Which budget kit
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Hi Guys
I am new to kit cars but have been looking to build one for some time. I am wondering though which one to build. I am looking for something which I can use on the road and on the odd occasion on track. My budget isnt that great and I have considered the Great British Sports Cars Zero model, the MK indy and the Tiger Avon. Have any of you any experience of these kits and how easy they are to build and the backup support availlable? The Zero looks a great car which is easier to build than some of the other models I have mentioned. The learning curve will be great for me in doing this.
I would apreciate any comments of advice on this.
thanks
james
I am new to kit cars but have been looking to build one for some time. I am wondering though which one to build. I am looking for something which I can use on the road and on the odd occasion on track. My budget isnt that great and I have considered the Great British Sports Cars Zero model, the MK indy and the Tiger Avon. Have any of you any experience of these kits and how easy they are to build and the backup support availlable? The Zero looks a great car which is easier to build than some of the other models I have mentioned. The learning curve will be great for me in doing this.
I would apreciate any comments of advice on this.
thanks
james
It might not be exactly what you want to hear but I'd recommend buying an older complete car that is already on the road.
That way you can strip it down and learn about it whilst still enjoying it and not having to worry about running out of cash or registering it, this will also give you a better understanding of what upgrades would suit you best. You should also get a bit more for your money this way.
The only issue is that you won't have built it yourself, although if you really get into it, it shouldn't take too long for you to have totally rebuilt it to your own specification anyway. Once you're done with that car you'll be in a better position to know exactly what you want to build for yourself in the future.
That way you can strip it down and learn about it whilst still enjoying it and not having to worry about running out of cash or registering it, this will also give you a better understanding of what upgrades would suit you best. You should also get a bit more for your money this way.
The only issue is that you won't have built it yourself, although if you really get into it, it shouldn't take too long for you to have totally rebuilt it to your own specification anyway. Once you're done with that car you'll be in a better position to know exactly what you want to build for yourself in the future.
alex_p said:
It might not be exactly what you want to hear but I'd recommend buying an older complete car that is already on the road.
That has to be the most cost-effective way of doing it - I think most kits sell for significantly less than their build cost.However, there's nothing quite like building it for the first time yourself and it's much, much nicer not having to deal with bits which are seized, rusted up, covered in grime etc.
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