I posted a thread on here last year after being an extremely long time lurker, in the hunt for a spoiler for a car I was building;

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-a-kitcar.html

I thought I'd share the outcome because id asked on here, as I've finally got it to a stage that I can drive it....and the outcome was spoilerless...for now! Never did quite find the right one. (so any other suggestions welcome!)

I'm not going to spam the thread with information and photo overload, just a few pics of the outcome and a video and blog link.

www.miamigt4kitcar.blogspot.co.uk

From this;


To this;










Video of it finished, I do have other videos but as I said didn't want to spam it all in here.

 

wow

 

Just had a little sex wee ,, awesome looking motor

 

Brilliant!

 

Thanks guys, what's the opinion to wing it, or wingless?

 

I like it as is;looks great!
What chassis/running gear does it use?

 

Id prob put a wing on but it would be a very small one nothing too track car like

 

Looks like a cross between a maclaren f1 and a zonda. Love it!

I'm guessing it will probably need a wing and it will be too late by the time that you find that out for yourself?!

 

Chassis is a tubular, blank canvas etc... (pic1) so I got a new vin number etc... from the DVLA. Running gear is currently a 2l turbo / 3s-GTE from an Mr2.

However I do want to transplant a v6 into it eventually, but to allow me to get it on the road with a normal registration plate and not a Q plate I had to meet a certain value in a points system which sticking a v6 in wouldnt of allowed.

I've deigned it that any wing will mount through to supports below the fibreglass...it just needs some holes drilling, hence ill only get one chance to get the right wing.

Driving wise I can drive it without a wing without any issues.

 

Looks good from the outside

 

Did you used to have an Abflug Supra?

 

how much does the likes of this cost to build mate and do you buy it as a kit cheers

 

The interior has to be all redone, that was built to pass the test, not how I wanted. It's crap lol

Yes I did, only posted this on a few forums I'd used during process so if your on mkivsupra, that's me.

You do get a 'kit' but it's more like a few parts and your left to build it for yourself. The kit is from America so they don't know our test requirements. You could build one for about £25k, maybe a little more. Depends what you can do for yourself and exchange rate.

 

Awesome

Please spam the build pics, if you have time.

 

I remember you from DJCC, I was a mod on there and remember your Killerferret666.

 

Probably won't be for a few days but I'll chuck a few up at some point, so the idea of the build and hidden bits can be seen

Ahh, those were the days, around 6yrs since I've owned that.

 

low level carbon wing would look lush imho, that is one mighty fine build by the way

 

I'm curious as to why the bonnet has the cut in it?

 

In America the test to get the car on the road isn't as tough. Here VOSA weren't happy with the height of the reservoirs as they felt it was border line if they were the highest point in the system, hence I had to raise them.

Every vent or opening is functional in some way, nothing is just for show.

 

Wow! Epic!

 

I must be the only one who thinks it looks cr@p.

Well done and all that for building it yourself. I'd never be able to do it.

But the rear end looks awful, and why is there a hole in the bonnet with fluid bottles on show?

 

lol a bit harsh and post #19 you blind git

 

Much respect for the build but £25k for an MR2 in a skirt
It is a very good replica but as previously mentioned, the back end is all sort of wrong. Each to their own - I wish I was in a position to have £25k in a toy

 

Crap is a bit strong but if you don't like it that's fair enough as I only built it for me to like. However I do agree with you on the rear end, bugged me since day one and its the lights that date it. All to meet positions of lighting. The test makes sharp edges below certain radius's failure points as well, A p1 would never pass the test for instance, but manufacturer test to home build is obviously different. I suspect ill design some newer shaped LED lights for the rear to help bring the rear further up to date, at the moment large wide diffusers are the 'in' thing.

Its definitely not an MR2 in a skirt, it doesn't even use an MR2 chassis. Just because it has the mr2 engine in it doesn't make it an mr2. I had to make a custom steering column,dash, body loom, only engine loom was used, windscreen, headlights. Infact is easier to say the 4 suspension arms and rack (although even thats modified) and engine were main bits. The photo below shows that level of customisation.



Its important when building a kit car to use enough parts from the same car to score enough points to get a normal registration, if you don't or use parts from various cars you get a Q plate. The chassis / engine compartment can take a v6 or v8, its just our DVLA that limits you doing so early in the build, later on you can do what you want to it.

I'm not in the position to have a £25k toy, I use to have a toyota supra TT, I sold that 4-5yrs ago and I work from home. As i'm sure you know once you take buying a Jap sports car, insurance, tax, mot, tyres, mods etc... take that over 4-5yrs and the amount you can save by not having one it adds up quick.

I just actually made the choice to ditch having the sporty car to follow my dream and build my own car. Sacrifices have to be made for each of us to reach our own goals, this just happened to be mine.

 

Much respect.

So many on here consider themselves "experts" having driven a few cars and by owning some fairly dull German/Jap box.

It takes a huge amount more dedication and knowledge to build your own; I even found custom fitting a few speakers in my Subaru bloody hard work!!



Is it drive-able yet?

 

Yep, sorted a running hot problem (needed a ducting floor to the radiator to force air through and not under). Got my first proper drive last weekend. I did a couple of pulls just to make sure all is ok but will drive a lot more before turning the boost up from a measily 7psi to 15/16psi.

Done 260miles now in it, last 60 with no issues.

This was me pulling away slowly! (The red side windows are because im having to get glass custom made and waiting on it)

 

The stig could drive that old koneigsegg without issues, until he lost the back end at high speed and damaged the car, he didn't see it coming and he's a top racing driver

 

I'll keep it in mind for when I think a corner is do-able at 130mph

 

You should be able to slay lots of ferrets with that ride height though

 

You seem quite against having a Q-Plate. Why is that so bad? (genuine question, I don't know anything about q-plates)