
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iank
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:31 PM |
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Out of those the Westfield may well be the best compromise between opening clean box and bolting bits on and price.
--
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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wilkingj
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
GTS....erm NO!
[Edited on 29/12/07 by donut]
OK what about a Caterham...
The wifes paying, and its not far to go and get the parts from is it?
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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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 09:38 PM |
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or just save up for a built and SVA'd car
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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donut
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 10:08 PM |
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The wifes not paying....i have a job now, sadly he he
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 10:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
GTS....erm NO!
[Edited on 29/12/07 by donut]
Errr - why not??? You say you dont care if the build takes 5 years so if you order a comprehensive kit you might just get all your parts delivered in
5 years time!!
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donut
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 10:39 PM |
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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 10:42 PM |
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Ultima. Go on you know you need to.
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bigandy
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 11:04 PM |
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I am going to be selling my unifinshed Sylva Mojo project any day now, just as soon as I get around to listing all the bits that will be included in
the sale.
Let me know if you are interested..
Cheers
Andy
Dammit! Too many decisions....
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RazMan
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 11:28 PM |
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If you are going to take 5 years over it then go for a middy at least 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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donut
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 11:49 PM |
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many an hour will be spent looking!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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bob
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 11:50 PM |
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or 5 minutes
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Fozzie
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 11:50 PM |
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Andy-mate......Nooooooooooooo !!!!!
not..... AGAIN.......again......again.....again
We will now have buy yet another 'book' as the others are full.........with the betting odds.........at this rate we will have to open it
to everyone on here!
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Fozzie
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 11:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bob
or 5 minutes
Bob......you keep winning the bets.......what odds you offering?
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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bob
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| posted on 29/12/07 at 11:57 PM |
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I think i'll quit while i'm ahead
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