Hi All,

Well, after getting sort of half way with a build (now being finished by FlyingKiwi) I'm back in the market having sold the MR2.

My eyes turn to the MK Indy as I like the things said here and also the price!

So, a few questions. Thought it might be easier to ask here than ring up and hassle the chappies at MK.

1: Roll bar. I'd quite like a roll bar with diagonals back down to the chassis rear corners, not just a hoop. Possible?

2: Powder Coating the Chassis. Worth it? I'm suspecting yes, but would like opinions.

My biggest problem is actually going to be bodywork wise, in that space is limited storage wise. I haven't had chance yet to go right through the figures, but I'm guessing the delux kit is cheaper than buying component parts of the shelf as and when. Ah, the joys of price list shopping!

I've booked me tickets for the Brands Hatch show in September, so I've got some time to mull things over before placing an order (oh, and paint the garage floor) / blagging a ride in one.

It'll be a CEC as well, sorry to disapoint you BEC boys.

Sure i'll think of some more questions in due course.

Cheers

Kelvin

[Edited on 25/7/05 by Kelvin]

they can do the roll bar , just tel lthem how you'd like it when you comne to order.

i'd recommend powder coating only if it is sand blasted first as otherwise the powder has nothing to grip to and can chip off in large flakes.

Ned.

Hi

Good choice old bean!!

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1: Roll bar. I'd quite like a roll bar with diagonals back down to the chassis rear corners, not just a hoop. Possible?

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2: Powder Coating the Chassis. Worth it? I'm suspecting yes, but would like opinions.

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Just to add something about the bodywork - I had limited space as well but managed to store all of my panels in the garage roof for several months before I needed them. Just make sure they're well protected from being bashed (e.g. keep them in the bubble wrap they're supplied with)

Pete

I am going to galvonise the chassis me thinks

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Originally posted by andrews_45
I am going to galvonise the chassis me thinks

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and adds a lot of weight and if you ever want to weld anything to the chassis you need to grind it off or its quite poisonous iirc.

Ned.

And makes it weaker too as although not 100% sure I believe you have to have it acid dipped first which thins the steel.

James

James,

I woud have guessed acid dipping is to etch the steel, similar idea to shot/sand blasting but a chemcial process

Ned.

Yeah? You reckon?

James

Cheers all.

Would have replied earlier but email notification seems to be falling foul of our new firewall/spam rules. Time to change the email addess.

Good to hear re: the roll bar and also confirmed my thoughts re: the powder coating. Is there a choice of colour?

Cheers for the bodywork advice and especially Snoopy, that could make a big difference/be a big help.

Snoopy, do you know if they'll be any chance of blagging a ride in an MK at Brands? I'll have to search for other Sussex area MK builders to PM to arrange visits!

Kelvin

Kelvin,

Shortie has just sva'd his bec indy and he is in southwater off the a24..

Ned.

When the rain stops and shortie is back from his hols i'll pop down south for a mini meet too

Powder coat chassis - YES definitely. They are a nightmare to paint and look great powdered.

Galvanise - galvanising companies may not be able to do. They dont like enclosed tubework - risk of explosion iirc. You need holes to allow run out and gasses to escape. I had some gates done and they had to be made with some strategic holes. Nice idea but not as easy in practice. My mate fits galvanised landrover chassis for a living - they are a lot heavier after being done, but i would guess a se7en chassis wouldnt be that much more weight on balance - 15 / 20 Kg at a guess.

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Originally posted by bob
When the rain stops and shortie is back from his hols i'll pop down south for a mini meet too

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ooh, excellent.

I'll contact you nearer the time!

Kelvin