Shandylegs
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| posted on 28/8/21 at 05:32 PM |
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Originally posted by big_wasa
So, Any feed back on the show today ?
Just on my way back. There was actually a fairly good turn out of cars, but only a few manufacturers/traders were there (perhaps understandably).
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MikeR
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| posted on 28/8/21 at 06:06 PM |
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I've not been in years. When I last went it was two halls plus a full cow shed and cars being sold in another shed.
It's not that.
One hall. A number of Cobras. Some other interesting vehicles like an early Aston Martin, early jaguar, some stratos, electric car conversion, early
maclaren road car (I liked that, very 70s). Plenty of space between stands.
I took the opportunity to buy a surprising amount of bits - partly to support people but everything was wanted and a decent price.
Wandered around the cars outside and couldn't find the locost/luegos etc
Reality is it's smaller than it used to be by a lot. I expected that as it's looked at the exhibitor list prior to going. I only l like 30
minutes away so wasn't disappointed.
I did talk to a stall holder who said the fire in Leamington yesterday (large plastics factory, near the town centre, poisonous smoke etc) caused
chaos as the police closed lots and hotels refused people booked in. His air BnB was cancelled. He think that affected things today.
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MikeR
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| posted on 28/8/21 at 06:06 PM |
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Should add I turned up after lunch, probably about 1pm.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 28/8/21 at 08:13 PM |
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Wow only two on here have been today and looked on here and replied.
Thanks for the reply’s. I hope to get there tomorrow for a look.
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adithorp
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| posted on 28/8/21 at 08:28 PM |
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Been a good day. Nice weather and met up with a few folks I haven't seen for a while.
Given the late and busy calender date and short notice, I was surprised by the turn out of owners. The rearrangement of club pitches probably
compressed them into a smaller area andade it look better. There's no clubs in the area on the right between the kit car entrance and the
Westfield slalom. Most have moved into the show ring area that until the last show hasn't been used (appart from the beach buggies).
Inside is down to one hall (the back one) and not packed. Still some interesting stuff amongst the old if you look for it.
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ReMan
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| posted on 28/8/21 at 11:03 PM |
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If the MK passes its post propshaft shakedown in the morning I'm going
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wonderfulweasel
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| posted on 29/8/21 at 06:47 PM |
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I went on Saturday. Like Mike, I thought the hall was very quiet (I think traders and companies were worried there wouldn’t be much of a turnout and
limited sales from speaking to a couple that were there). Outdoors seemed quite busy to me and a good attendance of cars. I never went back in the
good old days, but did go a couple of years back.
Some of the club stands were a bit of a walk away and hidden from the main areas, but did manage to get them eventually. I don’t know if a site plan
was available, but it would have helped me!
I had a nice chat with the owner of the very tidy Stylus on the Siltech stand. But wasn’t able to purchase any of the couple of bits that I’d hoped
to, as they weren’t there.
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ReMan
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| posted on 30/8/21 at 07:43 AM |
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Got the MK fixed and went on Sunday
TBH I'd be surprised if the organiser breaks even
The level of interest/discussion on here reflects the lack of attendance
Being in mind too that this is usually "international" and attracts many European attendees
For me it was OK, we only live 30 minutes away, so a free small show and a gander was good enough in the circumstances
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big_wasa
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| posted on 30/8/21 at 08:20 AM |
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Well I went Sunday. I had a wonder about. A chat with a few old faces and a few new. I enjoyed getting out, I enjoyed driving into the show in
convoy.
At least it stayed dry and the kit was as good as gold.
Would I drive the 220 mile ( inc a detour ) round trip in a kit next year for what there was this year, not sure. But I would give Newark another go
being much nearer.
I also would not take the family in a tin top. A family of four at the on the gate price for what there was I would have been extremely peeved. And
they would have been bored to tears after an hour.
There was one part I wanted and I couldn’t find one.
[Edited on 30/8/21 by big_wasa]
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adithorp
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| posted on 30/8/21 at 09:01 AM |
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To be fair there was more cars (and people) there on Saturday.
I spoke to one of the exibitops and they got the date for the show 2 months ago but definate confirmation it was going ahead only a few weeks ago. A
lot would already have other events planned by then or simply can't commit to it that late.
Even though the JPSC didn't have our usual setup (folks having prior plans) I still managed to spend most of Sat catching up with people I
hadn't seen since C19 started. Catching up with people is more what I go for than the cars and exhibits to be honest. I planned to pack up and
leave earlyish Sunday but was slightly delayed by waiting for the condensation in the tent to dry out. All packed by 11.30 but still didn't get
away until 2pm.
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adithorp
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| posted on 30/8/21 at 09:18 AM |
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...and for those who wondered how the dog reacted to riding in the Fury; she got really excited...
https://www.flickr.com/gp/159643633@N02/Ncc8y0
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40inches
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| posted on 30/8/21 at 10:10 AM |
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Went on the Sunday, parked on the JPSC plot, it was good to meet you Adi.
