[stephen low]

As Rob says patience and this too then means planning.

If you don't wont to redo work numerous times because of changing ideas and aspirations, you need to a lot of initial research, ie project planning.

Of course too, building over buying is going to delay when you will be able to start driving your dream.

But if a lot of your motivation is also getting satisfaction from you building then this your path.

I'd suggest the Pace is the only local IKEA cobra kit the rest will need a lot of your input.

Most kits are set up for a certain suspension arrangement and perhaps steering, motor and gearbox so these are easy installs. After that ingenuity, previous experience and plain old engineering gets you through the build path.

As said this forum is a significant source of information as would be your local club group.