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Old 31st July 2010, 08:30 PM
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Default First drive in the Locost

Only five years to get it this far.

Vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJnjKYHX3TE

And already collecting for the roadster.....
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Old 31st July 2010, 10:26 PM
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Great milestone. Well done

Can't wait until mine's at this stage
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Old 31st July 2010, 10:51 PM
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Congratulations!

Must be an amazing feeling!

Can't wait to get to this stage.

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Old 2nd August 2010, 10:21 AM
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Well Done Wasa,

Looking really nice to and nearly ready for IVA, looks like you shouldn't have too much trouble.

Hope that's a private road OR you could book a pre MOT inspection and have a good blast out / shakedown.

All the Best....AndyH
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Old 2nd August 2010, 07:21 PM
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wow

nice car

I must say it runs very quiet, have you had the decibel,s checked? if so what were the readings please?
I,m asking as my exhaust seems a little loud "er"
I think I might need a better silencer.

A big well done

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Old 2nd August 2010, 07:23 PM
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wow

nice car

I must say it runs very quiet, have you had the decibel,s checked? if so what were the readings please?
I,m asking as my exhaust seems a little loud "er"
I think I might need a better silencer.

A big well done

cheers
andy
Stick some wire wool in the silencer for iva :P
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Old 4th August 2010, 10:47 AM
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Only five years to get it this far.

Vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJnjKYHX3TE

And already collecting for the roadster.....

Cracking Video there big wassa

Must have been a very proud moment for you.

I am in year 4 of my build, your Vid has given me hope that I will get there in the end
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