cooke80
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 09:22 PM |
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Newbie from manchester area
Hello, i'm looking at starting to build a haynes roadster in the next few months. (It'd be nice to have it ready for my birthday at the
end of september, but that won't happen).
I'm currenty looking at lock ups to build the thing, which isn't cheap. But the only option.
I'd like to use a xj as the donor, but being more sensible a pinto engined sierra is more sensible. And should still give a 180bhp/tonne car
when finished.
Its all being done on a strict budget with 1k being the aim, i'm more about the go rather than the show.
Speak to you all soon.
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daniel mason
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 09:25 PM |
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1k will be tough i would think but im no expert.good luck
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blakep82
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 09:32 PM |
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my budget started as £1k... now 5 times over that, i've given up on a budget 
actually, i don't know how much i've actually spent. think its less than 5k.
good luck, and welcome
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 09:40 PM |
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I think a budget of £2500 is achievable and prob less if you want to take a long time searching for free parts, but do not understimate what
it's going to cost you!
ATB
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cooke80
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 09:52 PM |
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1k is a bit tight. But as long as i don't get distracted by shiny things i should be ok.
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cooke80
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 10:02 PM |
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Auto jumbles will be my friend for a while. :-D
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pif
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 10:06 PM |
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where abouts in manchester as some mates of mine are looking for a collective lock up in manchester area. they are a group of 4 with 8 cars for the
unit. one of the 4 helped me loads with my car. if 4 become 5 they can widen the search.
been a bit of a rush job really, bodged it all together in just 5 1/2 years.
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blakep82
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 10:54 PM |
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The other think i would say is, just watch you don't choose parts becuase they're cheap. the quality might not be up to much. in which
case you end up buying the same parts again from a different supplier, better quality and more money. I spent ages doing this sadly 
no i've taken an almost 'money is no object' attitude (within reason), and choosing my supplier for quality rather than price, my
build is coming along nice and quick, and looking pretty good too, if i do say so myself 
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don't write OT on a new thread title, you're creating the topic, everything you write is very much ON topic!
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cooke80
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 11:03 PM |
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Droylsden, clayton, ashton sort of area. G've found a two car garage/lock up in oldham thats got power. But its 35 quid a week, but i'd
get that with a mate. Depending where in manchester, and everyone getting on, i'd be interested.
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cooke80
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 11:33 PM |
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I won't be buying cheap for cheaps sake, i'd rather pay once for the right item. Its like shoes, buy a good well made pair, and they will
out last 2-3 cheaper ones. Its all about value for money.
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RK
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| posted on 23/2/09 at 05:13 AM |
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Ask if you want to be sure before you buy some part that looks like a deal. It will be useless if it isn't really going to go with your car.
I've wasted lots buying things that are in fact, a total waste of money. Too much to say.
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cooke80
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| posted on 23/2/09 at 06:13 AM |
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Thanks. I'm sure i'll find plenty of things that look useful but simply aren't.
Just as an idea, could you use a road angel as a speedo, as long as you had another way of registering the mileage (seperate odometer)
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 23/2/09 at 06:35 AM |
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It will cost you the best part of 1K just to IVA , reg and isure it for road use!!!!
Paul
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 23/2/09 at 09:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul (Notts)
It will cost you the best part of 1K just to IVA , reg and isure it for road use!!!!
Paul
Really think you ought to do LOTS of research on your build costs if you are on a strict budget. As Paul says above, just getting the built car on the
road is going to cost £1000 ish. (IVA is anticipated to be £580, tax approx £180, registration £60 or so, insurance £120 - £250). Its the little bits
that really add up - springs and shocks, electrics, propshaft etc.
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cooke80
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| posted on 23/2/09 at 11:08 AM |
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Is there a definate cost for the iva yet?
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 23/2/09 at 11:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cooke80
Is there a definate cost for the iva yet?
Not yet no. They havent even sorted out the IVA manual yet which is just typical for a government dept introducing a new scheme!! 2 months to go
supposedly - although there are rumours it will be delayed.
Whats the odds on no new SVA's being allowed but IVA's not starting for a few months leaving no way to get tested??
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cooke80
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| posted on 23/2/09 at 12:02 PM |
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It sounds as well organised as the motor bike tests.
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