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I seem to have excessive play on one arm of my steering rack. It looks like there is a bush missing inside the unit. I will know better when I get it out, but its strange as the car has only done 3k miles. I dont know the history of what it was built with (i.e. used/new etc) Does anyone know...

Looks like one of the rear shocks may be leaking on the car. From the looks of it, I suspect it is an original Tornado aluminium unit. I can check with Andy tomorrow and see if these can be rebult or not. My question was are there any other options being used by current owners? I have fitted...

My doors are fitted with the standard Tornado door pockets which are open. I wondered if anyone has found a "luggage net" or anything similar so these areas could be used for storage (usual stuff like wallet, phone, bottle of water etc). I was considering just making a tailored cover for the...

Hi All, I am recommissing a Tornado and I need to replace the top ball joints on the front suspension (perished rubbers). Cany anyone tell me what they are from? I have seen another thread listing them as Mitsubishi Colt, but this may be because the OPs arms were swapped to Southern GT ones...

I'm trying to locate the owner of a dark blue tornado car reg no P216 TAG. It's got removeable roof panels and orange split rims and is somewhere in the UK. I've tried the GT Enthusiasts club but it's not on their register. Can anyone help? Mark.

I know there is a wealth of info on here concerning the Audi transaxles, but I was wondering if any of you could help identify a gearbox I am considering purchasing to mate with a 302. Details are as follows: Skoda 2003 2.5TDi, serial numbers on the box are : AEK ZWN 8150070808, O1E 301...

I'm looking to change the steering wheel that I currently have in my car. The problem is I don't know which donor car the coloumn is from and the current wheel has been 'heavily modified' to fit. The kit was a scratchbuild that I got in boxes....so I can't refer back to any manufacturer...

Over a few beers the other night (I know - not always the best occasion for serious discussion!) my friend and I were discussing the fact that the Ultima here in the UK has gained such a reputation as a 'giant killer' among supercars (just check their website for what they did at the Top Gear...

Just completed my first run in my car since finishing the build - managed 530 miles since leaving yesterday at lunchtime and nothing brokedown or fell off! My brother took his Stratos, my mate took his V8 Dutton and we went to Applecross in Scotland. For those who don't know, it is the highest...

Has anyone managed to source a good set of LED rear lights for a GT40 yet? I'd really like to get some bright LED rear lights. Also wondering what can be done with the headlights and sidelights?

I have a problem that you guys may be able to help me with....... I was out in the car late the other night (just done my first 180miles since finishing it, so still de-bugging). I stopped for petrol....everything was working fine. Paid for my fuel (topped both tanks right up to go for a...

Just a quick note to say thank you to Ian Anderson for inviting me to your meeting this week and to the rest of you for the warm welcome. It was an eye-opener to see how many owners were around such a small area (compared to my situation in Scotland!). I'll be sorting out my membership and...

Is there any way around the dreaded IVA? Has anyone any advice or options? If you can prove you have an old kit (early 80's) is there any exemptions? pm me if you have any suggestions or paperwork that might help! yes.....this thread has been edited.....Simon made a very good point!

Hi, I have been offered a choice of two Ford V8's (my car currently has a Rover) as I was looking for a long term project to build. I really don't know much about these, but here is what I have. Any thoughts or advice would be welcome as always! I'm not looking for mega power, just a...

Hi all, I am in the middle of painting the car and I am considering changing my twin nostril front panel to the single vent type. It looks easier to paint & stripe and the lines look a little cleaner. It will also allow me to get the racing number and the roundel on properely (Gulf...

I am wondering if anyone here has advice on a supplier of Gulf graphics that they have used in the past (preferrably UK based, but not necessarily)? My car is progressing......having never prep'd and painted a car before I decided to tackle my rear clam first. Amazingly (and after some...

Doing a scratch build......does anyone have any pics of the hinge used for the rear bodywork? Have you used bearings, or rubber/nylon bushes etc? I take it there is no way of having a bar go from one side to the other due to the end of the gearbox (offset around it?)? If any of you guys...

My car is finally nearing its first road test and MOT. I have a Lucas wiper motor fitted and I would like some advice. I was thinking of putting on a wiper arm that has the integral washer system, to avoid the body mounted washers that never seem to spray where you want them to. Does anyone...

Hi, If anyone can help by providing some pics of the gear linkage set-up on a Tornado then I would be very grateful. I have purchased the linkage kit from Tornado, but the car I am working with is not a Tornado, it's a scratch build, so I could do with some pics of the assembly in place on a...

I'm building up a car right now that has an unknown chassis - so I thought someone on here might be able to help. It's most likely a UK manufacturer........here's what I know. I bought the car in Edinburgh around 6/7yrs ago. The guy I bought it from had asked for the complete kit as part...