tj4ord
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 posted on 8/1/04 at 06:37 PM |
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Which kit?
hey ppls,
I've been bitten by the 7 bug, but don't know which kit to go for? I went to the donington kit car show last year really enjoyed it and
saw lots of well built kits.
so any opinions would be gratefully recieved to help me make my mind up.
looking at something which is not going to cost to much to put together. my mechanical knowledge is good as i'm a qualified mechanic .
many thanx
Trev
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bob
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 06:41 PM |
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I will say MK,click below on link for more.
[Edited on 8/1/04 by bob]
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 07:09 PM |
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me 2
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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ChrisW
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 08:35 PM |
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Or if you want a decent car.... Luego Velocity XT running 2.0 Zetec 
Chris
[Edited on 8/1/04 by ChrisW]
My gaff my rules
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Metal Hippy
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 08:40 PM |
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Funny how the West London Bias Mafia all jump in with their respective car manufacturer names....
Cock off or cock on. You choose.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 09:00 PM |
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build it yourself and make it as different from the book, and as complex as you can.
Then spend a lot of time on here cos its cold in the garage
atb
steve
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alister667
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 09:06 PM |
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Most people here will eagerly stick up for thier own kit. I would say that as 'budget' manufacturers go Stuart Taylor, MK and Luego all
seem to have good reputations, one you go up a bit of money Dax, Westfield and Caterham all look good too. No doubt I've forgotten someone -
apologies if I have.
I'm building an MK myself, but I must admit a strong bias towards motorbike engines :-)
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JoelP
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 09:31 PM |
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i'll side with steve myself, and say make your own. you can still get help from the various manufacturers, with bits that you cant/dont want to
make, but you get all the fun of building it yourself. I'd also design it as well to add some variety.
bear in mind that the bear chassis is usually less than £500, and it could take a year or more to make first time, so it is quite tempting to buy one
ready made.
for my next time, i will buy one if i do a book car, but probably make a single seater middy and as such scratch build it.
all the best anyway...!
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MikeR
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 09:52 PM |
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hear hear....
it can take an age to build a chassis, if you buy one you you get a huge head start and feel like you're making loads of progress in the
beginning.
(i've made my own by the way, enjoyed it on the whole and have learned a load, its taken over a year as well)
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Simon
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 10:14 PM |
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Trev,
If you're slightly mad, make it yourself. It'll take a while longer to get on the road, but you'll know the car inside out.
If you're completely mad, follow Steve Gustersons advice (but read his website - especially about fibreglassing!!).
If you're in a hurry to get on the road, build a kit, but pay more money. Mark Evans built a Westfield in a fortnight - I reckon most on here
could do it in a week (just working evenings :0 )
Most on here go for Homebuild, Luego, MK, Tiger and so on. Your best bet would be to go and see each manufacturer, see their set up and go for a ride.
They all have slightly different styling so one may appeal more than the others.
HTH
Simon
(18 months into home build with another couple to go!!)
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 11:13 PM |
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im only half way thro me glass too
if you can master welding, building the chassis is the best bit.
decide what you want and how much time you have.
if you just want to get a car on the road, get a kit.
If you want to be able to say you did it all yourself and have the TIME a GARAGE and a WIFE / GF that UNDERSTANDS and DONT UNDERESTIMATE THE COSTS
then do it yourself.
Beware - summat like a MK might look a cheap kit, but there are LOADS of hidden items and extras. That goes for all routes.
I have heard, in the past, that ST can be rude to deal with.....
atb
steve
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bob
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 11:46 PM |
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Not heard anyone mention the madgwick
http://www.madgwickcars.co.uk
[Edited on 8/1/04 by bob]
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Metal Hippy
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| posted on 8/1/04 at 11:57 PM |
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The Roadster just looks wrong somehow...
Cock off or cock on. You choose.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 12:52 AM |
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bonnet and sides are too flat and the screen is too tall and square
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Metal Hippy
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 12:58 AM |
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Ah crap, Gusterson seems to agree with me
Cock off or cock on. You choose.
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zetec
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 06:08 AM |
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Might be easier to draw up a wish list of engine/brakes/suspension and then have a ring around to see who offers the best support for your project.
Luego/MK/Stuart Taylor etc all seem to offer good quality chassis, but it is nice to be able to ring up the factory and get good advice/help. The
first big question will have to be bike or car engine?
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 10:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Metal Hippy
Ah crap, Gusterson seems to agree with me
I stole yer sig weeks ago and you havnt even bitched about that 
atb
steve
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 10:54 AM |
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Getting rapidly back to the thread...
The best thing is to get yourself along to the next big kit car show, wherever and whenever that is (anyone?)
You really can't beat walking back and forth between vendors, comparing details and prices, talking to the people, and so on. In most cases you
can sit in their cars, and even arrange a 'factory visit' and a test drive if you're really keen.
cheers,
David
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Metal Hippy
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 11:49 AM |
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quote:
I stole yer sig weeks ago and you havnt even bitched about that
I saw that and actually liked it. I was gonna say something but forgot..
Cock off or cock on. You choose.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 12:19 PM |
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U sure you are not Ozzy
quote:
Originally posted by Metal Hippy
quote:
I stole yer sig weeks ago and you havnt even bitched about that
I saw that and actually liked it. I was gonna say something but forgot..
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James
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 12:24 PM |
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And don't forget GTS Tuning run by our very own Darren George.
http://www.gtstuning.co.uk
Dreckly has just bought Darren's chassis and has good things to say about it- see his recent posts.
HTH,
James
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Alan B
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 01:48 PM |
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Nah...do what I did.....
Take your engine...turn it sideways...put it behind your seat...make all your bodywork from scratch.........
Ah, but of course I'm mad.......
http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/
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tj4ord
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 posted on 9/1/04 at 06:42 PM |
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hey again all who have replied thanx for your opinions and suggestions.
I had a trip out to westfield late part of last year to have a go in there SDV although the quality is good i thought it was a bit too pricey.
and did pop out to tigers openday aswell i did like the avon but i've only heard bad things about the kit car the magazine review's? so
any more info from u would be great.
also any more of your thoughts on the velocity would help? had a look at the donington show looked at good kit and there factory is close to where i
work.
there my main contenders so any more opinon would be great thanx
trev
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bob
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 06:46 PM |
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Alan
We have an interesting from scratch build due at our next monthly meet,John Biddle one of our senior buiders has been at it again
Their once was this old diesel merc and________ watch this space.
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Alan B
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| posted on 9/1/04 at 06:50 PM |
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Bob mate....I'm watching...
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