Benzine
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 07:17 PM |
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Build vs drive
When it comes to kit cars, are you in it for the building process, the driving, or a combination of both?
I used to swing more towards the driving, now I think I'm slightly more tilted towards the build side of things. Every time I get my MK road
worthy I then can't stop thinking about taking it all to pieces again and have a list of mods the length of a bog roll.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 07:26 PM |
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It's all about the build for me. I'm looking forward to the drive, but I already have a tin top for transport and a motorbike for summer
fun.
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blakep82
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 07:33 PM |
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You ought to come up here and build the rest of mine then lol
Saying that, I'm probably enjoying the building more than everything after. But right now, I just want it built
[Edited on 22/2/14 by blakep82]
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big_wasa
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 07:35 PM |
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Yep all about the build 
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Benzine
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 07:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
You ought to come up here and build the rest of mine then lol
Should be up your way in May, i'll bring zip ties & duct tape 
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Hellfire
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 07:52 PM |
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I loved the build and love driving it. 50/50 for me....
Phil
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blakep82
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 07:52 PM |
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Ha ha! Yes!
I'll need to chase someone up about wiring tomorrow!
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madteg
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 08:10 PM |
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You forgot upgrades and re-builds. Might be on my own but get great satisfaction making it go faster and doing all the upgrades.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 08:43 PM |
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More build here, since finishing hardly done any road miles as not really suitable, so track use and it's been pretty limited lately as house
has taken over.
Hopefully will get a few track days in this year and some autosolo,s , if I can get my backside into gear then buy a Nomex suit and hat then sprint it
as well.
[Edited on 22/2/14 by mark chandler]
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zx12r dug
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 08:47 PM |
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Hi im on my 5th build i think that says i prefer the build my problem is im never happy always think the next one could be better.
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nick205
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 09:12 PM |
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75% build, 25% driving for me. Thoroughly enjoyed building my Indy and then driving it. After selling it when kids took over the biggest hole it
left was something to tinker with in the garage (now corrected with another project).
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Benzine
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 09:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by madteg
You forgot upgrades and re-builds. Might be on my own but get great satisfaction making it go faster and doing all the upgrades.
Yeah i'd include those things as building for this thread
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adithorp
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 10:10 PM |
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I spent 2 years building and now 6 driving... do the maths.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Barlidge
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| posted on 22/2/14 at 11:23 PM |
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More about the build for me.
Build Diary: http://www.roadster-builders.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=111
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NigeEss
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| posted on 23/2/14 at 12:25 AM |
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It's all about the drive, building is slow and frustrating.
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.................Douglas Adams.
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bi22le
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| posted on 23/2/14 at 12:48 AM |
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Not ashamed to say that I brought built.
Driving 90% for me. All of the tinkering is driving Focused not any other purpose.
It surprises me that so many people are build orientated.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 23/2/14 at 08:15 AM |
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I am designing from scratch and building including setting up my own CNC capability., it's 90% in the design and build for me, but was driven by
'I just can't afford to buy any tin top that will perform as I want, and I reckon I can do better than offerings out there (and I will
learn more doing it)''.
But I have history when it comes to this, I buy bits and build mountain bikes but never ride them, have a spare room full of electronics kit for
tinkering but never get chance to use it to complete anything...
[Edited on 23/2/14 by coyoteboy]
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Slimy38
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| posted on 23/2/14 at 08:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
It surprises me that so many people are build orientated.
On a site called 'locostBUILDERS', you're surprised people are build orientated?
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bi22le
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| posted on 23/2/14 at 03:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Slimy38
quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
It surprises me that so many people are build orientated.
On a site called 'locostBUILDERS', you're surprised people are build orientated?
Sure I know the site name but these things are not LOCOST either!!
Its the point that your building a car, which has a manin purpose of being driven. These things are very fast and driving is a lot of fun. We are all
petrol heads, bo petrol needed to build a car, only to use it!!
If I was going to spend time in the garage building things but not using them then I would make sure I can sell it for profit. Or make stuff for my
friends and family to use.
Each to their own I guess.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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