Kit cars - my passion;)
 

From my last thread about the RS200, the debate should we say got a little heated:(

Though I agree with Frayz (in part), that the original RS200 is one of, if the THE most infamous rally car ever made, and you'll never be able to replicate the original car. And by stuffing an Impreza running gear in it, you are killing the charactor of the car, but hey, I've been to kit car shows and seen car builds that use a 2 litre Ford Pinto to power an AC Cobra 427 replica!!!
The point of it isn't to say I've got a genuine RS200, or Cobra, etc but to show that people are truely fanatic about cars, and because most people can't afford to buy the original genuine car, the next best thing for them is to build a replica.

Yes, there are a lot of oddities in the kit car world, but by the same token, there are a lot of quality cars, and because of the SVA legislation, the kit car world is shedding it's image of poor quality builds and lousy looking cars and is becoming more "professional" with top quality cars being produced.

Anyway, my Kit car isn't a replica. I bought it because it's a challenge, ie, I've got to make a car designed in the 70's comply with current SVA law as it was never finished and registered.

I love playing about with cars, - in case you haven't noticed;) and part of my project is the wiring, which I'll be making a complete wiring loom from scratch, yes there is an easier option, to buy a ready made loom, but whats the challenge in that! after all, it's more fun working out the amperage of lighting circuits so I can order the right gauge cable;)

If you're intersted, here's the website adress of the Marlin Owners club, here you'll find some amazing looking cars, and the Marlin Sportster demonstrator uses the running gear from a BMW M3, consider that in a car weighing around 1/2 - 3/4 ton!!

http://www.marlinownersclub.com/index.php

By the way, this thread isn't about slating anyone nor is it to provoke any untoward comments. If I have upset anyone, I apologise in advance as it's not my intention

to anyone who says "This isn't an event":hjtwofing

So which one are you building then, the 5exi looks nice

I'm building the Roadster.

The 5EXI came out just after I bought the roadster, which I cursed immensely as I want one now;)

No heated debate required mate :D

Personally id be up for a Busa Turbo powered dax rush

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...UTF-8%26sa%3DG

777BHP per tone

Nuff said :D

you're not wrong mate, serious bit of kit;)

Dax has a great reputation, probably one of the best manufacturers around, AND they are pretty local;)

Just love the Tojeiro kit:notworthy

Sorry to But in,
But when some1 give there views on here,
the Original person feels they have to ALWAYS apologise????

Why? i talk loud, people dont like it, TOUGH,
i dont APOLOGISE!!!

Cornelius=
You like kit cars we all know that....
build a AC COBRA with a 1lt mini running gear for all i care, as long as you enjoyed building it thats all that matters.

Baz

Much Respect to you mate. :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

I know I would love to do something like that, but lack the engineering skills and patience (I get bored too easily!!)

You will be so proud once this is completed :thumb: :luxhello: :thumb:

Andy

If I was to build a kit car ..... THIS WOULD BE THE ONE !!!!

To make you really appreciate these cars ... check the videos :-

HERE


I have most saved to my hard drive ;)

Pants mate, I beat an Ultima at Santa Pod, AND I have a pic to proove it;)

Did he get the power down ???

It seems so, but I think he had an ordinary Rover V8 in there, nothing special as he should of had me for breakfast!

But i almost lost my voice when I got over the finish line as I was shouting so much:D