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I certainly am chuffed. You're welcome to come over Mr T, send me a message first as my daughter and 3 little granddaughters are up from Wales next week so we'll be quite busy.
Dark blue like the Stirling Moss car but the stripes will only go on if the body looks like it needs it once painted.
This simple look is my inspiration.
The windows look good and work well. They also fit nicely with the picture above.
Cheers, Bob.
Morning I am also having mine in the Blue gel coat , must say Chris has done a cracking job , trouble is makes the waiting hard! Geoff .
For me it's hard to understand how you cope with seeing other customers getting their car first.........i always thought you would be the first to have one out as it was your idea to build one........or am i wrong?
Sure i would be pissed a bit
Anyway i hope you get yours soon.
René
Now then, let's be nice. I don't want any bad feeling starting because I ended up the first one assembled.
As put so well by 8 Valve Ed, the next one will have all the small issues sorted that have shown up on this first one, so it should be a smoother build for Chris.
It's a superb car and I'm sure they will only get better as Chris refines the details.
Now then, let's be nice. I don't want any bad feeling starting because I ended up the first one assembled.
As put so well by 8 Valve Ed, the next one will have all the small issues sorted that have shown up on this first one, so it should be a smoother build for Chris.
It's a superb car and I'm sure they will only get better as Chris refines the details.
Cheers, Bob.
Bob it is not your problem,you orderd a kitbuild and Chris made it happen,so be it.
But to explain my feelings about this..........it feels like you in a cue and when it is your turn the guy behind the counter asks the guy behind you if he can help him and let you stand in the cold.
I am sure there are reasons why Chris did it this way and as long as Geoff is happy with it it's fine by me.
Just reflecting my feelings,perhaps totally unneccesary but had to say it.
Back to your car,get of the sofa and START DETAILLING.
But to explain my feelings about this..........it feels like you in a cue and when it is your turn the guy behind the counter asks the guy behind you if he can help him and let you stand in the cold.
I am sure there are reasons why Chris did it this way and as long as Geoff is happy with it it's fine by me.
Just reflecting my feelings,perhaps totally unneccesary but had to say it.
Rene, you're absolutely right, and thank you for making the point. Geoff expected car No1 and I was to have No2 but that hasn't happened for a number of reasons, mainly because Chris needs to get standard cars out of the door quickly to recoup his development costs.
I'm sure that Geoff has his own reasons but in my case I want changes to the shell and Chris will do this later on. I've waited a long time so a little longer is of minor consequence to get the result I want.
I certainly am chuffed. You're welcome to come over Mr T, send me a message first as my daughter and 3 little granddaughters are up from Wales next week so we'll be quite busy.
Dark blue like the Stirling Moss car but the stripes will only go on if the body looks like it needs it once painted.
This simple look is my inspiration.
The windows look good and work well. They also fit nicely with the picture above.
Cheers, Bob.
Really pleased that you are so happy with the conversion, despite the missing grille and issues with the door locks. I think I have found a replacement door handle that will solve that problem.
Dan deserves a huge amount of the praise also for all his input too.
Really pleased that you are so happy with the conversion, despite the missing grille and issues with the door locks. I think I have found a replacement door handle that will solve that problem.
Dan deserves a huge amount of the praise also for all his input too.
Hi Chris,
Bit of a late reply as we're looking after our 3 granddaughters this week (all under 5) so all logical car based thought is a bit lost.
Sorry i missed your name off Dan, I realise the effort you've put in as well, both in construction and problem solving. I'll wait for your update regarding the new handles.
Replacement front indicators (to replace the ones you lent me) and the extra number plate light have been ordered today. Also on order are a pair of mirrors that I think should look ok, give some rear vision both sides and fit on the door trim without fouling the door glass. I'll report back.
I'll do more with the car next week including fitting the small woodrim wheel I bought last week. The car's in the garage out of the weather for now.
Hope to send the DVLA paperwork off shortly, then I can pass on any info that may be helpful to others.
Hope the guy took the body parts away and paid you without any hassle.
Bit of a late reply as we're looking after our 3 granddaughters this week (all under 5) so all logical car based thought is a bit lost.
Sorry i missed your name off Dan, I realise the effort you've put in as well, both in construction and problem solving. I'll wait for your update regarding the new handles.
Replacement front indicators (to replace the ones you lent me) and the extra number plate light have been ordered today. Also on order are a pair of mirrors that I think should look ok, give some rear vision both sides and fit on the door trim without fouling the door glass. I'll report back.
I'll do more with the car next week including fitting the small woodrim wheel I bought last week. The car's in the garage out of the weather for now.
Hope to send the DVLA paperwork off shortly, then I can pass on any info that may be helpful to others.
Hope the guy took the body parts away and paid you without any hassle.
Cheers, Bob.
Hi Bob
I will be doing some invoices over the weekend, so will get you the revised one with reg number on for DVLA.
Here are a few pics I took before you left the workshop.
I must point out that the window frames are normally supplied in bare steel and will require some fettling before painting/power coating/chroming to your choice of finish. The alloy rain gutter and lower window trim shown above are not included in the cost of the kit, I just needed to cheer myself up one day after struggling with Bob's door locks so test fitted them. The material is available here:
Thanks for the pictures Chris, they angles they are taken from look much better than mine.
New mirrors and replacement indicators arrived today so will give you yours back when I next see you.
Will post details of the mirrors once they are fitted and I know they work well.
I've posted a thread in the garage section on Rods'n'Sods and the car has gone down very well. http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/garage/not-rod-sod-bmw-z3-based-334033
Cheers, Bob.
It probably looks like nothing much is happening with my project but although it still looks the same, plans are being made.
I've got a wood rim and boss to fit and bought some badges that I may or may not fit.
Today I ordered an adjustable coilover kit as, for me, the wheel arch to body gap is higher than I'd like but I want to keep the same rolling radius so the speedo is correct. I did look at air suspension but the although it would be fun, the price was just too high for my budget.
I've got prices for paint and interior which I will probably book for over the winter.
I will be trying on a range of wheels soon as I have the 17" steels, a single bolt on Jag wire and I've borrowed one of a set of American 15" wires. (I probably won't use those but they will be handy of checking offset etc.) They will probably be for sale, if so I'll post on here.
Finally remembered to take a photo of the mirrors I fitted. I'm very pleased as they offer good adjustability.
