A bit random. My nephew (a new adult, bless him) is suddenly into Kit cars, which is fabulous news, and I want to help him get started. Unfortunately, he thinks I'm very uncool and doesn't trust my advice, so instead, I'm putting a little information pack together with resources he might actually listen to  I'm including below, but I would love either some direct advice I could include or some resources you guys think are decent - thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmOTfRjr3oU

https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/blog/2025/05/ultimate-guide-build-kit-car/

https://www.carwow.co.uk/guides/glossary/what-is-a-kit-car#gref

https://www.iamroadsmart.com/groups/oad/topnews/building-a-kit-car

Will I win auntie of the year?

AGENDA FOR 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE UK KIT CAR CLUB

1. Welcome and Chairman’s Opening Remarks

2. Apologies for absence

3. Matters Arising from Previous Minutes

·         None reported

4. Chairman’s Report

5. Secretary’s Report

6. Treasurer’s Report

7. Membership Secretary’s Report

8. Election of Committee Members

·         Steve Foster is standing for the position of Chairman.

·         Kerry Allen is standing for the position of Club Secretary.

·         Anthony Godden is standing for the position of Treasurer.

·         Alan Richey is standing for Membership Secretary.

·         Steve Foster is standing for Magazine Editor.

·         So far we have no notification of anyone else wishing to stand for any of those positions

·         The post of Events Secretary continues to remain vacant and so far we have no nominations.

9. Constitutional Amendments (if any)

·         None notified at this time

10. Any Other Business 

·         None notified at this time

12. Chairman’s Closing Remarks

Thought I would say hello as I have just joined. 

I bought my Westfield in December 2023 from a friend at work. It had been off the road for 14 years and has needed quite a bit to get it back on the road. It's an early narrow bodied SE fitted with what I believe is a 1.7 Crossflow. 

I used it a bit last year but a few wiring problems meant it wasn't a lot. Not done much this year yet but did get to do a parade lap at Thruxton a few weeks ago. 

Not many Westfield owners I know about near to me in Andover so I wondered if there were any other kit car owners near me. 

Next Wednesday 28th 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL.

Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat.

Entrance to the pub car park is off the A452 Chester Road heading North 50 yards from the island.

Everyone welcome, see you there.

Can't believe is another month gone since our last meeting, but here it is again at the Church Mouse, Chester Moor DH2 3RJ. Looking forward to seeing you all again

Hi All

Can anyone recommend (or not recommend) an independent Jaguar garage around the north east of England.

It looks like my dads 2016 XJ V6 diesel has blown a turbo & has "run-on"

He had a big fright & was visibly shaking. (have a google for diesel run-on to see how it looks)

luckily the engines not seized but we have no idea of any internal engine damage

We have had a few quotes, but want more, its gonna be expensive.

Appreciate any info & thanks in advance

cheers Paul

Hi all,

This will be at the George and Dragon in Meaford, Stone ST15 0PX. 

7pm ish. Everybody is welcome kit or not.

I will be away on my jollies so please have a beer for me

Map

https://www.google.com/maps/place/George+%26+Dragon/@52.9162191,-2.1735143,1007m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x487a6f1e497e1e5b:0x53726cf3a32a2400!8m2!3d52.9157296!4d-2.1689576!16s%2Fg%2F1hc1cdm9c?authuser=0&entry=ttu

Pub website

https://www.thegeorgeanddragonmeaford.co.uk/?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=Yext&y_source=1_MTQ0NTMyNjUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

Andi

As a reminder, the National Kit Car Show takes place at the 3 Counties Showground at Malvern the weekend of 31st May/1st June.   This is the main annual event for the kit car community, so if you visit nothing else, this the one to attend. And the Club's Annual General Meeting will be held there at 15:00 on Saturday.

The Club have been allocated stands E2/3/4 as shown on the attached diagram.   See you there,

Hi Again Everyone.

Today for the first time I persuaded her indoors to accompany me for a ride out in the car. Where we live there are a number of speed bumps In order for our local posh kids in their parent bought little GTIs and supermini’s  to stick to the 20mph hour. Now not to put too fine a point on it both myself and she who must be obeyed are not the skeletal types in fact a few extra pounds in fact stones have been present for years.

Problem is that car bottoms out on each speed bumps and I’m scared of ripping out the underside of the car. The crunch is sickening even when I try to crawl over the humps at an angle barely moving. Moving house apparently is not an option for the Mrs. 
Problem  no 2 is sadly unlike you guys who have built these cars from scratch and are very hands on I am certainly not very mechanically minded. I obviously need to somehow raise the whole car a little to stop it getting wrecked on these car killing humps.

initally I thought ok maybe bigger wheels and tires? Probably not so shock absorbers maybe the answer? Does anyone have any idea what I should get to fit the car although it will be a case of me being advised what to get and asking my local garage to fit them. I have taken pictures of the front but until I get get her on a ramp (the car not the Mrs) I can’t get pictures of the rear. PLEASE DONT SUGGEST SELLING THE RH AND BUYING A MONSTER TRUCK!!! 

ANY advice would be appreciated guys. I got away with suggesting that we may have to get an extension for the passenger harness by the skin of my teeth but suggesting us both losing 5 stone is a non starter I think  

The latest magazine has been published.   I have distributed it to all the members who opted in for an electonic PDF delivery.   If anyone who opted in does not receive it in the next few hours (remember to check your spam folders) let me know.

Those of you who opted for a hard copy or didn't reply to my request for your preference, it is now at the printers and you should get it soon.

Al