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Well, I was given lots of sound practical advice and guidance but managed to forget it all and buy the first one I saw. Doh! Saying that, I did take into account a lot of what was said and think I've got a good deal. It's also a part built as well so I wont feel such a fraud when I'm finally driving it. What did we get? Well, It's a 2b that's been a few years in construction from new. Cosmetically it's a little scrappy and some of the finishing will need a bit of TLC to round off and polish up. Mechanically it's pretty sound with a 2l Pinto with the 205 block (pre sump modified ) The suspension, brakes and wiring is all as it should be and the owner has confirmed that the camber has been set. Frame has some Hammerite chips and rust rub marks but I'm not worried about that just yet. Would rather get the car mechanically finished and through the SVA before worrying about Cosmetics as I have all winter. Seats need fixing in, trim everywhere, throttle cable, boot finishing etc and a few panels inside. After that, we just have some fixing up to do and getting ready for the SVA. I think if I allow 25 hours to finish it and then work on the premise I'm about 400% out, we should be just about right. http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/kno.../CIMG0843-1.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/kno...od/CIMG0838.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/kno...od/CIMG0841.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/kno...od/CIMG0844.jpg

See what you mean. Where is this going to end? It's dangerous talking into a phone while driving. I'm sure it's also dangerous trying to light a fag, change radion channels, scratch your bum and pick your nose (preferably not with the same finger) Yet, someone that drives with no documentation whatsoever in a dangerous car, is not penalised whereas someone that has made every opportunity to comply with the law is. And I don't even read the Daily Mail (Rant over)

Well, I paid a lot of money to have a Blue Tooth stereo fitted to mu car. You still need to press a button to activate it before you can use voice activation and another to terminate the call. Can't see how this would work otherwise as the line would stay connected? As more and more controls get built into the steering wheel, at least you wont have to take your hands off to press the button on the Stereo.

I can't see how you can operate a Mobile device without touching it. It's OK for incoming calls as the phone can be set to automatically answer and the other person will terminate the call. However, it's impossible if you want to make the call to do this hands-free? This particular case is a pretty good example of why a lot of people have little consideration for Transport policy and the police that enforce it. I'm sorry for the Coppers that do a good job out there but what sort of damage do officers like this one do? Every day, I see a vast number of people driving with a phone plastered to their ear. Yet, someone uses a Hands Free kit and some little Jobsworth gets all officious with him. If we wanted to do more for road safety, we would be getting more unlicensed, untaxed, uninsured and un-MOT'd cars off the road. I was watching one of these "Cops" programs last night where they pulled over a Heroin Addict with a bashed and dented car, no Tax, Insurance, Licence and MOT and amongst over things, 2 completely bald tyres. I mean racing slicks! Yet, they take no action about the car and nick him for Heroin possession. Now, if he smokes heroin, he might kill himself but if he ploughs into a group of pedestrians, the result would be catastrophic. They caught him again a couple of weeks later and gave him a producer as the car was in the same state. Whats the point. These cars should be removed and if not claimed with all the relevant documents, destroyed. Yet, that wont happen because a smack head doesn't have any money to fine him whereas a law abiding member of the public that has gone to the effort of trying to the best of his ability to comply with the law can pay £60. Cynical? Moi?

Went for more than I wanted to pay. Not too unhappy as there seems to be plenty around. Don't mind waiting for Donny but have a few options on the go. Just a case of being patient. Not a virtue I posess

Does that make you Rodders or Trigger. "I got this award for having the same broom for ............."

Great advice! For a first project, I would want something that was road legal and together as I've never worked on a car before. It's going to be a bit of a sharp learning curve as it is but one I'm looking forward to. However, saying that, I'm not a complete duffer in the mechanical department. I have rebuilt quite a few bikes from a GP100 to a GPZ750 Turbo. I'm pretty clued up on the theory but have no practical experience of working with cars whatsoever. Wiring and body work I shouldn't have too much trouble with or changing mechanical parts such as wheels, brakes, bleeding, bearings, bushes etc. I'm probably going to struggle with working on a 4 stroke engine and setting up the car for different conditions but that's just a case of getting on with it and seeing how it works. So, if I can get a relatively sound mechanical model that I can play about with, learn how it all works and to set it up, then in a year or two I might take the plunge of starting from scratch. What I like about Donny is that there will probably be some friendly faces along to give me some advice and ensure I'm not buying a pup. I'll go out looking for a Robin Hood and end up with a Robin Reliant

I'm not going for that one off eBay. It's up to 1750 already with a few hours to go and as you boys have said, there will be other cars out there that may be more of a bargain. Had some good advice to go up to Donny next month with some readies in my pocket so will keep looking but if not, might pop up there. Anyway, give me a shout if anyone comes across anything. Cheers

What sort of Lap time do you expect from the ring. Didn't Clarkson do it in 12 mins in that Diesel Jag? You can't let old JC beat you

Or if you want something a little more sophisticated... http://www.marineturbine.com/motorsports.asp

BTW, does anyone have any knowledge or advice on this car? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A%3AIT&rd=1 I appreciate that the Triumph engine may be a bit low on power and the gearbox is shot but I may try and get a Sierra unit in there over the Winter. Is this a good vehicle to start on or should I take my friends advice and spend a little more on a newer SS model? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks Dredd and Chris. I look forward to meeting you soon. I'm just outside Guildford so if either of you fancy a beer (before the weather turns sub-zero again) then give me a bell. I'm trying to get my head around it all now and figure out what I should be looking for so any advice would be appreciated. KO

Thanks mate, will do it now.

Hi I've had a good look through and may have missed it but can anyone help me with advice on getting into Kit cars? I am probably going to get a pre-owned car to start with as my mechanical skills are mainly concerned with messing about with 2 stroke Motorbikes. Diffs, 4 strokes, balance bars and having too many wheels are all alien concepts to me. What I would like to know is where is the best place to start learning about Kit cars. Are there regular meets etc? I also would like to know what I should be looking for in a car. I'm not looking for anything radical in my first effort so what type of engine, suspension and what should I avoid!! I haven't got any firm ideas on what war either as long as the top comes off and it goes OK. Quite like the shape of the 7 and as my friend just bought an old RH, I ended up here. Sorry for being a bit of a Noddy but if anyone can point me in the right direction I would be grateful.