Newbie Questions On Gbs Zero

[fry61]

Spot-on with having the seat a bit off the floor -- allows a slight bend at the knee so all the pedal work is not confined just to ankle movement.

[nelmo]

You really need to try an MNR and a Roadrunner.

 

Hmmm, the MNR seems well priced, although I'm not sold on its looks....is there any advantage to the inboard suspension it has?

[Guest alfaGTA]

Hmmm, the MNR seems well priced, although I'm not sold on its looks....is there any advantage to the inboard suspension it has?

 

I think MNR do a more standard looking nose cone and can do a lower roll bar/cage if required...

 

Inboard suspension allegedly has less unsprung weight leading to better suspension dynamics and thus improved handling as well as an aerodynamic advantage as the dampers and springs are not creating drag.

[theduck]

As AlfaGTA said, they do a standard looking nosecone and the roll bar or cage is built to you.

[nelmo]

Annoyingly, they don't do wet weather gear at all, not even the windscreen now. They reckon they only ever had 6 windscreens fitted on 238 builds and 4 of those were removed because of buffeting. Is the aeroscreen that good that you don't get any buffeting? Seems unlikely...

 

I'll have a word at Stoneleigh and if I go for them, hopefully I can get them to do one last windscreen. I'd want doors anyway, which should help with any buffeting...

[Guest alfaGTA]

Honestly as a man with a tiny aero screen they do work at 40mph and above even in torrential rain-you get a wet arse if you stop though!! Wind buffeting isn't too bad, helmet obviously helps. Helmet also keeps stones and bumble bees out of your eyes!

If your heart I set on a screen and weather gear etc etc I'm certain another manufacturer will happily sell you a screen and wipers.... There are companies out there that will make you a bespoke roof and doors, soft bits for sevens is one I can think of.

[speedtripledan]

If you want a screen make one fit, i.m sure another manufacturers would easily be made to fit, thats the joy of kit cars make it your own

[Guest davidm]

Mine was made by a local guy, by cutting down a new Land Rover Defender screen. It’s proper (flat) Pilkington laminated glass with all the ‘e’ markings needed for IVA. He even fitted it to the frame for me.

[Guest mower man]

WAy to go!!

[fry61]

Mine was made by a local guy, by cutting down a new Land Rover Defender screen. It’s proper (flat) Pilkington laminated glass with all the ‘e’ markings needed for IVA. He even fitted it to the frame for me.

 

Snap !! although I think ours was a cut-down L/Rover Countryman .

[Guest davidm]

There’s an excellent article on LCB about how to make a half hood for under £50 – and it’s even within my capabilities, so I’m making one myself.

As for side screens, I’m using the GBS ones & they work very well. If you go for the Zero & want to make your own, I can send you a full-size template.

[nelmo]

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There’s an excellent article on LCB about how to make a half hood for under £50 – and it’s even within my capabilities, so I’m making one myself.

As for side screens, I’m using the GBS ones & they work very well. If you go for the Zero & want to make your own, I can send you a full-size template.

 

Thanks - I'll bear that in mind..

 

Only 5 horrendously long weeks until Stoneleigh and I'll make a decision then.

Edited March 26, 2015 by nelmo

[nelmo]

Does anyone know anything about the GKD Legend?

 

http://www.gkdsportscars.com/index.html

 

BMW based kit and they are less than an hour from me in Kent. Prices look very reasonable as well...

Edited April 16, 2015 by nelmo

[Guest 2b cruising]

Hi, according to next months Complete Kit Car mag, GKN are forming up with Aeon and Fury Sportscars.

The range of kit specific vehicles will be extended.

It's all on page 7 for anyone interested.

[nelmo]

Hi, according to next months Complete Kit Car mag, GKN are forming up with Aeon and Fury Sportscars.

The range of kit specific vehicles will be extended.

It's all on page 7 for anyone interested.

 

Yeah, thats where I got the name from.

 

Would a BMW engine be too complex for a home builder, maybe?