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The Blitz 2
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The Blitz 2 is a two-seater buggy with minimum bodywork offering a very easy build due to the simplicity of the design. The donor car for the Blitz 2 is the (A-Series engine – sizes up to 1275cc) mini, which sold in its millions throughout the world, suitable models are 1976 onwards. A good second hand mini can be purchased for as little as £250 with a MOT.
Handling
The Blitz 2 is a very impressive performer, whether blasting along a dirt track, an open field or climbing a steep slippery slope with the custom made off road wheels, the Blitz takes it all in its stride with abilities to spare. The Blitz can easily be made road legal and has passed the full current SVA test. Full details are covered in the assembly manual. Its lightweight nature and all round independent suspension ensure it soaks up the cruellest of bumps on the roughest of surfaces. The mid engine, rear wheel drive layout ensures that the Blitz really digs its heels in when the going gets tough. The Chassis Options, upgrades & accessories · Upgraded front coil over suspension The Chassis Knowledge What do I need The above diagram shows the 4 assemblies required to put the Blitz 2 on the road Chassis Kit consists of:
Options - Front coilover
Options - Light Kit
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The Blitz KR2 Road Legal Buggy
Blitz KR2 - High Performance Road Legal BuggyThe Blitz KR2 is the latest high performance single seater road legal kit car from Blitzworld. The buggy is available factory built ready for the road, or in kit form.
The Blitz KR2 chassis comes complete with it own exclusive detachable rear sub-frame allowing other engines to be easily fitted including bike engines. Due to the options available on Building the KR2, Blitzworld have split up all the parts allowing you to select just parts you need for your own custom build if you want to use a different engine than the K-Series, like a bike engine.
The Blitzworld KR2 is specifically designed for the popular Rover K-Series engine that has proved very popular in many kit cars to date. The two main engines readily available for the build are the 1.4cc 24v or 1.8cc 24v engine, offering a light compact engine and gearbox delivering up to 150 bhp (1.8 16v engine), in a buggy weighing in at less than half a ton. The acceleration due to the weight loss is on a par with motorbike performance, with a top speed over 140 mph (1.8 16v engine).
Design
The design criteria for the Blitz KR2 was for a high performance buggy for ON and OFF road use and able to be modified to allow other engines, like bike engines to be easily fitted into an already proven road legal buggy. To do this the rear end of the Blitz buggy was totally redesigned for a multi engine option, allowing a spare engine to be fitted to a second sub-frame and then just bolted into place when required. This offers the user easy maintenance of the buggy engine. Due to the flexibility of the KR2 it is well suited to grass track or hill climbing due to the mid mounted engine, and engine options available.
Suspension
The rear suspension for the Blitz RR2 was totally redesigned and based off a competition racing car design to give maximum stability of the buggy at high speed both on and off the road. The top wishbone is fully adjustable by the twist of a spanner to alter the camber of the rear wheels. The coil over shock absorber is also fully adjustable to give different ride heights and stiffness.
Performance
The Blitz KR2 boasts a very powerful 1.4cc 16v Rover GTi engine with 104 bhp as standard, or the Rover ZR engine 1.8cc 16v @ 140+ bhp, and placed in the rear of the Blitz chassis makes this buggy one of the fastest multi build and multi engine kit based buggies on the market today.
Due to the power to weight ratio engine modifications are not required, as this vehicle will far exceed the national speed limit without hesitation. The 0-60 mph is on a par with Bike performance, but bearing in mind that the buggy only weighs about 350 Kgs, that is like 400BHP / ton + in standard unmodified form.
The Drive
The nature of the design of the Blitz KR2 places the driver in the optimum position for balance - front to back and side-to-side. Due to the integrated custom built rear suspension and the use of a transverse leaf on the front gives the Blitz KR2 handling like no other vehicle on the road. The power is put down onto the road with custom-made Compomotive TH3 rally wheels and TOYO Proxy R888 tyres that offers the best handling possible in the dry.
Adaptability
With the design of the rear engine bay, different engines can be easily placed into the Blitz KR2 giving the user a range of engines for different race or road applications. The rear chassis assembly will accommodate most popular car and bike engines, allowing you a very high revving buggy.
Insurance
Blitzworld have got an exclusive insurance deal with Adrian flux who are currently offering insurance on the Blitz KR2 (1.4 16v engine) based on driver over 30 of only £125 fully comp for year, see links page for insurance companies details. This makes the Blitz KR2 one of the cheapest high performance buggies on the road.
