“ MEV
SONIC7 ”
The “Sonic7” features
a fully triangulated space frame chassis, yet weighs only
67kgs and the car has fully adjustable
suspension so you can tune it to suit yourself. It’s
a 1.8 Focus based kit with modern sharp styling that complements
the company’s popular Rocket kit by having similar lines
but more practicality. It is offered with a hard top or soft
top roof option, a choice of wings including the aero type,
a roll bar and rear window section and a full laminated windscreen
with a GRP frame are also options to enable you to customize
your Sonic7. A step by step easy to follow build guide takes
you through construction.
Kit prices are only £4299 for a body/rolling chassis
that needs just lights, loom, seats and a donor adding. Build
time is estimated at 100 hours for someone with limited knowledge
and minimal kit building experience. On the road prices will
be a very reasonable sub £6,000 if you build one yourself.
Weighing in at just under half a ton standard Focus power will
give you a staggering 235 BHP per ton, which is more than enough
to see off nearly all the production cars you are likely to
meet at the lights.
Compared to a Lotus Elise with 156 BHP per ton and a Porsche
Boxster with 187 BHP per ton the Sonic7 is a driving experience
not to be missed.
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Donor 1.8 Ford Focus
cars are now available at realistic prices and offer a great
set of donor parts which are modern and reliable. Cars can be
purchased for as low as £500 and many can be found accident
damaged with low mileage and all have extra added value as you
can sell on all the parts you don’t need and recoup a chunk
of the purchase price.
You will use the following parts and then sell the rest;
Engine/gear
box/mounts
ECU and engine bay wiring harness.
Drive shafts (no modifications required)
Hubs/bearings from the front to go on the back of your Sonic7
Rear discs/calipers (some have drums but calipers are available separately)
Radiator with fan and hoses (single fan non air con type) and header tank
Hand brake lever with gaiter and cables
Gear change cables
Steering column and switch gear
Fuel pump and fuel gauge sender
Wheels/tyres if good looking
Exhaust manifold and catalytic converter (silencer available, fits straight
on)
Horn
Brake fluid reservoir, seat belts, number plate lights, nuts, bolts, screws,
etc.
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