National Kit Car Show - 5th and 6th May - Forum Archive

MartinClan 26 Apr 2013, 12:28pm

Anyone else going?

Robin

davecymru 26 Apr 2013, 1:04pm

Possibly, if i can get confident that my new cooling system is up to it!

denniswpearce 26 Apr 2013, 1:25pm

I will be going but its all weather dependant. Will choose the best day. If its forecast to chuck it down both days then will have to reconsider.
It cannot rain both days...............can it ?

stig mills 26 Apr 2013, 5:53pm

Looking forward to this show, the big one.
We will be launching the Replicar and MEVSTER, my new book and I will be doing a seminar each day regarding designing your own sports car. Come and say hi.
Don't change your mind if it rains unless you are made of sugar! Regards Stuart
p.s updates of Our Aston Martin inspired Replicar (TM) are now on line here;

http://mevltd.co.uk/mev_replicar.htm

peterux 26 Apr 2013, 6:51pm

I plan to be there on the Sunday.
Let's hope the weather is warmer this year!

GreatOldOne 27 Apr 2013, 9:16am

Sunday for me too (weather permitting)

stig mills 28 Apr 2013, 9:32am

I am at a loss to why so many people say "depending on weather", "weather permitting", this is a once a year show, as someone once said, "no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing". The cars need a good wash underside and bin liners do cover seats! I am going rain or shine, having said that I will be in a truck dragging 2 cars so who am I to question others!

Nike55 28 Apr 2013, 12:20pm

stig mills wrote:

I am at a loss to why so many people say "depending on weather", "weather permitting", this is a once a year show, as someone once said, "no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing". The cars need a good wash underside and bin liners do cover seats! I am going rain or shine, having said that I will be in a truck dragging 2 cars so who am I to question others!

I did Stoneleigh and Newark (and a few other places) last year in the pi**ing rain - on a motorcycle, so yes this would definitely be a case of 'Weather Permitting', as its not worth going to see cars that are not there!

Newark: -

denniswpearce 28 Apr 2013, 3:41pm

stig mills wrote:

I am at a loss to why so many people say "depending on weather", "weather permitting", this is a once a year show, as someone once said, "no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing". The cars need a good wash underside and bin liners do cover seats! I am going rain or shine, having said that I will be in a truck dragging 2 cars so who am I to question others!

Its easy to see from your previous post what your interest is. You have a need to increase people attending as more people mean potential customers, so can understand your comment. Stoneleigh is the biggest but its not the only one, so if you miss this one then there are others worth a visit.
Personally I can think of nothing worse than wandering around in the pouring rain, even if I have the right clothes. If its all inside then a different matter.
Good job we are all different.

EddyP 28 Apr 2013, 6:04pm

Don't forget loads of the Stoneleigh show is inside and you get in free coming in your kit, so it's always worth going, even if the weather is a bit pants.

Rad334 28 Apr 2013, 7:43pm

I'm going one of the days, I'll take one of the kids so it won't cost anything for us both and the car to get in.
Wet weather gear and plenty of clothes and see how the day goes.

denniswpearce 28 Apr 2013, 7:49pm

EddyP wrote:

Don't forget loads of the Stoneleigh show is inside and you get in free coming in your kit, so it's always worth going, even if the weather is a bit pants.

Yes I know, been there a few times now.
But my kit car has never seen rain, don,t wish to start now even though it has a hood. I will leave my daily runabout to suffer the rigours of the British weather.

Nike55 1 May 2013, 9:10am

EddyP wrote:

Don't forget loads of the Stoneleigh show is inside and you get in free coming in your kit, so it's always worth going, even if the weather is a bit pants.

There really isn't much of interest to me inside. I can oh and ah over the chrome do-dads online. I also dislike crowds and the inevitable rude and ignorant people that these events often attract.

Neither do have a 'kit' so I don't get in free.

I think there may be a few like me who prefer to spend their time outside avoiding the 'kit-in-a-box' scene to see how individualistic some of the builds are, which can be very amusing......

peterux 2 May 2013, 8:10pm

Looks like good weather for a change!! :eusa_dance:

~dan~ 4 May 2013, 11:45am

Im going on sunday, weather is going to be good. Even better on monday, but most people seem to start to drift off at midday.

peterux 4 May 2013, 3:41pm

I have various items left over from my Sportster build that I will be bringing to Stoneleigh

1x set of Marlin Sportster M50/52 engine mounts (brand new) - 50% off Marlin list price
1x pair of e30 rear shocks - brand new GMAX Sports - £30
1x set of e30 BMW diff seals (large case) - £20
1x set of e30 rear trailing arm bushes (leomforder) - £20
1x set of e30 rear drive shaft rubber gaiters - £5
1x set of e46 rear shocks top mounts - £10

All parts are brand new.

pm me before 10am tommorow if you're interested.

GreatOldOne 8 May 2013, 4:12pm

http://greatoldone.squarespace.com/storage/stoneliegh-2013/nailpolish1.JPG
http://greatoldone.squarespace.com/storage/stoneliegh-2013/nailpolish2.JPG

On the way home:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151359047786507&set=vb.714036506&type=2&theater

peterux 11 May 2013, 9:21pm

I've posted up my pictures from this years show.
Of course, this year they are mostly Royale Sabres which are all the same but all different, if you know what I mean.

Stoneleigh Kitcar Show 2013 by marlinpeter, on Flickr

but there are a few others like this superb replica....

Stoneleigh Kitcar Show 2013 by marlinpeter, on Flickr

...and this bonkers, er vehicle?

Stoneleigh Kitcar Show 2013 by marlinpeter, on Flickr

Lots more here..........

http://www.flickr.com/photos/peters-bmwmarlin/

...peter :smile:

AcC8braman 12 May 2013, 5:52am

but there are a few others like this superb replica....

Stoneleigh Kitcar Show 2013 by marlinpeter, on Flickr

Now that is B E A UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU tifal :smile: