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Should be here in a week. The customer is having his Jaguar E Type curly hub wheel power coated in chrome effect paint and getting a tyre fitted. I will post some pictures as soon as it arrives. Hopefully it will all sit under the arch.
Still not entirely sure about 15 or 16" wheels - almost certain about going MWS stainless 16s as every time I see them on Richards car they just look in proportion to body size.
Final visit to car yesterday before paint process starts sometime next week - in my head it looks stunning but still nervous even tho I trust Richard totally.
Still plenty of custom fabrication to be done after paint - one word - bumpers!
Good to meet Andy after following his Kali build thread from the start - also v. helpful re-replacement dash fascia as I'm adapting it to fit like the Lockwood one does after seeing his Lockwood gauges (no dial removal needed). Andy's car will definitely be one to watch in coming months
It was fantastic to meet you Scott and Richard plus team on Thursday. The gaps Nubodi have sorted out on Scott's build are fantastic and I'm hoping Richard you and your team can work that magic on mine. I'm really looking forward to see how your build comes along Scott and need plenty of pictures please!
As I put my build on hold for a few months I'm now itching to get it going again, however I think you will finish before me Scott!
I'm guessing you found them on t'internet, unless you just happened to be passing the fair dinkum outback cobber crocodile dundee cork hat, fosters and wire wheel shop of course.
I bought 16x7 FWD offset which have 26mm offset (MWS 16x7 Jag bolt ons like the ones Richard now has on his car are 22mm offset and fit nicely so I should be OK!)
They cost £1200 including shipping, 5x120 adaptors and tri ear spinners - so with VAT and duty probably £1500 all in.
MWS bolt on are £2k. Daytons came in at £1,840 before shipping even.
He has one set of 15x7's in FWD offset which equate to 23mm offset
The 15x6 work out at 16mm offset so sticking out another 6mmm - don't think they're a go-er
Don't even think about anything other than the FWD (Bead) offset!
And the rear. Notice the minimal filler. Its better to fill with fibreglass paste and then just a skim of filler, otherwise when the car gets in the hot sun of the summer the filler shrinks at a different coe-efficient of expansion to the GRP and sinks. Im sure you have all seen these tell-tale filler outlines on finished cars?
Looking at the front of the car there would seem to be enough room to leave the front crash beam in place if you werent going to lift the bonnet as this would solve a problem we have with our regulations in NZ. Can anyone comment on the clearance if it was left on
Thanks Steve
Looking at the front of the car there would seem to be enough room to leave the front crash beam in place if you werent going to lift the bonnet as this would solve a problem we have with our regulations in NZ. Can anyone comment on the clearance if it was left on
Thanks Steve
Hi Steve. You might be able to refit the crash beam on the SWB but the grille could not then be fitted and the front valance would certainly not clear as the front section was lifted up. Your best bet is the new 275 kit when its available later this year. Come and have a look when you are in the UK in October.
And the rear. Notice the minimal filler. Its better to fill with fibreglass paste and then just a skim of filler, otherwise when the car gets in the hot sun of the summer the filler shrinks at a different coe-efficient of expansion to the GRP and sinks. Im sure you have all seen these tell-tale filler outlines on finished cars?
Indeed! Had exactly that on my old TVR - you could see an 'Island' of filler on one panel.
And I'm sure we compromised on satin black - I've already got a box of rattle cans!
Body prep looks superb - I know your guys and you have put a massive amount of work into this one - I'm very excited to see it painted!!
These 'nubodi' posts to me sound like the owner of nubodi is a propper cock head. Your arrogance is backed up with self said shite. No more input from me needed. 'Im not the best at nothing'
These 'nubodi' posts to me sound like the owner of nubodi is a propper cock head. Your arrogance is backed up with self said shite. No more input from me needed. 'Im not the best at nothing'
If you can't make a positive contribution then keep your opinions to yourself. I just try and help where I can from my experience and everyone seems to appreciate it except you. Was it too technical for you? Brave man hiding behind a forum. Come and say this to my face....address is on the website.
To be fair Hurnlefts body shop obviously didn't think it was "shite" to use Nubodi's freely shared 7mm bonnet cut solution to resolve the bonnet alignment issue that every kit has.
These kits have a few issues that need work arounds - they're just sharing solutions they've found to work.
Having had several grp cars in the past that have suffered from filler sink I'm glad they explained why that was and the solution. Still googled it but turns out they're right!
And it's been a 2 way street - I've come up with ideas, chanced my arm on some parts and they've made it work. Some of these will be offered as options on future builds.
Things never come across as you'd like on forums but honestly, they have been great to work with - it's been a total pleasure and we've had some proper laughs along the way.
If I ever want to build from scratch again (and I can see it happening - quite addictive doing something totally bespoke) then I'd definitely be going to see them. Be interested in whatever the z4 thing is in the pipeline.
If they get something wrong then knock them and tell them they've cocked it up but don't knock them for having pride in their work.
There won't be any finished photos of the car on this thread but it will be at Stoneleigh (fingers crossed) so come and see it in the flesh
If you can't make a positive contribution then keep your opinions to yourself.
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Funnily enough my favourite was this Fulvia saloon, which is now even rarer than the Zagato -
Original, unrestored and the owner uses it as his daily driver, touring all over Europe in it.
Nubodi response -
I dont really care if a car is rare if its this ugly.
Which is the front?
Has it Russian styling?
It looks like a shoebox on top of a cornfakes packet!
The guy needs a medal for driving it, let alone around Europe.
Im glad im not the only one that gets irritated Danny.
You just have to take all of his posts with a pinch of salt.
Z300 boot doesn't fit and worked with Chris to rectify - means WCA's z300 was the first and his boot fitted fine and so would mine if the car I used wasn't involved in a rear end shunt and out of shape.
And if you like a work of fiction then just pick up any kitcar magazine article and compare his involvement in the development of the model range and then come back here and read the development threads.
But just remember who you dealing with
I am currently reviewing products for Machine Mart and Rally design. I write a monthly column in Kitcar magazine, I run the website for the Ferrari Daytona owners club (have two of these)(Replicas). These people value my experience and expertise, which is what I was hoping to bring to this forum.
So when people call me a liar (the door was not closed), accuse me of attacking the products I sell (roadster), can’t align a bootlid (Stuart Mills (MEV, the largest kitcar company in the UK) told us this was the car he would most have liked to drive home from Stoneleigh 2014!, etc, etc. I throw my teddy out of the pram. So when people on the forum who have only built one or no Tribute cars think they are defending Chris and I’m not, I understandingly get a bit annoyed.
Nobodi
