MarkBzero

Sounds like a a good plan. On the list to do jobs!

Thanks

Hi All,

I am going to join my stainless steel bonnet to the nose cone then hinge the complete unit at the front below radiator. What do you think is the best solution rivets or stainless steel button head hex screws?

Advice please.

Regards

Mark

I tried Footmans James and they would not insure me with out a chassis or reg no. Frank pickles was ok based on 3000 miles a year (silly because its on axle stands) and finish value of £7000 it was £93 had a discount due to RHOCaR membership. Once passed IVA and registered final quote will be £130.

What do you think?

Regards

Mark

Paul,

Best of luck for the 12th it will be good to have another zero on the road.

Regards

Mark

Matt,

Ali is easier to work with stainless steel is a pain in the behind. I agree with Jess's comments above. However I love the look of stainless and not to worried about the power to weight ratio's etc so from day one it was always going to be stainless for me.

Regards

Mark

I used Panda tools on ebay size medium, they come with metal and plastic clips.

Try this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-x-SLIDE-A-BOOT-MEDIUM-STRETCHY-CV-KITS-FITTING-CONE-/170513153248?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b3603ce0

Regards

Mark

Mmm tempting.....

Same as Dan both please, if Zero is ready although I would turn up in tin top and TEC (shed on wheels) . I might be ex-forces but I like my comfort.

Joe,

As above I have used the flexi through the panel with a washer. Copied of some other cars that have passed IVA, but that really depends on the inspector, weather, time of the month, star and moon line up.

Regards

Mark

Rik,

Another Zero will soon be on the road, have you set a deadline?

Regards

Mark

They always manage to have great deals most stuff is OK for DIY work. They have never let me down for warranty.

Good deal.

Good result for a few freebies and thanks to Andi organising it top bloke .

Regards

Mark

After my good comments earlier I am now in the other camp 'poor service'. Called twice, emailed once as a reminder for bits that was missing from the original kit. Guess what they did not bring them to Stafford transportation problems.

Now do I go on Sunday or risk the mail system?

Regards

Mark

I was disappoited with the lack of trade stands although GBS looks bigger and I really like the new dash (have to get one). Once I dropped off some goodies for the raffle and catched up with some members we left.

Hopefully next time the car will be ready and I'll enjoy the social life a bit better.

Regards

Mark

You will always get what you need eventually but like the other have mentioned you have to remind them, phone, email or both. I picked my Zero up with a few bits missing but they pointed it out and afetr a few reminders they should be there for collection during the Stafford show.

They are approachable and try to help, they just don't have robust processes in place.Also one part they stated it was not up to their standards and would not let me have it, that's good customer service.

Regards

Mark

Looking good keep the updates and picture coming. Igniting the spark for fresh ideas and motivation to get my backside into the garage.

Regards

Mark

Dan,

Once I finish my car I was thinking of asking the kit bag making advertised somewhere on the forum to make a tri-angle storage bag to go onto the boot behind roll cage for camping gear. Alternatively I do like some of the tear drop caravans.

See you at the show on Saturday.

Regards

Mark

I bet he will have a pack lunch and not school dinners, poor kid will have to live with the name.

Keith,

Same answers as above don't under estimate the fun, pain and satisfaction of building your own Zero to you spec's. Every single one is different that's the unique selling point of this forum and car.

No competition to me Zero! OK I wanted a 2B but timing wasn't right.

Best of luck.

Regards

Mark

Graham,

In daily life I give generously to a lot of charities £1 here and £1 there including £10 to Air ambulance during last few shows, then as a member of the British legion I donate £100 a year (ex-forces) and we have a business charity of the year which I support with many events. So my concious is clear, but in defence of others we are chased, encourage or advertised every day of our lives by charities and I assume some have priorities/commitments to others.

Then on a personal note my mum has been diagnosed with MS so another charity I contribute to on a regular basis to a point where I can not always afford parts for my kit. I agree it is a poor show but understandable - please look from both sides.

Regards

Mark

PS. My business and I have contributed to Andi's raffle in Stafford

Almost the same as Nick but i use good old fashion gunk and left it to soak then jet wash. Took a few goes.

Regards

Mark

PS. the grass is still dead from last year wife not impressed.

Cherry,

Will you be at Stafford I would like to see the finished product?

Regards

Mark

Andi,

I have acquired some more stuff and a bottle of bubbly!

Regards

Mark

Clecko's for me fantastic tool, couldn't build the zero without them.

Regards

Mark

Same as Nick.

But... be warned my brother in law has just been fined because he could not prove the vehicle was destroyed i.e. Destruction certificate issue by a reputable End of life vehicle business and not informing DVLA.

Regards

Mark