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would this make a good track car
YODI - 4/9/12 at 10:48 AM

Hi guys

your eagle eyes are better than mine so woudl this make a good track car ?

Im not talking about engine, tyres etc more the chassis, suspension etc as the rest can be changed.

I really want another XE powered one, and this looks ok to me?

Thanks for your help

Yodi

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designer - 4/9/12 at 10:59 AM

Don't think so.

I drive a 2B which is perfect for the roads here in France, but that's an Exmo (or whatever they called it) and it has the strange front suspension, not wishbones.

loggyboy - 4/9/12 at 11:06 AM

Its not always about the car its about how you drive it. Track days arent competitive so you can have fun in ANY car on track, be it a 1.2 tintop, 2.0 repmobile or a lightweight kit.
You will certainly find there are faster and better handling kitcars on the market, but as with everything, its all relative.

YODI - 4/9/12 at 11:23 AM

Thanks guys

There's no point in buying one though that hasnt got a good suspension set up to start with in my opinion

YODI - 4/9/12 at 01:03 PM

I did look at this too, it's near and needs finishing so right up my street, although not worth £1500 as is in my opinion, but that front end set up looks awful?

Robin Hood Kitcar (unfinished project). | eBay

YODI - 4/9/12 at 01:06 PM

and this one any good? might have a bid up

KIT CAR UNFINISHED PROJECT FORD ESCORT BASED | eBay

D Beddows - 4/9/12 at 01:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by YODI
I did look at this too, it's near and needs finishing so right up my street, although not worth £1500 as is in my opinion, but that front end set up looks awful?

Robin Hood Kitcar (unfinished project). | eBay



Errrrrrrrrr walk, no sod it - run away VERY fast

D Beddows - 4/9/12 at 01:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by YODI
and this one any good? might have a bid up

KIT CAR UNFINISHED PROJECT FORD ESCORT BASED | eBay


Best one so far! Looks like a book Locost so how good it is obviously depends on who welded it together but from what you can see (and for under £500 maybe...) could be worth a go

YODI - 4/9/12 at 02:25 PM

quote:
Originally posted by D Beddows
quote:
Originally posted by YODI
and this one any good? might have a bid up

KIT CAR UNFINISHED PROJECT FORD ESCORT BASED | eBay


Best one so far! Looks like a book Locost so how good it is obviously depends on who welded it together but from what you can see (and for under £500 maybe...) could be worth a go


Thanks mate I'll see how the auction goes and keep looking

wilkingj - 4/9/12 at 08:50 PM

You can have my V8 Viento for £6k.
All registered and on the road (well not taxed at the moment, but could be)

All the fun you would ever need!!

mkeats02 - 4/9/12 at 09:15 PM

The 1st one is a sub-k which uses a mini-mc pherson strut on the front and the whole sierra subframe on the rear

YODI - 4/9/12 at 09:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mkeats02
The 1st one is a sub-k which uses a mini-mc pherson strut on the front and the whole sierra subframe on the rear


Thanks for the info mate, it's sold though and not to me what do toy think of the last one, currently at £330??

quote:
Originally posted by mkeats02
The 1st one is a sub-k which uses a mini-mc pherson strut on the front and the whole sierra subframe on the rear


Too expensive for what I want mate and also wouldn't want a V8, thanks though