Where to find various Ginetta specific parts or information

[Dudefladge]

As I begin the reassembly process on my Ginetta G20 Basket Case (See here: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/66/viewthrea... ) I started thumbing through the Assembly Notes book.

Most of the nuts, bolts, etc are common and easily purchased, but there are some items that may either be Ginetta specific or are not closely described.

Does Ginetta still carry and sell parts for the G20? Their website has no mention of the G20 and my efforts to contact them with questions through their website have all gone unanswered.

Just as an example, for the rear differential there are two Rubber Mount "Top Hat"s required. Without knowing the correct dimensions I would have to dig up a micrometer and guess at the right apart to find... somewhere...

Surely others have been down this road with their own projects. Any help to offer? Thanks!

BY THE WAY: I'm in Germany, so popping by someone's place to have a look at theirs for comparison is a bit cumbersome as well.

Rob

[Matt97]

Hi Rob,

I'm not sure if Ginetta still hold any parts for the G20, but I guess them not getting back to you isn't a good sign. I recently purchased a set of wheels for my G20 from an ex G20 racer who told me about Reflex racing (link below), he told me they did hold a large quantity of spares for the G20 although as the race series faded out I guess their stock would of disappeared as well. Might be worth contacting them still as they may have some information that may help you.

http://www.reflexgb.co.uk

Kind regards,
Matt

[Grantura2a]

Sadly, the factory has nothing for cars pre-G40. Some things, like side marker lights are the same, so they have that sort of thing. The spares manager was hired in after the G20 production ended, so he has no personal knowledge as to what came from where.

Mine is a bit different from yours, as I have the US road version. Chassis and suspension is mostly the same. Mazda engine and trans are the main difference. Send my an email. I can usually get back to you with pictures or measurements within a week.

The diff fitting and mounts are shown pretty well in the build manual.

Mike T
USA

[Dudefladge]

Thanks guys!

I am in contact with Jon Greenwood that apparently bought a lot of the G20 parts stock from Ginetta when they dumped the G20.

He said he doesn't have a lot of the parts anymore, but he has some cross reference information. I'll share whatever I find out.

Since I want to eventually swap to the Miata drivetrain I will likely be asking for some photos. Thanks!

[Grantura2a]

Let me know what Jon has, or better yet, pass on his email.

Thanks,

Mike T

[lezdix]

Firstly do contact the owner's club. There's a lot of knowledge and many people who've had to find parts.
Www.Ginetta.org

Secondly there are spares at Ginetta but it really isn't their priority. They had a "tame" guy willing to help but unfortunately he left. I did have a spreadsheet of parts they had 4 or 5 years ago, not all of them they knew what they where.

I'd Deffo start at the Owner's Club though.

[330p4]

As Les says try the owners club I am sure Duncan Campbell will know he worked at the factory
Ian

[Dudefladge]

I asked Jonny about sharing his contact information and his reply was, "The more the merrier!!"

He was chatting with some of the guys at Croft at the weekend and he thinks he can get his hands on most of the bits I would need.

There are also some good upgrades that Ginetta developed for the G40 that also fit the G20.

Here is his email: [e-mail]

[Dudefladge]

I finally pulled the suspension parts out of the shed this weekend to see what I had to work with...

Unfortunately, I am missing so many parts I can't really get started on anything.

Things like ball joints, bushings, wish bone adjusters, track rods,... not to mention just the specific nuts and bolts you can't just pick up at your local hardware store... I've got a long way to go... LOL

I've sent Jonny and Duncan emails... Hopefully one of them will be able to get me pointed in the right direction. More to follow.

[Grantura2a]

Most of the stuff is easy. I think that I sent you my interchange list. The difficult thing is the tie rod end. Jon says you are better off with a G40 or g50 rack, but it is expensive.

[Dudefladge]

Hey Mike,

I don't recall you sending me an interchange list. I think you sent me the digital assembly manual(?) I would love to have that parts list!

