neilwillis Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 If you want to exclude parts from a module build, just tell them what you don't require when you order the kit. As a guide, deduct 25% from the price in the parts list, and that is what they will allow on them. You've gone about things the right way, getting advice here is a great way of avoiding pit falls. Go for it. I built mine in 3 months, and got it on the road in 6. I even got the missus to get her hands dirty a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moz Posted July 31, 2003 Author Share Posted July 31, 2003 thanks again, the advice here is invaluable - I think after visiting the factory I will start a new thread with some more questions regarding factory vs thirdparty options. After I have sent off my club membership of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 thanks again, the advice here is unvaluable I hope you mean invaluable... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moz Posted July 31, 2003 Author Share Posted July 31, 2003 ha ha - just changed that as you posted. Of course I meant invaluable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterrosey Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Moz Just a thought - if you want to race the car then I suggest you opt for 6-point harnesses - the additional crutch strap stops you sliding under them. I'm planning to add them to my Willans 4-points, but it's easier to do this at the time of build. I'd also suggest you read up about reverse gearbox problems - they're the weak link in the bike build (eg mine lasted 1,000 miles from new). You do need it for racing, though, so I'd suggest you delete teh RGB and propshafts from the Megabusa kit and get custom props made by Bailey Morris plus an aftermarket electric reverse conversion (eg Kit Car Wokrshop and other places). Just another thought: if I was in your position now looking to build a BEC, I'd simply buy graeme finlayson's car - awesome bit of kit that'd eat most things. £15K for 160+bhp and sub-400kg carbon fibre bodywork... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moz Posted August 5, 2003 Author Share Posted August 5, 2003 Peter Thanks for the post. My initial reaction was that if I bought that it would be cheating! Also, that if I didn't build the thing I would probably never properly understand the car. However, given that I would spend more money (and time) building my own that would be less competitive the idea is growing on me. I guess also, that I would learn about the car as I went on. My main concerns (which I will probably take up with Graeme), are as follows: 1) Maintenance: Am I right in thinking that the more specialised the set-up, the more expensive the maintenance? 2) Individuality: Although the car is very individual this may come at a price. i.e. would Fluke be the only ones who would know how the hell to fix it!!! Would I be tied in with them? (not that there would necessarily anything wrong with that). Although I suppose the above concerns are mitigated by the offer of future discounted support. Would I still be welcome as a Westfielder?!! (Plus, I'd hate to think of the car being wasted on a novice like me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterrosey Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Don't think that you'll just jump into a Megabusa and be fine with it - as with all nippy cars there's a bit of a learning curve. Does your current road car spin the wheels in 4th in the wet?! I can honestly say that the Megabusa is the most difficult car I've ever driven in the pouring rain around Donington - like ice skating. I take your point with the GF car and probably the biggest worry would be smashing the bodyshell - a carbon-fibre one-off. But it's still an awesome bit of kit. The set-up, though, would be no more fiddly than a regular Busa (which has an almost infinite number of things to tweak). Personally the only thing that would put me off it is not having built it myself - but this is pretty illogical, really! Also if youn do build your own it's worth embarking on the project with a clear aim for the car in mind - ie it will need to be built as a racecar from day 1 to be competitive. I had exactly the same idea as you - build a Busa, do track days to gain experience and then enter the 750MC RGB series. As my road legal Busa tips the scales at a portly 496kg (full of fluids, RAC Rollbar, dry sump, LSD, 032Rs on Capri Laser 4-spokes, stock 2-pot brakes, no anti-roll bars), though it needs a bit of lightening (read big money spending: £1000 wheels & tyres / £500 brakes / £800 suspension). I also plan to get Custom Cages to fit a full cage to the car at some point (wouldn't race without one) as even with the RAC roll bar you do feel a bit exposed given the car's pace. Anyway, whatever route you go down, I can certainly recommend BEC-ownership. The character of the car is it's winning factor for me - love that howl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moz Posted August 5, 2003 Author Share Posted August 5, 2003 thanks again - hope I didn't give the impression that I thought I could just get into it and race effectively! I'm at Westfield on thursday and will try and catch up with Graeme this week. Unfortunately they have sold their bike demonstrator! The shell is a very good point! I've looked at the pics on the website it's an awesome looking car. It's even the right colour...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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