Group Buys.

[gaz05]

I think group buys are a fantastic idea but can you wait until I've got the money for them.

I would love to invest in the Protech shocks on offer but I've spent the current wad on wishbones and uprights.

[alga]

Something to do with the engine then, maybe? Zetec intake manifolds to suit bike carbs or bike throttle bodies? Lowered sumps for Zetec? There's a fair number of people building Zetec based cars, apparently.

[Bonzo]

That is a cracking price for Pro Race 1.2's

Pesonally, if I parked next to another Roadster & it had the same style wheel rims, I wouldn't be cut up about it in fact, I would be over the moon if I found out that I managed to get them £100 cheaper

So much more to the Haynes Roadster than just the body work & wheel rims !!??
Quality of finish & attention to detail is what will make or break the car .... Gus's car is a fine example of what can be achieved

I would like to think that when I am finaly on the road with my build, folk will say " Ohhh look, there's a Haynes Roadster " rather than say " Oh look, another Locost " !!??

[rapidtornado]

I'd be interested in a group buy on full set of bushes and crush tubes .... any takers?

[MikeB]

I'd go for thing supplied through 3rd party companies rather than stuff manufactured by our own 3ge, talon, saturn (bet there margins are pretty tight as is and they have plenty of offers from time to time)

Zetec exhuast manifold, standard in let manifold for bike carbs.
Escort quick rack.
Front suspension joint pack.
Wiring Loom
Radiator
Fuel tank and sender
Braided brake line set

I'd leave the personalisation items such as lights, wheels, seats.

The shocks were bang on, expensive, good discount and everyone needs them.
I'd go for a group buy on a nice alloy fuel tank deffo!

[jmh]

Originally Posted by MikeB

I'd go for thing supplied through 3rd party companies rather than stuff manufactured by our own 3ge, talon, saturn (bet there margins are pretty tight as is and they have plenty of offers from time to time)

Zetec exhuast manifold, standard in let manifold for bike carbs.
Escort quick rack.
Front suspension joint pack.
Wiring Loom
Radiator
Fuel tank and sender
Braided brake line set

I'd leave the personalisation items such as lights, wheels, seats.

The shocks were bang on, expensive, good discount and everyone needs them.
I'd go for a group buy on a nice alloy fuel tank deffo!

Actually I would echo that too, most of the items on that list are things I am after and I reckon the fuel tank/exhaust manifold/inlet manifold/ brake lines would be what I am after next

[leroybrown911]

Personally I have just ordered wishbones, suspension brackets and chassis plates. Which is no small outlay, 35 quid from 3ge with vat free offer!

The order has not even arrived and I am already thinking i need more parts to make it all work.

I would suggest grouping:

1)Steering rack/ steering column extensions/ steering olumn mounting bracket/ alloy steering rack mounts


2)Wishbones/uprights/poly bushes/bolt kit/ ball joints/drag links and adjusters
(with the option of coilovers and even front hubs)


Leigh

[Talonmotorsport]

I've been making some enquiries in to what deals can be done with some traders on ebay and companies like Burton power and Rally design ect.
I can do a full fuel tank package comprising of a mild steel 1.2mm tank made either to the book size which has a 24ltr(ish) cap. or a bigger tank that will hold 36ltr for a longer range. I have got a reasonable deal on new OE sierra fuel senders , some panel mounted flush fit (aero) key locking black plastic fuel caps with a 45' down turn funnel with vents and lengths of 2" rubber hose with jubilee clips for the silly price of £150.
This would be a ready to paint and fit package with the sender already fitted to a TIG welded leak tested baffled tank with sump.
I'll start with the cheaper option of Mild steel then possibly do ali later.
Any one interested?