Actually thought the show was OK. We spent around 3 hours looking round, it was worth the 4 hour round trip and hopefully will be going next year.
Although, £9 for 2 small Latte and 2 bags of crisps
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adithorp
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| posted on 30/8/21 at 11:33 AM |
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Good to meet you to. Sorry I didn't get time to discuss your engine much after you took the bonnet of for me. Everyone turned up at once, but
it looked very good.
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Nile_rt
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| posted on 30/8/21 at 04:41 PM |
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Although it was the smallest I've ever seen it, it was a good show for me as it was the 1st one I've been to with a kit car. Good to meet
new people and I hope to do more with my car now it's finally (re)built. I had the Stylus on the Siltech racing stand on Saturday.
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Paul M
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| posted on 30/8/21 at 09:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Nile_rt
Although it was the smallest I've ever seen it, it was a good show for me as it was the 1st one I've been to with a kit car. Good to meet
new people and I hope to do more with my car now it's finally (re)built. I had the Stylus on the Siltech racing stand on Saturday.
Hi Nile - what are Siltechs Plans for the kit ? no-ones heard anything from them in the 3 years since they took over ?
SSC Stylus 2.0. Blacktop, Omex
ECU & Bodies
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jester
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| posted on 30/8/21 at 11:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
Got the MK fixed and went on Sunday
TBH I'd be surprised if the organiser breaks even
The level of interest/discussion on here reflects the lack of attendance
Being in mind too that this is usually "international" and attracts many European attendees
For me it was OK, we only live 30 minutes away, so a free small show and a gander was good enough in the circumstances
Free show ????
I went with my family on Sat we pre booked the ticket's online So only paid £10.00 each good deal
Nothing about being free
Have been for years was definitely smaller as others have said all ready
No surprise because of Covid-19
The outside club areas were split up to much. With loads of grass area's left empty the worst was one was a Red/Orange 4x4 ??? May have been
rear wheel drive on it's own with some one sat down on the same pitch right on the other side of the same pitch very odd that was a lot of
walking for some of my family. We just turned around after that & went back down to the hall 2 area.
Looking forward to a normal May 2022
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40inches
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| posted on 31/8/21 at 07:52 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jester
For me it was OK, we only live 30 minutes away, so a free small show and a gander was good enough in the circumstances
Free show ????
I went with my family on Sat we pre booked the ticket's online So only paid £10.00 each good deal
Nothing about being free
The driver in a kit Car gets in free
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ReMan
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| posted on 31/8/21 at 08:38 AM |
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Yes it was and always has been “free” for the kit car and driver.
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Nile_rt
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| posted on 31/8/21 at 08:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul M
quote:
Originally posted by Nile_rt
Although it was the smallest I've ever seen it, it was a good show for me as it was the 1st one I've been to with a kit car. Good to meet
new people and I hope to do more with my car now it's finally (re)built. I had the Stylus on the Siltech racing stand on Saturday.
Hi Nile - what are Siltechs Plans for the kit ? no-ones heard anything from them in the 3 years since they took over ?
Hi Paul. They are planning on having their own demonstrator at next year's show. They have re-engineered the front suspension and working on the
rear now. Unfortunately their bread and butter work (which pays the bills) of modifying and repairing westfields has got in the way of Stylus
development and building.
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rdodger
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| posted on 31/8/21 at 08:53 AM |
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Can we assume they are fitting their front and rear micro adjustable suspension to the Stylus?
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adithorp
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| posted on 31/8/21 at 12:46 PM |
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Niles car already has the front suspension done.
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Nile_rt
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| posted on 31/8/21 at 01:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rdodger
Can we assume they are fitting their front and rear micro adjustable suspension to the Stylus?
Yeah they are. Will be double wishbone at the rear too, I don't think they want to do different variants for de-dion or live axle . As Adi said,
I already have the new front suspension and it saves so much weight compares to the old stuff.
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rdodger
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| posted on 31/8/21 at 01:58 PM |
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Their stuff does look good, I always have to have a look when I go to Stoneleigh
It will be interesting to see the car at Stoneleigh next year. I might be ready for a new build by then :-)
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jester
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| posted on 31/8/21 at 03:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
quote:
Originally posted by jester
For me it was OK, we only live 30 minutes away, so a free small show and a gander was good enough in the circumstances
Free show ????
I went with my family on Sat we pre booked the ticket's online So only paid £10.00 each good deal
Nothing about being free
The driver in a kit Car gets in free
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jester
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| posted on 31/8/21 at 03:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
Yes it was and always has been “free” for the kit car and driver.
Best get one of my jesters finished for next year then 
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