Hi Locosters. Im new to this site and thinking seriously about building a kit car.
Ive been looking at this site for a little while and found out that you all know very much about building these kit cars and seem to be a very nice
and very helpfull bunch. I hope to be sending many more questions soon. chat soon...
A big warm welcome to the madhouse, from Team Hellfire
Hi Matt,
Do it. I have been using this site frequently over the past few months and the help and support network is awesome...
Welcome. We are all most defo a friendly bunch - even the bec owners
What are you thinking about? I built a kit. Enjoyed the build process and just completed my first track day after registration in december. Most
exclellent experience.
dont think about it - just do it,
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Welcome to the madhouse, flattery will get you no-wherewho was the sneaky sod that told you we are a "very nice helpfull bunch" ? you were lied to !!
Regards
We get daffodils down here before you lot do.........now that's the rubbish over with, this forum is just dandy
Blimy. You lot are quick to reply. Didnt think i would have so many replies.
I badly want a kit car now but due to soon getting married in july my budget has gone down the pan
But hopefully after that will be back on track
with the budget. Avon zetec route hopefully?
Welcome, This is indeed a friendly and informative group A little bit of micky taking is to be expected, And generally taken in good spirit! Whatever
you decide to build just go for it.Someone on here will always be able to help with any stages you are having a bit of bother with. And even if your
central heating goes a bollock someone on here will know what the problem is.
All the best.
Steve.
hi there as well, everybody always gets the post in and we all have our say......
ATB Alex
WELCOME.
hope you enjoy your time on here !
just do a car and forget getting married 
or just do both
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Originally posted by matt.c
Blimy. You lot are quick to reply.
I badly want a kit car now but due to soon getting married in july my budget has gone down the pan
I reckon a starter kit is a worthy Wedding present for your beloved to buy you
There are lots to choose from. I recommend going to a show and talking to some owners.
Asked the other half about the starter pack for a wedding gift but got told to bu**er off
new table and chairs instead!! But dont worry, have own
bank acount! Ha Ha
welcome to the nut house
Hi dave i am based in west norfolk. Dont know if any one else is around this area?
Hi Matt.C
Welcome to the madhouse. Don't worry about the fact you're getting married. You have two choices.
1. Build a Locost. A guy called Ron Champion says it can be done for £250, so new wife can hardly complain about that.
2. Buy a kit complete. e.g. MK Indy, GTS etc. At the same time buy the other half a kit from IKEA (4 chairs & table). You don't have to
splashout all at once. Both kits can be bought in stages, after all you wont have the regulation two children to start with will you, so 2 chairs will
do to match the two seats in the Locost.
Also bear in mind you can buy your wife lots of uesful tools for Christmas and birthday. e.g. angle grinder and welder.
Wishing you a long and happy marriage and a short and happy Locost build.
Chris
P.S. You were warned it is a madhouse!
[Edited on 29/3/06 by clbarclay]
I bought her a pc for last christmas? Well i did want one too!!!! Dont think she would like any more presents like that any more!
But will run that one past her and see what reaction i get?
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Asked the other half about the starter pack for a wedding gift but got told to bu**er off new table and chairs instead!! But dont worry, have own bank acount! Ha Ha
And you'll have more time once
all the sex stops Matt
Welcome
You can get married anytime, but you need to be young to build and enjoy a car So tell the future Mrs C.
Also, where she has to promise to "Honour and Obey" tell her she won't have to, till the car is built
ATB
Simon
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Originally posted by Simon
You can get married anytime, but you need to be young to build and enjoy a car
Simon
Think carefully whether you want to build your own car entirely from scratch and buy tools and materials or if you want to buy a kit that doesn't
need tools that are as complex. There are some nice non-Lotus-7 looking cars out there.
http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests/kits/
...not that there's nothing wrong with a Locost.
I agree - if you want to learn new skills such as welding, and want/need/desire new toys such as a MIG welder (and all the safety gear, gas, etc. that
goes with it) then make your own. I found it very rewarding - building was as much of a hobby as driving (and I'm still modifying it). It is a
major test of patience and persistence though.
If you just want to get on the road ASAP, buy a starter kit from your favourite supplier - go to a show to identify who fits in with your needs and
pockets. And don't under-estimate geography, as it's really useful to be able to visit your supplier for parts and advice. Your chances of
completing the project are also much higher with a good kit.
Happy building, whatever you choose!
David
You could always buy something cheap that is already on the road, and do it up. That way you wont need oodles of tools, or the SVA at the end of
it
just a thought.
Geoff,
I've got my 40th coming up in July - so I'd say compared to you, that's makes me quite young
Anyway, I'm only trying to come up with some excuses
Happy 53rd by the way
ATB
Simon
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Originally posted by Simon
Geoff,
I've got my 40th coming up in July - so I'd say compared to you, that's makes me quite young
Happy 53rd by the way
Simon