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MK Indy R1 - Kit Car Project Thread
- Thread starter Waitey
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Been using it much over the winter?
Waitey
ClioSport Club Member
Alpina D3, AC Cobra
Then it tried to freeze me to death...
The ignition would turn off when I selected a gear, then it snowed, I was 10 miles from home! Que waiting 40 mins in the snow to be towed home, by my father who set off before I put my helmet on, so my head froze.... a lot.
The ignition would turn off when I selected a gear, then it snowed, I was 10 miles from home! Que waiting 40 mins in the snow to be towed home, by my father who set off before I put my helmet on, so my head froze.... a lot.
Waitey
ClioSport Club Member
Alpina D3, AC Cobra
I traced the problem down to a relay which I swapped with another one off another bike
In case it dies again I've left it somewhere easy to get to....
It runs better than even now, having a dying relay in the ignition circuit really makes a difference it seems!
In case it dies again I've left it somewhere easy to get to....
It runs better than even now, having a dying relay in the ignition circuit really makes a difference it seems!
Waitey
ClioSport Club Member
Alpina D3, AC Cobra
The next job will be to fit the gear indicator I bought months ago, so I'll do an update on that soon.
As for using it in winter: I've used it every weekend nearly since I got it. Although 888's in sub zero temps really do not work and it'll spin the rears all the time. Thermals and a helmet are a must too!
As for using it in winter: I've used it every weekend nearly since I got it. Although 888's in sub zero temps really do not work and it'll spin the rears all the time. Thermals and a helmet are a must too!
Waitey
ClioSport Club Member
Alpina D3, AC Cobra
Sadly not, unless you build it out of either 85% of parts from a doner car, in that car it gets its doner car number place. Or if 90% of the parts are brand new, in that case you get a new plate. (This statement is hugely simplified)
Q is the simplest way to go though!
Q plates are for when the age of the original vehicle cannot be identified.
Single donor cars (where one car is used for majority of parts) get an age related plate based on age of donor.
New registrations must be all new parts with the allowance for any single part (engine, diff etc) to be refurbished to an as new standard.
Buy a fully built car from a manufacturer and it will have a new plate.
Single donor cars (where one car is used for majority of parts) get an age related plate based on age of donor.
New registrations must be all new parts with the allowance for any single part (engine, diff etc) to be refurbished to an as new standard.
Buy a fully built car from a manufacturer and it will have a new plate.
Waitey
ClioSport Club Member
Alpina D3, AC Cobra
Tonight's work
Borrowed another jack and axle stands because they matched my car lol
Fitted the tax disc, since I've not had one on it for 8 months.....
Fitted the gear indicator, just needs tuning to the car now, hence the axle stands so I can run it in the garage!
Borrowed another jack and axle stands because they matched my car lol
Fitted the tax disc, since I've not had one on it for 8 months.....
Fitted the gear indicator, just needs tuning to the car now, hence the axle stands so I can run it in the garage!
Paul.M
ClioSport Club Member
Brilliant! I would love to have something like this for a weekend treat!
like it mate,but you should try the r1 engine were it belongs,in the legendary r1
ive had 5 of the buggers,but my fave was my original 98 carbd bike,much better than
the later fuel inj ones,more brutal and more soul.
we did cadwell regular and the hayabusa engined kit cars got a fair lick on!
closest thrill to actualy riding a superbike on the road,but i can recommend anyone doing their bike test,
nothing short of a fighter jet comes close.
ive had 5 of the buggers,but my fave was my original 98 carbd bike,much better than
the later fuel inj ones,more brutal and more soul.
we did cadwell regular and the hayabusa engined kit cars got a fair lick on!
closest thrill to actualy riding a superbike on the road,but i can recommend anyone doing their bike test,
nothing short of a fighter jet comes close.
Waitey
ClioSport Club Member
Alpina D3, AC Cobra
Drop me a text with what time you'll be about
Every time I have toyed with the idea of buying one of these, this is the conclusion I have come to. Pinto's are just to old now, and while a bike engine would be amazing, they seem to require a lot more time, money and effort to keep running in tip top condition.
This thing is mental, can't believe how well it goes. Ridiculous.
Only two pics from me, as I was enjoying the drive and after setting my camera up on a mount, the power of the car was destabilising it, so the shots were guff.
MK Indy R1 by feirny, on Flickr
MK Indy R1 by feirny, on Flickr
Only two pics from me, as I was enjoying the drive and after setting my camera up on a mount, the power of the car was destabilising it, so the shots were guff.
MK Indy R1 by feirny, on Flickr
MK Indy R1 by feirny, on Flickr
Was good to see you as well mate, we can sort something out.
Not even looked at the vid yet, but I'll have a look tomorrow.
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