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I'd heard it was derived from 'Cheltenham Average' Sound of running for cover.

I have wadding and a (modified by me) repackable RH Exhaust. PM me if you'd like either or both.

Well done and CONGRATULATIONS! See you around.

Type 9 was used in many Fords, so that end should be sorted/std. Are you using a Sierra pedal box? If so, a Sierra cable, etc etc. If you want to go the long route, the Transit ones fit the bill. On my 2B, the cable loops between the headers (the shortest route) and is kept in place by a couple of large P clips on home made bracketry above & below. Also, it's good to wrap some insulation around the cable in that area, to keep it cool. HTH

Hi Andy, First of all - Welcome to the Forum (or as some say, The Madhouse) Excellent choice. I understand that the Zero seems to be a good car to build. If you come accross any Caterham or Westfield owners, don't be put down. Whilst the RH may be cheaper, IMHO, it's just as good and so much more unique - Just takes a little bit more 'building'. Put a dozen Robin Hoods in a line up and they'll all be different. Don't be afraid to ask any questions on this site - There's a wealth of information and a great deal of experience on hand. As has been said before, the only dumb questions are those that aren't asked. Get yourself along to a show (Detling Show - April 4-5 (Easter) Sun / Mon) and say Hi.

Have you tried Petrol?

Ahh. A subject dear to my heart! I do like my toons. I bought an Amp and a set of speakers to go with it from Maplins. If you want the actual make & model number, let me know and I'll dig it out. The amp is bolted to the bulkhead behind the passenger seat. The speakers are fitted into the top of the boot. You can just see them in this pic. Probably not the best place with hindsight, but you're struggling for options really. If I were to fit them again I'd have found somwhere under the dash. Anyway, I blew up my first pair of speakers, so bought some more that were a bit more powerfull. These blew up too, so now I have a pair @ 400w These are good! My ipod simply plugs into a socket on the dash, which feeds into the amp. Works well. Basically though, you're struggling really. Even on my set-up, anything over 50-60mph and your best off with earphones. You pays your money and you takes your choice. I doubt the ones on eBay for £16 would cut the mustard. HTH.

... and this last one is another view from the side, with the bonnet open. Sorry for the delay. HTH

... this is taken from above with the bonnet open.

OK. Here's some pics which should hopefully show the hinge arrangement on my set up. All pics are of the nearside hinge. This is from the underside with the bonnet closed, showing how the framework goes through the drilled part of the nosecone.

35 Years in IT for a handfull of conpanies and still a Technician. Currently responsible for a small but fairly happy bunch. That's the way I like it though, as up until now it's pretty much kept me out of tiresome office politics. Just undergone a 'merger' though, so now it's a bit fraught and getting bogged down in 'process'. Very frustrated at the Company's over-optimistic ambitions on one hand with 'decision paralysis' on the other. Somedays acheiving/doing chuff all - Often wonder if I'll end up going down Nigel's route.

... Darn it! Very sorry - Forgot to take pics. Won't have time tonight, but WILL post some tomorrow evening.

Yes, I cut a hole for the framework on each side to reach each hinge using a hole saw on the underside of the nosecone, but it's not noticeable. I'll post a pic or two tomorrow.

The term "Aligator Bonnent" is derived from the type that hinges as per the Robin Hood instructions - Scuttle, Bonnet & Nosecone all in one piece and hinging by the dash, so that the whole lot lifts from the very front and takes the winscreen with it too.

Hi Alan, I heard the horror stories too, so went for a forward hinging bonnet during my build. Click the highlighted text in the following link for some close up photos. My Website Let me know if you need anything further.

Andy's right. We nearly died last year as it was sooooooo cold. I kid you not - There was ice on the outside of my tent and it was May! I'll be taking and extra sleeping bag, that's for sure - or at least keeping a better eye on the weather forecast running up to the event

Ideally. it's best to run this pipe internally. Sorry Graham

Hi Paul, If I recall correctly, my 2B Plus weighed in at 764kg at SVA. I agree with Dan though. I can just about hold onto the tail of my mates Elise up to 90mph (private road of course)

Pintos were designed for 20w/50. I wouldn't run with anything thinner.

Hi Alan, Welcome to Fraggle Rock. Plenty of info to be had here and we're a friendly bunch. As many people have said before, the only daft question is the one that doesn't get asked. Maybe see you at a show or two next year.

Ouch! Not nice. Glad you're OK though. Was there oil or something on the road?

Congrats Robin. Just as loud at night too? Best wishes to you all!

Merry Christmas to one and all from the Grizzly Household. Very festive Steve, but is that a double yellow line you're parked on there?

Hi Andy, I have a full set of Videos. I can put 3 & 4 onto a couple of DVDs for you for a few Beer Tokens.

Hi Steve, I remember these on my VG loom. Couldn't fathom what they were, so cut them off and did without. Soldered straight through to the relevant wires from the stalks etc.