Rob

[Dudefladge]

I am now in contact with Del at Reflex Racing. He is another source for G20 parts and was happy to have me share his contact information here.

Reflex Racing gb ltd
E Mail [e-mail]
Phone/Fax [phone]
Mob [phone]
www.reflexgb.co.uk

[Grantura2a]

Ginetta G20 Parts Interchange

Motor Mounts Ford Escort, RS2000 Solid mounts Volvo 142 1970’s
Steering rack is triumph spitfire unmodified. Ginetta G40 may be used
Track rod ends are custom welded with spacers so will be tricky.
Radiator is VW passat 1800 on the road cars
Steering column parts are all ford sierra
Front upright and bearings are ford sierra
Rear hubs are all ford sierra, as are drive shafts and diff CV Shaft shortened to 15.5 Inches
Gearbox is type 9 ford sierra / mazda on the US version
Shocks and springs are all AVO and are listed on their site for the G20
Rear springs on my US spec car are 12 inch 200 lbs.
Rear Discs and calipers are Sierra
Suspension bushes are a mix of two sizes of triumph parts
Saab twin pots with Sierra Cosworth disks and m grade race pads
Front Anti roll bar. Modified TR4 ¾ in.
Fron calipers
Those are the bits that I remember off the top of my head. I would contact GKD sportscars as they bought the rights to the last iteration of the G27 chassis which uses all the revised G20 suspension.
Front lower ball joint is from a Saab 99 or 900 (same part apparently) https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=saab+99+ball+joi...
Front upper ball joint is actually a pre-82 Ford Transit van track rod end https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=1981+ford+transi...

Side lights Ford Mondeo, Escort, Pick up – 60 x 38 MM

Tail lights found on UK ebay for motor home
Hella H24169037 4169 Tail Lamp w/Turn Light Round Red & Amber Lens 12V
Head lights 1999 Mazda Miata (2000 is slightly smaller and uses multi-bulb will fit with gap)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/One-HELLA-122mm-Stop-Tai...

US Motor 1997 Miata
Computer 1997 Miata
Dave Sewell of Fibre-Form builds GKD chassis

[Dudefladge]

Thanks Mike!

This is very helpful!

[Dudefladge]

Hey Mike,

Do you recall where the motor and gearbox mounts are sourced from to install the Mazda drivetrain? I can't imagine that they are the same as for the Ford parts..?

Thanks again!

Rob

[Grantura2a]

The metal bits were welded up by Ginetta. The rubber mounts were Escort or Volvo as indicated on my list. I would stick with Ford. I think you will get more power at a lower cost.

Mike T

[Dudefladge]

Ah. Got it. I get to fabricate stuff. Cool! ;-)

Thanks!

[GinG15]

we bought the last 3 glass-windscreens from the ginetta factory last year.

[A11SPIDER]

Hye everybody,

I bought a LHD G20 that was sleeping in a garage in Marbella for probably some years, and that have been deeply modified inside : the body has been cut, so the lateral panel of the chassis to make more place for the driver.
I'm in touch with Mark at DSE since last week because i began to distante the car for a big over all.
I'm looking for all information about parts, suspension and wheel triming that ça, help me with. I'm registred on the Ginetta fan page and be happy to have contact with anyone. Actualy, my G20 is the only one in LHD in France, so won't find many friends by my home !
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1015465045...

[Matt97]

A11SPIDER said:

Hye everybody,

I bought a LHD G20 that was sleeping in a garage in Marbella for probably some years, and that have been deeply modified inside : the body has been cut, so the lateral panel of the chassis to make more place for the driver.
I'm in touch with Mark at DSE since last week because i began to distante the car for a big over all.
I'm looking for all information about parts, suspension and wheel triming that ça, help me with. I'm registred on the Ginetta fan page and be happy to have contact with anyone. Actualy, my G20 is the only one in LHD in France, so won't find many friends by my home !
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1015465045...

Looks great , will try and help if I can although Mark at DSE knows a G20 from top to bottom. I visited him earlier in the year and the quality of his G20 rebuild is fantastic.