Search results

Have just bonded in side windows now am fitting the flap windows. Has any one got good photos of the hinge fitting ,ie the pivot point in reference to the seam between window and flap,I have the original type perspex hinges (same shape as the aluminium ones) Does the edge of the flap need to...

Having trimmed side windows to shape I have decided to bond them in rather than rivet or screw them down. Adhesive has been ordered and alls nearly ready .I now need to put a black line arround the side windows to cover any irregularities in the adhesive /paint cover. Does anyone know of a...

the hand brake was a little lucky ,as they were busy and it only just needed minor adjustment he let it through. nigel dean from kit car fame was there an was very complimentary to all of us who take the gt40 build route.he said'' that they are by far the most complex build of any component...

At last the sva is over and done with .Car passed on its 3rd attempt having just a few minor alterations the second time and just the hand brake on the third so now registration

good luck with the build. Lets see some photos to see what the new rf have been up to with their improvements. Im sure they will have done a lot in the last year or so

thanks again should have read mgnuts reply more efficiently as they are clearly priced on the web site!!

still looking for p45t to p43t adaptor rings Know they exist but where ?? If found can fit hid h4 system Any one out there know of a source

Having just passed the sva light test (hand brake the only failing point to sort this week ) by using the old style 410 bulbs I now need to up grade to a decent brightness.The industry implies that the H4 size bulb is a direct replacement to the 410 but having just attempted it there is a...

Nearly there all points sorted except the fog lights .The originals were f marked and so is the new one so going to present it again with the new light only working on the right side

Really struggling with indicators any one any ideas They need to be 35cm off the deck(14in). The car is already painted so I wish to achieve this without drilling the body. Have a stainless mesh grill to which a suitably rounded item could be attached. Tester was keen that all should be...

The sva tester stated that although he checked the tyre rating the tyres condition is a matter for mot only so an mot would be required .I intend to try with out first!!

Yes the good news was driving the car to and from the test .My attitude was that if it couldnt be driven it shouldnt be doing the test.On the way there very cautious and then knowing the majority of the car was ok(the good side of testing) I flexed its muscles on the way home the acceleration...

The speedo issue really relates to visability ,Icant really see it between 20 and 80 mph ,and, 120 and 180 , so really its probably visible in the useable range,!!!!!!I happily accept for uk road use I do need that 20-80 mph visability and would prefer it on the left anyway. My main issue is...

Got there with a completed car and started the sva test which was prety informative. the car failed on several points but non too serious!!!! 1. I made a guard for the light switches which now needs a little rounding off with some rubber then will pass 2 the laminated bulk head glass was...

Finally a midnight flit on trade plates to get the alarm installed. Wow! what a ride all those headaches have been worth while. Didnt exceed 70 at any point but its there quick and such a pleasure to drive. Gear box was snappy change and the clutch very light so really pleased, Going to...

fantastic paint job like the painted decals and all you extras I think only 2 sa rf chasis exist 118 and 119 followed by rf06051996 as respective chasis nos. Who knows what happened to the rest

Thanks all . wt sorted

For uk sva need to know the fully loaded (full tanks and all fluids on board)weight of car and the idividual axle weights .Does any one have these ,I thought they would all be fairly similar???

TOGGLE SWITCHES ARENT TOO MUCH OF A PROBLEM AS YOU HAVE A CERTAIN ALLOWABLE ZONE FOR THEM FROM THE CENTRE OF THE STEERING WHEEL . tHOSE OUT SIDE THE ZONE CAN BE COVERED BY PLACING AN ARCH OVER THEM OR NEAR THEM AS CAN BE SEEN ON THE NEW MINI

where on the car does every one stick there vin plate esp for uk sva