Mitch

Hi Rich Yes you're correct, make sure the bolt's for the seatbelt's are high tensile. Metric are marked 8.8 or above. I found on my test the top bolt's for the harness straps (RHE Supplied) are not marked and i failed SVA because of. Change them for HT from a bolt stockist, but they are a specific Dia (7/16 or 11mm shank) so will be marked as "R" or at least mine were, local supplier was very helpful but take old bolt as example. If you're using RH harness all other supplied bolts are correct just the top 4 behind the shoulder's which i had prob's for SVA. Hope this help's Mitch Blackburn

No he's not grumpy just a MOB (misrable old *bleep*) it say so on the back of his hood. sorry but the Grandads already gone (too much petrol/insurance and things that wanted replacing) and not enough time to fix now the Hoods on the road. I will be at most of the shows including Exeter again look forward to seeing you all there. Mitch Blackburn

Hi Jon I had my SVA test last week Chadderton North Manchester, and even though i failed(now passed retest) John (passed Ian Hales from Chorley the week before) who did the test was fair and very helpful. He commented on the build quality and gave me time to put most things right.Even going as far as to ajust my carb as i developed a missfire and redoing the sound test because of it, I eventually failed on the speedo reading which i couldnt do then but was made right for the retest plus a couple more bits, But it was'nt as daunting as i expected. He did say most fail first time but i cannot say he was'nt fair in his decision's Mitch Blackburn

Oh yes im still smiling I was following (2 cars in front) a Marcos and an oldiish couple walking spotted it and commented how good it looked, then the guy spotted me and said "that's better" oh did i smile Anyone who has bought or thinking of buying a RH i would reccomend joining the club, and getting to know the local reps and members, and join them on there run's out. Has well as going to show's and introducing yourself. everone i have met are only to happy to tell you how they did this and dont do it this way (usally after the event)but i must say they are very sociable (drunkerds). and there is always someone to answer the problem you have on these page's help's always there,so pay up and support the club, There hint's and tips are passed on gladly and im sure there could be a spare seat now and again they are only too happy to give you a ride. I would just like to add a thanks to all who have helped me with my build with hints, tips and encouragement whithout which i would probably still be building and following in the tintop. i might even buy the first round on Fiday night in the Black ............... pub Ha you dont think im that grateful to tell you all were do ya I think Robbo's giving me tip's Jim Mitch

Cheers Matt will your's be ready for the Exeter trip? let's see if we can fill the B&B's car park with Hood's. There should be at least 2 more now I'm on the road and Simon and John are building an Exmo too, there will probably be another from up here as my mate's bought a 3a (decided he coudn't wait for the Cobra). Mitch Blackburn

OH YES today the man from the minestry he say YES, what a feeling 14 months of building and now almost fully legal(DVLA decided I had to see a certain person to register and she was busy till Thursday) but the drive there and back was brill!! Just hope we have more weather like todays for this weekend for the Nwest Hoodies trip to Wales, it will make a change following in the Hood instead of the old Granada estate,at least I can keep up in the corners now!! ROLL ON SUMMER Mitch Blackburn

There seemed to be alot of members wanting kit of RHE. even if the cars are not for sale till may, I would have thought they would have put there lolocost stand up! I did manage to find the club stand and chat with some new builders (has well has the NW crew, Hi all)one of whom went to see Tim to jion up there and then, I hope he gets has much out of the club has i have wilst building my 2B. Only one thing I think the raffle on Sat was rigged Mitch Blackburn

Nutters? Why for camping out in the middle of May? It's not the cold that keeps you awake it's the strange noise's out side that you need to worry about.

Hi Rob Just a few tweeks ,sharp edge i missed on windscreen pillers, reposition fog light, washerjet needs changing for a round plastic one,biggest one is speedo was reading incorrectly i will have to move the needle higher to compensate, other than that straight forward tweeks, not bad to say it was still having the wipers fitted at 9pm Mon night. The time flys when you get the date, now needs MOT (was supposed to get done on Monday but wasnt ready). Passed on noise (just) and all other major parts no probs. Retest next week, then wales trip. See you there? Mitch (very nearly finshed now) Blackburn PS bring the Guitar

Hi All any one going for there test make sure the seat belt bolts (top one behind the shoulders) are high tensile. I went for my test today and it was one of the things he picked up. Easy replaced but anoying when they are supplied with kit and have to fit inside a tube had to order some from my local supplier as he didnt stock the fine metric thread. Mitch

Hi Ant It shouldnt be a problem with the new type indicators> the ones i was asking about are mc type which came from ebay and are e-marked. thanks for the tips i will extend them as suggested then remove extention tube after test. Mitch

Hi all How many have been for the SVA with m/c indicators on, and how many have failed/passed with the incorrect distance from the edge of the car? Fitted some long armed m/c indicators and they stick out just as far as the drain pipes supplied with the kit, but not as far as they should be. any advice as SVA is looming closer. Mitch

Hi Alan Are you sure that the knuckle is'nt touching the end of the spline on the rack. When i first assembled mine this was the case, just dont push it on as far. Also it may catch the down pipe from the exhaust so you may be modding it later when the engine's in. Mitch

Hi Just spotted these on ebay pair of twin 40's 9 days to go. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...30107&category= nothing to do with me, just thought someone maybe interested. currently at £1 or buy now for £150. Mitch

Looks good now to have a look around Mitch