stubbers
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Post by stubbers on Nov 7, 2011 8:35:27 GMT
Just looking for some advice really. I am going to look at a possible donor car this weekend and plan to start work on it immediately. Unfortunately due to being an apprentice funds aren't as abundant as I would hope, so ideally need the sale of the unwanted parts to help pay for the kit. But is there anything stopping me getting the running gear all reconditioned and then purchasing the kit (I do know there will be a bit of a wait for the kit from the time of my order to delivery), just don't know if there is anything in the kit that needs to be added to the running gear before its assembled. I've looked through most of the build diarys and cant see anything like this but thought id ask. I will probably do a lot of work to the running gear including a full engine recon as time isn't a factor that effects me at 18, Ive got at least a year or two to finish it and still get a lot of enjoyment out of it  |
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Post by red5 on Nov 7, 2011 9:48:23 GMT
Looks like youve got plenty of time on your hands.
Personnally i would hold off ordering the kit for a while , drive the donor around to feel for any probs then maximise the most of your working space for stripping it down , do your engine rebuild , and derusting - keep an eye on the 'for sale items' whilst selling your bits on ebay , (I dont think it will be long before some guys want a lightweight frame instead of the standard and youll be in a place to pick up a cheap deal.) - either way youll have funds in place for your order , (its about a 6 week run in), and room for manoever.
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Post by stubbers on Nov 7, 2011 10:00:52 GMT
Cheers thanks a lot for the reply, I was more worried about assembling the rolling chassis and then having to dismantle it to fit something that was in the kit.
Rich
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2011 10:41:59 GMT
Im quite envious your getting to build a kit at 18! I had to wait another 10 years to do mine!!
The running gear is all original (unless you upgrade) and by far the best way is to build the running gear so you have room and theres also no danger of damaging the kit either. when the frame arrives is just a case of dropping it over the top and fitting the remaining parts like lights, seats panels etc...
Good luck....
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Post by red5 on Nov 7, 2011 10:57:44 GMT
No mate - thats the beauty of it - you can have the rolling power frame as a stand alone, and 'simply' drop the frame onto it.
Before you drop the frame on you can put the fuel lines onto it , which i would strongly suggest.
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Post by stubbers on Nov 7, 2011 11:07:52 GMT
Thanks for all the helpful info, can't wait to get started. Also I am a CAD designer with access to CNC and lazer cutters so already thinking of ways to add my personal touch to the exocet Rich |
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Post by Stewart on Nov 7, 2011 23:19:31 GMT
It's exactly what we've been doing.
The chassis is currently (just) in two peices now. The plan is to get it cleaned up while the rest of the funds get sorted, then take a trip up the M5 to see Stuart and sort out what we're ordering.
I think last time I spoke to him there was a 6-8 week lead time, so you can work with that easily.
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