Whos got a kit car?
13 August 2009, 04:15 PM
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I have got a Tiger Cat
bought it of the guy who built it -- about 6 years ago now
cheap insurance/tax and apart from oil changes spent nothing on it in 6 years --- prob do 3k a year in it -- never a single problem, not amazingly fast but great fun
bought it of the guy who built it -- about 6 years ago now
cheap insurance/tax and apart from oil changes spent nothing on it in 6 years --- prob do 3k a year in it -- never a single problem, not amazingly fast but great fun
13 August 2009, 04:56 PM
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Yep I've got one! 
Mine is a Locoblade and I've looked in to turbo charging the 919 Blade unit but this will be around the £3k mark so I've given up on that idea! Future plans will be to lose the Blade engine and go for a newer Hayabusa/ZX14R based engine which will give about 140-150 bhp at the wheels instead of the 100 bhp I currently have. Then, if that is not enough I turbo charge that engine!
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I've lots more shots on my website that I can't link to as the gallery is a flash based one but we've lost the sticker on the side and changed the seats for ones that are a lot more comfortable! Oh, and that can fit a broad shoulder 18st chap in!
Mine is a Locoblade and I've looked in to turbo charging the 919 Blade unit but this will be around the £3k mark so I've given up on that idea! Future plans will be to lose the Blade engine and go for a newer Hayabusa/ZX14R based engine which will give about 140-150 bhp at the wheels instead of the 100 bhp I currently have. Then, if that is not enough I turbo charge that engine! Obligatory photo:-
I've lots more shots on my website that I can't link to as the gallery is a flash based one but we've lost the sticker on the side and changed the seats for ones that are a lot more comfortable! Oh, and that can fit a broad shoulder 18st chap in!
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13 August 2009, 05:26 PM
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13 August 2009, 06:48 PM
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That looks like a development of the old Alfasud engined Minari - they were based around Stafford IIRC.
Is this a kit version of the car they were touting around a few years ago. I seem to remember they wanted a £30-£40k investment from prospective customers.
Looks good. I almost bought a Minari all those years ago - even visited the "factory".
Is this a kit version of the car they were touting around a few years ago. I seem to remember they wanted a £30-£40k investment from prospective customers.
Looks good. I almost bought a Minari all those years ago - even visited the "factory".
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13 August 2009, 07:44 PM
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I was behind a blonde lady on the Wilmslow bypass, she was in a Tiger and wasnt afraid to give it some, she got it very sideways at one point, I was expecting it to dissapear away from me but it didnt, cant have had more than about 100 bhp or she wasnt going for it for me to keep up, was a yellow and had a private plate.
Made me want one !
A Tiger that is, not a blonde lady, actually, both if on offer
Made me want one !
A Tiger that is, not a blonde lady, actually, both if on offer
13 August 2009, 09:14 PM
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Was thinking about getting one of these about 12 months ago .
Blagged a passenger ride in a Mega Busa .
Felt very fast ,very noisy and lots of fun .
Was waiting for a nice Westfield Cosworth to come available but it never happened .Looking at 12K ish for a good one .
Dax Cosworths seem to hold their value as well .
Decided in the end I would not get the use out of it to justify the amount I was going to spend .
Still would not mind one though .A couple of mates have Mac 1,s and use them for Track Days mainly .
Blagged a passenger ride in a Mega Busa .
Felt very fast ,very noisy and lots of fun .
Was waiting for a nice Westfield Cosworth to come available but it never happened .Looking at 12K ish for a good one .
Dax Cosworths seem to hold their value as well .
Decided in the end I would not get the use out of it to justify the amount I was going to spend .
Still would not mind one though .A couple of mates have Mac 1,s and use them for Track Days mainly .
13 August 2009, 09:16 PM
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Yep I've got one! Mine is a Locoblade and I've looked in to turbo charging the 919 Blade unit but this will be around the £3k mark so I've given up on that idea! Future plans will be to lose the Blade engine and go for a newer Hayabusa/ZX14R based engine which will give about 140-150 bhp at the wheels instead of the 100 bhp I currently have. Then, if that is not enough I turbo charge that engine!
Obligatory photo:-
I've lots more shots on my website that I can't link to as the gallery is a flash based one but we've lost the sticker on the side and changed the seats for ones that are a lot more comfortable! Oh, and that can fit a broad shoulder 18st chap in!
Mine is a Locoblade and I've looked in to turbo charging the 919 Blade unit but this will be around the £3k mark so I've given up on that idea! Future plans will be to lose the Blade engine and go for a newer Hayabusa/ZX14R based engine which will give about 140-150 bhp at the wheels instead of the 100 bhp I currently have. Then, if that is not enough I turbo charge that engine! Obligatory photo:-
I've lots more shots on my website that I can't link to as the gallery is a flash based one but we've lost the sticker on the side and changed the seats for ones that are a lot more comfortable! Oh, and that can fit a broad shoulder 18st chap in!
was runing 523bhp @2.3 bar boost 1/4 @ 7.2
garret gt35r turbo standerd rods will take around 350 ish bhp and bottom end
13 August 2009, 10:25 PM
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the dax turbobusa i went in was mega, im talking phenomically quick. i youtubed duncan cowper and at full boost it was running 770bhp per tonne, same as an f1 car i think thats the fastest il ever go so its gotta be donehow much can a turbobusa be dont for mate any idea?
