|
General chatter This is the place to talk about anything kit car related that doesn't come under any of the other categories |
26th April 2013, 12:28
|
|
Senior Member
Enthusiast
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,897
|
|
National Kit Car Show - 5th and 6th May
Anyone else going?
Robin
|
26th April 2013, 13:04
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1,671
|
|
Possibly, if i can get confident that my new cooling system is up to it!
|
26th April 2013, 13:25
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 287
|
|
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 ?
|
26th April 2013, 17:53
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 33
|
|
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
|
26th April 2013, 18:51
|
|
Senior Member
Enthusiast
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,079
|
|
I plan to be there on the Sunday.
Let's hope the weather is warmer this year!
|
27th April 2013, 09:16
|
|
Senior Member
Enthusiast
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Northampton, UK
Posts: 1,891
|
|
Sunday for me too (weather permitting)
|
28th April 2013, 09:32
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 33
|
|
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!
|
28th April 2013, 12:20
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 490
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by stig mills
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: -
Last edited by Nike55; 28th April 2013 at 12:25..
Reason: piccy
|
28th April 2013, 15:41
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 287
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by stig mills
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.
|
28th April 2013, 18:04
|
Senior Member
Enthusiast
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 226
|
|
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.
|
28th April 2013, 19:43
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 1
|
|
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.
|
28th April 2013, 19:49
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 287
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by EddyP
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.
|
1st May 2013, 09:10
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 490
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by EddyP
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......
|
2nd May 2013, 20:10
|
|
Senior Member
Enthusiast
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,079
|
|
Looks like good weather for a change!!
|
4th May 2013, 11:45
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 32
|
|
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.
|
4th May 2013, 15:41
|
|
Senior Member
Enthusiast
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,079
|
|
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.
|
8th May 2013, 16:12
|
|
Senior Member
Enthusiast
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Northampton, UK
Posts: 1,891
|
|
|
12th May 2013, 05:52
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 294
|
|
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
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT +0. The time now is 05:32.
|