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3 minutes ago, Darrell said:

That's not good to hear, you sounded positive in previous posts that the gremlins were behind you, fingers crossed you can banish them soon and get out 'n' about 

I thought they was, clearly I was wrong, I’ve purchased 2.0 zetec engine with throttle bodies, just waiting to get a ecu to run it, flywheel I should have this week off a 1.8 zetec, there’s a issue with the water pump so I’m told I can’t use 2.0 one, lowered sump will be ready next week from GBS, worried about the engine mounts as I can’t weld, fed up with the car at the moment 

At least yours could make it there, no way mine could of

Let’s hope she’s feeling happy and wants to start Sunday

1 hour ago, richyb66 said:

February is a short month, but we're not short on new members. Welcome along to the following people:

Stuart M              stuart49                               Derby

David L                  D2LHR                                   Kirkaldy

Paul B                    paulddbossons                 Macclesfield

Daniel C                Dcr88k24                              Southport

Robert C               Soupstone                          Lanark

Russell F               Russell Flemming             Boston

Richard H             RichardH                              St Leonards on Sea

Brian S                  Brian Smith                         Rugby

Michael M           Michael Montague          Sleaford

Remember to post your approximate location on the members map here, it helps people see who else is in their local area and is a good way to encourage members to get in touch with one another.

Also a reminder that we have a wide range of merchandise available, featuring the club logo (top left corner of his page) which has the car in a choice of orange, yellow, purple, blue or green. The full range of products can be found here:

https://www.redbubble.com/people/rhocar/shop?asc=u

 

Could you please introduce Danial C to our northwest area meets post please……… 

Hi Darrell, I had the same problem last week, wouldn’t start luckily for me was a bad ignition lead, enjoyed a good run out yesterday, I think I’m over the worst of my problems now fingers crossed, going to make a start on all the cosmetics

37 minutes ago, 2bTom said:

I live in Bolton and that route looks ok but will have to watch out on the A675 as there are average speed cameras. The Cherry Tree is a good pub/restaurant (not sure if you have to book these days).

Unfortunately my car is in bits at the moment and at the rate I am going at it will take another couple of years before it is ready for the IVA. But I am keen on meeting up for a chat and to see other cars that might give me some ideas for my car.

You can ride in mine if you want mate

2 hours ago, Darrell said:

Hi All,

Not being knowledgeable in any way of the area around Chorley and Bolton I have had a scan on a map and would this route be OK for a run out?

It works out 50 mins with no traffic plus your travel there. Which would cover Shaun's suggestion of a getting out for a few hours, 3 hours for me plus chat and tyre kicking and maybe refreshment at the pub or the Boatyard Bus Café a little further north, or any other suggestions.

Are the roads suitable? not too many speed restrictions and speed cameras, plenty of sweeping bends to enjoy, not too busy... (perhaps someone has some knowledge of the roads) Not sure if I would get chance to recce the route depending on when we go and weather. We could start and finish at a pub (The Cherry Tree at Blackrod) that seems to have a good sized car park, anyone know this place?

Thoughts?

I’d be happy with that personally…. Seems ok to me

2 hours ago, apgodden said:

I managed to get Sparco r100 into my 2b.  It took a bit of doing. Had to adjust the seats and then remove the adjuster.  I have done 7 hour round trips to shows and these are great comfortable seats.  A bargain for £500.

I might just have to wait until the end of the year, my funds don’t allow at the minute

4 hours ago, Chris Scott said:

Another milestone reached - now time to start installing the loom….terrifying but a big step towards getting it running!

You’ve done well…. I’ve been following your rebuild for ages, wiring oh no I can’t get my head around it

8 hours ago, wanderer said:

cant remember off hand but there is a dimension from top of windscreen to the roll bar if yours is this then the 2b roof will fit i think i must have got the measurement off here i would do a search 

I did try and search on here, I couldn’t find a answer, thanks for the advice tho

Defiantly want my 2B ready For stoneleigh, finally something to look forward to

34 minutes ago, Darrell said:

not sure if this is still available or even if it will fit but some dimensions are in the advert...

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=218198

 

Thanks for that mate I’ll have a look now 

12 minutes ago, nelmo said:

You're unlikely to be able to use someone else's anyway - every car is different, so more cash I'm afraid, to get one made.

Softbits will do a Surrey top for around £250 - I've got one, it's brilliant.

So I’ve found one online states RH 2B roof and doors never fitted, so that’s not going to fit my 2b then….. complicated

A roof is hard to come by, I’ve posted on here a few times for one……. 

3 hours ago, nelmo said:

I hope that works out for you - I originally bought some nice comfy seats which JUST fitted into the chassis - but by the time I had added panels, carpet and the seatbelt bolts, I couldn't get the damn things in, even after removing the plastic bits around the recliner mechanism and hacking off the plastic on the handle 

This is on the GT chassis as well...although I think the 2B is pretty big, so hopefully, it will work out. Those other seats (pic below) cost me £250 and I sold them on eBay for £35 

Really nice seats them, worth way more then £35

5 hours ago, RallyChris said:

Here is a picture of my RX8 seats in the bare chassis:

 

4333C6D8-65CE-432B-8706-5E9F784F19FF by Chris Cholmeley, on Flickr

I might be giving the rx8 seats a try

21 minutes ago, nelmo said:

Based on the fact that the seats are the one item on your car you will use 100% of the time you're driving and they make such a difference to the experience (as you've found), they are the one area I didn't skimp on and paid £500 for a new pair from Intatrim.

They fit perfectly with no mucking about needed and I've driven 500 mile days with minimal discomfort. Loads of colour options (I went basic to keep the price down):

Your right about not skimping, just with my engine going just before Xmas  and a few other problems, I could do with not spending £500 if I don’t have to, I owned a rx8 a few years back and the comfort of them seat was great, thanks for your advice tho

9 minutes ago, RallyChris said:

It is definitely possible to make RX8 seats fit into a 2B, but it is not totally straightforward as the UK cars with leather seat trim also came with electric drivers side seat and this makes the base too wide to fit. I am in the process of using RX8 seats in my 2B build, with driver and passenger sides reversed, and the base of the old drivers seat rebuilt using manual parts from a lower spec cloth RX8 seat and heigh adjuster disabled. You also have to remove the outer plastic trims from the seat bases, and probably make some modification to the seat tilt controls to make them fit against the tunnel.

Chris

Thanks for the advice, it was only going to be cloth ones anyway matey, seen one a pair on marketplace for cheap close to my house, got me thinking now how much of a pain they will be to fit

Hi guys I’m just wondering what seats fit well in a 2B, the bucket seats I have in are super uncomfortable, I was thinking maybe Mazda RX-8….. not sure if they’ll fit width wise tho, any other car seat I could use that’s fairly cheap to come by, all advice welcome.  thanks Shaun 

Old post…… if you’d like to go on a run out let me know, not many members up our way

2 hours ago, clive pritchard said:

Thanks Richyb66.

I have the same problem,  and found your comment within 5 minutes.

I will now go spend more money.

The joys of owning a kit car, I got this l part myself, I can say it’s money well spent, just remember if it cost £100 tell the wife it cost £25

2 minutes ago, IanS said:

I am interested.

Hopefully we can mate a date to get out for a few hours …..

Hello all, it’s been a while, hope everyone had a good xmas and new year, I’m hoping on trying to get a run out in the next few weeks…. Is anyone interested?

19 minutes ago, RickDaley said:

Might need to get some new wider seats to accommodate the festive break

I know that feeling mate

I hope we can all attend our next meet