Well, now it's decided it's an Indy it's now time to start planning!
Does anyone have a list of ALL parts to build an Indy - less the interior (i.e. seats, carpets etc etc)
Then I can begin to price up what i'll buy new and what not!
Also I see MK do two sets, the starter and deluxe.
Looking at the deluxe although £1k dearer seems the one to go for? as most of the parts will need to be purchased anyway.
And i'm definately in the bonnert Buldge camp - how is everyone else, to buldge or not to buldge?
Yep go for the deluxe if you want a full set of body work!
deluxe deff
donor bit £150
r1 engine £800 hear it running first or buy from Malc yorkshire engines on here
wheels
loads of nuts and bolts
petrol tank
Id put 6k aside for a budget BEC
or £5k aside for a budget CEC
mine cost me £10k
things really add up believe me loads of little things at £50 £70 etc
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Originally posted by zxrlocost
deluxe deff
donor bit £150
r1 engine £800 hear it running first or buy from Malc yorkshire engines on here
wheels
loads of nuts and bolts
petrol tank
Id put 6k aside for a budget BEC
or £5k aside for a budget CEC
mine cost me £10k
things really add up believe me loads of little things at £50 £70 etc
no mate youll get an early carb engine for 800 quid with loom etc about 1999 spec
carbs are easier to get going
less wires
the fuel injected r1 has more power but to me you just cant beat the roar power a carb engine gives you
you also cant beat paddle shift 1st gear 60mph
there is some downsides of bike engines but nothing that would bother most people
13,000 rpm
my advice is to not make a note of everything you buy, that way the other half never finds out what you've spent on a car when she wanted a new
kitchen
Go for the deluxe kit and powder coating.
There is a list of what you get on the MK site.
You need to tell them if you are going Bike or Car because the engine mounting areas are different.
As said hide you outgoings list, mine is on a PC at work.
Steve.
[Edited on 24/11/06 by stevec]
Try and get a drive in a CEC then a BEC,it does pay to make the right choice first.
It is true you can get a CEC up and running for under 5K,and if you do your homework thats with half decent wheels clocks and seats.
Get yourself along to any of the local meets,i'm sure some of the lads out your way will make an effort even this time of year. Put a post in
clubs and events mentioning your area and see if anyone fancies a meeting.
and dont forget all the answers are on here too
I'd agree with Bob - Try and get a ride in both CEC and BEC Indy's. Even if BEC isn't your thing, at least you'll know you've
made the wrong decision by going CEC.
It may be quite a journey for you but I'd suggest a trip up to MK Sportscars on a Saturday morning would be beneficial. Provided the weather was
OK, there's usually a good crowd turn up and no doubt you'd get a passenger ride or two and get to ask as many questions as you like.
Phil
I managed to get mine done for around 5k plus the expense of SVA, registration etc. Which is another £300 say.
Im probably looking at £5500 with all the little bits i have forgotten to account for.
I did mine over quite a period, I started it when just after I joined the site, forgot when that was. But as I was building for so long I picked up
bargains on the way. I have had a few sets of wheels, bought some caterham ones for £250, but with the wrong PCD they stuck out too much. Sold them
for £350. Eventually bought some OZ ones for £140 with tyres from eBay i think they suit the car much better.
Depends if your in rush or not, I reckon the longer you take the cheaper it is.
Edit:
Forgot to say I built mine with brand new cobra seats, carbon bits everywhere, brand new smiths dials. Nice tuned engine.
I didnt really skimp anywhere. I could have done it for £1k cheaper without really trying, but would have done without some luxurys!
[Edited on 24/11/2006 by greggors84]
geggors84 - just check your registering date
Also well worth considering is the new MK INDY SPEC-R,its a extra £600,but well worth it in my opinion