Saturn sports car

[mgglep]

Just want to tell a little story after looking at many magazines, internet etc i decided to take the plunge and build myself a 7. After looking at many companies i really liked the idea and price of the haynes to cut a long story short i saw a little feature on Saturn so decided to look on their web site. within a couple of weeks i was taking the long drive up to Hartlepool (175 miles) to check it out. it didnt take me long to decide this was the one for me. The real point to the story is to big up Andy at Saturn i cannot stress enough, what an absolute pleasure it was to do business with him. It really is a top service he offers and many companies including large ones should take a leaf out of his book. So thanks again Andy (Saturn Sports Car)

[Trophy Blue]

A thoroughly believable first post

[Talonmotorsport]

I'm not quite sure what your saying or implying there but I'm sure it falls well between the lines of vagueness in true seasoned forum user type fashion. ;)

[robo]

Big enough plug there to stop the north sea draining!

[Coozer]

Andy is indeed a top bloke.

[Enoch]

I used mainly Saturn GRP on my build, it was seriously good quality and well worth the money. The new big bulge bonnet looks fantastic and elliminates a lot of the issues found while fitting anything than a CVH or Pinto engine. I also used his brake pipe kit, which saved a lot of hassle in sorting the individual components. His after sales service is superb, so I concur with your findings. I can't comment on any of the other suppliers (of which there are a few) as I have never used their services.

[mgglep]

lol just meant the dealings i had with people like westfield, caterham and various parts suppliers

[mgglep]

well credit where credits due

[flyerncle]

I agree too,he his committed (or should be :p ) to the roadster and of course his buisness and if someone feels the need to say what he feels then so be it,others have done so not only for Saturn but also the other suppliers of parts etc.

[spud69]

I'm pleased to say that i don't need to create multi users, alter egos or have a dig at other suppliers at any opportunity in order to big up my business and if somebody wants to air their opinions for whoever then that's fine by me - it is, after all, why this forum was a good place to be as well as the friendly banter but it's quickly moving away from that now, pressing the "new post" button is not so much fun anymore. Maybe why we don't see a lot of the old regulars on here anymore. There's a lot of builders out there that do not post on the forum but like to have a regular look / read to see what's going on and if they want to spend a few hours up here to see cars (one demonstrator, two 80% complete, one at rolling chassis), fabrication and glassing and have a trip out and then maybe write a few notes about their experience then that's okay by me and makes all the hard work worthwhile as well as helping to get more people into the self build culture.

Back to work now......Andrew

[wylliezx9r]

I completely 2nd that, when I started on this forum around a year ago there were many regular posters and there was a friendly jovial atmosphere which has sadly disapeared. I get the feeling that people would prefer not to post because of the feeling that "members" will just come back with hurtful comments and generally disrupt threads just to make their manhood feel bigger.

Sad to see that this forum has evolved this way. That's my 2 pennys.

Dan




I'm pleased to say that i don't need to create multi users, alter egos or have a dig at other suppliers at any opportunity in order to big up my business and if somebody wants to air their opinions for whoever then that's fine by me - it is, after all, why this forum was a good place to be as well as the friendly banter but it's quickly moving away from that now, pressing the "new post" button is not so much fun anymore. Maybe why we don't see a lot of the old regulars on here anymore. There's a lot of builders out there that do not post on the forum but like to have a regular look / read to see what's going on and if they want to spend a few hours up here to see cars (one demonstrator, two 80% complete, one at rolling chassis), fabrication and glassing and have a trip out and then maybe write a few notes about their experience then that's okay by me and makes all the hard work worthwhile as well as helping to get more people into the self build culture.

Back to work now......Andrew

[baz-r]

all i want to know is how much is spud paying all of you? and how do i get a cut of the cash? :D

[Cyberbeej]

I've obviously missed something over the last year on this forum,

Someone been stirring sh*t?

Between Work and Uni, life has been rather busy so my project has taken a back seat for a while.
I'll get back to it, I'm not one for NOT finish projects.

Think its really sat when someone doesn't see a project through.
I understand that sometimes peoples circumstances change and force there hand.

Be good to see more of an atmosphere on here.

[David_17]

all i want to know is how much is spud paying all of you? and how do i get a cut of the cash? :D

He doesn't have to. He deserves all the praise he gets, because anyone who's had dealings with him will tell you - he's a top bloke.

I agree with the comments in this post about how the atmosphere of this forum has changed over the past year. It's sad that people can't just get along and help each other out, instead posting negative comments all the time.

[twinturbo]

He doesn't have to. He deserves all the praise he gets, because anyone who's had dealings with him will tell you - he's a top bloke.

I agree with the comments in this post about how the atmosphere of this forum has changed over the past year. It's sad that people can't just get along and help each other out, instead posting negative comments all the time.

Agreed.

TT

[flyerncle]

Why anybody would need to create an alter ego in an attempt to "big himself up " is a ridiculous statement when you consider what Saturn do for the marque speaks for itself, and no cash has changed hands as I make this post of my own free will although I would class Andy as a good friend and make no excuse for that.

[carlknight1982]

I agree Infact mine i one ot the two 80% complete cars currently at Saturn, I didnt have time to get it finished due to work commitemnts so i took it to saturn even thought both tiger and wisbeach engineering are closer to me and would have done what i needed doing just as readily.

[Bonzo]

Why anybody would need to create an alter ego in an attempt to "big himself up " is a ridiculous statement when you consider what Saturn do for the marque speaks for itself


Well said Paul

I admire what Andy has achieved with Saturn.

For those that don't know, Spud69 was a long term member of this forum & completed his own build long before Saturn was created.

