im thinking of building and trying to convince my mum to let me build a locost style kit car but i dotn know which one to go for

im about 6"2 and still growing and about 120 kg give or take a bit

so need as much space as i can get

so will i need to go for one of the bigger ones or will i fit in the others

what should i go for ??

ok own up, which joker said robin hood?

You missed the best one off your list - Mac#1 ZR.

You also missed off MNR. Have you done your research thoroughly so far???

Still at school, 6'2", 120Kg and still growing..........what is your nickname???

usually sexy man beast or loveable swamp donkey lol

and i never siad i had all the options did i lol
the whole point of this post is to find out what ive missed off and get more info on the best options

if you think i should look at something please can you point me towards a company website



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MNR's VortX is a little wider than a book locost and has a slightly narrower tunnel. It's quite roomy, for a seven.

Good point well made Swampy man beast thing!! LOL

What shows have you been to? Thats where i started.

strangely enough none lol

gonna go to knebworth classic and kit car show on august 27/8th august isnt it its right near me
as in i could walk there in less then half an hour

I'm 6ft 8 and 300lbs and the only one I could get near to fitting in was the Viento (even that was a little too short on leg room.)

I'll second Mac1, their customer service is second to none and the kits look high quality too. If I was doing another one they'd be my first choice

Pete

if i was building another, and couldn't build an indy, it'd be a vortX, although, i'd want to rework the rounded section that leads the flat side panel section into the rounded bit over the back arch. (well i know what i mean!)

the chassis just looks so accomplished.

scooby, if you'd go mac1, why wouldn't you build another indy? what's superior about their kit, purely out of curiosity?

tom

I recommend you going to the show. In my case I've made an on-line research (it took me almost two years ;D ) but finally went to the show to choose from the final list of four (tiger avon, mk indy, mnr vortx, luego velocity) - mostly to see the shilouette by myself (photos don't always give you all the info) and to try to fit in, as I'm also quite big (184 cm, short legs, 95kg)
And good luck...
Michal

Hi Tom, don't get me wrong, it's not that I wouldn't like to build another Indy. It's just that I've found the MAC1 guys to be so helpful - they've given me tons of advice and I'm not even building one of their kits!

I paid them a visit during my build to pick up some parts and was really impressed with their set up, nice big workshop with a range of cars sitting around, all at different levels of build.

As for the kits, I don't think there's much to choose between the ZR and the Indy, they both look like well designed and built kits at good prices.

Pete

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anyone know the mac 1 website ???


ive looked at the mnr have been for the last hour or so and it doesnt really grab me i dot know what it is i dont really like the whole built in aero screen thing with the two bulges i dont know why just doesnt really "float my boat" lol

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Mac#1 website doesnt do them enough justice. You need to visit them to really appreciate the service and products. The parts selection is huge and prices are really competitive. Initial costs can be higher on paper but overall theres nothing in it - additionally the fantastic service is difficult to put a value to. You can choose any o fthe stages and the way the pricing is structured you end up with a quality product and hardly notice the spend over time. If you dont need something at a given point they wont try and sell it to you - i have often been steered away from what i thought i needed next in favour of bits that are more useful. You dont have to be a Mac#1 kit buyer to enjoy there advice and good parts supply - but it helps. If you are quick in visitting Mac#1 you may be lucky to be taken out in their Police car demonstrator (ie before a lucky punter comes along and buys it!) - it has a well sorted Zetec on jenvey throttle bodies - its soooo nice.


I think the MNR VortX looks fantastic. Again you need to see it in the flesh. It is a fresh design and nicely finished off. Marc and Chris are also 2 of the nicest guys you are likely to meet.
Unfortunately when i went to MK they were too busy to try and sell me a kit. Above all they are engineers and dont go in for the hard sell at all, it was a shame as that was what i was looking for at the time so i could appreciate fully what they had to offer. This was the only thing that put me off - i didnt feel that i was in their 'click'.

All my own oppinions of course.

Go to a show and try as many as you can. Personally I'm 6' 4" & about 19 stone (about 120kg). So I went viento (Mainly cos their close by)

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Go to a show and try as many as you can. Personally I'm 6' 4" & about 19 stone (about 120kg). So I went viento (Mainly cos their close by)

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ive looked at the mnr have been for the last hour or so and it doesnt really grab me i dot know what it is i dont really like the whole built in aero screen thing with the two bulges i dont know why just doesnt really "float my boat" lol

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Opinions are like a***holes as they say.

You really need to visit the factory and get your own feel for the company. I contacted a certain company and they didn't seem interested in selling me a kit.

The builds are really straight forward, so don't worry about build manuals. The are some excellent build diaries (Hellfires etc),
but it's always good to know someones on the other end of the line if you need them.

I'm 6'5 and fit in mine no problem. I've had the pedals offset and the roll hoop raised an 1".

Look at the two you've missed, MAC#1 and MNR.

Location should also be considered unless you don't mind paying postage costs, or don't mind travelling.

When we build another, it will be another MK...............

thats a good point. im 1hr30 away from MNR and have done quite a few round trips so far. it helps to find out if theres someone local nearby building the same make of car, that way you can 'share' on the trips up to the factory and pick up/drop off other peoples stuff while you are there. then they can do the same for you next time

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Originally posted by Andrew+dadim about 6"2 and still growing and about 120 kg give or take a bit

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Also take a look at Stuart Taylor

id build an MNR, conviniently they're close to me. Not much fun travelling from herts though!

luego look the closest and the viento looks a nice size .. also i think andy barbett on this forum is building a luego velocity and hes from stevenage aswell so atm leugo looking like the best option but the other cares all look very good aswell

heres a pic of mine, theres a 16v vauxhall lup in her dont my Mixer realy set it off

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What, coz the Robin Hood is the best looking car around?

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>>I think the MNR VortX looks fantastic. Again you need to see it in the flesh. It is a fresh design and nicely finished off. Marc and Chris are also 2 of the nicest guys you are likely to meet.
Unfortunately when i went to MK they were too busy to try and sell me a kit. Above all they are engineers and dont go in for the hard sell at all, it was a shame as that was what i was looking for at the time so i could appreciate fully what they had to offer. This was the only thing that put me off - i didnt feel that i was in their 'click'.>>

I'd second exactly what Darren W said... MNR is one fantastic company and Chris and Marc will do everything in their power to help you through the whole process...

They can also build a chassis to your spec as they have done for some guys just under 7 foot in height! Look at Marc's third post in this thread...

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=27782

Chris

how can you say it dont really grab you,im 6ft 4 and a tad overweight and i fit it well and i have the earlier vertion,theres even more room in the later cars
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