Cars which mimic the lightweight Lotus 7-type cars of the 1950s and early 1960s are actually becoming the trend in the market today since there is a growth seen in the market for build-it-yourself racing cars or even building a car to a racing car. You would see wide range of difference ranging from the GBP250-budget 'Locost' to GBP50,000+ Jaguar C and D-type replica racers, and plenty in between. This is why just a few years ago the market has opened to cater these differences.
There are few things to consider before buying and especially when you are interested to have your chance and be into the DIY-race car world to make your car to a racing car. There are three things which you must consider at first, these are, the dozens of kit car producers who are ready to take your hard-earned money, the various classes of race car, and the makes and models that are eligible for with competition. There are also some questions which you must take a look at. These questions can include whether or not you intend to use the car for road use, or whether the car is a race-only machine, or you want to use it in both areas.
Being able to settle on a class, model of kit race car lets you now decide on how to effectively transform your car into a racing car. This can be done well when you have chosen a specific kit specification which suits your skills set and your money. The kits available to the clients can be in built, half built, or component form. The prices matched accordingly. It is pretty simple, where in the more basic component form kits that arrive literally as a box of bits come with a lower price when compared with the price of those half built cars for example. When you are in this stage of deciding, try to balance the increasing cost against the reduced build time and skills requirement. You can also talk to some race series organizers or when you cannot find one, at least talk to those at the car's owners club. Ask and discuss to them about the relative pros and cons of the particular model and specification you are considering.
Then, the next task would be to source a suitable donor vehicle. This donor vehicle can be very costly and it takes time for you to source brand-new. They act as a 'parts bin' for many of the more mundane components like the gearbox, wheels, wiring loom, and so on. Clearly, a good quality donor vehicle will surely aid the completion of a good quality racing car thus you have to make sure the parts you intend to salvage are of good quality.
A key component for any kind of race vehicle is the tires. You always need new tires when you are building any car. High performance tires are critical to keeping you on the street in virtually any race. Presently there are many high quality tires out there, though numerous can be pricey. If cost is a problem, using tire coupons can significantly make the purchase easier.
Now that you have the kit with you it is time to commence assembly of the car to a racing car. Before picking up the spanners, be sure you have a good quality race car handbook since this require much patience.
When you want to drive it on the road then you have to undergo car testing by the SVA and this can be done once the build process has been carried out. The car will then be issued with all the paperwork needed for it to be road-legal if and when it has passed the needed test. Now after all these, along with the car's insurance, it can now be taken off to the road for you to enjoy!
Finally, your last task is to source and install the racing accessories needed to compete. These accessories include for your driver, race suits, racing helmets and racing boots, and a plumbed-in racing fire extinguisher and battery cut-off switches for the car. You can have a consultation with your race organizers or the MSA for a full list of mandatory safety accessories. It is recommended to consult both, actually.
There are few things to consider before buying and especially when you are interested to have your chance and be into the DIY-race car world to make your car to a racing car. There are three things which you must consider at first, these are, the dozens of kit car producers who are ready to take your hard-earned money, the various classes of race car, and the makes and models that are eligible for with competition. There are also some questions which you must take a look at. These questions can include whether or not you intend to use the car for road use, or whether the car is a race-only machine, or you want to use it in both areas.
Being able to settle on a class, model of kit race car lets you now decide on how to effectively transform your car into a racing car. This can be done well when you have chosen a specific kit specification which suits your skills set and your money. The kits available to the clients can be in built, half built, or component form. The prices matched accordingly. It is pretty simple, where in the more basic component form kits that arrive literally as a box of bits come with a lower price when compared with the price of those half built cars for example. When you are in this stage of deciding, try to balance the increasing cost against the reduced build time and skills requirement. You can also talk to some race series organizers or when you cannot find one, at least talk to those at the car's owners club. Ask and discuss to them about the relative pros and cons of the particular model and specification you are considering.
Then, the next task would be to source a suitable donor vehicle. This donor vehicle can be very costly and it takes time for you to source brand-new. They act as a 'parts bin' for many of the more mundane components like the gearbox, wheels, wiring loom, and so on. Clearly, a good quality donor vehicle will surely aid the completion of a good quality racing car thus you have to make sure the parts you intend to salvage are of good quality.
A key component for any kind of race vehicle is the tires. You always need new tires when you are building any car. High performance tires are critical to keeping you on the street in virtually any race. Presently there are many high quality tires out there, though numerous can be pricey. If cost is a problem, using tire coupons can significantly make the purchase easier.
Now that you have the kit with you it is time to commence assembly of the car to a racing car. Before picking up the spanners, be sure you have a good quality race car handbook since this require much patience.
When you want to drive it on the road then you have to undergo car testing by the SVA and this can be done once the build process has been carried out. The car will then be issued with all the paperwork needed for it to be road-legal if and when it has passed the needed test. Now after all these, along with the car's insurance, it can now be taken off to the road for you to enjoy!
Finally, your last task is to source and install the racing accessories needed to compete. These accessories include for your driver, race suits, racing helmets and racing boots, and a plumbed-in racing fire extinguisher and battery cut-off switches for the car. You can have a consultation with your race organizers or the MSA for a full list of mandatory safety accessories. It is recommended to consult both, actually.
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