Welcome to the Forum & to Future Stratos Ownership. Good Choice of Kit - Definately the easiest one to build... Which Body Style are you going for or is that not decieded yet?
Hi Everyone,
Before posting anywhere else I thought I would introduce myself and say hello.
After many years of car ownership I have finally decided it's about time I actually built one and so I set out last month to find a car and a kit that appealed to me. It didn't take long to come to the conclusion that a Strato's replica was what I really wanted.
I grew up watching the Lancia dominate rallying and had a poster of one on my bedroom wall so the shape and design of the Strato's has always been a favourite. Some online research confirmed my decision and I was then faced with the dilemma of a Hawk or a Lister Bell.
i was drawn to the Lister Bell and at the beginning of the week went to see Craig to talk about the car. I was hooked within minutes and by that evening had paid the deposit and am now facing the agonising wait for the chassis, engine and suspension packages to be ready.
The 9 month wait will be agonising but I have plenty to learn and parts to collect in the meantime to keep me busy. In fact, I am already the proud owner of an Alfa 166 3l 24 valve V6 courtesy of Ebay! Lucky for me I'm intending to use it as a donor as the Cat C repair was not entirely successful as witnessed by a cork screwing motion to the car at speeds above 60mph. Engine and gearbox are spot on though so I'm a happy camper:-)
So, I look forward to joining in on both on the forum and also at any events, meets etc that occur. I have a lot to learn as I've already said and any and all help will be gratefully received. I also hope I can contribute to the forum too and intend to document my build as a lesson on how not to do it for others to see!
Regards
Hugo
Welcome to the Forum & to Future Stratos Ownership. Good Choice of Kit - Definately the easiest one to build... Which Body Style are you going for or is that not decieded yet?
Welome to the group ; am just at one week to finish to wait on the delivery schedule and I can tell you that you can do a lot of sourcing during your wait time and this allow to spend less money in "ebaying " carefully and slowly not rushing into crazy bids for door handle or watever other rare parts
Are you into a stradale or GR4 project ?
Hi Hugo
Suggest you checkout Mick's build of an LB, he will not be hanging around in getting it finished........... So you can see a complete build of a very recent LB kit.
See
http://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showt...ld-is-underway
Peter
Yes Peter is right;
Mick thread is a good sample ( Paul's too= as they are assembling kickly and with no modifications from original kit delivered by Craig
People.....
I have moved the comments of what kit is right or wrong to a new post which is here:
http://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showt...ar-of-30-years
I don't think Hi-jacking this welcome thread was the correct place for it.
Personal opinions are welcome but in the correct place please.
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