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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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A friend has bought a kit car (Slyva Riot) and so the start begins to build it up. Spec is around 450kg with a 200bhp Honda CTR engine, so should be quite lively . I think the challenge will be getting it to handle (as well as squeezing Charlie into the driving seat ) .









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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Looking at the frame Mike.........it does look like it'll be a challenge to get him in!

Is it in your garage now? Will be interesting to see the outcome + watch it 'being built'.
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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Must be Mikes garage as who else would have a gold MO laying around!!?? lol

Looks insane and make sure you get some pics of Charlie trying to get in and the fire briadge having to cut him out too

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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Well spotted!
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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Certainly different!

Not really a fan of that shape, as I'd much prefer a traditional Caterham style, but I suppose it'll be lively with the engine where it is!

Only problem is that by the time Charlie's in it, it'll have less power to weight than the Seat

Keep the pics coming.........
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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That looks like it will be fun Will keep an eye on this thread
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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Does look like it could be alot of fun, engine is mounted quite far back!
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 07:10 AM
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Looks mental, kinda reminds me of the Aerial Atom
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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That looks like it`s gonna be a right fookin laugh....
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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Any updates on this Mike ?
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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Yep, the engine has been moved by 2" to the nearside to centralise the weight distribution. Some MX5 peddles have been purchased and some brackets made up. Unfortunately nothing that would show up in photos at moment.
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Is it done yet?

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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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looks a good chassis
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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These are fantastic little cars. Handling is very good.
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Shame it will never be built
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Verry nice.
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