turbopete
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- Joined
- Feb 4, 2009
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- Spennymoor
- Your Mercedes
- 2017 '17' Ford Mondeo 2.0TDCi ST Line X 180 (sorry)
as finances are very tight and i need a 'practical' car to ferry the family around, i am toying with the idea of having something 'fun' for myself to drive. i do, however, need to consider a few factors, such as fuel costs, insurance costs etc.
not so mad so far BUT i was considering a complete SELF BUILD. not a kit car, entirely built by myself, albeit using existing components (engine, gearbox etc) from other vehicles
My first thought was to build something along the lines of an Aeriel Atom or a Caterham type of vehicle, basically a road legal go-kart BUT then i started to wonder about powerplants, layout, seats, etc.
i get these idea's when im bored, im afraid. any thoughts greatfully accepted. should i use a car or bike engine? any potential pitfalls/regulations to watch out for?
or am i just going completely bonkers?
not so mad so far BUT i was considering a complete SELF BUILD. not a kit car, entirely built by myself, albeit using existing components (engine, gearbox etc) from other vehicles
My first thought was to build something along the lines of an Aeriel Atom or a Caterham type of vehicle, basically a road legal go-kart BUT then i started to wonder about powerplants, layout, seats, etc.
i get these idea's when im bored, im afraid. any thoughts greatfully accepted. should i use a car or bike engine? any potential pitfalls/regulations to watch out for?
or am i just going completely bonkers?