MarkBzero

I cannot make this one, next month should be OK  

Easy list to fix, a positive result and I am sure it will pass next time. 

Not wishing the weather changes but starting to get ready for winter projects. 

What are the best springs and shocks for a Ford zero? Any part numbers and suppliers would be good. 

Thank you

Hi Martyn,

Welcome to the club, I have seen a few and they will have enough power. Probably worthwhile coming to a meet or end of season bash. 

I am using twin 45’s running a pressure regulator at set at 2.5. So I suspect it should be OK, although the original mechanical pump would also be suitable. 

I forgot about this and drove past many sights, thanks for the reminder. 

I moved from gas to induction and will not go back but be careful about house demands if you are considering fitting an electric shower in the future. 

and Shropshire. 

Old mini appears to be the easiest and smallest. 

What would be the best tyre for grip, thinking I have two options;

1. Best road and 1/4 mile tyre, something universal 

2. Best 1/4 mile super grippy tyre that would fit the Zero hub

Thanks

After some research it appears Nos can take 2 secs off a standard  spec car. Mmm I know the ST engine is strong enough, time to have some fun. 

Just me and beer. 

Hi Andi,

I went to this event with SKCC a lot of good cars, the NWKCOG was also there. Needs a few more auto jumble stores but still good. Maybe next year. 

12 hours ago, fry61 said:

When the bushes are replaced -- look at fitting grease nipples to the outer tubes -- did this to Florin's 'bones when built & no sign of wear at 53K.

I agree, once upon a time in the army we had grease nipples on almost everything including Sargent Majors backside. 

All,

After a great weekend at Sant Pod it got me thinking what are the best mods we can do with our cars to improve straight line acceleration? Obviously we need grip, power and quick reactions, how can this be achieved and more importantly how much?

No I am not adding a jet engine to the roll cage!

I thought about this but it’s over a 3 hour drive, I wonder if we could combine with another event or arrange a overnight stay. 

Tempted, very tempted if I can get away from work early I will gladly watch. Any mods before your your next run?

Who’s driving the kit you or turbobec?

In my view it’s irrelevant on how much the sump is shortened the capacity should not change and you should fit wings, troughs and/or oil capacity elsewhere. It’s not just about lube the oil also helps to cool. 

3 hours ago, Jez Morton said:

Quoted out of context? It's like being an MP.

Can the right honourable gentleman come clean on his statement and wrong doings in the garage?

Well done, how many more jobs on the list? You have just missed a great club weekend at Santa Pod. Let us know, we are really good at helping newbies and supporting your build.

When I was new and my gearbox failed the week before Stoneleigh the UK largest kit car show two strangers and club members (Gaz and Richy) sourced a gearbox and came around and fitted a new gearbox. Well worth the membership. 

44 minutes ago, knights_templar said:

If they are standard bushes the tubes are only mild steel, and can rust if not greased well. and yes they will then act like files.

You can replace like for like with GBS ones, or there is another alternative, but not cheap, but they use stainless steel tubes, I can help with the price if you are interested, because that is what  do now.

PM me

Will do, thank you. 

Yes there’s some rust/pitting on the crush tubes which has probably speeded up the wear. 

They have elongated so the sleeve/tube is loose. I think the front went because I am extreme geometry set up, knackered a new tyre in less than 400 miles and rear I am guessing it was caused by my diff locking up. It was so tight when it failed I could not turn by hand. 

Or I just had a poor bunch, who knows!

Hi technical experts,

I need new suspension bushes for Ford based Zero, I have used GBS ones but they have appear to failed after 1200 miles. 

Does anyone know of another supplier who sells them? Maybe better material. 

Great job Richy, I could not believe the build quality when sat in it at kitfest. I liked the built in dish washer (thanks Jackie). 

Hope Jackie is feeling better.