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One of our memenbers, Russ Garrett, has bought to my attention that there have been a number of scam profiles on Facebook that are targeting kit car pages GBS/ Robin hood and so on, by trying to sell parts. They ask for a deposit then disappear. When you look at the sellers profile it is often lacking in information and content, also the low price of the parts can be tempting. Just remember the old adage, "If it seems to good to be true, it probably is....".

Hi all Those of you who opted to have the magazine delivered in PDF format should be receiving it now. If anyone who thought they opted in does not receive it by tomorrow please let me know. Al

I have just received this notification from Heritage Insurance: ============================================================ From: Ben Robertson <benrobertson@nortonib.co.uk> Date:11/11/2024, 12:22 Good afternoon, Heritage Car Insurance is excited to share that we will be relocating our office to a new address. This move is a significant step forward for the business and it’s a reflection of our commitment to create an environment which supports its employees in providing a personalised service to our clients and partners. We will be officially moving into our new office on Monday 18th November 2024. The new address is: Floor 7, Lyndon House 62 Hagley Road Birmingham B16 8PE What does this mean for you? As we are moving to a new address, we kindly ask that you are able to update your records so that any future mail goes to our new address. Please also ensure any mail is directed to myself, Ben Robertson. Feel free to read more on our website. If you have any questions or would like further information, please do contact me. Best regards, Ben (Marketing Manager at Heritage Insurance) Ben Robertson Marketing Manager 0121 246 9092 benrobertson@nortonib.co.uk Also part of the Norton family: Norton Insurance Brokers Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 769110). Norton Insurance Brokers Limited is registered in England & Wales, company number 09908568. Registered address: 4 Vicarage Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. B15 3ES. Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to such person),you may not view the information, nor copy or deliver this message to anyone else. In such case, you should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply e‑mail. Any opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of Norton Insurance shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it. Our up‑to‑date Privacy Notice can be found here.

Well, I really have to eat my words this month. I thought that with the season finishing and winter approaching that we would see a reduction in new members and an increase in the number of owners not renewing. As it turned out I couldn’t have been more wrong. Not only did we lose only 4 members but we gained an incredible 14 new members. It is really good to see all this new blood coming into the Club. So we welcome the following: (User name, location and Area Sec: Christopher Elmore Pontypool smpaarrkky James Davis Abingdon ThanasisPolitis Steven Nijenhuis Netherlands Me Jessica Price Liverpool Darrell Daniel Hildebrand Leighton Buzzard Me George Nottingham Andi Steve Potts Frome ThanasisPolitis Disco (Christopher) Torquay Robbie 2Bs Jakub Aldershot ThanasisPolitis Reg Mosey Derby Andi RevKev Glasgow Vacant Onewaydave Midlothian Vacant Richard Gutteridge Birminham richyb66 Daff (Alan) Pershore richyb66

Hi Steve, welcome back. I suspect that this was so far back that any records are long gone. Hopefully there is someone on here who can help. Al (Membership Secretary)

After a good August we had a poor September, but as the season is just about over I guess that was inevitable. We lost 8 memebers who failed to renew (Two of whom at least had the good manners to explain they had sold their cars) but only gained 3 new members. Here they are (Username, Location and Area Sec): MikeRedmen Farnham ThanasisPolitis Chris Solen Lee-on-Solent ThanasisPolitis Matt Redditch richyb66 welcome to all three of them. Al

Can't help on the rest but I do have the MT75 gearbox. It is actually designed to last the life of the box and should not need changing. But if you need to top it up it uses a special oil. Just do a Google search for "MT75 Gearbox OIl". Lots available.

Yes, that's how the roof works on my SuperSpec.

Is it the standard Superspec Fuel Tank (Escort of Fiesta depending on what Richard Stewart had availble) or is it a bespoke tank ?

This is a classic case where you need to use my software to check on the sensors and the ECU. Did you read the details in the package I suggested you download ?

I don’t think so. As far as we know there are only 4 turbo-equipped Superspecs currently in use and they were all sold originally with a turbo. But if you do find anyone then let us know as I’m sure some of us fancy the idea. I suggest you look further afield and ask the question in other relevant forums such as Rover T16, Rover/MG, Rover 200/400/800, …….

We are now getting close to our second National Kit Car Show of the year, at the Newark Showground (NG24 2NY) in 2 weeks time. I am sure we can beat last years' attendance (2 cars on the Saturday ) but hopefully the weather will be a bit kinder to us this year. See https://newarkkitcarfestival.co.uk/ for full details. The Club Stand is in the usual place (see below) so let's see if we can fill it this year. Hope to see many of you there.

