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I've just sent out the PDF copy of the latest magazine. If you had opted to receive the magazine this way and it hasn't arrived then please let me know and I will send you a 'personal' copy, For all the other members, this is a reminder that this will be the last magazine to be sent as hard copy and all future magazines will be sent electronically." Thanks Al — much appreciated. Good reminder for everyone to check their profile email address, especially if it’s one they don’t use often or has changed since joining. If anyone’s not seeing the PDF, it’s worth checking junk/spam folders too before giving Al a shout. The move to electronic copies should make things quicker and easier all round.

eastcoast wrote: "Yes definitely series 3, new design to pass the sva test. Not many were produced, purchased the kit from RH in 1998" That ties in with the late Series 3 changes then — Robin Hood did alter bits around that period to get cars through SVA, so it’s quite possible yours differs from the more common inboard setup people remember. If you can get a couple of photos resized and posted, especially of the front mounting points and the rear units into the roll bar area, it’ll make advice much easier. With the Zimmerman concern, I’d still be inclined to speak to DamperTech/Gaz or similar and get a proper coilover option matched to the actual open/closed lengths and mounts rather than just copying what’s on there.

Think the nearest would be Beverley but I never managed to get in there, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/specialist-schemes-testing-station-map/individual-vehicle-approval-iva-test-centre-locations#yorkshire-and-humberside

Does anyone know of an approved iva centre in leeds

Yes definitely series 3, new design to pass the sva test. Not many were produced, purchased the kit from RH in 1998

Are you sure it’s a 3? They had inboard suspension units.

Thanks, I'll give it a try. Not the best on tech things.

As we have limited storage we have to limit the size of pictures. It is very easy to resize them to upload them. There are lots of programs to do that, personally I use paint.net, a free graphics program. If I take a picture with my iPhone I find shrinking them to 15% of the original size works well. Al (Webmaster)

New members don't forget to post your location in the Community Map (under more)

I agree. We are on holiday so can only make 27th. Let’s see how it goes with the weather

Welcome to the club.

I've just had another look at this. It could be a good day, it seems like there'll be plenty going on according to the website. https://www.sywellclassic.co.uk/ The down side is - entry for car, driver and 1 passenger £11 in advance, £15 on the gate. For me it's a 200 mile round trip which is fine in good weather but we're talking late September so I'm not committing to it in advance. If the weather's looking promising I may well go and pay on the gate, anybody else thinking of going ?

Have a word with DamperTech - they should be able to help with Gaz replacements, fitted with spring rate of your choice. http://dampertech.co.uk/ 01709 703992 I'm not sure if Dave is still there but they had a load of information on RH cars and should be able to recommend something suitable.

Hi, thanks for your message. Mine is the outboard coil overs, tbh the suspension is firm but I'm more worried about the Zimmermans snapping as they were never designed to be a complete suspension unit, just a damper.

Hi. I can give you advice on the front. The original supplied Zimmermann onboard coil overs are known to have springs that are far too stiff. Your first step would be to replace with softer ones. I went for 130lb from memory. Other people may go for less. If you can stretch to replacing the Zimmerman shocks that would help. The stiff front end is also caused by the original Sierra anti roll bar. Replacing with tie rods is recommended. Lots of threads on here about doing that. I don't think I can help with the back. Sounds like I have the same setup but I'm happy with the stiffness. It's very firm but I saves it bottoming out.

Many thanks for coming. The more the better

Hi, hope some of guys you out there can offer advice. I have a Robin hood series 3 with the zimmerides units and wish to change. The front units look to be 13" long, the rear 20" fitted into the rear roll bar (I'm told not many of these models were made, I think 'longboarder' has one). The rear suspension is quite soft, the front is very hard - not an ideal mix. Tried to upload photos but says size to large? Any help, advice appreciated.

Thanks guys Mark and Charlie said it was great fun in the car I on the other hand ………. 🤚 Next year hopefully the sun shines.

Thanks both. Car clubs who attend the BRDC Classic get discounted entry to the event (2 for 1). I don't know if there is a cost to have a club pitch. I suppose it would depend on how many members wanted to get together, or are interested in watching the racing. They do encourage owners of "Specialist and Enthusiast" cars to attend. This is a list if clubs there in 2027 - https://www.silverstone.co.uk/brdc-classic-car-club-arrival-instructions - which includes Westfield, Marcos, Caterham, Cobra replicas, and many other self build groups. I've been to the Classic on a few occasions before and it is a great event.

Welcome to the club. As above, if you know of any events worth a visit let your area secretary know.

A big thank you from me too, another great weekend even if the weather wasn't on our side. I think we should also give a round of applause to Chris, Charlie and Mark who came from Crewe and back in the rain, in a 2B with no windscreen or roof. Hope you've all thawed out 😀

No, as a Club we have tended to concentrate on dedicated Kit Car Shows. However, if there is a local meet that you think is appropriate for a meet then contact your Area Secretary, (me in your case 😄) and he should try and organise it. I see this event isn't until July next year so remind me nearer the date. Al

Hi all Quick question, does the club organise an owners meet at the BRDC Classic?

A nice man called Adam came round today, welded back on the broken pieces and then fabricated new parts to strengthen the whole assembly. So problem solved.

Another poor month I'm afraid as we had 13 members fail to renew, However, the good news is we picked up 6 new members to soften the blow. So a warm welcome to : Forum Name Location Area Secretary Alan Crooks Cambridge Me Gerson (Tom) Eastleigh ThanasisPolitis) Patrick Huntingdon Me Cklyde Houghton Le Spring alantoon John Mitchell Newton Abbott Robbie 2B Steve_norfolk Beckles Me Al