YODI
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| posted on 19/8/14 at 05:52 PM |
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Why is it so cheap and what are the differences
Hi Guys, since I sold my Locost and Roadster I really miss and am always on the look out for a bargain, so I could justify having another at this
moment in time.
So, why is the Robin hood cheaper than the majority of the other 7 type cars, do they handle as well? I'd want to have some track fun in the
next one but would be pointless if for some reason they aren't good track cars.
Then this one caught my eye, but seems too cheap: Robin Hood 2B Kit Car
Yodi
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AdrianH
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| posted on 19/8/14 at 05:59 PM |
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No!
If going for robin Hood/GBS look for a Zero, not the older 2B's.
Just my thoughts of course and do not wish to be flamed by owners, but tales of mods that have been done by other owners to improve the ride, steering
etc, suggests they were far from what you would want in a track car.
Adrian
[Edited on 19-8-14 by AdrianH]
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 19/8/14 at 06:04 PM |
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More of a Sunday afternoon tourer.
My mate had one, it was held together with 3" self taping screws. 
[Edited on 19/8/14 by big_wasa]
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kingster996
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| posted on 19/8/14 at 06:16 PM |
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This says it all to me - pictures speak 1000 words etc:
Complete lack of triangulation and lots of weight - add to that a bunch of stainless steel panels and there's even more weight.
Might be a great car, might not be a great car - I have no experience - but not something that says "track focussed" to me 
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure
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designer
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| posted on 19/8/14 at 06:39 PM |
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If you want 'fast road' or 'track days': don't get a 2B.
If you want a 'Tourer', get one.
Mines ideal for cruising the roads around here in France.
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snapper
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| posted on 19/8/14 at 06:43 PM |
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The 2b is safe as you are riding around in a tube chassis like an inverted roll cage
But it ain't fast compared with the 500Kg lightweight 7's
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 19/8/14 at 06:51 PM |
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May seem tempting at that price, but for a track day toy keep looking. The main differences are the chassis along with more of the donor parts used
especially in the rear suspension, which all adds to the one thing nobody wants, weight.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 19/8/14 at 07:11 PM |
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The fact the Robin Hood brand with its long established reputation (!!!!) dropped PDQ when the company was sold to new owners should tell you all you
need to about the product.
The worst feature of all the various Robin Hood models over the years was the front suspension, goodness knows how many different variations they
produced over 25 years or more, all of the variations were deeply flawed.
Robin Hood did succeed in driving down the cost of the various bits required to build a car but at the cost of quality.
Robin Hood has probably in the highest percentage of kits that will never be finished of any kit manuafacturer.
If any of the various Robin Hood models had been any good Westfield would never have survived, and the whole generation of Locost and other Locost
Sevenish cars wouldn't have happened.
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YODI
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| posted on 19/8/14 at 09:08 PM |
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Thanks guys,
My last 2 have been pretty quick, first had a C20XE and the 2nd had a 2.0 Zetec on bike carbs in it, Its something to go out and have some fun in and
the occasional track day and I seem to remember the Robions not being the best for what Im after.
Thanks for the replies guys
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