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Adam-D
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10th Mar 08 at 22:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

my car will most probably end up costing 5k to build,

is this a good figure? for a weekend, occasional track use car?

the finishing bits cost a fair few quid and ive just added it up and scared myself

anyone want to buy a mondeo estate off me? i need the money now
jr
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10th Mar 08 at 22:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

comming from someone doing the same , im sure it will be fine
Adam-D
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10th Mar 08 at 22:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i added it all up and was like "thats ok"
then realised i still needed to add in the cost of having my engine re-built

thats what pushed it over.
AK
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10th Mar 08 at 22:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Adam, half the stuff you are doing doesnt even need done!!!! New bolts etc etc etc etc

Get the basics done, and get it working and used. THEN start replacing etc.

Use it!
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10th Mar 08 at 23:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I am trying to justify the same at the moment, it's fine, if you're gonna enjoy it it's worth every penny in the long run
Adam-D
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11th Mar 08 at 08:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

adam it is nearly done. need to have engine re-built, new manifold, cat, exhaust.
brake padsand i can run it, then new windows bonnet and boot.

there isnt much else
AK
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11th Mar 08 at 08:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

It is the finishing that costs heaps

Things like decent seats & belts etc
broster
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11th Mar 08 at 09:01   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by AK
It is the finishing that costs heaps

Things like decent seats & belts etc


tell me about it, all the little bits that you decide to do to finish it off, just because you may aswell do it whilst its in bits.....
AK
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11th Mar 08 at 09:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Thinking of the little things we are just doing now... just to meet regs

Battery £90, box £30, seat £350, new harnesses

then you get to things like tyres and brake pads
Adam-D
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11th Mar 08 at 23:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i have my harneses, :lo: first thing i bought.
now you mention it, a batterey, and box still need to be bought

where did you get yours from adam?
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12th Mar 08 at 05:34   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

adam, try ebay, cheap deals to be had for batteries and trays
Adam-D
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12th Mar 08 at 06:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

also adam-k's batterey, i know its race use, but ill be driving to germany and back. that battery suitable for the task? i have no electric stuff apart from my lights and the engine.

[Edited on 12-03-2008 by Adam-D]
AK
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I just got from DT... they seem to give me decent prices and free delivery now

battery: yes.... its only not good at being left uncharged. Leave the earth off when not using the car or trickle charge/de-charge it.
Adam-D
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12th Mar 08 at 22:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

kay ill give them a bell see what theyll charge me.
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13th Mar 08 at 07:43   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i bet its a lot more than what ebay will charge..... red top 15 and a tray is what youll need if you want small and light
Adam-D
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i want the battery to be able to with stand a little road use, it will be disconnected when not in use, so is a red top 15 still up for the job? or will i need a bigger one
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13th Mar 08 at 08:30   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Adam-D
i added it all up and was like "thats ok"
then realised i still needed to add in the cost of having my engine re-built

thats what pushed it over.


i know a good garage for rebuilds if you want their number
AK
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13th Mar 08 at 10:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

red top 15 and box for 30 sidemount is what I have.....

Maybe cheaper on ebay, but do you 100% trust them.... for a few quid i'd rather have my stuff next day etc.

Havent had any issues on the skyline yet, and its been used daily since the bat was fitted. A corsa will use a lot less juice too. It'll be fine as long as your engine does not require lots of cranking to start

AK
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ps.... they dont do boxes for 15's so thats why i've adapted the 30.

Cage is also too big for it, and box is a better solution in my opinion.
Adam-D
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cool if it'll start a skyline, im sure itll cope with a corsa with minimal electrics
AK
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try Merlin too, they seem to be a bit cheaper than DT
broster
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quote:
Originally posted by AK


Maybe cheaper on ebay, but do you 100% trust them.... for a few quid i'd rather have my stuff next day etc.






I must be working with a smaller buget then. i bought mine off ebay from a reputable company, it arrived next day.

once the car is running you wont have an issue really especially on a standard alternator.

its cranking that will suffer and cold cranking

 
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