Johneturbo
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 07:45 PM |
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Hello, newbuild. i think i've decided!
Hi everyone
after selling my car (evo5) i've decided that i would build my own car. well at least try!
i've spent many weeks looking over the site and other build sites, and i think the MNR is the car for me 
i don't think i'm too bad with a spanner, my only downfall sometimes is my impatience,as my otherhalf keeps reminiding me 
My choice so far will be RT inboard powered by R1 engine, think i'll also go for a reverse box as there is no way she will push the car! it will
be mainly used for the road, with the odd trackday.
as much as i would like to pop up to the factory, i'm a fair few miles away.
Also am i crazy building a car that i've never even seen!?
i'll think of some questions soon too!
cheers
john
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coozer
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 07:48 PM |
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You may be crazy but plenty people have done the research and landed at MNR's door.
Wise choice even if I am a bit biased!
Welcome to the fold, you will get plenty of help and advise on here.
Cheers,
Steve
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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GazzaP
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 07:49 PM |
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johneturbo from stock hatch??
www.gmpmotorsport.co.uk
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donut
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 07:49 PM |
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Yep, good choice. now get tht cheque book out!!
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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jos
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 08:01 PM |
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get to a show and sit in one first
you need to make sure that you feel comfy in the seats and chassis before you take the plunge
Please try to sit in one before you buy
[Edited on 8/8/07 by jos]
.: Motorsport / motor racing circuit / track wall art Apex Traxs :.
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marc n
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 08:06 PM |
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its only a day trip to come and see us, will be well worth the visit so you can see cars in all stages of build, from raw parts to fully built and
also the machinery and people who make them
best regards
marc
please email rather than u2u
direct workshop email ( manned 8am till 6pm )
www.mnrltd.co.uk enquireys to :-
chrismnrltd@btinternet.com
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marc n
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 08:08 PM |
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think there are a couple of owners near to you, if you email me tomorrow at work i can put you in touch with them
cheers
marc
please email rather than u2u
direct workshop email ( manned 8am till 6pm )
www.mnrltd.co.uk enquireys to :-
chrismnrltd@btinternet.com
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Hellfire
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 09:04 PM |
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Welcome to THE SITE friend... you've made a very well informed choice. MNR are very possibly the most developed 7 type car this side of the big
two. There are other manufacturers out there who would also very likely satisfy your needs. Main thing is that you get what you want, as you've
stated you have already made the decision and happy with it!
Have fun with your build....
Steve
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matt.c
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 09:23 PM |
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Great choice!
Marc is one of the best around for customer service and the product is first class.
Oh yeh WELCOME
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 10:25 PM |
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome
Hi Marc i'll send you an email tomorrow
would be great to know who is local to me.
quote:
Originally posted by GazzaP
johneturbo from stock hatch??
Hi Gary i still remember our little dice around donny! hope it's going well in the locost
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GeorgeM
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 10:38 PM |
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sound like you're going to build my car!!
same spec- started in march, be finished
this year...
go and see marc & chris though, you need
to see the car and meet the 2 people who
will give you all the help & support you will
need.
good luck
ps- yorkshire isn't really that far.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 06:57 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Johneturbo
Also am i crazy building a car that i've never even seen!?
I think you'll find that most of us on here are crazy, wether we are building a kit or from scratch
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Agriv8
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 07:06 AM |
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Welcolm on board.
Yup your mad but we all are in here - so we dont point and giggle.
Get up to harrogate and meet marc and Chris
Kind regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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chockymonster
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 07:52 AM |
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Good choice!
I've made almost exactly the same swap.
Evo V - RT+ R1
It's so much more fun
Get yourself up there, I made a weekend of it with my wife, visit the pretty countryside and pop by Chris and Marc who's workshop just happened
to be in the area 
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 02:34 PM |
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ok ok you've all convinced me to go meet marc and chris, as long as they'll put up with me
everytime i think about the build, it does bring a smile to my face, so i must be doing it for the right reason
right.... i need to email marc!
be good to meet some of you too, dont know if anyone here will be going to the ace cafe kit car nite end of the month?
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marc n
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 04:18 PM |
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hi john
just replying to your email
we have a great pub 500 yds away that do accomodation will send details with email
best regards
marc
please email rather than u2u
direct workshop email ( manned 8am till 6pm )
www.mnrltd.co.uk enquireys to :-
chrismnrltd@btinternet.com
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chockymonster
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 04:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Johneturbo
be good to meet some of you too, dont know if anyone here will be going to the ace cafe kit car nite end of the month?
Depends on work, I might be able to make it, it's only 30 miles away
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neilj37
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 07:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by marc n
hi john
just replying to your email
we have a great pub 500 yds away that do accomodation will send details with email
best regards
marc
It is a very nice pub, I stopped there when I dropped into see Chris and Marc.
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 07:36 PM |
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hi mate you have u2u at the middle/top of the page
ta chris
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marc n
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 08:10 PM |
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we now have a hyabusa demo car
best regards
marc
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www.mnrltd.co.uk enquireys to :-
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Agriv8
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 10:14 PM |
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Marc just remeber you there to sell them a car That could be troublsome if there a jibbering wreck unable to get out of the pasenger seat.
PS when are you going to take me out in it ???????
Speak to you soon regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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marc n
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| posted on 8/8/07 at 10:32 PM |
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hi iain
is tomorrow the big day ????
will give you a bell first thing in the morning
cheers
marc
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direct workshop email ( manned 8am till 6pm )
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neilj37
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| posted on 9/8/07 at 06:47 AM |
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Is this the green one Chris told me about or another one ? BTW still thinking about that offer
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marc n
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| posted on 9/8/07 at 09:54 AM |
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no it is another one the green car is r1
cheers
marc
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rb968
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| posted on 9/8/07 at 05:33 PM |
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John
I can recommend visiting Marc and Chris. I dropped in at very little notice last Friday on my way to Harrogate and Chris very kindly took time to show
me round despite being busy with the chaps from the BEC(who's names I forget). Great to see the car in the flesh and the quality effort that
goes into each one. Sounds like I am thinking of the same spec as yourself as well !
My only complaint is I had to make my own cup of tea......lol
Rich
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