Lightweight Sva

[Guest Tim Norman]

Thanks for that Trevor

 

Have fun with the 2B

[Guest timswait]

Trev,

Comisserations on all the effort you expended on the build of that car, I know how gutted I would have been if my car had been taken away from me just when I had finished it.

On the plus side I firmly believe the 2B is a better design and that in the end you'll finish up with a better car than the lightweight would have been (I know I'm opening a can of worms there!) Also compared to the situation you were in a few weeks ago you must be chuffed and it does seem that RHSC have done "the right thing" by you, I just hope that it's resolved as agreeably for the other lightweight builders.

Tim

[Guest ScotMac]

There are obvious pluses and minuses between the designs of the l/w and the 2b. I think it is more a matter of what features appeal to an individual builder, and what the plans are for the vehicle. From what i have seen, the 2b is also a good vehicle, and i am sure Trev will be very happy w/ it. Good luck in the build.

 

In fact, i remember seeing a sale notice for 2b by someone who had just finished building it. He said "i only like building the things, not driving them". So, your lucky Trev...you get to build another!!!

[Guest Dan_Beeston]

Hi Trev,

 

First off, best of luck with the 2B build, and congratulations for staying sane!

 

Secondly, how complete was the 2B kit?, have you recieved windscreen, steering rack, luggage cover, shocks etc?

[Guest Battery Bill]

Dan

Secondly, how complete was the 2B kit?, have you recieved windscreen, steering rack, luggage cover, shocks etc?

 

Oh Dear, I think you have just opened another can of Worms

[Guest salty_monk]

Sorry... but you asked for it this time!!

 

 

Glad Trevor has found a satisfactory conclusion. A few weeks back I posted that I'm sure we can design a way to get the Lightweight through the SVA, it may turn it into a "light middle weight" as someone else said but it doesn't seem to be so hard. Saw some good ideas posted earlier, perhaps a tubular subfame would solve the seat belt mounting points (square). How are they done on the other monocoque cars?

 

As they are in administration I doubt they will be placing any new orders to suppliers, no credit left so it'll be interesting to see what they've got in stock.

 

Trevor - how did you handle all the donor parts & stuff? Did you strip your car or did they give you a bunch of new donor parts or what??

 

Dan

[Longboarder]

Heinz?

[Guest Guy]

So are RH going to get Trev's car through the SVA then just to prove it can be done?

 

I think they should get it SVA'd and give it back to Trev as a PR exercise, they'd also learn what needs to be done to future Lightweights and produce an add on kit for all existing builders.

 

PS I'll eat the CryptKickers upholstery at one of the major shows if they do

 

 

 

 

I think I'm quite safe

[Guest ReadingTrev]

Hi,

 

In answer to your questions,

 

The kit was recalled as unused from a build partner. It is a complete kit minus the luggage cover and shocks, however, I am buying a set of GAZ from Dampertech on Sunday at Donnington. (See you all at the RHOCaR stand!)

 

They included a full “donor pack,” inc 2L inj engine and gearbox, so I don’t have to strip down another Sierra. (Thankfully!)

 

Trevor.

[Guest yosamite sam]

personally i think they are taking the mickey out of you - i would of at least expected the whole car to be built by them, and you should not have to fork out any more money whatsoever... bet there is no mention of all the consumables that goes into a build - the hidden costs of building a car...

 

(Edited by Mat to remove swearing)

[enforcer]

personally i think they are taking the mickey out of you

 

I don't think so. Having spoken to Trev at length I think we both agree that he has in fact been compensated more than adequately for the heartache he has been through.

 

I was actually pleasantly surprised by RHSC's generosity in the circumstances, but as Trev will tell you all at Donny, it was done in the nick of time!!!!

[Guest zoomzoom]

Trev, glad you got something from rhsc and wish you luck in the new build.

 

Any ideas or tips you could give me on how to progress my build to pass sva (any hints you might have heard from the men at vosa) please lets us all know

 

Marcus

[enforcer]

Any ideas or tips you could give me on how to progress my build

 

I thought Spencer was building the car?

[Guest zoomzoom]

Of course he is (hope baxter and him dont read this or I'm in trouble)

[Guest OllyT83]

It is a complete kit minus the luggage cover and shocks, however, I am buying a set of GAZ from Dampertech on Sunday at Donnington. (See you all at the RHOCaR stand!)

 

Could RHSC not offer you the GAZ shocks?

I have been trying for months to get a set from them to go with my kit but if they couldn't supply you with them I guess I'll have to give up and take the hit of the unsubsidised price. Thankfully I don't think they have billed me for them yet.