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I've just had another look at this. It could be a good day, it seems like there'll be plenty going on according to the website. https://www.sywellclassic.co.uk/ The down side is - entry for car, driver and 1 passenger £11 in advance, £15 on the gate. For me it's a 200 mile round trip which is fine in good weather but we're talking late September so I'm not committing to it in advance. If the weather's looking promising I may well go and pay on the gate, anybody else thinking of going ?

Have a word with DamperTech - they should be able to help with Gaz replacements, fitted with spring rate of your choice. http://dampertech.co.uk/ 01709 703992 I'm not sure if Dave is still there but they had a load of information on RH cars and should be able to recommend something suitable.

Welcome to the club. As above, if you know of any events worth a visit let your area secretary know.

A big thank you from me too, another great weekend even if the weather wasn't on our side. I think we should also give a round of applause to Chris, Charlie and Mark who came from Crewe and back in the rain, in a 2B with no windscreen or roof. Hope you've all thawed out 😀

It might be worth sending him a PM - he hasn't been on the forum for a while.

Update on the wipers - there are several sellers on ebay selling versions of that kit so we'll find a suitable one somewhere 🤪

You, Charlie & Mark all deserve a medal, the weather was not on our side yesterday. If you have an original RH windscreen it will probably be toughened glass, if it is I'd recommend getting a piece of laminated glass cut using the original as a template. Most glass suppliers will do this for you. You then need the frame and brackets which you fit in a certain position so that your wet weather gear fits correctly. Right now I can't remember the measurements but I'm sure somebody will. Once the screen is fitted you can work out where the wipers are going to fit. If you've got the Sierra stalks including the wiper one the right (with it's switches on the back) then it's easy enough to wire it in. If not it's no real problem to put a separate switch in somewhere. I think the original set up used mini parts but you can now buy a kit something like this https://www.carbuilder.com/products/windscreen-wiper-kit from various places ................ except everywhere I've looked at seems to be out of stock at the moment. So, a bit of a fiddle and a faff but nothing particularly difficult and I'll gladly give you a hand with it. Steve

See you there 👍

Sorry but I can't really help with this. This is an active owners club for Midas where you will probably get answers - https://midasownersclub.co.uk

I had a similar thing happened to me this year. The guy I've been going to for years retired and the people who took over his garage didn't know their bum from their elbow on kits. I spent a morning visiting some local garages who had been around for years. I had a quick chat with them, asking if they tested kits and I could tell straight away if they knew what they were on about. One of them was a small father and son place, less than a mile from me, who were "old school" and I could tell straight away that they knew their stuff. I've used them for both the kit and my "normal" car and they are a proper, genuine garage. I can only recommend that you visit any well established garages around your area for a quick chat. The newer places don't seem to know what to do with anything that doesn't have a computer in it. I think you'll soon figure out which ones know what they're on about. If you say "it's a 7 style kit car" and they say what's one of them? I'd keep looking. Steve

Ian & Martin would have been on the photos but they ran off when they saw Andi with a gun in his hands 🤣

Over the years I have had Gaz coil-overs with 2 locking rings and also ones with 1 ring + grub screw. The originals on my 2B had grub screws but replacements (from GBS) had 2 rings. I would recommend you fit grub screws into yours if they're missing so that they don't self adjust. I would also recommend that you check your corner weights. I wouldn't rely on measurements alone to get your car balanced correctly, RH chassis were never that precise on dimensions but are easily set up by checking corner weights.

See you there Andi. Just a reminder for everyone 🤪 we're meeting on Wednesdays now, which seems to be a more popular night. The pub postcode is ST15 0PX. The weather's looking good for it too 😀

Have a look at Ramair, amybe something like https://ramair-filters.co.uk/ms-007-2x-twin-inlet-motorcycle-carb-sock-air-filter/ They do wide a range of foam filters for bikes (and cars). I'm sure you'll find something you can make fit 🤔

No I won't sell it, but I'll gladly give it to you 😃 Send me a PM with your address and I'll get it in the post - you can buy me a beer next time you're in Stoke 😂

Hi Tom, Sorry, yesterday wasn't the "quiet" day I was expecting. Anyway, I've managed to find it this morning. Have a look at the photo and see if it's what you are after - it's self adhesive (sticky backed) flexible plastic. .

Just a point on Kimbolton. I bought an "early bird" ticket some time ago. Andy paid on the gate and his ticket was £2 less than mine (he also got a programme, which I didn't). Lesson learnt, next year I'll pay on the gate.

Where was it held, got any photos and did you win anything ?

Looks interesting - might be able to make that on the Sunday 😀.

I've had one knocking about in the garage somewhere for ages. I saw it about a month ago but I can't remember where 🤔. I'm busy today but I'll have a look tomorrow and see if I can find it again.

There's always space for one more 😀 We don't normally meet up before - I've got about 125 miles to cover so it's more a question of whether I'll make it on time 😂 Alan's a bit closer than me so he might be able to meet up with you somewhere. You'll need to book in - see website https://kimboltoncountryfayre.com/ for more details. Hopefully see you there, Steve

I knew of a good few bodyshops in the city but didn't realise quite how many there are. Having spent forever on the phone & tinternet I managed to find 2 out of hundreds who repair fibreglass bodywork. One of these only does repairs to TVRs so that left me with a choice of one. They've now had a look at the car and they did seem to know exactly what would need doing and no, it won't be cheap. Hopefully it will all be sorted by Christmas 😄

Only a minor bump, the van handbrake didn't hold and it slowly rolled down the hill with the driver chasing it. I'll tell you the full story when I see you - you won't believe it. It's only bodywork damage to the fibreglass "nose" (nothing structural) which doesn't look much but will no doubt run to several thousand. No worries his insurance is paying 😄

On account of a runaway van rolling into the front of my car, I'm in need of someone who can repair it. Can anyone recommend a repairer near Stoke-on-Trent ? Thanks, Steve

I've booked pitch 26 - hopefully arriving Friday & staying until Sunday 😃