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They look really nice subevo, quite modern
i think i want either a dax rush mc or a sylva striker. dunno how im gonna do it but il find a way
i think i want either a dax rush mc or a sylva striker. dunno how im gonna do it but il find a way
16 August 2009, 10:09 PM
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Oo, I do like that Boro, very nice indeed
That Mev Sonic looks v good too
I would love to have a dabble at a kit car, from being about 18 ive always fancied one, now I have (more or less) the room, dont really have too much time though sadly so it will probably never happen
That Mev Sonic looks v good too
I would love to have a dabble at a kit car, from being about 18 ive always fancied one, now I have (more or less) the room, dont really have too much time though sadly so it will probably never happen
17 August 2009, 10:05 PM
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I built a Mega 'Blade back in 2001. Used all new parts apart from engine. Spent best part of £13K. (Was 8 years ago!) Kit back then was £9K then add engine, wheels & tyres. Can spend as much or as little as you want. I fitted out using genuine carbon fibre front cycle wings, dashboard, centre tunnel, rear stoneguards. Could prob build a new turbo'd busa yourself for £20K. If you want to spend less, you use s/hand bits instead.
17 August 2009, 10:14 PM
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went into Smarts R Us, yesterday and spoke with Paul to get my smart serviced.
In the back they're doing well building these...
The Zonta :: 250BHP New Smart Based Concept Car
now with a Ford Focus engine being put in them!!
The Sonic7 :: 250BHP
They also had a Three wheeler (two at the front, one at the rear) looked like a lotus7 front. This had a Yamaha R1 bike engine fitted, Paul said it will be rapid and brill road handling.
In the back they're doing well building these...
The Zonta :: 250BHP New Smart Based Concept Car
now with a Ford Focus engine being put in them!!
The Sonic7 :: 250BHP
They also had a Three wheeler (two at the front, one at the rear) looked like a lotus7 front. This had a Yamaha R1 bike engine fitted, Paul said it will be rapid and brill road handling.
17 August 2009, 11:19 PM
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I used to have a Westfield with a 200Hp vauxhall engine, fantastic fun but to dispel a few quotes on this thread...
f1 cars are approx 1500HP/ton at present
7.2 1/4 mile out of a lightweight RWD kit car? Lets see the slip! The turbobusa at TOTB didn't get in the 9's, nor has a caparoT1 as yet. Low 7's needs approx 2000HP/ton
f1 cars are approx 1500HP/ton at present
7.2 1/4 mile out of a lightweight RWD kit car? Lets see the slip! The turbobusa at TOTB didn't get in the 9's, nor has a caparoT1 as yet. Low 7's needs approx 2000HP/ton
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faaaaarkin ell the dax turbobusa i went in was mega, im talking phenomically quick. i youtubed duncan cowper and at full boost it was running 770bhp per tonne, same as an f1 car i think thats the fastest il ever go so its gotta be done
how much can a turbobusa be dont for mate any idea?
the dax turbobusa i went in was mega, im talking phenomically quick. i youtubed duncan cowper and at full boost it was running 770bhp per tonne, same as an f1 car i think thats the fastest il ever go so its gotta be donehow much can a turbobusa be dont for mate any idea?
but you can buy turbo kit quite cheapish nowdays
Turbo Motorcycle and Performance Bike Tuning by Big CC Racing very good co
Suzuki Hayabusa GSXR1300 Turbo Kits
Holeshot Racing : Hayabusa Turbo Stage 5
Velocity Racing Suzuki GSXR 1300 Hayabusa Turbo Kit Stage One,hayabusa turbo - Tobefast
Mr Turbo - Stage 3 Turbo Kit - Suzuki - GSX 1300R Hayabusa 1999-2007/Race
will give you some idea of basic costs
18 August 2009, 10:04 PM
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Used to own a VX powered Westfield - 200bhp on throttle bodies and a sound to die for. Spent a fair bit on it - carbon seats, LSD, straight cut gearbox etc. Cost a few quid but transformed the car from where it was when I bought it.
Often wish I'd never sold it - to replace to a similar spec would cost be around £10k which I just can't justify these days
Often wish I'd never sold it - to replace to a similar spec would cost be around £10k which I just can't justify these days
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Ive got an MK indy with a Fireblade engine....good fun, with paddle shift, quick rack,geometry set up etc..Its fairly quick with good allround handling.
Gonna sell it soon and look for something more interesting....
jon
Gonna sell it soon and look for something more interesting....
jon