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Hi Lads,
Decided I'm done with cars and want something a bit more "thrilling".
Always had fast cars, Escort Cossy, Focus RS MK1/2, Evo 6/8/9, Imprezas ect ect so sold my Evo 6 yesterday and want a new toy.
Been in a bike engined kit car and that could be what I am after, but see alot of Zetec engined ones aswell.
Where is the best place to look for a kit car, when i had the Evo i seen loads for sale and now I can't seem to find any.
Would be interested in a 90% finished one also i think but would prefer a ready to run one.
I'll be honest I know alot about cars but not much about kit cars, there is a Toniq R for sale locally but the only thing is the seats are for a slender dwarf and I am not a dwarf
Decided I'm done with cars and want something a bit more "thrilling".
Always had fast cars, Escort Cossy, Focus RS MK1/2, Evo 6/8/9, Imprezas ect ect so sold my Evo 6 yesterday and want a new toy.
Been in a bike engined kit car and that could be what I am after, but see alot of Zetec engined ones aswell.
Where is the best place to look for a kit car, when i had the Evo i seen loads for sale and now I can't seem to find any.
Would be interested in a 90% finished one also i think but would prefer a ready to run one.
I'll be honest I know alot about cars but not much about kit cars, there is a Toniq R for sale locally but the only thing is the seats are for a slender dwarf and I am not a dwarf
As above. Join Locostbuilders, cars come up for sale all the time on there. As for eBay and the likes, most will keep them tucked away until the weather gets better before advertising.
Just don't mention the bike engine vs car engine. That debate will rage on until the end of time.
If you are handy with spanners or you can afford to pay someone else to look after it, you will love it. Completely different experience to any normal car.
If you can't look after the car yourself, it can and most likely will get expensive. They are generally very simple cars to work on though.
Just don't mention the bike engine vs car engine. That debate will rage on until the end of time.
If you are handy with spanners or you can afford to pay someone else to look after it, you will love it. Completely different experience to any normal car.
If you can't look after the car yourself, it can and most likely will get expensive. They are generally very simple cars to work on though.
Thanks for the replies.
Registered on locostbuilders last night.
Found a nice Westfield SEIW with a 1.7 xflow engine in it, full cage ect looks good, maybe go see it on Saturday, its a fair trek for me from Inverness to Carlisle but would just A frame it back.
I do all my own mechanical work so that's no issue, only jobs i don't tackle myself are timing belts
Did think about getting a GBS kit from flebat and doing my own build but from what i read costs can rocket before you know it and I fancy something I just just get in an drive or needs little work.
Registered on locostbuilders last night.
Found a nice Westfield SEIW with a 1.7 xflow engine in it, full cage ect looks good, maybe go see it on Saturday, its a fair trek for me from Inverness to Carlisle but would just A frame it back.
I do all my own mechanical work so that's no issue, only jobs i don't tackle myself are timing belts
Did think about getting a GBS kit from flebat and doing my own build but from what i read costs can rocket before you know it and I fancy something I just just get in an drive or needs little work.
Don't knock the old Xflows, just be ready to fix the oil leaks!
They are a characterful, reliable little engine though and very tuneable. I have one in my MK Indy. Won't have the power of a zetec or a Bec but depending on spec, they are fine for road use. Mine has had a serious amount of work and is around the 140-145bhp mark.
You will have no trouble with cam belts either. It doesn't have one! Cam chain and Pushrod power!
They are a characterful, reliable little engine though and very tuneable. I have one in my MK Indy. Won't have the power of a zetec or a Bec but depending on spec, they are fine for road use. Mine has had a serious amount of work and is around the 140-145bhp mark.
You will have no trouble with cam belts either. It doesn't have one! Cam chain and Pushrod power!
Van Cleef - If its a grey Toniq R - I have been in that before, its an animal. Has a nice wing on it aswell.
I have put a deposit down on a Westfield SEIW with a 1.7xflow (very tuned) in it, full cage, pro race wheels ect ect. Going to pick it up on Saturday.
Had a blast in one earlier in the week and it was good fun. If I still fancy a bike engine I will convert it over winter possibly.
Anyway its all insured now and I will make the 500mile trip for it on Saturday.
I have put a deposit down on a Westfield SEIW with a 1.7xflow (very tuned) in it, full cage, pro race wheels ect ect. Going to pick it up on Saturday.
Had a blast in one earlier in the week and it was good fun. If I still fancy a bike engine I will convert it over winter possibly.
Anyway its all insured now and I will make the 500mile trip for it on Saturday.
duratec is a better option if you want power. 170bhp standard, 220-240 available relatively cheaply. i believe on of the US manufacturers has a honda f20C option if you fancy something more rev happy.
key to 7 type cars is trying them for fit to see how you get on, hence a kit car show should be the next port of call. my modified 'book' locost is far roomier than my mates caterham for instance, both cockpit and pedal box.
key to 7 type cars is trying them for fit to see how you get on, hence a kit car show should be the next port of call. my modified 'book' locost is far roomier than my mates caterham for instance, both cockpit and pedal box.
Edited by shirt on Thursday 10th March 00:41
TheHighlander said:
Van Cleef - If its a grey Toniq R - I have been in that before, its an animal. Has a nice wing on it aswell..
Yep that's the one.The only car I've regretted selling and I spent a fortune on the mechanicals to get it right.
Good luck with the new car and make sure to get some pictures up.
Picked this up last Saturday.
Love it, didn't get much time to drive it.
Went Inverness to Carlisle, back home on Saturday night, off to Edinburgh on Sunday for the Rugby then New York, got back yesterday.
Let the wife unload the car and I rolled it out the garage and went my first proper "run" in it. LOVE IT.
Hope the picture works.
Love it, didn't get much time to drive it.
Went Inverness to Carlisle, back home on Saturday night, off to Edinburgh on Sunday for the Rugby then New York, got back yesterday.
Let the wife unload the car and I rolled it out the garage and went my first proper "run" in it. LOVE IT.
Hope the picture works.
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