Haynes Forums  

Go Back   Haynes Forums > Haynes Roadster Forums > Chassis
FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 20th June 2012, 11:25 AM
motomaniac motomaniac is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 63
Default saturn / nts.. v talon ???

right then... as im based in durham, i went to visit nathan at nts and decided that once id got a job.. some cash and time , i was going to get a frame from him.... reason being i have never welded before, so thought , as i drive like a lunatic, safety was the best option ..lol..and i could just go and pick it up, chuck it on the roof rack and job done.. however, with nts now closing, i have been looking at the talon frame.... now my question... is there much difference in either frame??... do you use the same parts from the donor car ?? is there anything i nedd to consider about anything ?.... cheers in anticipation of answers mm
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 20th June 2012, 11:47 AM
ozzy1's Avatar
ozzy1 ozzy1 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: perth,australia
Posts: 760
Default

Anyone that has bought stuff from Talon has always been impressed with the quality of his work. He also says that all welding is done by a welder with 15 yrs experience so I personally wouldn't hesitate to buy a chassis from him. Both the Nts and Talon chassis will be to book spec so all parts will fit as stated in the book. Talon does do some good deals on ebay on wishbone sets also.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 20th June 2012, 02:02 PM
voucht's Avatar
voucht voucht is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Lautrec, Tarn (81), Occitanie, France
Posts: 879
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ozzy1 View Post
Anyone that has bought stuff from Talon has always been impressed with the quality of his work. He also says that all welding is done by a welder with 15 yrs experience so I personally wouldn't hesitate to buy a chassis from him. Both the Nts and Talon chassis will be to book spec so all parts will fit as stated in the book. Talon does do some good deals on ebay on wishbone sets also.
I'm backing up Ozzy on that point. Work is of great quality, prices are more than OK, and chassis will be made according to the book, so no problem to fit any part from the donor (Sierra).
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 20th June 2012, 02:47 PM
gtipping gtipping is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Cliffe Woods, Kent
Posts: 51
Default

I've used Talon (Phil) for flat pack, wishbones, polybushes, crush tubes and rear uprights. All work of good quality and very helpful friendly service - top guy.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 20th June 2012, 02:51 PM
brainbug007's Avatar
brainbug007 brainbug007 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Weston-Super-Mare
Posts: 846
Default

I'll second that, I got my wishbones and rear uprights from him and they where top notch
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 20th June 2012, 02:55 PM
motomaniac motomaniac is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 63
Default

cheers lads... wasnt wondering about the quality, as ive seen pics and not heard bad reports.... i was more bothered about wether there was going to be more stuff to do... dunno if that makes sense..... i talked to nathan, so had a good idea as to what i was going to do, just wasnt sure about talon..... but if theyre basically a book chassis then i know what i ned to do ( within reason..lol..) i will be buying wishbones too, and have checked out his deals on eblag ... very good....

on a note, m gonna go down the mx5 route, as theres a greater abundance of them at reasonable(ish ) prices ... still only looking into this, as am waiting to see if i get kept on at my new job....
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 20th June 2012, 04:41 PM
robo robo is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: scabs
Posts: 1,722
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gtipping View Post
I've used Talon (Phil) for flat pack, wishbones, polybushes, crush tubes and rear uprights. All work of good quality and very helpful friendly service - top guy.
And he always has time to chat about stuff you want done thats none book. Not phased by variation.

bob
__________________
When The Results Disagree With The Theory: Believe The Results And Invent A New Theory
If I had two brains I,d still be a halfwit

The cave http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/my...deshow/mancave

The build http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=12669
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 20th June 2012, 10:42 PM
ayjay ayjay is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Coedpoeth near Wrexham, North Wales
Posts: 737
Default

I've had stuff from Phil (Talon) and its top notch stuff. Always delighted.
The guy doesn't get enough credit.




Discount looming?--------------------------------------------------------------- Only joking I'm on the last lap. just need to tidy up my electrickery and a couple of ally panels
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 21st June 2012, 11:02 AM
flyerncle flyerncle is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: gateshead,near cobbly bit of A1 North
Posts: 3,188
Default

Probably more likely to get finished that way as you would have everything to hand more or less,it's hard to get started once you stop for parts and money etc.
__________________
Cost : Little as possible.
Thanks : To those who by their generosity my build has progressed.
Its a handmade sports car not a flaming kit car !!!


If at first you dont succeed,avoid skydiving...

No parachute require to freefall,only if you want to do it twice.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 21st June 2012, 12:57 PM
baz-r baz-r is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,464
Default

i dont have any talon products myself but i have seen some of his metalwork and is by far the best quality roadster parts and i also think the price is fair.
he is also on the forum offering support regularly
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:35 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.