Chram
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 08:53 PM |
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I want to build a locost!!
Hi Im new to this forum and i want to build a kit! Im looking at building an MK Indy  however im opens to suggestions ive got a price range
of about 6k what you all thinking?
Cheers Chris
P.S Cheers to Andy W for a lift down to autosports Today!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 08:57 PM |
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I'm thinking you've made a good choice........
Go for it but make sure you fit a bike engine  Easily within your budget.
Welcome to the nuthouse
Phil
[Edited on 14-1-07 by Hellfire]
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Chram
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 09:00 PM |
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Yep Bike engine any time
Cheers Chris
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graememk
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 09:06 PM |
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1st job is to start hiding money from the mrs so she dosnt know what you've spent.
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Chram
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 09:10 PM |
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No worries  Im only 18.
Cheers Chris
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smart51
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 09:13 PM |
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Wait for the second book before decidining whether to build an "origianl" locost. The newer one is likely to be better than the 1st, or
at least you'd hope so.
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Chram
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 09:19 PM |
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Im looking at buying a chassis although i would like to learn how to weld propperly. I had enough trouble doing the welding on my mini!
Cheers Chris
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stevec
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 09:41 PM |
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Welcome and again good choice, I see Bike engines have already been mentioned I can definatley agree with that,
Good luck.
Steve.
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macnab
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 09:54 PM |
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Good another one. I think you have got the budget right for a start. I try not to think about how much I have spent or am going to spend but you
should end up with a smart car with that.
Ever thought of doing MK's new car, the sprint? If I had the choice of doing it all over again I would go for that. Hopefully soon I will, he
he.
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James
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 09:58 PM |
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Can I suggest you try a couple of insurance quotes before you go down the Bike route.... some of our 'younger' members have had
trouble!
Insurance companies have wised up to the BEC! 
Cheers,
James
P.S. I'm being a pessimist again aren't I?
P.P.S Only relevent if you're going road legal not just a track car of course!
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
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flak monkey
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 10:02 PM |
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Yeah as others have said phone around to make sure you will be able to get insurance one your chosen car and engine combo. All of the insurance
companies are wise to the bike engines now and are charging somewhat of a premium for them.
My last quite for my car (2l pinto) was close to £500 and I am 22.
I know some insurance co's wont insure under 21s on any kit, regardless of what it is.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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DIY Si
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 10:06 PM |
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They're not too bad to insure. 22 and paying £430. However, as said, being under 21 may well be an issue. It was with tuning cars when I was
that age.
Oh, welcome to the mad house!
[Edited on 14/1/07 by DIY Si]
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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macnab
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 10:06 PM |
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really, I though a kit car was alway a good bet for young drivers getting their hands on a sports car. How times have changed
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Stuart Walker
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 10:37 PM |
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When I was under 21 I had to change plans from bike to car engined as no-one would insure me...
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ayoungman
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 11:51 PM |
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Well, welcome aboard, me young whipper snapper of a shipmate. Plenty of room inside for new comers ! Don't forget car engines. Zetec/Duratec and
Vtec engines all produce the goods too.
"just like that !"
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Simon
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 11:53 PM |
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18 and 6 grand to blow on a car
What's the world coming to? In my day, £200 was plenty Maybe that's inflation for you.
Anyway, contrary to popular belief, the engine you want most, is a 1300 crossflow. Very simple, swap with a 1600 (bored to 1700+ when insurance is not
longer so much a problem), parts cheap.
Or a Rover V8
ATB
Simon
[Edited on 14/1/07 by Simon]
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 14/1/07 at 11:59 PM |
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Buy this and a grand in the hand for insurance
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=58403
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Aboardman
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 07:47 AM |
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or buy this
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=57830
and have money left for your insurance and a holiday in cancun.
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Chram
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 01:16 PM |
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Cheers for the offer but i want to build my own. Has anyone got any idea of a likely insurance company?
Cheers chris!
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mark_mcd
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 04:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
Anyway, contrary to popular belief, the engine you want most, is a 1300 crossflow. Very simple, swap with a 1600 (bored to 1700+ when insurance is not
longer so much a problem), parts cheap.
Simon
[Edited on 14/1/07 by Simon]
why this over a pinto out of curiosity?
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flak monkey
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 05:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mark_mcd
quote:
Originally posted by Simon
Anyway, contrary to popular belief, the engine you want most, is a 1300 crossflow. Very simple, swap with a 1600 (bored to 1700+ when insurance is not
longer so much a problem), parts cheap.
Simon
[Edited on 14/1/07 by Simon]
why this over a pinto out of curiosity?
Because the xflow weighs next to nothing compared to a pinto.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Andytwolves
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 05:13 PM |
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This may be of interest
As a new member... well today, I am selling a kit on e-bay at the moment reserve set at £3.6k:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sports-Kit-Car-Lotus-7-Replica_W0QQitemZ290071129305QQihZ019QQcategoryZ18308QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I have a blackbird engine too that is for sale at £2.2k. Not sure if the two together are of interest??
Let me know.
If not good luck with the build, I'm gutted to be selling but moving house means no where to keep it.
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G.Man
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 05:42 PM |
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£2.2k for a blackbird engine? is it gold plated?
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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Bouldy
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 08:31 PM |
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The Blackbird engine was in my Mk b4 i went V8 i sold it all.not 2.2 for just the engine its everything else that goes with it , craddle , all
electrics carbs reverse box , custom exhaust all linkages , rad prop shafts etc etc basically everything you need if you want a do a conversion
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Simon
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 08:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mark_mcdwhy this over a pinto out of curiosity?
And it's not as tall, doesn't have a cambelt, and is smaller (capacity wise).
Not enough cylinders (or cu.in.) for my liking though
ATB
Simon
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