My Kangoo Cup Dci Build Thread

[ashleyt33]

Yes that's the plan. If I can get rid of another 50kg I will be happy with the weight. 6.5j 15" steels are next on the list to get rid of the heavy 172 rims, just seems hard to find a set. Then my tyre choice will be wider, and the rear arches more spacious.

 

[sbridgey]

Try and stick to 7j mate, narrower will affect the handling.

 

[ashleyt33]

I have around 2mm either side of the tyres when it's sat on level ground might have no choice.

 

[Knuckles]

epic van is epic!

how does it feel/handle? can you feel the height of it and the rear end?

 

[Cup_Phil]

We have SOOOOO got to book a track day at Blyton. I'm gonna piss myself laughing trying to keep up with a van!

 

[ashleyt33]

It handles very well, and you don't really notice the height to be fair. It seems to pick the inside front wheels up a bit under hard cornering under hard throttle a bit, but nothing to bad. The clio ARB has helped a lot.

 

[ashleyt33]

We have SOOOOO got to book a track day at Blyton. I'm gonna piss myself laughing trying to keep up with a van!

Well up for that once I have sorted wheels and tyres Phil .

 

[Matt W]

Love this.

 

[Mark-F]

winning

 

[trickznoodle]

I was wondering... did you research the AWD kangoo model? I noticed it has the same 1.6 engine. If a FWD 172 Kangoo is fun, I wonder how a 4wd one would put the power down...

'bet it would be a great drag car.

 

[lee922]

met up and seen the van to day at Pride of Lincoln in person and what a machine... and the sound from the 5 gt exhaust is sweet.

 

[ashleyt33]

I was wondering... did you research the AWD kangoo model? I noticed it has the same 1.6 engine. If a FWD 172 Kangoo is fun, I wonder how a 4wd one would put the power down...

'bet it would be a great drag car.

I looked into it, but I don't think the box would handle much abuse, and they sit about a foot higher than mine so it would take a lot of work I think. Does not really have any traction issues so far though, but once I have upgraded discs and pads + 15" wheels, it's going upto blyton raceway to see how it handles, then go from there

 

[Tez.]

Makes me miss my r5 work van extra . Lowerd on willy wheels lol awesome

my boss offerd it me when the business went bump for a stupid price . Why didn't I buy it

 

[faker]

That thing is the mutts nuts!!! Awesome. I love it.

 

[Wayne-G]

Thats awsome mate! great work, videos of how it sounds would be cool

 

[marinemackay2003]

I have around 2mm either side of the tyres when it's sat on level ground might have no choice.

could you not whack on some 25 mm spacers?

maybe give you a bit more room to play with

 

[ashleyt33]

could you not whack on some 25 mm spacers?

maybe give you a bit more room to play with

i am running 20mm spacers on the rear and that gets the wheels as far away from both sides as possible.

 

[ashleyt33]

Thats awsome mate! great work, videos of how it sounds would be cool

Ther is a video somewhere in this thread I think if you have a look through.

 

[Coops Mk1]

lovely work mate, i would love to do something like this, Brigsy on RTOC's 5 powered Extra Van van makes me piss as well, nowt like seeing a van hammer round a track

 

[batesey]

Havent looked at this thread for ages! we're going to have to get a lincs meet sorted so i can have a look around this!

 

[ashleyt33]

lovely work mate, i would love to do something like this, Brigsy on RTOC's 5 powered Extra Van van makes me piss as well, nowt like seeing a van hammer round a track

Lol, is that the white extra? Steels and side exit?

 

[sinnie92]

this project is is fookin l33t!

 

[Coops Mk1]

Lol, is that the white extra? Steels and side exit?

he tends to run steelies on track ai, but Williams wheels in anthracite daily, thing can do 12 second 1/4 mile on drag slicks as well iirc, in a van with a frankensteins monster forehead on it! epic!

 

[ashleyt33]

Now in the for sale section

 

[Daniel]

I'm really hoping someone buys my mk1 very soon....

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

I'm really hoping someone buys my mk1 very soon....

I was just thinking the same about my trophy..

 

[Ricardos]

This van would be absolutely ideal for my line of work as a carpenter, dammit! I'd have to sell the RB to get it

Read the thread all the way through and it's immense

 

[ashleyt33]

Thanks for all the support with my van guys love it to bits but have other priorities

 

[Craig.]

I've only just seen this thread & read it all the way through, I absolutely love it top work mate, what a van :approve:

 

[ashleyt33]

I've only just seen this thread & read it all the way through, I absolutely love it top work mate, what a van :approve:

Cheers! Shame its got to go

 

[Chi]

Cheers! Shame its got to go

Hi All
I joined a couple of days ago as I saw this van for sale and wanted to follow the thread.. After reading it I decided I had to have this van and bought it off ebay.. Just drove it back 90 miles to its new home on the Wirral and haven't stopped smiling. I have to say this is the most fun Ive ever had in a van (driving) ..
It is super quick and corners like its on rails, what a fantastic job you did building it.
Many Thanks

 

[Chi]

Taxed it and went out for a Blast today, thought Id throw the little van into some corners and it loves it..
Best vehicle Ive ever bought for sheer fun factor... Can't wait for a hot hatch to race from the lights

 

[60rt]

Just read this thread from start to finish! It's brilliant! What is the insurance like on something like this? I've always thought that companies would run a mile after declaring the engine conversion.
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[Noos]

:hail:

 

[Chi]

Just read this thread from start to finish! It's brilliant! What is the insurance like on something like this? I've always thought that companies would run a mile after declaring the engine conversion.
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No idea as I have a trade policy.. Id assume it wouldnt be more than a 172 but don't quote me on that...

Just bought a Trophy and looking at something else so its for sale if your interested, but to be honest everytime I drive it I change my mind

 

[60rt]

I would love this, I really would. Looking for something fun, bit of a weekend car but I need to shift my A3 TDI first. Cars just aren't selling right now, even if they are at good prices!
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[Aidy38]

Any1 selling 172 kangoo

 

[Chi]

Sold mine to my Brother.. he hasn't mentioned selling but I can ask. What is your budget?

 

[Aidy38]

2,500 to 3,000 max want it for mtv days

 

[Aidy38]

Mtb days lol