Ste
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I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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Nic Barnes
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your bonnet stay is quality. (so is the car btw)
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taylorboosh
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tha\t really is cool as fuck, any vids
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JonnyJ
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That's excellent Ste 
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Ste
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
your bonnet stay is quality. (so is the car btw)
That is a light weight composite bonnet prop!
John - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mh2ONbMAAY - shit sound btw as it was done with a camera phone. I am taking it really steady as that was the first time the car had been driven and I had to bed the engine and brakes in 
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JonnyJ
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Still managed to get it a little sideways coming out of the last chicane though 
[Edited on 16-06-2009 by JonnyJ]
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taylorboosh
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that looks so cool, i want a go 
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mantamark
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Did you build this from scratch?
Kit form?
How much (realisticly) from start to finish to build one of these? always wanted to do something like this, but not sure about hidden costs.
Do you have a build diary?
Cracking motor, whats the spec?
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Ste
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Brand new tyres haha
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Liam B
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That looks niiiice 
Bet it goes like stink
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Ste
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quote:
Originally posted by mantamark
Did you build this from scratch? - yes
Kit form? - yes
How much (realisticly) from start to finish to build one of these? always wanted to do something like this, but not sure about hidden costs. - Can be built from £3000 if keeping a Ford engine, C20XE and carbs etc added another £1800, Mine come in at around £6500
Do you have a build diary? - yes HERE hasn't been updated in a while though
Cracking motor, whats the spec? - Early C20XE, Weber 45 carbs, Megajolt ignition management, SBD short sump, SBD alloy bellhousing mated to ford type 9 gearbox. GAZ coilovers on unequal length double wishbones, ETB digidash, 190bhp, 0-60 in under 5 (needs grippier tyres to get it faster) 550kg
[Edited on 16-06-2009 by Ste W]
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Ben J
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If I was to change one thing....those seats look far too meaty for a "7" style kitcar....you want something really small, skinny and lightweight...and uncomfortable!!!!
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smcGSI16V
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looks so much better with the screen!
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Kieran
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i love it, beautiful 
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IvIarkgraham
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i think some momo seats would be better
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mantamark
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6.5k for all that?
Jeepers, i thought that it would be more than that for some reason!
Good stuff, off to read the build now.
Whats the resale like on these?
Cheers for the info.
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Ste
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben J
If I was to change one thing....those seats look far too meaty for a "7" style kitcar....you want something really small, skinny and lightweight...and uncomfortable!!!!
I don't like the seats at all tbh. They will be replaced by these LINK when I get my finger out!
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neil h
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How'd you find the robin hood kit to build? Well fancy building my own kit car, just can't decide if its worth the extra cash for a westfield or just to save it and go for the robin hood (or zero as there now know iirc).
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Mike
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Looking good Ste 
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Ste
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The Westie is three times the car tbh. But, at £16k-£18k they are a lot of money! The Zero is a very similar car, but without the years of development that the Westies have. Mine is a 2B, it is heavier and bigger than a Zero. Register on have a look on http://community.rhocar.org and read up about the Robin Hoods. I'm st3v3nw on there 
Value for money, Zero wins!
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a_j_mair
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looks like youve made a cracking job mate
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Craig P
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I really like this Mate,Wish i had one or even better had the Money and Knowledge to build one myself like you did.
Top Work
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