re: Jimmymac & Alistair's Cars
Hi Jimmy
Looking good mate I am very pleased that you guys are getting closer to your dream.
I remeber painting Docs tail section to get the rear clip mould from it after hours of prep fitting the rear arches.
Regards
Chris.
Hi guys
I am collecting the next 10 sets on Thursday this week with this exchange rate the cost is getting lower for overseas buyers.
A set of covers cost £220 at today's rate = $310
Postage to the USA = $40
I will be attending the Bremen Classic car show in Germany and will have a couple of...
Re: Chris Melia's Mono "Raiders of the lost Arc"
Hi Guys
I thought I would update this thread for you as I have had most of my energies directed getting the ZFQ transaxle into production over the last 18 months.
Over the next few days I will post photos of the suspension installation...
To Mark Worthington
(as you brought my name up).
You have over 1800 posts and no rotating symbol next to your name?
The absence of the rotating symbol indicates that you make no financial contribution to the upkeep of the forum and yet you say so much about those that do contribute?
Do...
Hi Andy
will your new carbon mono be designed to allow fitment of either ZFQ or ZF transaxles? I have the ZFQ in most of the current makes of GT40 but the Tornado, I can see that customers for your new tubs may want something stronger than Old Renault transaxle.
Regards
Chris.
Hi Andy
I hear the same thing from other GT40 companies and specialists, I also here that no one is answering their phone line?
It will be sad if they have gone but they should make a statement.
regards
Chris.
Hi Gordy
So are you saying as an ex cop that people should remain silent and stand by whilst other get hurt?
Interesting point of view. Do you think that RF should have held their silence with half a million dollars worth of other peoples money whilst more were still paying deposits?
This...
Hi Guys
So to bring this to the top is MDA still trading?
Whats happening at MDA?
Has there been any statment from Mark?
Are all his customers sorted out and happy or is there problems?
I think this needs answers please not silence.
Regards
Chris
Hi guys
keep up I posted this in December
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/vendor-manufacturer-announcements/20751-zfq-new-proposed-gt40-transaxle-16.html
This car is specked to have the ZFQ transaxle and John Wisher, one of our ZFQ team supplied the uprights and wheels for the car (BRM GT40)...
Hi Adrian
The ZFQ uses the original GT40 slave cylinder and I recommend rod change for right hand drive cars and cable change for left hand drive cars.
and yes we have to charge VAT for uk purchases. You could get company sponsorship for the VAT?
Regards
Chris.
Hi Mike
What has happened is that the exchange rate between the $ and the £ has gone from over $2 = £1 To today's rate of $1.46 = £1 plus you have the shipping and duty charges?
So basically the difference in price is down to the economic climate and currency changes,
I believe you have...
The ZFQ Retails at £6495 = $9600 US at todays rate
Remember that the ZFQ fits with the standard 157 tooth Ford flywheel, Ford 10.5" Clutch, standard Ford Starter and off the shelf pilot bearing.
Other transaxles need adapter plates special flywheels and clutches, need upgrades (LSD)or...
The ZFQ race wining purpose built GT40 transaxle good for 600Bhp and 550ftlbs of torque, fits without adapters, cable or rod shift. Ford or LS chevy bellhousing.
If you want one the next batch of 30 will be ready February.
Synchro or dog box.
Manufactured by Quaife for GT Transmissions...
Hi
here are pictures of my Blue Mk111 The big guy with the beard is my old pal Ronnie Spain, he knows more than most about the GT40, his book is worth a read.
I also have moulds for the MK111 front and rear clips.
Regards
Chris