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jonathanmiller99
37 Posts |
 Posted - July 07 2003 : 11:44:06 AM
I am researching building an Indy car with some minor modifications to make it street legal. Does anyone have any advice on this venture? I can't find any kit cars, anywhere with any modern Indy car flavor. I have found a few classic Indy kits, but nothing modern. Thanks |
mantacars
127 Posts |
Posted - July 07 2003 : 2:52:56 PM
Checkout IndyStreet - http://www.indystreet.com/
The company advertises on this site and usually has a link at the top of General Messages Forum pages.
No personal experience with this company, but I have browsed their website which is interesting.
Mike
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mantacars
127 Posts |
Posted - July 07 2003 : 3:01:33 PM
Oops, mistake! I didn't supply correct URL for IndyStreet. It Is:
http://www.indystreetcar.com/
Mike
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meat
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - July 07 2003 : 7:27:52 PM
Some things you should check into before you build the car:- Headlight height. Some states require headlights to be mounted a certain number of inches off of the ground.
- Open wheels. Some states or provinces do not allow you to run your cars open-wheel...although the 32-34 Ford Highboys run fenderless (the troopers tend to look the other way)...You can get wheel fenders from a number of different places, though, and if you paint 'em black and make sure they hug the tire, it won't look bad.
- License Plates. Most states require front and rear plates.
- Brake lights. Much like headlights, some states require tail lights to be mounted a certain distance off the ground and have a certain amount of surface area. Additionally, there are some states that enforce you having marker lights (small lights front and rear that can be seen from the sides of the car; orange for front, red for rear - which is why you see alot of production cars with wrap-around headlights and taillights nowadays). You may also be required to have a backup light or even a third brake light.
- Rocks. They hurt if you get hit by one. Sitting so low to the ground, you may want to invest in a helmet so that you don't end up with road debris sticking out of your head.
- Some states - California included - do not allow plexi or lexan windscreens on cars; they can break and kill you. Also, many states also require windshield wipers (there are "clip-on" hand-operated ones available).
Check that stuff out with your DMV before you buy your kit; of you can't drive your car anywhere but on your driveway... Alternatively, you might also check out the Indycycle (http://indycycleonline.com/). It shares some of the styling cues of an F1 car (about half of 'em!), but it's 3-wheeled and utilizes a complete back end off of a motorcycle. The reason I bring this up is because in most states it's licensed as a motorcycle, and is exempt from the headlight, taillight, side light, windshield wiper stuff. And the configuration (2-wheels up front, one out back) is very stable, and handles remarkably well. I had a TriHawk for awhile and built a Tri-Magnum (the car that looks like an electric razor) and can attest to this. The downside is that - unless you get a late-model Goldwing - you'll have no reverse gear. That's a pretty big downside! Your pal,
Meat.
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S G ilbert
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - August 10 2004 : 08:36:15 AM
I have just recently spent this past weekend scooting around the panhandle in a INDYSTREET car and all I can say is, MAN THAT WAS SO COOL !!!!!!!Steve F. Gilbert |
tadgermac
United Kingdom
52 Posts |
Posted - August 10 2004 : 10:31:08 AM
This is a new company in England that is making a similar model to the American Indy stle car but it is road legal in England. Check it out at
www.edgesportscars.co.ukHope this helps Dan
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corsaconvertible
37 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2006 : 7:27:40 PM
Here's the link that worked for me for the Indy Cycle:
http://www.indycycle.net/main.htm Tony Hansen
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Anyone built a new model Indy car?
