dhutch
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 01:23 PM |
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Kitcar Company at NEC - Mazda based Yellow car, very Wesfield like, has been in a mag refresh me of there name!
Couldnt talk for long, took a card, lost it, but would be interested to find out a bit more!
Apprently its a customers car and has been kitcar mag recently, very tidy build.
Daniel
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adithorp
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 01:30 PM |
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Road Runner SR2
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dhutch
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 01:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Road Runner SR2
Yes! I knew it started with an 's' .... 
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FASTdan
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 02:24 PM |
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It looked a nice car that :-)
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Alfa145
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 03:06 PM |
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Yup, It's a RoadRunner SR2. MX5 based. Built by a guy near Barnsley.
Magazine article is in this months Complete KitCar. 6 pages of it. And there is more to come in next months magazine too. And apologies for getting my
fat ass on the front cover (I'm the one in the camo trousers ripping parts of MX5 out)
[Edited on 14/1/13 by Alfa145]
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jacko
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 04:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Alfa145
Yup, It's a RoadRunner SR2. MX5 based. Built by a guy near Barnsley
[Edited on 14/1/13 by Alfa145]
He lives in Newport/ Gilberdyke near HULL
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loggyboy
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 04:55 PM |
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Didnt it (the company) have a couple owners in past few years, and a challenge from westfield of the bonnet style? Or am I imagining things?!
Mistral Motorsport
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Alfa145
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 04:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jacko
quote:
Originally posted by Alfa145
Yup, It's a RoadRunner SR2. MX5 based. Built by a guy near Barnsley
[Edited on 14/1/13 by Alfa145]
He lives in Newport/ Gilberdyke near HULL
The RoadRunner factory is at Gilberdyke but the guy that built the yellow car in question lives near Barnsley
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jacko
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 05:45 PM |
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HA HA i see and misunderstood 
I must start to read and wear my glasses
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Benzo
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 06:08 PM |
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It does look very like the new Westfield bodywork from the front! i was sure it was a westie when i saw one!
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gaz_gaz
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| posted on 15/1/13 at 07:20 AM |
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How does this car compare to a mk or mnr in terms of handling and quality of the kit?
Anyone able to offer an opinion?
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nige
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| posted on 15/1/13 at 09:59 AM |
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u2u rash
he bought the first one built that he is completing
he has been to the factory and speaks highly of them
when you start this journey
you think it will be done in " no " time but then " no " turns into a " bloody " long time
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dhutch
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| posted on 15/1/13 at 10:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Benzo
It does look very like the new Westfield bodywork from the front! i was sure it was a westie when i saw one!
Yes, and me, the whole shape of
the bodywork is very westfeild (and thats coming from an owner of one) although the chassis is clearly quite a bit diffrent so it would be interesting
to hear if anyone has any thoughts on the handling.
Daniel
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Alfa145
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| posted on 15/1/13 at 10:20 AM |
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Not been out in it but I've tried to keep up with the one you saw at Autosport and it's very difficult. According to the guy that built
it, it's handles fantastically.
Roadrunner have a car at Blyton for hire I believe and they also go over there a fair bit and do passenger rides I believe.
Best thing you can do is find one local to you or see if you can get to the factory for a ride out in one. Maybe even contact the factory and see if
they can put you in touch with a local owner.
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Tazzzzman1
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| posted on 16/1/13 at 12:10 PM |
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Roadrunner Sr2
Hi,
Thought I'd introduce myself as it appears my car got a bit of attention...
The yellow car atthe autosport show was mine. Took me 11 months to build and currently has the standard MX5 1.8 engine, however plan to upgrade with
an M45 Supercharger later this year and also add a surrey top.
Yes I'd agree on the Westie look. Possibly the moulds were lifted from the Westie? however differeing in the fact that the Westie bonnet/ nose
is 2 piece where as the SR2 is 1 piece + some additional vents. Also some nice subtle changes at the rear end.
Most importantly the build cost is about 1/2 that of a Westie without compromise on quality or performance.
I'd have to say the kit was a dream to build (in comparison to the Robin Hood 2B I had before.
To answer the handling queries, IMHO it is one of the best handling 7's out there (I've driven MK's Westies, Caterhams on track).
Chassis was helped/ developed by several race drivers including Rob Boston (MX5 racing UK/ Euro champ). A lot of thought has been put into suspension
set up which is where you can see the racing pedigree come into it. So far 1500 miles and no issues.
As stated a good write up in this months CKC mag with a follow up on the finished car next month.
I think she came out looking pretty good with performance to match...........grins all around
As soon as I work it out how I will add some photos, in the mean time a link to my build diary (not yet finished)
Roadrunner Sr2 build Diary
[Edited on 16/1/13 by Tazzzzman1]
[Edited on 16/1/13 by Tazzzzman1]
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Tazzzzman1
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 posted on 19/1/13 at 08:29 PM |
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Photos
Managed to work out how to add some photo's at last...
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