When he first came up with the idea of creating Saturn Sports Cars it was discussed on this forum, heck, even forum members got to have a say in the company name :cool:

The idea of the formation of Saturn was very well recivied by all, Haynes gave their blessing as did the books author.

In a very short period of time Saturn came to life.

I also admire Andys business ethics, one thing is for sure, you will never see Andy post a snide or negative comment towards a fellow trader, in that he has my utmost respect :)

In short, Andy came up with a buisiness venture, stuck his neck on the line & got the job done, I know it can't have been an easy ride for him but think it is remarkable to see just how much he has achieved in such a short time.




I agree with some of the other comments, this forum isn't the happy friendly place that it used to be.

Partly the reason for my lack of interest over the last few months.

Pitty to see the amount of knowledgeable folk that have been driven away by a handfull of thoughtless members. :(

As far as I am concerned folk wishing to start a buisiness venture could learn a lot from Andy .... Less of the constant idle talk, get on and get the job done !!!!

Read so much talk from certain quarters for months & when you look at it, still nothing to show for it ??

In my mind, if folk have to resort to trying to disscredit the competition before they have even started up then it doesn't bode well for a booming buisiness & certainly not the kind of buisiness that I would readily trade with :rolleyes:

Sorry if that causes offence to certain members but they are my personal thoughts on all of the crap that has been going on recently.

[james3004]

I second what Ronie just said.

This forum isn't the place it used to be:(

[robo]

Have to disagree, I am quite new here and have found everyone so far to be helpful. I would go as far as to say between all the members they have stopped me making expensive mistakes and all the advise has been sound . As far as dull goes they all seem to be a bit of a hoot. So no problems from this camp.

Bob

[twinturbo]

Ya just have to learn to ignore forum politics.

There is still a lot of gr8 posts and information going on, we just need to focus on that.

I like it here, That's shown in my post count which are mostly from Dec 2009 onwards ( 18 months. ) My FSCO is only at 8898 since DEC 2003, and the XROC 2460 since aug 2003 (although i was prolific on interford)... And I don't think many of my posts here are drivel.

Lets build em, and enjoy em, where ever we get em from.

TT

[MarkB]

I like to see all the pictures of the cars that have been built as it gives me a buzz knowing I created the body shape, there are two other cars out there that do the same..and once the VR5 body shape is finished( it's a tad slow going because I can't do the hours I used to with a destroyed shoulder) then hopefully the buzz continues.


Sooner make something different as 7's bore me sideyways but heyo the "tifino" will have to wait a bit longer.


Now take a chill pill and be nice to everyone boys and girls as there is enough crap going on in the country with politicians and newspapers as it is...:)

[twinturbo]

I don't do real politics either...

Although I see fule is going up again, wish the dam government would sort that out!!

TT

[flyerncle]

Neither do I Rob,but fuel will continue to rise untill the wonderfull british public stop standing in que's to be shafted by successive governments that continue to support other peoples war's in the fight for control of the worlds oil supply's and to support the scroungers that flood the UK border ports and airports on a daily basis,if this posts offends anybody,tough.
The truth often hurts.

[Davidbolam]

Andy at Saturn is really helpfull. I am amazed that his aim seems to be to maintain interest in the haynes roadster, whether you are going to self build or purchase from him, which is great. If people B*tch on here then its not really going to help anyone. There seems to be enough of that from one of the magazines I read each month. (the one that I can tell if I have already bought the month before - just seems a bit heavier - thats my b*tch lol). As a newbie who's build hasn't started (only a large pile of re-conditioned MX5 bits) I really enjoy reading everyone's posts on here and want it to stay that way.

[baz-r]

im sure half of it is people either getting the wrong end of the stick :rolleyes:
building a car from scratch can be pritty stressful at times and i find it helps to have a bit of banter in the forum TBH :D
sorry if any one thinks i may have trod on thair toes it was most likely typed in jesst :(

[baz-r]

i can recall now when the waves started to apier on the horizon and where a lot of upset was formed all from a few people who had a pritty good idea and where only trying to help. sadly by doing this thay where only upseting a few members of the forum was a right old palava
dare i say it "the club":rolleyes:

[mgglep]

Wow i cant believe i have caused so much debate when i posted the first post. There was no intention to offend anyone, as a newbie i would spend ages looking for reviews for companies that where offering their services i was mearly providing information on a company that i thought where providing a good service, which i feel is invaluable information when starting a build. just as important as being told to stay clear of companies that offer poor service. This gives people like me information to make an informed choice when buying products and services

[voodoo]

Wow i cant believe i have caused so much debate when i posted the first post. There was no intention to offend anyone, as a newbie i would spend ages looking for reviews for companies that where offering their services i was mearly providing information on a company that i thought where providing a good service, which i feel is invaluable information when starting a build. just as important as being told to stay clear of companies that offer poor service. This gives people like me information to make an informed choice when buying products and services

Don't fret, it is always good to hear about good service. Welcome to the forum, baptism of fire style :D

[mark]

I can confirm that he is real too! as i have met him and his mate

And no spud didnt pay me to say that :D

[twinturbo]

just as important as being told to stay clear of
companies that offer poor.

I won't mention "the one" but I can imagine stick searches like

kit car parts lost money
kit car parts badly made
faulty parts kit car
ripped off....

May all return simmilar top results.


Lets get back on trak

TT

[twinturbo]

mgglep:

Start a new thread with where your at and what your plan is. :)

TT

[skov]

mgglep:

Start a new thread with where your at and what your plan is. :)

TT

I'll second that :)

Don't worry mgglep, I doubt anyone is upset with you, and I hope none of this is going to scare you, or any other new members off!
There's been a fair bit of tension building up on the forum recently, it's just a bit unfortunate that your post happened to light the touch paper!