scootz
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| posted on 4/5/09 at 10:03 PM |
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Vindicator Cars at Stoneleigh
What on earth were those all about!
We had a good giggle at their stand!
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omega0684
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| posted on 4/5/09 at 10:11 PM |
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That was tim i think?
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zetec
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 06:41 AM |
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I saw their stand at Detling, my 9 year old couldn't get over how bad they were. I do wonder how they have keep going so long when others have
gone to the wall. All I can think is that they have a small but loyal following for "something different", perhaps some look at us and
wonder how we can drive around in our cars...
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coozer
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 06:51 AM |
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Aye, the car looked just as bad as at Stafford and he looked like stig of the dump in that jumper. Probably knitted by the same granny who built the
bubble
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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mr henderson
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 07:25 AM |
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I thought the 'fighter inspired' car didn't look quite as bad in reality as it did in the pictures. I suppose something like that
might work if it was used in the same way as cars shaped liked oranges, or eggs, or beer bottles, basically a promotional type vehicle to be parked in
a shopping centre somewhere to draw crowds of people who have no interest in cars.
As for their other cars, especially the 4 seater, well, they do say it is in the eye ofthe beholder
John
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adithorp
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 07:33 AM |
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Whilst I don't like any of thier cars and they look as cool as that jumper(IMHO); I accept that some people do. Also if you want a 4 seater kit,
you have little choice. Good luck to them.
They're just a bit Marmite...OK, a lot Marmite...but worse.
Adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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scootz
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 08:47 AM |
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Crikey... must have been some jumper - I never noticed it as I couldn't see due to my eyes being glued to the absurdity that was their cars!
PS - In the spirit of fair play... good luck to them!
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blakep82
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 11:39 AM |
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wish i'd gone, just for the jumper!
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vindicator
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 12:19 PM |
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YES, it was me in the jumper, no i don't work for Vindicator, but I do what I can for JB (the owner) to keep the company in the limelight.
As long as the company keeps going then I can get advice, spare parts etc.etc.
So if I have to stand out (in a orange sweater!!) to get people to talk about my car on the stand (also in last months KitCar mag on front cover!!!)
and if interested get their details for further info then I will. I will not however try and obtain/pressure a deposit out of someone at the show like
other company's did at Stoneleigh.
Vindicator cars is a small company and JB does not want to be in a position where he has to make 5 cars a week like some of the bigger names. (it
would be nice but think of the hassle in this climate to lay off people)
It also keeps narrow minded people talking to people that will listen to them....but then they have their opinon as I do.
Please keep trashing Vindicator as someone will look at the website to see for themselves what all the fuss is about and say "that is different
from everyone else" and buy.....
As for granny coozer.....she is in Scotland and on her way down and will wear her Jumper at the next show...please come and say 'hi' to
her.....
Regards to all that I talked to at Stoneleight and thanks for the complements.....
TimR
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Vindi_andy
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 12:20 PM |
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OK im sure you can guess by my nic Im a Vindicator owner.
I have just built and SVAd a Vindicator Sprint family, mainly because of the aforementioned reason ie I need a 4 seater as this was the stipulation
from the wife if I was to be allowed a kitcar and I didnt want an old Roadster style and couldnt afford a chesil 2+2. Given a choice I would go for a
Murtaya but they dont do a 2+2
The guy in the Orange Jumper is indeed Tim and the jumper was knitted by his wife who has a matching one.
The F4 or Bubble as it has been refered to is the brainchild and project of one individual who approached several companies with his idea none of whom
would do it. John ever the entrepeneur said yes for a cost. It is a one off and someones pride and joy. Thats the thing about kitcars everybody has
their own taste and can do something about it. Like the guys who have built their own atom style cars on here from the ground up. The guy who wanted
his F4 phantom inspired car didnt have the skill to do it himself so talked to someone who did.
Having said that it is not to my taste but could maybe be modified to have a single rear wheel and a scooter/bike engine and fall into the 3 wheel
commuter vehicle thread. I think the volvo rear end doesnt help it any.
To each his own. Live and let live
Stands by for the tirade
ETA there will be some post SVA mods that will change the appearance slightly but they may be a while coming as the wife keeps finding other things to
spend the money on
[Edited on 5/5/09 by Vindi_andy]
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nige
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 12:45 PM |
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i smiled at the orange jumper i must admit
and the strange bubble style car , not my cup of tea !
but each to their own i say and well done you two for standing up and having your say
when you start this journey
you think it will be done in " no " time but then " no " turns into a " bloody " long time
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Vindi_andy
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 12:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Whilst I don't like any of thier cars and they look as cool as that jumper(IMHO); I accept that some people do. Also if you want a 4 seater kit,
you have little choice. Good luck to them.
They're just a bit Marmite...OK, a lot Marmite...but worse.
Adrian
Regards the choice or lack of it for a four seater adi you are so right.
I suspect it may come from an attitdude that was demonstrated to me at Donnington about 4 years ago just before seroius conversations started to take
place with vindicator regarding a four seat kitcar that was "different".
I asked a particular manufacturer, who will remain namless, whose 2 seat car I liked and still do, "have you got any plans to do a 2+2 or 4 seat
version" the response was personally staggering and showed the narrow mindedness of the individual. It was "Why should we do that its only
family men that need that arrangement and they dont have any spare cash".
If us "family" men dont have any spare cash how have I been able to build a Sprint Family Kit car.
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vindicator
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 01:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nige
i smiled at the orange jumper i must admit
and the strange bubble style car , not my cup of tea !
but each to their own i say and well done you two for standing up and having your say
Nige,
You are quite welcome to come and chat to me if you can stand the jumper being so close!!!! My opinion with the F4 is the same as yours.....but I wish
I could (money not being the restriction) design my car totally like Peter has done with the F4.
Regards
TimR
timr.spaces.live.com---build blog
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chrisg
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 05:24 PM |
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Ha - my missus commented on the Jumper, does it run off a battery?
Cheers
Chris 
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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vindicator
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 10:25 PM |
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chrisg, sorry I can't say that it is a 'green' jumper....
Regards
timr.spaces.live.com---build blog
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blakep82
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 10:37 PM |
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i'm not being rude, but i've heard so much about this jumper now Tim, any chance of a photo to see what i missed?
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vindicator
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 10:41 PM |
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omg, 2 mins and i'll see what I can do.....
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blakep82
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 10:43 PM |
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wicked! i tell you, you and that jumper seem to be a bit of a locostbuilders celeb!
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vindicator
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 11:00 PM |
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I am just waiting for someone to beat me....can't wait to see what turns up!!!!!
regards to Fans.....
timr.spaces.live.com---build blog
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vindicator
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 11:05 PM |
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Blake,
Just noticed that you are in greenock. I have to go past there when I go up to Skye for a quick holiday.
In fact I am waiting up for swmbo to come home as she spent a girls weekend away up at the holiday home.
I may give you advance notice if I am coming past and you can see the true colour.....
regards
TimR
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blakep82
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 11:09 PM |
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that would be awesome! if i ever get this car done, and to a point where its ready to be painted purple and flourescent orange (thats right!)
i'd love a picture of my car and you with your jumper on your way by!
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vindicator
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 11:10 PM |
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done deal, just let me know when you are ready.....
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blakep82
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| posted on 5/5/09 at 11:16 PM |
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lol by the way i'm going, it might be a while yet, but when you're passing by let me know. would be good to say hello  i gather you over
the ersking bridge rather that the ferry though?
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vindicator
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 11:02 AM |
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yes I head for the bridge and then onto the A82. Takes me a good 10-11 hr drive.
But the views, roads, no traffic lights are fantastic.
Getting a garage built up there to store the Vindi ready for next year.
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Vindi_andy
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 08:53 AM |
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Hope its a 3 car garage for the Vindicator world tour of scotland
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