“I’M HAPPY WITH HOW IT DRIVES”
It’s got four-wheel discs and independent suspension all round, so it has some good specs.
Though we weren’t worried about the weight because we wanted to build in strength, the car still only weighs 850kg. That compares to around 1200-1300kg for the standard Mazda. That in itself makes it quicker. It drives dead straight and I’m happy with how it drives – it’s better balanced than most cars.
Don’s top tips:
1.Buy the book; 2. Join a builder group and get to know what they’re doing; 3. Get an engineer from day one, before you buy anything!