The Blitz KR2 Kit
Parts included in the Blitz KR2 kit
· The Blitz KR2 Chassis with bolt on engine bay & mountings
· Upper adjustable & lower rear swing arms
· Back plates to rear wheels
· Front Disk brake conversion
· Cable gear-linkage with gearlever assembly
· Pedal box assembly & all cables
· Steel Floor with cross members
· Chassis fixing bolts
· Full Blitz KR2 build manual
The following items are also supplied refurbished in the kit from donor cars
· Complete front hubs including steering rack and transverse leaf
· Rear hub and break assembly
· Front break servo
Parts to source from Donor car
· Rover K-Series engine 1.4 or 1.8 (inc ECU and engine wiring harness)
· Set of Fiat off set wheels (98 bolting centres)
Other parts Recommended
The following list includes all the other parts required to build the Blitz KR2, but we have put them as optional parts.
· Aluminium Petrol Tanks
· Front fairing (metal or plastic)
· Drive shafts (new parts)
· Plug in wiring loom
· Stainless steel exhaust
· Radiator piping – (for steel or aluminium radiator)
· Light Kit (for road use)
· Bucket road seat
· Slimline sealed battery
· Fiat 126 Dash pod
· Consumables including – Break pipe, pads, disks etc
Consumables
· Brake disks and pads
· Brake pipes & fittings
Build Options
Due to the nature of the Blitz KR2 there many build options available. The following list itemises some of the major parts required to build the Blitz KR2 and the associated options available.
Engine - K-Series
The Rover K-Series engines are very popular and can be picked up for about £250 from a reputable scrap yard complete with wiring loom and ECU. Typical engines suitable are:
· Metro GTi - 1.4 single point injection
· Rover 414 SLI - 1.4 single point injection
· Rover 75 - 1.4 single point injection
· Rover ZR - 1.8 multi point injection
Drive Shafts
These are only required if you are fitting the K-Series Rover engine & gearbox. Blitzworld can supply these as brand new components.
Fuel Pump
This is for the K-Series engine and works in-conjunction with the aluminium petrol tanks. For other engines different pressure pumps may be required.
Fuel Tank
The KR2 offers a single or twin aluminium petrol tank system capable of holding 2 or 4 gallons. For road use we recommend the twin 4 gallon system giving the buggy over a 100 mile range.
Mudguards
Carbon fibre mudguards are available for the Blitz KR2 that are suitable for the compomotive 15” TH3 wheels with the 205 wide tyres. The current SVA rules states that if the wheels stick out from the bodywork more than 9mm then mudguards need to be fitted. Thus is there is no bodywork on the buggy then you do not have to fit them, but we recommended you do fit them.
Accessories & Upgrades
Light kit – (road legal)
This kit includes all the lights you need to put the KR2 on the road. It also includes all the necessary fixing brackets, pre welded to the chassis.
· Front 5.3/4” Black headlight
· Plastic Stalk indicators
· Round classic KR2 disc lights for rear (stop/tail/fog/reverse/indicators)
· Number plate light
Floor – Steel or Aluminium
The Blitz KR2 comes with a steel floor as standard, but is upgradeable to an aluminium checkerplate floor. Please note the aluminium floor option is built into the buggy on manufacture and is not available as a later upgrade for self fit.
Exhaust
We have currently got a STS absorptive exhaust (straight through) that just bolts directly to the existing front manifold and is suitable for road use. You will have to retain the catalytically converter that is fixed onto the front down pipe to meet SVA regulations. If you are upgrading a Blitz 1, then you can get rid of the catalytically converter as a Fiat 126 donor car did not have one.
Radiator
The Rover engines suffered from poor cooling, this was due to the quality of the radiator. We found that all the radiators including brand new disintegrated very quickly and were not sufficient at cooling when the buggy was being pushed to its limits. Blitzworld have now designed a brand new aluminium radiator that fits all across the rear of the buggy offering a twin fan and more efficient cooling at high speeds. This is suitable for the 1.4, 1.6 & 1.8 multi point injection engine.
Wiring Loom
Blitzworld have made two custom wiring looms for the Blitz KR2, these are as follows:
· OFF ROAD - this is a basic loom with the minimum wiring required to operate the buggy offering a push start button
· ON ROAD - This is a full plug in loom that connects to the KR2 standard light kit.
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The Blitz 1
The Blitz 1 buggy was designed for self-assembly by a complete novice. The mechanical basis for the Blitz is the good old Fiat 126, suitable models from 1978 to 1987. This diminutive little runabout has sold in its millions throughout Europe, and second hand can be had from as little as £50 to £300 for a really good example with a MOT.
Fiat 126 (donor car)
Although a lethargic performer in standard form unencumbered by the weight of the Fiat body, the 126 becomes a little flyer, offering a rear mounted 24 bhp 652cc air cooled engine, independent front and rear suspension, a four speed gearbox with reverse and rack and pinion steering. The instrumentation features a speedometer, fuel gauge and warning lights etc. Stopping power is equally impressive with dual circuit hydraulically operated drum brakes on all four wheels.
