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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 😃

You can just go for an electronic module to replace the points or fully programmable systems with all the whistles & bells, it all depends how much you want to spend. Have a look at these websites for some ideas - https://accuspark.co.uk/ https://simonbbc.com/ https://123ignition.com/ https://www.aldonauto.co.uk/default.aspx Just replacing the points is a good improvement on it's own. I've used both the Aldon Amethyst (on a pinto) and the Accuspark Black Box (on a Cologne V6) and can recommend both. Steve

Fire away, there's a good chance someone will be able to help.

Al is doing a grand job of sorting out the emails and I'm now getting some through - thanks very much to Jonty for the 2B photos and to Neil for the Zero. It's probably best to stick with the email address above for the time being if you're sending me photos. Cheers, Steve

Thanks Neil, that's a belting photo. There seems to be an issue with forwarding club emails to me at the moment - I think something might have got crossed up in the upgrade. Al's on the case but he hasn't cracked it yet. Can you re-send your email to chairman_rhocar@btinternet.com please? I should get it OK on that address. Thanks, Steve

Ideally you could do with someone who knows kit cars to have a look at it with you. Have a good look at the quality of the build and see how well it's put together. They rarely look as well built as a production car but a Zero should look pretty good with all panels etc. fitting well. The more care a builder has put into it the better chance you have of getting a decent one. Have a read of this for some more pointers https://www.rhocar.org/index.php?/forums/topic/50042-thinking-of-buying-a-kit-car-read-this-first/#comment-408677 If you post up where you are there may be a member close by who's willing to have a look at it with you. Steve

Heritage Insurance have asked the club and it's members if we can help them with some photographs. They are producing a Kit Car Enthusiast Guide which will go out to their newsletter audience of 30,000 and will also be featured permanently on their website. Full credit will be given to the photographer (and the club will get a mention too). Details of the pictures they're looking for to help complete the guide are listed below. If you can help out please send your pictures to myself chairman_rhocar@btinternet.com and I'll pass them directly to Heritage on your behalf. 1. Caterham Seven — action shot on road or circuit, ideally with driver in helmet 2. Caterham Seven — build or assembly shot showing chassis or component stage 3. Westfield SEi or Sport — exterior show or road shot 4. Robin Hood S7 or 2B — clean example, show car preferred 5. AK Sportscars Cobra — exterior showing the 427 wide-arch body 6. Gardner Douglas Cobra — three-quarter front or action shot 7. Tiger Avon or Sports — static or road shot 8. GBS Zero or Locost — a home-built example showing the self-build character 9. GT40 tribute (Tornado or similar) — dramatic front three-quarter 10. Locost Number One — Ron Champion's original car, for our fascinating facts section Thanks, Steve

I'm not sure what you mean by bin number. It would have a VIN number (shown on the V5 document) if it had been registered, but you say it is not. If it is not registered you will need to get it through an IVA test. How easy that is depends on how well it has been built and how many IVA requirements have been fulfilled. Do you know why it is being sold - be worried if it's because the seller can't get it through the IVA. Lots of unknowns on this and you really need to get it looked at by somebody who knows what they're looking for.

See you there 😄. The cobra's going for it's MOT tomorrow, hopefully it passes otherwise I might be in the tin top 🤪

Hi Mike, Welcome to the madhouse ! As Thanasis says it's well worth it when you get to drive the finished car. Meanwhile you'll need a good helping of determination and a load of perseverance but it's all very do-able if you are methodical and take your time. I would recommend you make a list of everything that needs doing, guesstimate how long you think it will take, and then double it. Good luck, Steve

Good chance we might see it around then 😀👍

I didn't think you'd have any trouble selling it, especially with those seats 😄 - somebody has got a good car there. You know what I'm going to say ..................... anyone we know?

I used accuspark parts on my 2B and they worked perfectly. IIRC I had the complete dizzy with electronic module, leads and plugs but used one of those "rev limiting" rotor arms in it.

Small world or what ? Hopefully you'll get chance to find him for a chat, are there any other members locally who might want to join in? It's a bit of a run out for me, about 200 miles each way, but I'm hoping to catch up with him somewhere.

We are continuing to sponsor club member Aydan Hassan in the BWM Supercup Championship and it would be great if we could arrange a club meet at some of the events and he'd be more than happy to show us round and give some inside information. I'm sure Aydan will post up some information for everyone but you can find details on the BRSCC website - https://brscc.co.uk/formulae/nankang-tyre-bmw-supercup-championship/ Anyone interested in going to watch Aydan shout up and maybe we can get some meets arranged. Steve

These are for inside the glass, I thought we only had outside ones now .............. or am I just having another senior moment ? I've been doing some practicing and I think I'm getting quite good at forgetting now 🤣

If nobody else wants them I'll have one as a spare in case I have to replace my windscreen (again). Thanks

I thought you wouldn't be able to resist when you'd looked at it. Great to hear it's staying in the club and going to a good home.