Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Since my car found a new home my garage has felt awful empty. To the point now the rest of the family now assume it's open season for storing their crap. Sorely mistaken!! So I need a project to keep me busy and to reaffirm the garage space as mine. I don't want to spend silly amounts maybe 2 or 3k tops. So a full new Westfield build is off the cards. I've been keeping an eye out for any basket case or non finished builds but with my budget don't come up very often. I was offered a part built Mev exocet for not a lot but it had been bodged at every level and even with a full strip and rebuild it's still a fugly thing. So I'm after some suggestions. Things I've considered so far. - mx5. I was keen as they are very tuneable however I'm 6ft 4 and I just look ridiculous In one. - z3/z4. I would prefer a z4 so would need to stretch budget. Not sure how tweakable they are on a budget? - rather than a complete car I'd considered taking on an engine build. I've never done a complete engine strip/build so could be fun. But then what engine? Zetec duratec mx5 v8? I would then need to find a home for said engine as I doubt I could sell on a home rebuilt engine without proof it works. Has anyone got any more suggestions for me to consider? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTR2Turbo Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 How about a series defender rebuild. Mostly time rather than parts. Big mecano kits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 39 minutes ago, XTR2Turbo said: How about a series defender rebuild. Mostly time rather than parts. Big mecano kits Thanks i had considered a landy but to be frank im just not "into" them if you catch my drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Bit of a journey , but should be just over a couple of grand.............. 302472060745 ebay item number 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Car Electronics Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 How about putting a 1.6 Ecoboost in a Puma? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 22 minutes ago, Thrustyjust said: Bit of a journey , but should be just over a couple of grand.............. 302472060745 ebay item number Hmm good shout. Pity it's a trek. 6 minutes ago, Kit Car Electronics said: How about putting a 1.6 Ecoboost in a Puma? Sounds like something you've given that a thought yourself mike! Good call tho. I had a 1.6 puma back in 2001 and always thought it could handle a bit more poke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Get a cost from Iain at IH Freelance . You never know !! Then build a decent Zetec for it or something . You want loose a bean if you sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Yeah maybe. But id prefer to avoid IVA and registration if possible. Id end up wanting carbon everything knowing me and end up spending 10k before I know it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Big (BIG) screen TV, PS4 with Gran Tourismo, build yourself a race seat (gaming chair) asa project, buy a top steering wheel and pedal set, a fridge, and some beer... If the budget extends a bit then... http://simxperience.com/products/motionsimulatorkits/stage1motionsimulatorkit.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 18 hours ago, Blatman said: Big (BIG) screen TV, PS4 with Gran Tourismo, build yourself a race seat (gaming chair) asa project, buy a top steering wheel and pedal set, a fridge, and some beer... If the budget extends a bit then... http://simxperience.com/products/motionsimulatorkits/stage1motionsimulatorkit.aspx Haha if that went in the garage I'd never get the bl**** kids out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Mace Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I'm restoring a cylinder lawn mower which has an old villiers engine. It's surprisingly good fun and there is now so much old grease and oil all over the garage that I don't think anyone else wants to go in there anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriss1455 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I've always wanted to get an old mini and fully refurb it but with a zetec in. Can pick them up for relatively cheap and so long as the standard mini rust issues are ok parts are readily avaliable for everything to do with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Have you considered turning that empty space into an income this winter.... as in I asked my local specialist to have my car for the winter with all the bits provided and cash up front .... he seemed too well off to take me up on the offer.... then next year you could have a bigger budget !! Nem......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Mace Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 27 minutes ago, chriss1455 said: I've always wanted to get an old mini and fully refurb it but with a zetec in. Can pick them up for relatively cheap and so long as the standard mini rust issues are ok parts are readily avaliable for everything to do with them Or you could put the running gear from a Toyota Celica into an old mini. The Project Binky boys are making light work of that... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Or the new Olympic sport of pole dancing could be good in an emtpy garage. Make your mark before everyone has a go and also subsidise the new car fund with work in the evenings................ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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