DIY Si
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 posted on 12/1/10 at 09:35 AM |
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Fury build costs
Morning all.
I've been having my usual nose around the interweb for exciting things again, and have come back to the Fury as a possible change of transport.
It seems that my Indy may be worth something around the £6.5K-7K mark, and that I could buy an older Fury for about £5K-5.5K. So buying one is an
option.
However, for some time now I've been making vague plans to build something. At the front of the cue so far are an Alfa V6 powered single seater,
or something 7 shaped with the same engine. But having had a nose around, it turns out the Fury kit isn't as much as I feared. So what did folk
spend building theirs? I don't need an exact figure, but an idea will help me decide what I do next.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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welderman
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 09:47 AM |
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i did start typing, but then i think my wife looks on here from time to time so im not telling, will u2u. 
Thank's, Joe 
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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DIY Si
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 09:54 AM |
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Cheers, U2U received and read.
That's quite encouraging actually. I could sell mine and still afford to build my own. Although it would leave me without a car for a while, as
the Indy is my only car.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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jimgiblett
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 10:08 AM |
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To save money I'd recommend a part built.
It may entail undoing some stuff but it saves a lot compared to starting from scratch.
I'd budget £10-15k depending on spec.
- Jim
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franky
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 10:19 AM |
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2 weeks ago I could have sold you everything to build a hayabusa fury for 7.5k......
A real expense for the fury is the bodywork, also i'd call BGH to check 'current' prices for the spec you want, it might not match
the web prices.
Think you should look at about 10k for a decent spec one.... I know an alfa v6 doesn't fit though.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 10:25 AM |
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I know about the Alfa fitting issues as Claire has reported about it before. That is a pain, as I really wanted to use the engine, but the Mazda unit
clearly fits, so I may just have to use that. It also means that I can sell the expensive Alfa engine and buy a hopefully cheaper Mazda one and spend
the difference tuning it!
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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adithorp
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 11:32 AM |
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I've never added up the costs of mine but I'd guess they're somewhere towards to bottom of Jims estimate.
Could probably be done for less though. I didn't cut many corners on cost.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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stevebubs
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 11:57 AM |
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Cheapest I've heard of was around the £6,5k mark but it was very minimalist and they fabricated virtually everything (including roll bar)
themselves.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 11:59 AM |
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If I do go ahead with the Fury idea, it will be either a very minimal BEC or a very minimal V6 powered car, with me making everything I can. This
would still mean that I'd need to buy a decent exhaust and roll bar, as I would want a full cage.
[Edited on 12/1/10 by DIY Si]
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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jimgiblett
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 01:06 PM |
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Adrian, you sure you haven't lost a few reciepts down the sofa
Don't forget costs for IVA, registration, trailers, mapping, build insurance etc.
- Jim
[Edited on 12/1/10 by jimgiblett]
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DIY Si
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 01:08 PM |
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I know about the extra "hidden" costs that you mention, but those I can hide!
It's more the cost of building/buying the car itself that matter's at the moment.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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omega0684
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 03:38 PM |
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i think clairetoo built her fury for about 4K! It may have even been less than that  but she make most of it herself!
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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adithorp
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 04:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jimgiblett
Adrian, you sure you haven't lost a few reciepts down the sofa
- Jim
[Edited on 12/1/10 by jimgiblett]
No, I'm not sure! But then I wouldn't put my hand down there to find out. Niether would you if you saw it so it seems like a good place to
hide the evidence!
I did get a lot of stuff at trade prices and a few bits made as favours and called in a few favours owed. Plus I've got shelves and drawers full
of nut's, bolt's, rivet's, brake pipe, fittings...
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Jasper
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 04:33 PM |
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I recon I spent around £14k on my Stylus ...... but then I went for all the shiny bits and big powerful motor....
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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clairetoo
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 04:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
i think clairetoo built her fury for about 4K! It may have even been less than that but she make most of it herself!
I was on the road for about 4 1/2 K - that included the full kit at just under 3K , a doner Mk2 Escort for £250 , and new wheels/tyres for £400
It was fairly basic - re-built crossflow and 4 speed box , no hood or rollbar - but I did use absolutely everything I could from the Escort
(engine/box/brakes/loom/switches/clocks/steering rack and column/back axle/radiator)
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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DIY Si
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 04:52 PM |
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Claire, if you had to guess, how much do you think it would have cost you to build a fury with your current V6 in it?
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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clairetoo
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 04:58 PM |
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My V6 conversion cost just over £900 all in - I think the Fury kit is around 3 1/2 K , so I'm guessing around 5 1/2 should get you enough bits
to build a new V6 powered Fury - plus IVA and registration.......
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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JekRankin
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 06:40 PM |
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Hi Si,
I'm keeping a running total of everything I've spent on my build so far, along with costs of the parts I've yet to purchase. If you
U2u me your email, I'll send you a copy of the spreadsheet.
As for the cost of the kits, a powder coated IRS chassis, with roll bar, and gel coated bodywork cost £5025 back in May last year. I remember the
prices on the website being a bit out of date when I ordered.
Jek
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DIY Si
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 08:37 PM |
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I've been on the phone to BGH and found the same thing!
The chassis kit is £2911.96, with gel coated body kit being £1685. There's then another £400 or so for a full cage. As you say, not quite as
cheap as the website suggested!
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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franky
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 08:58 PM |
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is that for the basic everything?
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clairetoo
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 09:05 PM |
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The chassis price will be for the sierra based setup with independent rear end - looking at their website it shows the Escort live axle version to
still be available , and somewhat cheaper .
Sunce the Escort uprights are considerable lighter , and the live axle cars handle just as well , why not go that way ?
Theres stuff included in the kit that you wont need (engine mounts for example) so money can be saved there as well .
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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JekRankin
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 09:51 PM |
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Yep, I sometimes wish I'd went for the live axle chassis to save some cash!
Also, the IRS chassis doesn't include modified drive shafts (the website price list isn't very clear on this), so you need to add on the
cost of these, about £200 if I remember correctly. The modifications to the live axle appear to be included in the live axle chassis pack price,
however.
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