Xe'd Kit Car

cavbow · 23-06-2008, 14:46

Well after doing Conversion's for and with other people(you know who you are) I thought I'd do some thing for my self as people were saying it's about time I did.

Didn't really know wot to do as I've been down the route of Xe'd Nova's and Corsa's and a Cavalier Turbo's so I decided I wanted to do something different.

After much thought I decided I wanted a kitcar but which type.

After much thought I decided on a Tiger Super Cat.

Today I took delivery of this

It's based on a Sierra running gear (which I haven't got yet) but I'm gona be putting my Xe engine in it which I removed from my Nova.

I'm planning on it being about 180Bhp but in a Car that weight's naff all will be quite quick.

Here's wot I'm hoping it look's like when it's done

DaveB · 23-06-2008, 14:59

Thats awesome! If you don't mind me asking, what sort of price are you looking at for what you've bought, and how much will the rest of the bits cost to get it running?

cavbow · 23-06-2008, 15:27

It's cost me £4800 for the kit which includes nearly every thing you need to get it up and running i need a Sierra for the hubs, Steering column and rear end and Box. I recon prob another 1.5k to get it up and running and finish'd i hope but that's including exhaust, wheels, and managment

alistairolsen · 23-06-2008, 15:33

double the 1.5k IMO by the time you account for donor, new bearings, rack etc, musroom adaptors for the front, exhaust system, wheels, tyres, management, loom, sva, gearbox, prop welding................

philip2 · 23-06-2008, 15:37

just a quick question...where did tyou get the kit from??

please dont go to chester sports cars...the lads an arse big time. ive seen how he builds the cars, advice he give you is ****e, and he made me laugh everytime he had customers asking about engines etc and him thinking he knew everything about tuning, when he hasnt got a clue lol

**CraigGreen** · 23-06-2008, 15:39

Still..... nice project to get your teeth into instead of scraping years of oil & rust out of a Nova's engine bay.

It looks like a nice conventional Lotus 7 type car as opposed to some of these godawfull kit cars that attempt to be concept cool looking.

Keep us posted.

alistairolsen · 23-06-2008, 15:43

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Originally Posted by CraigGreen

It looks like a nice conventional Lotus 7 type car as opposed to some of these godawfull kit cars that attempt to be concept cool looking.

Keep us posted.

+1

philip2 · 23-06-2008, 15:44

ooooo good luck with it any way, not seen an XE one. so should be good to see it on the road.

gsi_fox · 23-06-2008, 20:18

cant wait to get started on building it up, need to get hold of a sierra asap n get this project started.

rudd86 · 23-06-2008, 20:23

looks good, subscribed.

**Gordon Livsey** · 23-06-2008, 20:26

awsome, will be good to see it all finished, i would love something like that

Nealo · 23-06-2008, 21:02

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Originally Posted by cavbow

Well after doing Conversion's for and with other people(you know who you are) I thought I'd do some thing for my self as people were saying it's about time I did.

That be me then!

Been see this tonight and it actually ninja turtle green. Awesome choice of colour and cant wait get it on road.

Nealo · 23-06-2008, 21:06

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Originally Posted by alistairolsen

double the 1.5k IMO by the time you account for donor, new bearings, rack etc, musroom adaptors for the front, exhaust system, wheels, tyres, management, loom, sva, gearbox, prop welding................

Rack comes with kit as does prop etc. Wheels and tyres wont be much as i get them trade for this project seeing as CavBow helped me out with various projects and rebuilds over the years.

Nealo · 23-06-2008, 21:07

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Originally Posted by gsi_fox

cant wait to get started on building it up, need to get hold of a sierra asap n get this project started.

Well yours defo not getting done anytime soon now hey lad

cavbow · 23-06-2008, 22:08

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Originally Posted by philip2

just a quick question...where did tyou get the kit from??

please dont go to chester sports cars...the lads an arse big time. ive seen how he builds the cars, advice he give you is ****e, and he made me laugh everytime he had customers asking about engines etc and him thinking he knew everything about tuning, when he hasnt got a clue lol

I did matey only coz it's only 30mins drive for me as Tiger racing is in Peterborough which is 2 hour drive there and 2 hour back.

gsi_fox · 25-06-2008, 20:24

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Originally Posted by Nealo

Well yours defo not getting done anytime soon now hey lad

No need money to finish mine off and thats just somethin I havent got

Hope Shanger didnt want his finishing either

As you said matey Benbos done alot of work for us in the past so dont mind leavin mine on hold plus cant wait to start a different project and get on the road.

gsi_fox · 25-06-2008, 20:26

People we need a sierra asap to get this project started!!!!

**Gordon Livsey** · 25-06-2008, 20:27

try passion ford to see if there is anyone breaking a sierra mate. i take it you have tried the scrap yards and ebay etc

gsi_fox · 25-06-2008, 20:44

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Originally Posted by Gordon Livsey

try passion ford to see if there is anyone breaking a sierra mate. i take it you have tried the scrap yards and ebay etc

Cheers matey will have a look

**Gordon Livsey** · 25-06-2008, 20:55

what engine size of sierra has the hubs etc to be from

cavbow · 26-06-2008, 00:37

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Originally Posted by Gordon Livsey

what engine size of sierra has the hubs etc to be from

Bin told any Sierra but could do with them coming from an ABS 1 as the Front Brake set up are bigger

cavbow · 29-06-2008, 19:42

Bit of an update.

Been doing some painting on the chassis this week end by Firstly painting it Red Oxide

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Next up we painted it Black Smooth Hamerit

Went for this option as it's a hell of a lot cheaper than paying £140 for Powder Coating + not a lot of the Chassis is gona be on show.

Nealo · 29-06-2008, 20:09

Nice job there matey but you missed a bit.

Wot next on the to do list

cavbow · 29-06-2008, 20:17

Gona start with the Rack and Front suspension and Ali panelling but need a air Rivitor as it'll be a lot easier

Nealo · 29-06-2008, 20:20

Air rivetor hey. Slight problem with that you aint got compressor unless mine found its way from shangers, or you purchased the one we saw yesterday