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Because I built mine before many manufacturers existed I used rubber cones that worked well enough for me, cheers Kev

I did what Mike suggested on mine but it was in the 1980s and I`ve forgotten tube sizes I used etc. Cheers Kev

A tube is much better and much lighter. I can`t remember the diameter I used but there are plenty of guys on here that can help you, I`m sure.

Its definitely no hoax because a friend of mine who works in A&E caught it. She`s OK now but none of us needs it its no joke

Love the workshop and the cars

Not sure what happened their but back to breathers and I lost a lot of oil originally so I opened a channel to the bellhousing in a similar way to how Renault did it and its been fine ever since Mine then goes to a catch tank which drains back into the box just to be sure. I did have it piped to...

Hi guys, sorry for lack of replies/contact but I struggle with computers at the best of times and I have been busy with other stuff as well. I just wanted to mention the breather in the gearbox as it is potentially frustrating to sort out. I originally had it in the wrong position and although...

Just seen Mike Huddart mentioned but unfortunately he has retired and sold his equipment. Really bad timing just when I need him to work on mine.

People seem fixated on stroking engines but why? These cars are faster than most will ever need and all stroking will do is force you to buy a stronger gearbox to cope with it. That`s just my opinion and why I`m building a 302 size 302 again.

I might be wrong but I have a feeling that side windows for motorsport use should be 4mm thick? Others will be more up to date than me so check with motorsport authorities to be sure.

I remember at least one Mk5 being aluminium. I saw it at Silverstone in the 1980s when it just a chassis. I thought they had made a few but maybe it wasn`t a success?

Times have really changed. Nobody seems to make their own parts anymore? Before the internet it was just what we did. I don`t blame you, we are all creatures of our times I suppose?

Hi I am racking my brains trying to remember my springs on early KVA/GTD suspension. I don`t think I used springs any heavier than 300lbs on the front with around 450lbs on the rear. It rides well on the road and on circuits but I have never raced it. The use you intend for it dictates spring...

If looking original matters to you then these are way too small diameter overall. There are still options out there for racing probably?

I have watched this discussion for a while and want to share what I know if it helps. I built my 1075 replica mostly in the 1980s and during that time I saw 1075. I did take photos of various things and did ID the various lights. Being disabled now its difficult to check the numbers on my car...

Adjusting bodywork is all part of building any car isn`t it? There is always a way around it. Sometimes the way panels are stored can affect the overall shape especially in hot weather, its all part of the fun I thought, maybe its just me and I`m too old school? Have fun

The Gulf arches are much bigger and include sill flares. I made my own back in the late 80s and sold a few sets to GTD owners and others but don`t do them anymore. I did two types of sill flares, Gulf and/or matched to arch shape. I don`t know which is currently available. My car measured 6ft...

How does this compare to the ZFQ gearbox?

I remember that early GTDs used modified Ford Essex V6 flywheels with Renault transaxles. I had a new steel flywheel made with a ring gear off an Essex v6 for my car because I didn`t like re-drilling an old iron flywheel having seen one fail in competition. It was mid 1980s when they were doing...

Thats a blast from the past, I remember that article now. I contacted the chap who owned the Mirage bodywork in the barn behind when I thought of building one to race. He said he wanted to build one himself so the answer was no