JIZZSTER
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| posted on 4/11/05 at 07:02 PM |
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ADVICE NEEDED
HELLO ALL Im steve from essex seriously considering a Locost and high on the short list is the mk Indy brochure requested. Looking into a bike engine
option
Anyone got any advice tips or photos?
any help appreciated
steven.taylor1@btinternet.com
thanks
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donut
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| posted on 4/11/05 at 07:08 PM |
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Hi and Welcome.
Mk specialise in bike engined cars so you could not go far wrong with one of those..... and you wouldn’t have to weld a chassis together either!!
If you look on the MK Indy forum you will see most people there are building Indy's. They will have a link to their photo archives just above
the word Building on the left. Click on it and you will be able to see their cars etc.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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kevano
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| posted on 4/11/05 at 07:10 PM |
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my opinion don't even think about getting a car engined one, go for the bike and get the fastest one you can afford. they are so much
fun!!!
 
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andygtt
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| posted on 4/11/05 at 07:12 PM |
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Hi
I near colchester and am building an MK Indy with an R1 engine.... whilst I'm not far through the build I have all the bits and am impressed
with the quality of fit and finish.
Andy
please redefine your limits.
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pajsh
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| posted on 4/11/05 at 08:00 PM |
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I am currently just finishing off a Locost build by someone else and am already thinking of my second project.
I'm interested in a BEC but I have three reservations.
1) Cost - What is a sensible budget for say an MK R1
2) Complexity - How hard are they to put together
3) Practicality - Assuming it's a just for fun road blast and occasional track car would a CEC be more practical. How far can you go before the
noise gets a bit wearing.
Guess they are pretty broad questions and probably the main CEC/BEC issues so I though answers might help JIZZSTER too.
I used to be apathetic but now I just don't care.
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donut
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| posted on 4/11/05 at 08:24 PM |
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1- £6k upwards for a nice car.
2- No more difficult than a CEC i would think. in some cases BEC is easier as the engine , starter, alt and gearbox are all in 1 unit. The wiring is
easy too (apparently!)
3- CEC's are far more practical if you just want to drive to meets etc but BEC's are unbeatable if you are a hooligan and for track.
If i were you i would see if you can drive a BEC in normal trafic to see if it suits you as this will be where you will probably be doing most of your
driving.
[Edited on 4/11/05 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 4/11/05 at 09:48 PM |
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as donut says at least budget 6k Id say 7 for an R1
if you want to use second hand wheels used brake/shit brake parts etc
then you could bring this down considerably wouldnt reccomend it though
chris
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blockhead_rich
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| posted on 4/11/05 at 10:29 PM |
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I'd recommend the Velocity (if you want a very easy build). So If you want to have a look before you buy, I can't be far away. Not quite
on the road just yet though (95%+ done).
Rich
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Hellfire
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| posted on 5/11/05 at 09:07 AM |
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Steve, have a look at the build and rebuild diaries on our website to see how easy an MK goes together.
Try and get a ride in both car engined and bike engined variants and decide which is best for you. Then go look for a bike engine 
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donut
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| posted on 5/11/05 at 09:34 AM |
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quote:
Try and get a ride in both car engined and bike engined variants and decide which is best for you. Then go look for a bike engine
Thats what i like about you Hellfire, a nice even 50/50, non bias straight down the middle suggestion!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Hellfire
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| posted on 5/11/05 at 09:48 AM |
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JIZZSTER
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 posted on 7/11/05 at 09:16 AM |
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massive thanks
Hi all thanks for all info still totally undecided on which one oredered brochures guess flip a coin lol
anyone got any photos etc
steven.taylor1@btinternet.com
cheers
steve
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Hellfire
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| posted on 7/11/05 at 12:43 PM |
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MK Gallery
Have a look on MK website gallery.
Also, have a look in the gallery on our website, I'm sure there's a few photo's in there. 
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IWantOne
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| posted on 7/11/05 at 12:44 PM |
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I was in the same boat a few months ago....you cant go wrong with the MK BEC. i was TOLD by my GF that i didnt have enough time to build one...so i
got one 99% complete. she is now upset because its close to being more fun than SEX....her words...god dam!!!
[Edited on 7/11/05 by IWantOne]
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DarrenW
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| posted on 7/11/05 at 01:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
quote:
Try and get a ride in both car engined and bike engined variants and decide which is best for you. Then go look for a bike engine
Thats what i like about you Hellfire, a nice even 50/50, non bias straight down the middle suggestion!!
If he was truly non biassed he would also suggest a visit to Mac#1 as well whilst in the area
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