Hi everyone. Well August was one of the best months for some time. As usual we lost a few, but this time it was only 4 non-renewals (Technically it was 6, but 2 of them are long-term members who I assume have just forgotten to renew). But we gained 9 new members. Here they are (as usual it's Username (and first name if not obvious), Location and Area Sec). Welcome to all of them: Brian Thümmel Germany Stuart Thomson Dundee (Vacant) Nevil Ramsden Tenterden (Kent) ThanasisPolitis Jason Dunfermline (Vacant) Russell Seaford Solihull richyb66 James Wagstaffe Fenny Compton richyb66 Shorti1992 (Joshua) Yeovil apgodden Jamie Ward Plymouth Robbie 2B Darren Burbage Northamoton Me

Just sorry I couldn't organise Saturday's weather as well for you. (I guess you meant 'magic' not 'manic' ? Or maybe not )

Back from a nice day at the Stamford Car Show. Weather was good so it was very busy and there were plenty of interesting cars on show. We parked in our usual pleasant spot next to the river, although we found out later we were in the wrong place as they had redesigned the field layout but not told anyone No problem though as no-one seemed to care.

I’ve just posted out the latest edition of the magazine to all those members that agreed to an electronic delivery. If anyone who opted for that route has not received the magazine please let me know (after you have checked your spam folder )

Been a bit quiet for the first 2 weeks for various reasons (including my car's MOT) so time to get out in this glorious weather. Bit of a late call but we are going to have a drive out to Foxton Locks (LE16 7RA), 12:00 tomorrow (Monday 19th) for a picnic lunch. All are welcome. For those who haven't seen them the 'staircase' is a dramatic spectacle, and the site of the original 'inclined plane' which preceded the locks is also particulaly interesting. Anyone fancy joining us, let me know.

Please do a forum search for "Car Cover", there are 68 posts on this subject and I am sure one of them will answer your question.

If it’s a Rover T16 then it was brand new at build, the Superspec did not use a donor, the kit had everything. I’ve had my Superspec for almost 11 years now so if you want to know anything then please message me. The rest of the members are probably sick of me talking about them . if you become a member you will start getting the Club Magazine and I am running a series of articles on the Superspec. You will also be given access to previous copies of the magazine (I am up to Episode 6 at the moment.) Meanwhile download the information package I produced which has everything we have learned about the car over the last 10 years. It is at www.rmrsoft.com/Rover.zip I also sponsor a Facebook group dedicated to the model, just search for Robin Hood Superspec. the build videos are on YouTube, again search for Superspec Build. finally you might want to read my blog (see my signature). Basically there is a huge amount of info on the car around, you just have to access it. Looking forward to hearing from you Al

Sorry, just a bit far for me. I'll try for you though

July was not a bad month, although with Summer arriving eventually it probably helped. Once again we lost a few members (I always ask them why they are not renewing and about 1 in 50 bother to reply. What's happened to good manners in this electronic age ? ) But the good news is that we welcome 9 new members and one returnee into the fold, so things look good. Here are the new members, as usual the forum username (and first name if it isn't obvious), location and Area Secretary. Daveybradley Londonderry toriitom Paul Timmins Kettering Me mark Redwood Newport smpaarrkky calstocker (Callum) Wellingborogh Me karenthompson79 Sutton Coldfield richyb66 Ian Jones Ashbourne Andi Roger England Windlesham ThanasisPolitis (Returnee) ChaosQ (Matthew) Chilingford ThanasisPolitis Arthur Dexter Chessington ThanasisPolitis Strobe78 (Nicholas) Stoke-on-Trent Andi Welcome to you all

Another cracking day, gorgeous driving weather. Burghley House is a great place to visit with plenty to see and do so is very popular. The big attraction for us is that they don't pay for parking, they charge only for the house and gardens. Even though the children are still at school (I think), the place was packed and the car park was full. But we found a nice spot in the overflow car park And as the old saying goes, "It's not the quantity that matters, it's the quality" Great day

After a disappointing start at Kimbolton, I am not discouraged so still want to take advantage of this sudden burst of good weather. So we will have a picnic/runout tomorrow (Thursday 18th) at Burghley House at Stamford (PE9 3JY). I'm aware that many people are away on holidays (thanks to all the East of England members who wrote to apologise for not coming) but I am sure some are still around. We will be in the overflow car park (grassed so much nicer then hardstanding) from 12:00, all are welcome.

One of the major classic car shows of the year, lovely driving weather, lots to see, plenty of food stands, proceeds going to charity. What more do you want ? Well apparently quite a lot more. I've just got back from the Kimbolton Classic Car Show, probably over 1000 cars being displayed, and we had been allocated a prime Club Stand right next to the Castle and the SuperCar line up. (and with an Ice Cream Van next door) So how many of our 350+ members turned up ? Well here's the answer (Techically it should have been 4 but the Club Chairman only made it half way before he has to turn back with engine problems) It's a bit depressing, and especially embarrasing for me as I booked the Club Stand in anticipation of a decent turnout Anyway, we still had a good day and my thanks to AndyW and thespannerman for turning up and supporting us (and Foz for at least trying). And to the few who apologised in advance with good reasons). I think I am going to have to stop booking Club Stands in advance until I know that at least a few cars will be turning up.