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Show us your Kit Cars You've just taken 2 years to build your pride and joy, right? Then why not show it off here. Let us see your creations. |
4th July 2004, 11:59
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How do you mean?
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The closer your car is to being 'exact' the higher the regard. Pursuit of the exact replica is not the sort of thing I'm interested in. I actually wamted a Lotus Esprit, but was too tall for it. On looking at other options, I was smitten by the Litton. It was smaller inside than an Esprit, but being self-built I could make it fit me, not the other way round. Of course, putting different seats into the Esprit would've been far easier, but eventually not so much fun. So what I'm really interested in is self-built cars, and having fun in them. Concourse cars are just too anally-retentive for me, and I don't care if the chassis plate is an exact copy of the original, or if the dash warning light is the correct shade of red. It accelerates well, handles well and feels like a extension of my body. The wheels must be exact, but no larger than 15" diameter. . . etc. I don't want to knock such attitudes, but I don't share them. SO for my benefit, and to maybe exorcise my being the black sheep of the Stratos crowd I am evolving the bodywork to something much less Stratos-like.
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In the Stratos community, there are many who want there car as exact a copy as possible, but there are equally as many who just want something that looks like a Stratos from the outside and want to enjoy driving it.
Your own plans for your car are EXTREME to say the least, but I don't believe anyone on StratosSupersite has discouraged you, or failed to help you with information, etc, just because of your plans.
As you know, my own car is far from an exact replica, and I'm more into making it a better car for use in my rally activities, than I am into it being an exact replica. Rallying is much more fun than having a car stood at a show, but, as you say, each to their own.
The following photo is of my car in action.
and hopefully another
As you might realise from the pictures, having my car in concourse condition, is not my overriding concern.
Hopefully, we'll speak in the Stratos Forum soon.
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22nd June 2005, 12:18
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this is hopefully what my stratos will morph into - maybe not exactly
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18th August 2005, 08:31
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Andy Smith's Vindi and Mrs Andy Smith's Banham.
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10th September 2006, 21:58
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Formula 27 kitcar
Our pride and joy has not long been completed and still has a few teething problems that are being sorted out at the moment. This picture was taken at a recent car show her first outing .
the building and renovation of it can be seen on www.kitcarf27.canaryventura.com
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11th December 2007, 22:19
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V6 locost and others
Here are some pics of my cars All built from book from scratch or metal mainly,V6 cologne lsd capri rear axle,1.8 zetec with original inj superchip ecu,1.4 cvh weber d/draught. http://www.kitcarland.co.uk need any help with locost builds let me know
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21st October 2008, 20:05
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good evening all
My fifth kitcar now, which i started in april and now awaiting sva.
They just get better the more you build ha ha.
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2nd November 2008, 02:50
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westfield v8
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My fifth kitcar now, which i started in april and now awaiting sva.
They just get better the more you build ha ha.
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yes isnt it GREAT knowing that it just gets better!alvin
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2nd November 2008, 02:47
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mirage countach lambourghini 25th anniversary
sorry i cannot post a picture but it is too big
however only a 5'11'' person like me can just about fit in with 32 inch leg!
its a wonderful automobile and almost but not quite unique
there are others but you know every kit car is unique really
i have modded and built
and unlike perhaps many of you i have designed too
and seem my drawings come to fruitionthe vauxhall coupe was made to the wrong scale ; some idiot at gm cannot read plans!
if you live locally and wd like to drop round for a cuppa and see ''the yellow thing'' as some cretin called it ; you are welcome
i also own a robin hood 2b with 36dcv (52mpg!) 0-60 you had better believe it a mg midget mk4 a transit motor home a locust 7 with similar pinto mill but twin 40's that i am thinking of modding yet again its funny ... kit cars are rarely if ever ''finished'' sometimes the 'pause' on a build is time to test and reasses the situation ready for further mods later.with the dollar/pound and recession its maybe a time to get that big bloc sent over from the states.
great thread thankyou
alvin
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19th January 2009, 14:00
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this is my baby
its poorly but be fine soon
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29th May 2010, 15:04
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001 Burlington SS
This is a most unique vehicle which I have been rebuilding for the past 4 years, having originally built the vehicle in 1979. I have started a blog with complete data of the build and detailed photos and some interesting characters on the way to the build. Here is the link to the blog: http://nigeljosephparr.blogspot.com/
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9th July 2010, 17:41
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27th September 2010, 07:40
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Show us your kit car
There are many considerations that you would have take into account when you are looking for Kit car insurance to ensure that you get the best deal on your insurance and everything in the policy that you need. As you will have built up your Kit car piece by piece it is unlike any vehicle that you buy in the showroom and as such it would need specialist insurance so you would have to take cove with a company that offers tailored insurance.
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11th October 2010, 09:05
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Show us your kit car
Hi,
Obviously everyone who drives a kit car needs to have insurance. The main players in kit car insurance are Adrian Flux and Footman James, although if you buy a copy of kit car magazine there are loads of adverts from companies who will insure your kit car. I recently was thinking of buying a Phantom Vortex GTR, a beautiful car with stunning looks and use it as my everyday car.
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18th May 2011, 14:19
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Hi, John
May I have your e-mail, please, to send you some pics.
Thanks in advance!
Valeri Stanchev
Car Project Designer
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9th June 2011, 14:31
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Dear Sir/Madame,
May I use this opportunity to present to you my job and some of my already implemented projects. I am looking for:
1. Clients willing to have me design for them.
2. Investors for future projects.
3. Costs sharing and joint market realization.
4. Impresario and producer.
About me: Professional car designer
I design and manufacture real models in the following categories:
Tuning
Facelift
Overall exterior and interior design
1:4, 1:3, 1:1 scale modeling and manufacture to the level of operational prototype.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at:
valetti_ad@yahoo.com
Yours faithfully,
Valeri Stanchev
Project Designer
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20th July 2011, 08:22
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I know this is as old as your kitcars and seeing those really amaze me but don't worry I'm having fun seeing them and getting some ideas on how to and what to with my soon kitcar See yah!!!
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16th August 2011, 01:42
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Hello from Ohio USA...here is my Sebring 5000
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16th August 2011, 06:34
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Looks nices and sounds greeat!
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1st September 2011, 15:04
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Hi I Am In Spain For 2 Weeks Looking For A Breakers Diesel Engine And Gearbox For Conversion On My Triumph Stag. Fed Up With Petrol V8 Bills. But What Engines Might Fit - Any Suggestions .
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