Introduction
Neilwilson - 10/6/14 at 02:12 AM
Hi guys,
Having spent the past years drooling over some of the builds i have finally been officially bitten by the bug!
Due to work commitments i have been based in Vietnam for the past years so driving has been one of life's pleasures that i have really missed,
hence a sympathy vote to the missus to bless my build 
Having trawled various sites i have decided to pursue the Roadster as my choice of build.
I really want to make as much as i can (similar approach to K4KEV from haynes forum this guys build is awesome and certainly an inspiration for
me).
With regards to donors i know this has been covered so much and as of yet i am still undecided, i would really love a turbo lump and also would like
to keep year of registration so i can use a private plate in future. Pretty open to consideration for all options.
Anyway, i cant wait to start the build and look forward to sharing my progress in the coming months/years
On another note, does anyone know if the haynes roadster forum is maintained? I have request to register twice now but dont get any response or
emails.....
I am based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear if anyone is local it be great to catch up over a beer while i pick your brains.
kj - 10/6/14 at 08:34 AM
Hi
Iam in Washington so just along the road i have an MK locost but did buid my own before this one.
Mine has a zx9 engine.
A lad in Blackfell did build a haynes but sold it i have some pics of his build
Neilwilson - 10/6/14 at 09:22 AM
Nice to see some people local.
I have been toying with the idea of a bike engine, i have a GSXR1000 engine laying around in the garage. Would you recommend bike or car engine if you
had a choice?
Is it much hassle to fit a bike engine in? What about licensing, did you still manage to get age related plate?
bi22le - 10/6/14 at 11:39 AM
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Originally posted by Neilwilson
Nice to see some people local.
I have been toying with the idea of a bike engine, i have a GSXR1000 engine laying around in the garage. Would you recommend bike or car engine if you
had a choice?
Is it much hassle to fit a bike engine in? What about licensing, did you still manage to get age related plate?
Bike (BEC) and car (CEC) are both similar to build and register. There are no major differencies between them in that respect.
The descision between bike and car engines is more about what you like and want from your car. This is a whole constantly debated subject, and in my
eyes, one that does not need to be discussed ever again!!
There is a search button regarding these types of subjects.
Type BEC CEC into the search, make yourself a coffee and be prepared to laugh!
kj - 10/6/14 at 11:42 AM
Car engine for IVA or reverse box and emmision can be a pain, the other lad had a gsxr1000 and could not get the emisions down even with two cats.
Mines a q plate bike engine not as bad to fit as I was expecting got mot it and scare myself