hi, im a new user.
-
- Posts: 6
- Joined: Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:06 pm
- Name: Jason Brown
- Location: lincolnshire
hi, im a new user.
Ive just got signed up by Pete(cheers mate), i dont own a kit car but i run a mk5 fiesta track car and im thinking very strongly about putting all the engine and running gear into a sylva riot. I would love to find one half built, i have been a passenger round cadwell in a riot and thought it was great, very impressive.
- David
- Posts: 767
- Joined: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:43 pm
- Name: David Hussey
- Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk
- Contact:
Re: hi, im a new user.
Well, welcome.
When you've driven almost any decent kit-car (not necessarily even at Cadwell), I'm sure you'll find it not just impressive, but truly addictive.
You'll probably find you can buy a complete Striker (or MK, or Westy (wash mouth out with soapy water )) for the same money as building a Riot -- and have just as much fun. Something to think about . . . . . . .
When you've driven almost any decent kit-car (not necessarily even at Cadwell), I'm sure you'll find it not just impressive, but truly addictive.
You'll probably find you can buy a complete Striker (or MK, or Westy (wash mouth out with soapy water )) for the same money as building a Riot -- and have just as much fun. Something to think about . . . . . . .
Se7en Pervert -- by definition; I don't drive a Caterham
- dopdog
- Posts: 934
- Joined: Tue May 04, 2010 6:50 am
- Name: Simon Boulter
- Location: Oxfordshire
Re: hi, im a new user.
welcome, and wise words from David. much cheaper to buy a car than build one.
-
- Posts: 6
- Joined: Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:06 pm
- Name: Jason Brown
- Location: lincolnshire
Re: hi, im a new user.
Thanks for the advice, I liked the riot as its lightweight and can doner some of the parts needed from my fiesta. I know what you mean about build costs. Is there anywere that has information on most kit car weights? Ive read somewere that the robin hood is one of the heavyist.
- RobMsport
- Posts: 704
- Joined: Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:36 pm
- Name: Rob Farley
- Location: Aston Clinton , BUCKS
Re: hi, im a new user.
3cxjay wrote:Thanks for the advice, I liked the riot as its lightweight and can doner some of the parts needed from my fiesta. I know what you mean about build costs. Is there anywere that has information on most kit car weights? Ive read somewere that the robin hood {{don't even think about it }}is one of the heavyist.
- David
- Posts: 767
- Joined: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:43 pm
- Name: David Hussey
- Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk
- Contact:
Re: hi, im a new user.
3cxjay
Most kit cars sell for less than they really cost to build -- and you get instant gratification (or you would were the snow to stop!).
However, if you look outside the JP stable I'd suggest you limit your search to the two I named. Caterhams are also very good indeed, but "heritage" commands a pretty price.
HTH
David
P.S. On weight, my Striker-Busa comes in at about 470kg, and my Westy-VX1600 at about 540kg.
Most kit cars sell for less than they really cost to build -- and you get instant gratification (or you would were the snow to stop!).
However, if you look outside the JP stable I'd suggest you limit your search to the two I named. Caterhams are also very good indeed, but "heritage" commands a pretty price.
HTH
David
P.S. On weight, my Striker-Busa comes in at about 470kg, and my Westy-VX1600 at about 540kg.
Se7en Pervert -- by definition; I don't drive a Caterham
- RobMsport
- Posts: 704
- Joined: Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:36 pm
- Name: Rob Farley
- Location: Aston Clinton , BUCKS
Re: hi, im a new user.
David wrote:3cxjay
Most kit cars sell for less than they really cost to build -- and you get instant gratification (or you would were the snow to stop!).
However, if you look outside the JP stable I'd suggest you limit your search to the two I named. Caterhams are also very good indeed, but "heritage" commands a pretty price.
HTH
David
P.S. On weight, my Striker-Busa comes in at about 470kg, and my Westy-VX1600 at about 540kg.
Agree with you on Caterhams David , I spent years plus cash on making my Stylus handle as I wanted BUT after driving a Caterham at Silverstone a few years back (present from my wife) I was amazed ---- not at the power but it simply felt as if it had been purpose chassis tuned to my requirements , felt like old slippers and drove the hell out of it , competed among 20 other guys around a slalom course after the main event and ended up KISSING the very young instructress as reward for fastest time
As you say though --- what a price to pay for a brilliant setup chassis Having said that , I've spent an easily equal amount sorting mine
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests