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eddie99 - 19/5/09 at 07:42 PM

Myself and Flak Monkey are currently squandering on the idea of getting a GTS owners website/forum up and running, trying to get a rough idea of how many people are on here building/built a GTS?

Thanks

Ed

[Edited on 19/5/09 by eddie99]

[Edited on 19/5/09 by eddie99]


omega0684 - 19/5/09 at 07:46 PM

i hear its just the 2 of you!


roadrunner - 19/5/09 at 07:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
i hear its just the 2 of you!

My thoughts also.


Stuart_B - 19/5/09 at 07:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by roadrunner
quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
i hear its just the 2 of you!

My thoughts also.


it is a close community.


eddie99 - 19/5/09 at 07:50 PM

Oi Oi Oi

I know of atleast 2 more just wondering whether theirs only 4 of us or not... :p


blakep82 - 19/5/09 at 07:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
Oi Oi Oi

I know of atleast 2 more just wondering whether theirs only 4 of us or not... :p


i hear its just the 4 of you!


flak monkey - 19/5/09 at 07:52 PM

There is the Challenger on here too. Ed's talking to Darren as well and doing a sterling job on sorting a few people out.

David


Fozzie - 19/5/09 at 07:53 PM

I thought Flak had a GTS owners/builders website/forum on the go already....

Fozzie

Oh BTW, I think Macbeastie is also building a GTS


omega0684 - 19/5/09 at 07:54 PM

even with 4 of you there is room on the pub garden table for lassie


nick205 - 19/5/09 at 07:55 PM

What happened to the old GTS forum then...?


flak monkey - 19/5/09 at 08:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by nick205
What happened to the old GTS forum then...?


We had one, but the domain and hosting expired and we didnt renew it.

From a business perspective things are looking up at GTS, and hopefully within the next month any outstanding issues with have been solved. Perhaps time for a fresh start....

Considering most of the stirring (even on this thread..) is from people who've never dealt with them is more frustrating than anything.

David


twybrow - 19/5/09 at 08:03 PM

I know of one in build. It hasn't changed for months, mostly on account of waiting for parts (say no more....).

So maybe 5-5.5 of you out there? Darren must have retired on that lot!


Fozzie - 19/5/09 at 08:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
What happened to the old GTS forum then...?
..................Considering most of the stirring (even on this thread..) is from people who've never dealt with them is more frustrating than anything.

David


With the greatest of respect David, that is quite a statement, you cannot possibly know exactly who has or has not dealt with GTS in some form or other......

Fozzie


eddie99 - 19/5/09 at 08:20 PM

Macbeastie
Front row Zetec
Xflow building a challenge
Me
Flak Monkey
Charlie Zetec

Thats 6 people, pretty impressive :p


flak monkey - 19/5/09 at 08:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
With the greatest of respect David, that is quite a statement, you cannot possibly know exactly who has or has not dealt with GTS in some form or other......

Fozzie


Point taken and of course I dont know exactly who has or hasnt dealt with GTS but I do know for certain Alex hasnt but still felt the need to stir? Reasonable or just jumping on the wagon?

I also seem to remember that at least 2 of the others have admitted before to never dealing either...

Interesting....

We've been through it all before, and its been very good recently with those without any experience of GTS keeping quiet, which has been very much appreciated. But why is it that when we try to do something positive it all starts up again? GTS are making a full on effort to rectify any problems which are outstanding and make a fresh start, but if people arent willing to listen and stop being stupid about it then nothing will change.

David


eddie99 - 19/5/09 at 08:26 PM

I totally agree with David on this one, i have U2U'd people who have been saying negative things about GTS who have replied saying "Oh, i dont know, this is what my friend told me"

I am currently trying to help GTS get back into the business because their products are top notch. Soon Darren will be returning to this site.

Ed


x_flow57 - 19/5/09 at 08:29 PM

Cough cough,

x_flow57 BUILT Challenger and SVAd and now done a couple of hundred miles, it's actually out racking up some more as I type this.


Outside Norwich SVA Centre
Outside Norwich SVA Centre


ATB Nick


eddie99 - 19/5/09 at 08:30 PM

Yes get in there!


Charlie_Zetec - 19/5/09 at 08:35 PM

I'm building a W7DE, count me in.

I saw this post, and wondered how long it would be before someone started to stir things up - had beer and popcorn at the ready!


Hellfire - 19/5/09 at 08:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
GTS are making a full on effort to rectify any problems which are outstanding and make a fresh start, but if people arent willing to listen and stop being stupid about it then nothing will change.

David


Trouble is................ how many times have we heard similar statements about GTS on Locostbuilders? Regardless of what anyone thinks/says on this forum, GTS as a business seem to be coping well in these difficult times, so Darren must be doing something right (or illegal) but a Leopard never changes it's spots.

Phil


Triton - 19/5/09 at 08:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by x_flow57
Cough cough,

x_flow57 BUILT Challenger and SVAd and now done a couple of hundred miles, it's actually out racking up some more as I type this.


Outside Norwich SVA Centre
Outside Norwich SVA Centre


ATB Nick



Ticketyboo


big_wasa - 19/5/09 at 09:58 PM

Mines a Gts hybrid


mangogrooveworkshop - 19/5/09 at 10:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
Macbeastie
Front row Zetec
Xflow building a challenge
Me
Flak Monkey
Charlie Zetec

Thats 6 people, pretty impressive :p


Calvinix had one as well......


oudakontrol - 20/5/09 at 05:16 AM

What did some one say Darren is trying to rectify things with customers he has cheesed off, he's not that emortal he won't live that long. Strange that as he won't return any of my calls or emails. Maybe he doesn't want to give back or have 1538.00 pounds he stole from me as this maybe the profit he is running his business from ??
Lets face it guys he hates this web site as he has stated this, for reasons we all know (freedom of speach) he hates ebay for reasons we all know (feed back)
Great, if he wants to do the right thing call me, email me I'd love to get my cash back and he may save a day in court plus costs which is only around the corner.
So Dazza you haven't much time buddy ! !
I'll bet my left %^$# he doesn't contact me........
Face it boys he's a loser that relies on the minority in the clubbie community.....and his business survives on the others he shafts.


locoboy - 20/5/09 at 06:19 AM

Built and sold my GTS panther R1.

Do i qualify?


Macbeast - 20/5/09 at 08:05 AM

Slowest build ever ? Can't even blame Darren as all parts were delivered on time


GTS 509 1
GTS 509 1



BTW - it moved under its own steam today
Ok Ok, to forestall the inevitable - it moved under its own petrol today

[Edited on 20/5/09 by Macbeast]


jay taylor - 20/5/09 at 10:45 AM

is Darren sorting everyone out cuz i wouldnt mind the parts that i didnt get but he wont give them to me cuz it was nearly 5 years ago i bought the kit.
anyway i am still building it if he would like to get in touch with me to sort my missing bits i would love that.
i say yes to the forum


eddie99 - 20/5/09 at 11:37 AM

You have U2U James, Hopefully we can get you sorted with your bits ASAP


eddie99 - 20/5/09 at 12:24 PM

Mickebo and JohanP are 2 more with GTS's abroad in sweeden.


eddie99 - 20/5/09 at 04:14 PM

Supermoto has also built a W7DE!

Getting our numbers up!!


eddie99 - 20/5/09 at 04:21 PM

tom_loughlin built a panther!


Front Row Joe - 20/5/09 at 05:31 PM

I am currently building, very slowely (my own fault), a zetec engined W7DE. I have been making the chassis up myself from Darrens plans. There was a GTS forum up and running but barely any threads and it didn't seem to last long. It would have my support if it were to be revived though.


Macbeast - 20/5/09 at 07:01 PM

Flak will correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think there is any real need for a separate GTS forum other than that if anybody mentions G** or D****N in here it prompts a hail of abuse which is not very constructive.

I think Flak set the forum up to get away from that and found that in fact there are very few issues that are specific to GTS, other than customer relations which has been done to death.


M$RK_VXRD - 25/5/09 at 07:01 PM

im building a pinto W7DE it nearly done just, failed on a few minor problems at SVA


eddie99 - 26/5/09 at 04:42 PM

Any pictures?


M$RK_VXRD - 2/6/09 at 03:26 AM

check my photo archive its guna get sprayed white and black and have a zetec fitted next year!

i bought the kit off ebay the bloke had only fitted the floor pan then sold it me lol

the body panels from gts are rather shocking in quality i think im gunna replace most of the with alloy ones next year!


eddie99 - 2/6/09 at 08:27 AM

Just had a peek now, awesome job, keep up the good work, any plan as to when you will iva it roughly?
Ed


Yorkie - 4/6/09 at 03:33 PM

I started building my Panther last month so count me in.


eddie99 - 4/6/09 at 04:40 PM

Updated list:

eddie99
Flak Monkey
Macbeast
X_flow57
Front Row zetec
Charlie_Zetec
bigwasa
Calvinix?
locoboy
jay taylor
Mickebo
JohanP
Supermoto
tom_loughlin
M$RK_VXRD
Yorkie


M$RK_VXRD - 5/6/09 at 07:00 PM

well it went for sva in april but failed on a few small things should hopfully be going for retest in 4-6 weeks! just its a litttle hard to work on it at the min as are lass has just had baby so not much spare time


eddie99 - 10/6/09 at 08:41 PM

eddie99
Flak Monkey
Macbeast
X_flow57
Front Row zetec
Charlie_Zetec
bigwasa
Calvinix
locoboy
jay taylor
Mickebo
JohanP
Supermoto
tom_loughlin
M$RK_VXRD
Yorkie
nludkin


cd.thomson - 11/6/09 at 02:11 PM

I notice clavinx is on that list... he doesnt come round these parts too often


gavin174 - 12/6/09 at 09:33 PM

i am building a GTS hybrid..

its a home built chassis but darren has supplied the bodywork,seats,de-deon, prop,wing stays,remote gear lever and probably a few other bits ive forgotten

all with no problems...


eddie99 - 12/6/09 at 11:44 PM

How did I miss you off the list Gav
Sorry
Ed


omega 24 v6 - 13/6/09 at 10:18 AM

quote:

I notice clavinx is on that list... he doesnt come round these parts too often



Cause he's not round these parts anymore.


andyw7de - 13/6/09 at 02:02 PM

I sold my part built GTS W7DE to K999nny.

Dont know if he ventures on here too often


Macbeast - 15/6/09 at 06:46 PM

Traitor!!


BKLOCO - 18/6/09 at 07:01 AM

Errrr Excuse me chaps but arn't you forgetting someone?

This is my car built by me in 2006-early 2007 and is now residing in sunny Cyprus. (as are both myself and CalvinX)


Car in Cyprus
Car in Cyprus


I am able to use the car every day from around the end of March until around Christmas time.

The car has generated much interest on the Island as Cypriots are car mad.

I have spoken to Darren re the possibility of importing kits into Cyprus. Watch this space....

Brian


Charlie_Zetec - 17/9/09 at 02:16 PM

Should we add SALAD to the list?