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welderman - 23/3/09 at 09:11 AM

Before ive even got the Fury on the road im wondering if/what i should build next.

Done the bec thing and im an avid beliver that that is the way to go, but im wondering if i should go the cec route for the next build.

Im after a car my mrs could even drive !, so i think car engine is best, but i still want the power and speed of the bec's ive been used too.

Engine suggestions and kits are most welcome, budget approx 7k, or a tiny wee bit more, lol.

All you bec owners, ive not lost my marbles, this could possible be just for the wife !, im keeping the bec.


tomgregory2000 - 23/3/09 at 09:14 AM

Double garage?


anup - 23/3/09 at 09:17 AM

The Sylva Riot I am planning to sell


nick205 - 23/3/09 at 09:30 AM

If it's for the wife then perhaps something more enclosed than a 7-a-like might be the way to go - what does she think of the Fury?

Engine wise I'd have thought a Duratec has to be the place to start although I guess that might stretch the budget a little.


fesycresy - 23/3/09 at 09:39 AM

My missus loved the R1 car, but she's a f*cking fruit loop !!!

The next car will have the missus in mind too.

She wants a Gardner Douglas


coozer - 23/3/09 at 09:40 AM

Smart Roadster with a Hayabusa unit


twybrow - 23/3/09 at 09:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Smart Roadster with a Hayabusa unit


That is on my list of future projects. I think it would work rather well!


omega0684 - 23/3/09 at 09:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Smart Roadster with a Hayabusa unit


That is on my list of future projects. I think it would work rather well!


taking the misses on holiday would be your next project!


phelpsa - 23/3/09 at 09:59 AM

Something old with modern running gear Spitfire on a modified MX5 backbone? Could work really well or could be a complete nightmare.


Omni - 23/3/09 at 10:01 AM

A Mini

O


Paul TigerB6 - 23/3/09 at 10:03 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Omni
A Mini

O


Was just about to say the same....... with a Civic Type R engine

[Edited on 23/3/09 by Paul TigerB6]


Omni - 23/3/09 at 10:15 AM

Yeah with a Civic Engine it would be SWEET!!!!

O


twybrow - 23/3/09 at 10:34 AM

quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Smart Roadster with a Hayabusa unit


That is on my list of future projects. I think it would work rather well!


taking the misses on holiday would be your next project!


Good point well made...


Guinness - 23/3/09 at 11:25 AM

Looking at Tegwin's beautiful TVR has made me think again about a classic with modern power / drive train / handling.

A 240Z with a R34 engine?

Mike


l0rd - 23/3/09 at 11:27 AM

You can build me a McSorley +664 chassis


welderman - 23/3/09 at 11:40 AM

keep em coming, ive built an R1 mini so thats out.

She likes the Fury but is not to sure on the paddle change/bike engine bit.

Also likes the smart but would say busa engine is out, even though ive got a spare one. .

Now i like the TVR idea but maybe too expensive to keep.

And were already going on holiday ., and redecorating the kids rooms

She would love a Cobra rep, but 7k budget is way out


tegwin - 23/3/09 at 12:08 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
Looking at Tegwin's beautiful TVR has made me think again about a classic with modern power / drive train / handling.

A 240Z with a R34 engine?

Mike


If I had the money I would be looking to fit a MBW Straight six with engine and gearbox/diff etc to the TVR.... Would be an AWSOME combination and not rediculously expensive....Maybe in the future if I can afford to keep the car... that might just happen...


adithorp - 23/3/09 at 01:06 PM

How about the Sonic7?
Or the new Jeremy Phillips Spectre (a Riot with full body).

adrian

ps.whens the retest?


iank - 23/3/09 at 01:25 PM

Marlin Sportster with M power
http://www.marlinsportscars.co.uk/sportster/


Andy D - 23/3/09 at 01:32 PM

What about THIS

Nearly finished, just need a Busa chucking in..


idl1975 - 23/3/09 at 04:30 PM

Get ambitious...

http://www.vansaircraft.com/

quote:
Originally posted by welderman
Before ive even got the Fury on the road im wondering if/what i should build next.

Done the bec thing and im an avid beliver that that is the way to go, but im wondering if i should go the cec route for the next build.

Im after a car my mrs could even drive !, so i think car engine is best, but i still want the power and speed of the bec's ive been used too.

Engine suggestions and kits are most welcome, budget approx 7k, or a tiny wee bit more, lol.

All you bec owners, ive not lost my marbles, this could possible be just for the wife !, im keeping the bec.


welderman - 24/3/09 at 07:53 AM

quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
How about the Sonic7?
Or the new Jeremy Phillips Spectre (a Riot with full body).

adrian

ps.whens the retest?


ps retest 30th March


David Jenkins - 24/3/09 at 08:11 AM

quote:
Originally posted by idl1975
Get ambitious...

http://www.vansaircraft.com/




My brother's building this one...

RV-4

A whole different ball game from Locosts!

I've just noticed - that 2-seater plane's only 2/3 of the weight of my Locost...

[Edited on 24/3/09 by David Jenkins]


mr henderson - 24/3/09 at 08:18 AM

quote:
Originally posted by iank
Marlin Sportster with M power
http://www.marlinsportscars.co.uk/sportster/


He did say budget of £7K!!!!

Marlin won't even publish their prices, you have to get them to send them to you.

John