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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th February 2024, 14:04
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
The former- they are H4s so two filaments per...

The former- they are H4s so two filaments per envelope.
The alternator would have been flooded at the same time.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 11th February 2024, 22:06
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
Lights Out

Driving through some very wet weather the other night, the dipped and main beams all became inop at the same time.
The sidelights all worked, indicators/hazards all OK and I got home using the front...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st January 2024, 18:06
Replies: 112
Views: 33,447
Posted By IanA
Nice move, Dave. Don't forget that there's a...

Nice move, Dave.
Don't forget that there's a car show on The Esplanade at Weymouth every Thursday evening from April to September.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 16th January 2024, 16:48
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
In conversation with Adrian Flux i've been told...

In conversation with Adrian Flux i've been told that Markerstudy are back in the vehicle insurance market. Their previous underwriter West Bay went under but they are now underwritten by Tradex so...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 16th January 2024, 16:15
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
2gether have just provided a quotation of GBP248...

2gether have just provided a quotation of GBP248 with... Highway !!!
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th January 2024, 20:42
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
Insurance - 2023 renewal 83.50 2024 renewal 530

Good headline?

The context is that the TFS insurance is due at the end of the month. Premium before tax and broker fee was GBP83.50 last year. This year GBP530. The insurance company Markerstudy...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 10th December 2023, 11:31
Replies: 2
Views: 3,353
Posted By IanA
Nicely done. Even with the engine as a...

Nicely done. Even with the engine as a counterweight, I'd like to see a prop under the front of the car.
There are a number of discussions about this type of ramp over on zroadster.org and they are...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 8th December 2023, 11:44
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
It's my daily driver so it made sense to use it...

It's my daily driver so it made sense to use it for the trip. I'd never driven that journey solo before and was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the seat was for that length of time. Due to...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 7th December 2023, 21:14
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
Here's a pic of the TFS having travelled a Targa...

Here's a pic of the TFS having travelled a Targa Florio distance- 468 miles from Oxford to Dundee last week. The average speed would have been similar except for the crawl around the Edinburgh City...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 14th November 2023, 15:55
Replies: 309
Views: 150,517
Posted By IanA
I've just MOTed the Z300S for the 9th time after...

I've just MOTed the Z300S for the 9th time after a measly 300 miles in the year.
No problems with the emissions test rig like last year.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 1st November 2023, 09:12
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
I MOTed the TFS yesterday with no advisories. It...

I MOTed the TFS yesterday with no advisories. It is my everyday car and I'm driving about 1500 miles per year. I had to replace the front springs a few weeks ago as one had broken. I found that by...
Forum: General chatter 18th September 2023, 10:36
Replies: 1
Views: 3,083
Posted By IanA
A "What Is It" thread

I'll start this one off with a Monday morning quiz. I found this pic in an old album over the weekend. It's still on DVLA but hasn't been taxed since 1984. The body won't have rusted away.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd August 2023, 15:04
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
I see that the Fezza 250GT SWB Lot No 354 that I...

I see that the Fezza 250GT SWB Lot No 354 that I was watching was sold after the auction- but not to me.

Long ago (20C) and far away (Cherry Hills, NJ or Neshaminy, Pa) I spent a Sunday afternoon...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 14th August 2023, 20:00
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
A super 50s Specials Day at the Cotswold Wildife...

A super 50s Specials Day at the Cotswold Wildife Park yesterday.

40+ cars with Ashley, Berkeley, Buckler, EB, Fairthorpe, Falcon, Gilbern, LMB, Lotus, Peerless, Riley, Rochdale, S.A., Singer,...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 10th August 2023, 12:01
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
Ferrari No82 in 1962 Targa Florio is up for auction

My second inspirational car for the TFS (after Tigga's Tribute car) is coming up for sale next week at Sotheby's auction in Monterey.

I will be buying lottery tickets between now and then.
...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 9th August 2023, 16:11
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
50s Specials Show - Cotswold Wildlife Park - Burford, Oxon.

The 2023 50s Specials Show at Cotswold Wildlife Park is on Sunday 13 August. Remember to tell them at the entrance that you're there for the car show and the driver gets in free. The rest of the park...
Forum: General Build Chat 25th July 2023, 08:41
Replies: 3
Views: 4,419
Posted By IanA
Yes it was a bit of a washout. The outside...

Yes it was a bit of a washout. The outside amusements were doing no business at all on Saturday.
I arrived on Friday afternoon in in my Jago in pouring rain. I was able to shelter in the club gazebo...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 5th July 2023, 08:52
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
Not many pics since then at...

Not many pics since then at https://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7402&page=4.
Forum: General chatter 3rd July 2023, 17:14
Replies: 1
Views: 2,432
Posted By IanA
Mitchelkitman says: "Newark Festival..... ...

Mitchelkitman says:
"Newark Festival.....
Entry for kitcar drivers is free both days.
When I 'phoned to enquire about camping....... CAMPING IS ALSO FREE FOR KITCAR DRIVERS So NO excuses Guys and...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 3rd July 2023, 11:38
Replies: 309
Views: 150,517
Posted By IanA
Saw this Z300S at Malvern. It's number 6 and...

Saw this Z300S at Malvern. It's number 6 and lives in Shropshire.

That's a Bertini behind it.
Forum: General chatter 3rd July 2023, 11:34
Replies: 18
Views: 5,864
Posted By IanA
The view on Saturday afternoon...

The view on Saturday afternoon...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 3rd July 2023, 08:41
Replies: 114
Views: 42,969
Posted By IanA
I took the TFS to the Malvern Show on Friday then...

I took the TFS to the Malvern Show on Friday then went home on Saturday to attend to the cats we're looking after and returned in my Jago. A total of 260 miles in open cars in superb weather.
Forum: General chatter 23rd June 2023, 22:02
Replies: 1
Views: 2,432
Posted By IanA
Newark Show 22-23 July 2023

So- who is coming to the 2023 Newark Show on 22-23 July?

Advance tickets for kit car drivers who wish to camp are free but there's no provision for ordering same on the Tickets page here:
...
Forum: General chatter 9th June 2023, 13:03
Replies: 8
Views: 4,641
Posted By IanA
I bought a Brightwheel Viper chassis but never...

I bought a Brightwheel Viper chassis but never got as far as building it. I sold it with Cortina Mk4 suspension and an engine out of my TVR Tuscan V6. It is registered as a 2door red Ford convertible...
Forum: General chatter 5th June 2023, 08:43
Replies: 18
Views: 5,864
Posted By IanA
Agreed, it's a super venue with that view and the...

Agreed, it's a super venue with that view and the facilities put Stoneleigh to shame. One of the two Tributes with asking prices of GBP35k each is reported as sold.
New friends made and networks...
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