Adam-D
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Registered: 11th May 02
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my car will most probably end up costing 5k to build,
is this a good figure? for a weekend, occasional track use car?
the finishing bits cost a fair few quid and ive just added it up and scared myself
anyone want to buy a mondeo estate off me? i need the money now  
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
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comming from someone doing the same , im sure it will be fine 
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Adam-D
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i added it all up and was like "thats ok"
then realised i still needed to add in the cost of having my engine re-built
thats what pushed it over.
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
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Adam, half the stuff you are doing doesnt even need done!!!! New bolts etc etc etc etc
Get the basics done, and get it working and used. THEN start replacing etc.
Use it!
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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I am trying to justify the same at the moment, it's fine, if you're gonna enjoy it it's worth every penny in the long run 
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Adam-D
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Registered: 11th May 02
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adam it is nearly done. need to have engine re-built, new manifold, cat, exhaust.
brake padsand i can run it, then new windows bonnet and boot.
there isnt much else
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
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It is the finishing that costs heaps
Things like decent seats & belts etc
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broster
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Registered: 6th Dec 02
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
It is the finishing that costs heaps
Things like decent seats & belts etc
tell me about it, all the little bits that you decide to do to finish it off, just because you may aswell do it whilst its in bits.....
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
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Thinking of the little things we are just doing now... just to meet regs
Battery £90, box £30, seat £350, new harnesses
then you get to things like tyres and brake pads
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Adam-D
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i have my harneses, :lo: first thing i bought.
now you mention it, a batterey, and box still need to be bought
where did you get yours from adam?
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broster
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adam, try ebay, cheap deals to be had for batteries and trays
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Adam-D
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also adam-k's batterey, i know its race use, but ill be driving to germany and back. that battery suitable for the task? i have no electric stuff apart from my lights and the engine.
[Edited on 12-03-2008 by Adam-D]
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
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I just got from DT... they seem to give me decent prices and free delivery now
battery: yes.... its only not good at being left uncharged. Leave the earth off when not using the car or trickle charge/de-charge it.
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Adam-D
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kay ill give them a bell see what theyll charge me.
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broster
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i bet its a lot more than what ebay will charge..... red top 15 and a tray is what youll need if you want small and light
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Adam-D
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i want the battery to be able to with stand a little road use, it will be disconnected when not in use, so is a red top 15 still up for the job? or will i need a bigger one
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam-D
i added it all up and was like "thats ok"
then realised i still needed to add in the cost of having my engine re-built
thats what pushed it over.
i know a good garage for rebuilds if you want their number 
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
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red top 15 and box for 30 sidemount is what I have.....
Maybe cheaper on ebay, but do you 100% trust them.... for a few quid i'd rather have my stuff next day etc.
Havent had any issues on the skyline yet, and its been used daily since the bat was fitted. A corsa will use a lot less juice too. It'll be fine as long as your engine does not require lots of cranking to start
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AK
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ps.... they dont do boxes for 15's so thats why i've adapted the 30.
Cage is also too big for it, and box is a better solution in my opinion.
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Adam-D
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cool if it'll start a skyline, im sure itll cope with a corsa with minimal electrics
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AK
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try Merlin too, they seem to be a bit cheaper than DT
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broster
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
Maybe cheaper on ebay, but do you 100% trust them.... for a few quid i'd rather have my stuff next day etc.
I must be working with a smaller buget then. i bought mine off ebay from a reputable company, it arrived next day.
once the car is running you wont have an issue really especially on a standard alternator.
its cranking that will suffer and cold cranking
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