Cheapest kit car

[Greg.w]

Hi there

1st post so let me know if I dont do something sorrectly etc lol.

Well basically im getting a lock up garage from my local council because i want to start a track car build. At 1st i was deciding between a 205,classic mini,etc. But now im serously thinking about a kit car for the sheer speed of the things and the rarity.

The car will be a work in progress over the next 1-2 years. It will be a track car until i decide i can insure it(im 18 just now).

Im also a mechanical engineer for a oil firm so i have basic knowledge of everything electrical and mechanical.I can also weld a little but i would want as little(referably none)welding needed as possible.

Right well the kind of style i like is the tiger r6 type.

But my question to you bunch of (hopefully) helpful guys is....

Whats kit car options do i have?Can you give me the cheapest ones to go and investigate?but i dont want it to be cheapy(if that makes sense lol)

Thanks alot

Greg

[MartinClan]

Originally Posted by Greg.w

Hi there

1st post so let me know if I dont do something sorrectly etc lol.

Well basically im getting a lock up garage from my local council because i want to start a track car build. At 1st i was deciding between a 205,classic mini,etc. But now im serously thinking about a kit car for the sheer speed of the things and the rarity.

The car will be a work in progress over the next 1-2 years. It will be a track car until i decide i can insure it(im 18 just now).

Im also a mechanical engineer for a oil firm so i have basic knowledge of everything electrical and mechanical.I can also weld a little but i would want as little(referably none)welding needed as possible.

Right well the kind of style i like is the tiger r6 type.

But my question to you bunch of (hopefully) helpful guys is....

Whats kit car options do i have?Can you give me the cheapest ones to go and investigate?but i dont want it to be cheapy(if that makes sense lol)

Thanks alot

Greg

Cheapest way is probably a LowCost or Locust. It's a seven lookalaike. You can even get plans for the chassis and there is a book by Ron Chapman. It's a bit of a challenge though - you see plenty of part finished (and possibly bodged) ones for sale on Ebay.

Robin

[Greg.w]

nah sorry i really dont like the look of them.not the car itself but just doesnt look professional.

anymore?been looking at robin hood and tiger just now.any others?or info on them 2?

[chrislandy]

I would seriously look at a part finished build off ebay or in the back of which kit or other magazine. It will be the cheapest way of buying the kit and most of the bits

[keztec]

if you go for a robinhood dont get one with the stainless monocoque chassis,i had a series 3a and it was horrible,they also suffer from stress cracks
i had a tiger super 6 before that and it was fantastic,wish i had never sold it

[mikeross]

Originally Posted by chrislandy

I would seriously look at a part finished build off ebay or in the back of which kit or other magazine. It will be the cheapest way of buying the kit and most of the bits

Yeah I definitely agree.. I'm trying to finding aftermarket kit parts online because in that way I can save on costs.. However, finding the specific kit you'll like requires a little patience..