Spare parts are readily available from 250 Fiat dealers nationwide and Blitzworld.
The Blitz off road buggy is an accomplished performer whether blasting along dirt track, an open field or climbing a steep slippery slope. The Blitz takes it all in its stride with abilities to spare.
Its lightweight nature and all round independent suspension soaks up the cruellest of bumps on the roughest of surfaces. The rear engined, rear wheel drive layout ensures that the Blitz really digs its heels in when the going gets tough. It even has a place specifically for the spare wheel. The Blitz structure is immensely strong and of space frame construction featuring a fully integrated roll over cage, (in case the worst should happen), and is constructed from M.I.G. welded 42.4mm diameter x 3.0mm GHS to BS EN 10219 - 2 steel. It is fully jig drilled and bracketed to ensure a straight forward transfer of components from the Fiat 126; for example the engine, gearbox, suspension, steering, petrol tank, instruments and pedal assembly etc.
The BLITZ off road kart is extremely car like to drive, and therefore educational. Not only does it save a small fortune by doing the assembling yourself, but it also gives your assistant/offspring a far greater insight into the workings of motor vehicles than simply sitting in a ready made buggy and driving it. The Blitz also teaches them the skill of gear changing and clutch control giving your children advance knowledge before risking them with the family pride and joy.
What do I need
The above diagram shows the 4 assemblies required to put the Blitz 1 on the road (you only need the chassis and the donor car for off road use only).
Chassis Kit consists of:
· Blitz 1 fully MIG welded chassis
· Lengthened steering column (exchange item)
· Fixing boltsAssembly Manual
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The Blitz KR3 Road Legal Buggy
Due to the popularity of the Blitz KR2, we have now upgraded this model to the KR3 that offers you a twin seat road legal buggy. The KR3 uses the very popular Fiat Seicento as the donor car and offers a very reliable and robust engine with over 45 mpg, with a top speed in excess of 110 mph (with 900cc engine), low road tax and fully comprehensive insurance from £125 makes this a great run around buggy. The KR3 is our latest road legal buggy to our range, and already has proven popular with order books filling up during the initial design stage. We are offering this car in kit form or factory built by Blitzworld, with several engine options available including custom builds, please call for details. The design for the KR3 is significantly different than the KR2 with more side and front impact protection. The buggy chassis is made in 3 parts; a nose crumple zone, the driver cage and the rear engine bay. Due to the multi engines available the KR3 has being designed to protect the driver in the event of a high-speed crash both on and off road. The roll cage is made from 1.25" NB CDS (cold drawn seamless) tube that is lightweight and very strong. The base section is constructed from 40x40 box section forming a very strong chassis base. The engine sub frame complete with axels bolts directly onto the main chassis, offering a removable engine bay. The buggy also has a steel front bulkhead to mount the pedal box and brake servo and gives protection to the front mounted radiator. A rear firewall is fitted with horizontal tubular cross member for added driver safety and protection. The floor is made from aluminium checker plate and is stepped to raise the driving position, allowing large seats to be fitted with adjusting runners if required. Engine options The standard Fiat Seicento comes with a 900cc or 1100cc engine. The 900cc engine offers very low road tax and insurance with excellent MPG. The KR3 is also designed to take virtually any engine like the KR2 including bike engines that will fit into the removable rear sub frame making engine change and modification simple. Other engines available for the KR3 include the popular Rover K-Series, including the 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVC engine. The 1.8 litre VVC engine is capable of over 150mph, and insurance from as little as £150 fully comprehensive makes this one little buggy people will think twice about when it passes them on the road. Current engine sub frames available for KR3: · Fiat Seicento 900cc · Fiat Seicento Sporting 1100cc · Rover K-Series 1400cc (single point injection) · Rover K-Series 1800cc (multi point injection)
Putting the KR3 on the road We know you have all sorts of buggy-related fantasies. Who wouldn't want to use it to navigate hallways of cheap hotels or race on it on the freeway? However, if you want to put your KR3 buggy on the road you will have to take the buggy to a local SVA centre, where you will be issued with the relevant documentation to put the buggy on the road and obtain a new number plate and chassis number. · SVA (single vehicle approval) Test cost about £125 · MOT (ministry of transport) Test cost about £55 · Fully Comprehensive Insurance from £125 (using Fiat 900 or 1100cc engine) · Road Tax (6 months) cost about £65
Building the KR3 To build the KR3 buggy for on or off road use you will need the following: 1) KR3 chassis kit 2) Fiat Seicento donor car (900 or 1100cc) 3) A build kit 4) Painting 1) KR3 Chassis Kit The Blitzworld chassis is made from CDS tube and comes complete with the detachable rear sub frame (please select engine to be used when ordering).
