David S

Great job Dave. I still have a way to go, but I am looking forward to the day mine runs for the first time.

I'll get the kettle on mate

Graham Cole (GDC) wrapped his Zero and did an excellent job if it. He may chip in, if not it may be worth sending him a PM. Also Hammy has done some on his Zero and has also done an excellent job so may be able to offer some advice.

That is a fantastic installation, congratulations!

Checked mine when I got home and they are 8.8. For the sake of £8 delivered, I have ordered some10.9. Better to be safe than sorry.

Chris. Looks like a good job mate. Glad to see the tadpole trim fitted as I have seen a couple part built cars on 'the bay' where it doesn't look like the builder has fitted it and it could be an IVA fail without! As mentioned, the side fixings need to be made once the panel is offered up to the car as they don't sit fush to bottom. I nearly made the same mistake but I looked at Nick's pictures first and they put me on the right track. My rear panel has the cut outs mentioned so I was able to get a nice fit. It is very fiddly to get right and it just needs patience. I must have dry fitted and removed my rear panel half a dozens times or more. There are more details in my blog but spread over 4 entries, 3 in May 2011 and 1 in June 2011. I think this gives you an idea of how long to took me before I was happy with it.

Here you go mate, link to one on kit Spares http://www.kitspares.co.uk/shop/item.php?cat=2&product=4657&catsub=0

Comming along nicely Adey, keep up the good work.

Excellent news mate, I told you she would pass without any worries. You did a good job. Congratulations.

I just checked my photos ( I new I had taken one) and it is actually 48mm not 42mm ( gave the first measurement from memory whilst at work ... and got it wrog! Doh!!).

I think from the upper wishbone end to the centre of the ball joint is 42 mm if that helps?

I would have to second your sentiments John.

Congratulations John.

I think it is looking ab fab and will be amazing when finished and covered to match the seats.

Awe shucks! Thanks man. I have got where I am by referring to other blogs and photo accounts, it is the best form of reference we have.

Jason's answer above is the same conclusion reached in an article in one of the kit magazines. Road car = car engine, track car = bike engine. But as has also been said, it is horses for courses and each to his or her own.

Gaz, Have added you to my follow list and will watch with interest. Good luck

Gaz. I am fitting an MT75 in to mine. I got my gearbox from GBS, they myst have finaly run out of supply of donor cars they once had. You can get a fully refurbished MT75 for £350 from e-bay. it of a long linke, but here it is. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sierra-Granada-Capri-Kit-Robin-Hood-Locost-MT75-Gearbox-/110742804057?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c8c91659#ht_1926wt_1398 I am not sure if a type 9 gearbox mates to the Zetec or not, I suspect it will.

I am sure that GBS has exported 1 or 2 kits to Australia so if the recipients don't post on here, I am sure Richard or Keith at GBS could put you in contact or may even know what the process is. Got to be worth a phone call.

Have you looked at the GBS plennum chamber option? This is cheaper and according to their rolling road experiments can still deliver 165BHP. The fully Jenvey throttle body route only gives 175BHP according to their figures. I am going the plennum route as it is cheaper and it also saves cutting the bonnet. I also think it will be plenty of power for me (around 300BHP per tonne!!) I can't help with the loom question as I am just bitting the bullet and getting the GBS engine loom so it simply plugs in to the other loom. Gauge wise, it all depends on what you want. The prices GBS were quoting on the Kitspares site for the Smiths gauges was actually very competitive, although last time I looked they were out of stock so possibly only available to order in now. You will pay about the same for ETB although ETB give you more choice over face colours etc. Budget around £500. The single pod Digidash type options are cheaper and give a more modern/race type look and feel to the car. All personal preference.

Personally I would go for the middle black U channel trim but only to give it a bit of deffinition between the scuttle and the dash. It is easy to make these decisions when it is not your car!

Rally Design used to list them in their adverts in the kit magazines at £108 a pair (incl VAT) but when you go on their website they only have LH ones, well they did last time I looked.

Looks really good Mark.

Has to be built and registered pre1973 which is why this can only be tax exempt due to and admin cock up

You have to get a normal quote on Frank Pickles on line quote and then on the price presentation page there is an option for build up cover. I just got a quote for £124. It is not a lot to pay to protect the car later in the build as the value starts to add up. I suspect it is all dependant in the value you are putting on it. I doubt that you can add it to your house insurance as it is/will be a motor vehicle.