Slater
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 12:52 PM |
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driving the seven
I drove it to work today for the first time, 25 miles, longest trip it's done, Wow what an experience. Also just been out with some work
collegues for a drive. All I (and the passengers) can say is the grin factor is amazing! I am still smiling now, it's a similar feeling to when
the engine started for the first time. And I built it myself!!!
For all those going through SVA/DVLA right now, it's definitly worth it.
Roll on the summer, any chance of a sunny day and I will be driving the seven.
Keith
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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nick205
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 01:04 PM |
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Happy Days 
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jeffw
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 01:13 PM |
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Great feeling isn't it 
Just make sure that you're insured to take the car to work as my Kit policy specifically excludes commuting...
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dogwood
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 01:36 PM |
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See, it was all worth while wasn't it 
David
FREE THE ROADSTER ONE…!!
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Vindi_andy
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 01:43 PM |
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Mine has already had what will probably be one of the longer trips it will do and it wasnt even registered.
61 miles to SVA and 51 Miles back it broke  10 miles from home but it passed
I have made sure my insurance covers me for commuting I specifically asked for it. I would make sure yours has it.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 02:19 PM |
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Most Kit car policies exclude commuting, mine does.
Check before commuting to work!
As you have probably already noticed, it drives like nothing you have ever driven before.
So take it steady until you have learned how your car drives. You dont want a summer rebuild this early on.
It was worth the build journey... However painful it was! Wasnt it?
Have fun and enjoy.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Fozzie
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 02:59 PM |
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You will never forget this day!
And what fantastic roads you have up there too!  .... just take care!
Fozzie
Geoff...just noticed your avatar..... 
That car next to yours........is the Fozzmobile
I still say it will fit into your passenger footwell...
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 03:05 PM |
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Fozzie, I know what you mean!
 
barton mills
Mine's the Dinky Toy just in front of Geoff's...
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Fozzie
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 03:18 PM |
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David, it isn't until a 'book' locost is literally next to a Viento that you realise how big they are........(or how small the
'book' locost is).....
Fozzie....
another Dinky Toy owner
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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myke pocock
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 04:40 PM |
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Thanks for this post. This makes me even more cheezed off that DVLA in Carlisle still have not contacted me. I was planning to go to the Barbon Hill
Climb in it this weekend when it passed SVA on April 6th.
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roadrunner
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 07:50 PM |
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Nice one.
Took mine to work today for the first time this year, nearly every other driver had a grin on his/her face when they see me go past.
Also took my BOSS out for a little spin, he's never been in a kit before. He drives a Prodrive Scooby and after two roundabouts he said he liked
it alot and that he thought his Scooby would struggle to keep up.
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eccsmk
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 09:01 PM |
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its a fantastic feeling isnt it
my indy has been all legal for 2 days and ive managed 100 miles in it
im still shocked something i bolted together is on th road
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 10/5/09 at 12:22 AM |
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I've got next tuesday off, I AM clearing the garage.
I'm working now (sic) so I'm going to look up welding courses, and read through the Haynes welding manual.
This thread is good motivation
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wilkingj
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| posted on 10/5/09 at 07:52 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
David, it isn't until a 'book' locost is literally next to a Viento that you realise how big they are........(or how small the
'book' locost is).....
Fozzie....
another Dinky Toy owner
Yes... Here is a better piccy showing the diffewrence. Its a Velocity XT which is only slightly bigger than a Locost. ie 2" taller to get the
likes of a Pinto under the bonnet, and full width Sierra driveshafts.
 
Viento Versus Velocity (Size)
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 06:28 PM |
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Lol I like the way they're almost identical, like his and hers
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 06:47 PM |
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Last Saturday I was in the middle of a pack of Dodge Vipers and Corvette Stingrays, trying to exit a Happy Eater car park...
... felt like I was riding a go-kart.
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Nick Davison
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| posted on 14/5/09 at 06:24 AM |
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Well done Keith it looks great and what an experience to drive. Mine is now on the road all taxed etc I can see that it is going to cost me dearly in
tyres just hope I can hold onto my licence. I agree with you about the smiling I am still grining now even at 6.30 at work!!
Have you taken it round any bendy roads yet? Had a go myself last Saturday my bottle and ability gave up way before I reached any of the cars
potential!
Nick
 
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