MarkBzero

Andrew,

I agree with Ian its worth a go. At least you will have a list of failures to fix ready for the retest.

Regards

Marks

I remember Clarkson having ago in a kit car and he said it was unsafe and to scary. No sure if it was Top gear or one of his video's.

Mark

Cheers Steve,

Got home today from work the wife said another 'porn mag' arrive in the post its in your office. Its her nick name for any car, engineering, or parts magzine and the office yep you've gussed it the garage.

Good read as always.

Regards

Mark

Nick,

Thank you. I have another set of indicators ready to go on after the SVA. Wouldn't it be easier if VOSA change the requirement when they know we all change them.

Regards

Mark

James,

It won't be long now. That's a fancy photo display my PC struggled I will have to get it upgraded soon.

Keep the photo's coming.

Regards

Mark

Good idea especially with the calendar I can never remember what day it is.

Nick,

Looking really good, which boots are you using on the front indicators extensions please?

Regards

Mark

I like them send me a photo when fitted please.

Regards

Mark

This forum is full of great assets

Graham,

Looks really good. When will it be ready for SVA?

Regards

Mark

Thanks Stuart,

Do you think it will be worthwhile or just fit the 4 speed and change both engine and gearbox when upgrade, after all I might not go for Zetec and type 9 I might consider some thing else i.e. motorbike engine.

Regards

Mark

Wow nice cars.

Took me 10 years to convince the wife to buy a reasonably price kit car - no chance on the new Lotus unless I win the lottery. Fat chance of that I haven't even won a tenner for ages.

Excellent a great acheivement another Zero on the Road. I bet you were/are grinning like a cheshire cat.

Hard work over what's gong to be the first thing youe are going to change or modify?

Well done have a beer and celebrate

Regards

Mark

As some of you know my donor vehicle was a sierra import from South Africa. It was fitted with a crossflow engine and 4 speed box. Richard at GBS has suggested that I replace the box with a 5 speed type 9. This will make future engines changes easier and long distance drives more pleasent.

Questions if I go ahead with the change:

1. Will it affect the registration process going for age related plate?

2. Will the bellhousing from the 4 speed fit the 5 speed?

3. What clutch set up would I need (part number etc)?

4. Anything else I need to do or general advice i.e change starter motor?

Thank you.

Regards

Mark

Paul,

I like it but I'll wait for a few to be fitted first. Please let me know if you get one.

Regards

Mark

Russell,

I am building the Zero kit. I went down the donor vehicle route as part of the fun stripping, cleaning and painting. 10 years in the planning 4 weeks into the build, you won't find a better forum or guys for advice and free information. As already stated don't under estimate the hidden costs of buying odds and sods.

I am going to be the odd one out because my donor came with a old crossflow so in the tradition of locosts that's what I am going to use - well at least for the IVA. Then the fun starts with all the modofications you can do......

Its great fun and a fantastic experience - take the plunge.

Regards

Mark

PS haven't decide how to display my build photos yet!

It's all good fun, don't be afraid to ask any questions somebody will know the answer.

This is a great forum.

Regards

Mark

Steve,

I used stretch boots off ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-x-SLIDE-A-BOOT-MEDIUM-STRETCHY-CV-KITS-FITTING-CONE-/170513137207?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b35ffe37

There's a thread somewhere and most owners that commented reccommended them they fit various sizes and come with fitting tools and steel securing bands.

Worth a look.

Regards

Mark

That's a really nice exhaust system so much better coming from the side panel rather than over the top. I wonder if it will work on the Zero?

Regards

Mark

I swaer by a prodcut called 'Showroomshine' it will do paint work, gelcoat, glass and black bumper trims all in one. It is even advertised that you can use it with out washing your car first.

PS. call me old fashion I still wash the car first.

Maybe the dreaded political correctness is affecting the humour and I think most people are generally working harder and longer hours.

When I was in the army the humour and p**s take was the backbone of all morale and friendship.

I think this is a great forum and although not a heavy user I rely on the information and appreciate all your help in building my Zero.

Keep the banter coming.

Regards

Mark

Sharky,

Measured stainless steel bonnet 96cm's I have not got my nose cone yet.

Regards

Mark

Graham,

Looking good you are well ahead of me. I have loads of build photos but have not decided if I am going to use a blog site, web site or photobucket.

Keep posting the pictures.

Regards

Mark

Mower man I think you are right but I beleive its the knowledge and quality of answers that close the thread. Also more owners are meeting outside of this forum face to face or email in addition to this there's a lot of technical information and build photo's available on the net.

Nick I agree with you on a few occasions I feel the dare I say it 'the cold shoulder' when I mention a GBS Zero and not a RHE 2B. Almost like how some people have made comments about a Westfield builder. I suppose its up to us as individuals to improve this after all we are all like minded people and dived into this passion of building or driving our kit cars. Wives nagging, always in the garage always skint saving up for the next modification.

Regards to all owners.

Mark

Hi john,

I would like a set please. Not done the PM thing yet I will try to send you my address.

Kind regards

Mark