· KR3 TWIN SEAT welded chassis · Detachable rear sub frame - for multi engine · Aluminium split level checker plate floor · Full colour build manual · Fixing bolt pack 2) Donor Car (Fiat Seicento)
The Fiat Seicento is a very popular car and can be picked up for as little as £200 (accident damaged). See Auto trader and ebay are good places to look for donor cars. The following list is all the parts you require from the donor car.
Fiat Seicento · Car Identification for registering (for road use only) · Front suspension including hubs, arms and struts · Complete engine, gearbox · Complete wiring loom & ECU · Complete steering assembly including steering wheel · Pedal box assembly & brake servo · Gear leaver assembly · Petrol tank fuel pump · Wheels & tyres · Handbrake assembly · Dash pod clocks · Front seats if use existing & seatbelts Extra Items required · 2nd set of front hubs, lower arms, typical cost £40 from scrap yard. · Disc brake calliper Punto GT With the KR3 chassis you will also need other parts not available form the donor car, these include; suspension, cables, front facer and petrol tank etc. We have put together 4 different assemblies to build the KR3 for On or Off road use. This is designed for the competent kit car builder who makes / source own parts, e.g. petrol tank / exhaust etc. · Fully adjustable all round coil over suspension · Accelerator, Clutch and Gear linkage cables · Front Facer This is for the first time Kit Car builder and consists of all the parts required to build the KR3 buggy for off road use. · Fully adjustable all round coil over suspension · Accelerator, Clutch and Gear linkage cables · Front Facer · Sealed Battery · Aluminium 5-gallon petrol tank · Chrome tuned exhaust · K&N air filter kit · Twin bucket seats · Williams 4 point harnesses This is for the first time Kit Car builder and consists of all the parts required to build the KR3 buggy for on and off road use. · Fully adjustable all round coil over suspension · Accelerator, Clutch and Gear linkage cables · Front Facer · Sealed slim line battery · Aluminium 5-gallon petrol tank · Stainless steel exhaust · K&N air filter kit · Twin bucket seats · Williams 4 point harnesses · Carbon fibre look mudguards · Full SVA light kit · Roll Bar padding Build Kit (B4) - Full specification - ROAD LEGAL This is the show car kit and has all the parts as featured on the show car. · Fully adjustable all round coil over suspension · Accelerator, Clutch and Gear linkage cables · Front Facer · Sealed slim line battery · Aluminium 5-gallon petrol tank · Chrome tuned exhaust · K&N air filter kit · Twin bucket seats · Williams 4 point harnesses · Carbon fibre look mudguards · Full SVA light kit · Roll Bar padding · Compomotive alloy road wheels & Toyo proxy R888 tyres 4) Painting Blitzworld offer a factory finish two pack painting of your chassis so that you can have your chassis delivered in the colour / colours of your choice, including metallic paint. · Standard Gloss paint finish · Metallic paint finish
5) Factory built – Blitzworld ready to drive buggies Blitzworld are now building the KR3 complete for Off road specification and Road legal use, the two specifications are as follows; The off road standard KR3 buggy built by Blitzworld is ready to drive away with all donor parts cleaned painted, replaced / repaired as required. The donor wheels are used, but mud and snow tyres can be fitted at a later date if required. · KR3 Chassis with Fiat Seicento 900cc engine bay · Fiat Seicento 900cc donor car & engine · Two pack Painted – any colour · Fully adjustable all round coil over suspension · Accelerator, Clutch and Gear linkage cables · Front Facer · Sealed Battery · Aluminium 5-gallon petrol tank · Chrome tuned exhaust · K&N air filter kit · Twin bucket seats · 4 point race harnesses Blitzworld are now building the KR3 buggy road legal to order. The buggy comes reay to drive away with the addition of TAX and Insurance. Blitzworld SVA and MOT the buggy and the standard specification KR3 road legal buggy complete is as follows; · KR3 Chassis with Fiat Seicento 900cc engine bay · Fiat Seicento 900cc donor car & engine · Two pack Painted – any colour · Fully adjustable all round coil over suspension · Accelerator, Clutch and Gear linkage cables · Front Facer · Sealed Battery · Aluminium 5-gallon petrol tank · Chrome tuned exhaust · K&N air filter kit · Twin bucket seats · 4 point race harnesses · Carbon fibre look mudguards · Full SVA light kit · Roll Bar padding Watch the most competitive buggy races on your satellite dish tv from dish network or directtv courtesy of SatelliteDish.tv, where you can find a satellite tv offer for top dish hd programming. |
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