RK
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| posted on 15/9/08 at 03:28 PM |
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Car runs, stops, goes around the block
As many may have noticed (or not, hopefully), I've been on here quite a bit moaning about lack of progress etc, but I have good news to report!
Had a friend come over Saturday to help with some things like brake bleeding, brake light switch, and engine wirng (again), and had the thing around
the neighbourhood. I let him drive since he drove 2 1/2 hours to come over and help (and has built 2 and knows the thing inside out). The thing is a
seriously fast little go kart! I apparently chose fairly well on the Sumitomo HTR 200 tyres too, because it gripped like crazy. I did fear for my
life, as seatbelts and passenger seat have not been installed yet, but what a ride! It was my first ride in a 7 of any kind, and certainly the first
in any car with flames coming out the exhaust (it was dark). Very motivated to finish body work and light/dash wiring.
[Edited on 15/9/08 by RK]
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 15/9/08 at 03:35 PM |
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well done, glad your enjoying driving it on your private road
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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RK
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| posted on 15/9/08 at 03:45 PM |
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HA HA! At least none of the neighbours came out to complain...
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 15/9/08 at 03:52 PM |
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wooo hooooo!
About time we had some good news from you mate!
I seriusly thought I was going to be reading of you selling up with all the frustrations you've had.
Still - it will all be worth it soon!
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mr henderson
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| posted on 15/9/08 at 04:00 PM |
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Time for some pics I would say, with some mountain scenery in the background. Perhaps some moody nocturnal shots with the flames as well.
Well done
I like the idea of building a 7 with never having been in one too, you knew it made sense, didn't you. I did the same a few!years ago, ordered
and paid for a kit car when I'd never even seen one in the flesh.
John
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Miks15
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| posted on 15/9/08 at 04:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
I like the idea of building a 7 with never having been in one too, you knew it made sense, didn't you. I did the same a few!years ago, ordered
and paid for a kit car when I'd never even seen one in the flesh.
Thats exactly what im doing, i just loved the idea of a small fast kitcar, then saw one and loved it even more, then went to newark... love grew more
and then at the british motorshow had a ride in one of the westies there and each time i see one it gives me another kick in the backside to get it
done!
and well done btw... cant wait til i can take mine for a drive!
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BenB
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| posted on 15/9/08 at 05:28 PM |
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Yup, same here. Never even sat in one until I bought my kit 
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CaptainJosh
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| posted on 15/9/08 at 06:59 PM |
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I planned on building one after a saw a picture of one when I was like 13  Now its well on its way and I've still only ever sat in one once,
and it wasn't moving!
Still excited
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