donut
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 04:22 PM |
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Legends Racer kit?
Anyone have any idea where these little Legend stock cars are built? I'm thinking UK rather than importing but there must be someone out there
doing these.
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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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MartinDB
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 04:26 PM |
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I get the impression they're all imported from one supplier.
http://www.legends-cars.com/sales.htm
Martin.
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donut
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 05:23 PM |
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Thanks for that.
Would be interesting to see how easy/hard it would be to get through SVA!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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iank
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 05:29 PM |
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11k+VAT 
At first glance SVA should be easier than a 7, assuming you can figure out a good way to mount lights and fit sensible wheels and tyres.
Check with the missus first!!! 
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 05:37 PM |
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I thought wheels had to be completely covered?
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 05:39 PM |
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also if youve got the shape for a window is one then required???????
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donut
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 05:48 PM |
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The rear arches would have to be widened but the front wheels could be quite skinny. Would look awesome in black!!
Still well out my brice range 
Maybe in the future.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 05:53 PM |
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iankquote:
fit sensible wheels and tyresquote:
Why, if we were sensible we wouldn't be building big rolloer skates. 
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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greggors84
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 06:31 PM |
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The driver I used to run in Formula Palmer Audi used to race legends. He reckons you can do your first season for a lot less than £20k
If you manage to get a 2nd hand car that has been raced in the series before it will cost you alot less. Also you wouldnt have to make the
modifications yourself.
Have a look on some race car sale websites.
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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iank
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 08:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
iankquote:
fit sensible wheels and tyresquote:
Why, if we were sensible we wouldn't be building big rolloer skates.
Coz if they stick out from under the arches the SVA man will say 'b*gg*r *ff' and come back when you've changed them
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matt.c
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| posted on 7/11/06 at 08:42 PM |
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those cars look so cool
Have you seen them race in australia when they race against mini V8 supercars with bike engines in them!
Great fun to watch
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 08:59 AM |
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If I remember correctly, the legends are all the same basic chassis with a choice of bodies to fit over it. All miniature 30's-style shapes.
Hugely entertaining to watch - but I wouldn't like to try getting into one!
David
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NS Dev
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 09:12 AM |
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that is right Dave. They also use a yamaha aircooled 1100 engine which gets a bit hot under the collar, could be an issue on the road, not to mention
being good ol' USofA out of date technology!!
Chassis are super-basic too.
You could build a lot better yourself I think!
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 10:39 AM |
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exactly there very basic and say no more there a rip off at that price compared to our 7 BEC cars
I wouldnt expect to pay anymore for that kind of kit as I did for my MK
give or take a bit as thats got a full body but the chassis and suspension set up are real bog standard
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iank
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 10:56 AM |
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I'm sure I saw a program that had a 'presenter having a go' feature on them a few years back, looked a lot of fun.
I agree they are horribly overpriced for what they are, even with double cost for bodywork they should be around £3k for a kit. But they probably
fall between the hotrod and kit markets in styling so might not sell very well for the road.
The Finn's race them on snow which is quite mad
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 11:48 AM |
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Someones had the same idea:
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/08/07/a-street-legal-motorcycle-powered-legends-race-car/
But I guess he didn't have an SVA to pass!
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donut
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 12:28 PM |
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quote:
I'm sure I saw a program that had a 'presenter having a go' feature on them a few years back,
Wasn't it Murial Grey the short haired blond Scotish woman? They raced the cars on a beach and she knackered the car she was driving. It
was blue i seem to remember. I have it on tape somwhere.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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iank
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 01:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
quote:
I'm sure I saw a program that had a 'presenter having a go' feature on them a few years back,
Wasn't it Murial Grey the short haired blond Scotish woman? They raced the cars on a beach and she knackered the car she was driving. It
was blue i seem to remember. I have it on tape somwhere.
Quite possibly, I seem to remember it was a woman presenter who killed either the clutch or the gearbox. Thought it was on a racetrack, but if you
have the video... 
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