DONINGTON SHOW REVIEW
Discussion
I point you to the last 2 messages on this thread:
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The show itself was very much the same as usual with all the manufactuers on show including the Ultima tent for us to drool over. Did see Stig's supercharged Ultima, given away by the PH sticker in the front window
All in all, considering it's a long trip for me I'm not sure I'll be going next year
www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?t=117470&f=30&h=0
The show itself was very much the same as usual with all the manufactuers on show including the Ultima tent for us to drool over. Did see Stig's supercharged Ultima, given away by the PH sticker in the front window
All in all, considering it's a long trip for me I'm not sure I'll be going next year
Well, the biggest thing that caught my eye (understandably 
) was that GTM have revised the suspension settings and rear trailing wishbones on the Libra (and Spyder I think).
They've apparently been doing a load of development work with MG racing's chassis division to make the handling even more sorted.
The only sod of it is that it means some parts of my kit won't ever even see the car, let alone get used.
The good think is I don't have to strip down the old suspension to install the modificiations.
) was that GTM have revised the suspension settings and rear trailing wishbones on the Libra (and Spyder I think). They've apparently been doing a load of development work with MG racing's chassis division to make the handling even more sorted.
The only sod of it is that it means some parts of my kit won't ever even see the car, let alone get used.
The good think is I don't have to strip down the old suspension to install the modificiations. 
ninjadave said:
Was there any sign of the fabled K1 and/or Dynamic Performace?
I'm still waiting for this car to be finished, so I know if it handles as good as it looks
Dynamic Performance was there, but not with the Attack. Instead, there was a 360 Spyder replica on its stand. The Attack is still imminent and *should* be at Exeter in November.
Adam.
>> Edited by AdamWilkins on Monday 6th September 13:24
Just been reading the Tiger Owners forum and there's a lot of unhappy bunnies on there appalled at the lack of organisation (no areas for camping etc, no bog paper and no running water).
Was my first time there, and in my opinion the drive past rutland water to get there/back was more enjoyable than the show.
Ta.
Was my first time there, and in my opinion the drive past rutland water to get there/back was more enjoyable than the show.
Ta.
Yes, vince was there with a very tidy looking Cobra didn't talk to him but had quite a chat with floyd managed to avoid the usual politcical issues, well almost, but there was no slating going on it was a very civilised chat.
Had a good look at the avelle gta. still like it but my friend as I said on a different thread fell in love with the aeon the moment he saw it
Had a good look at the avelle gta. still like it but my friend as I said on a different thread fell in love with the aeon the moment he saw it
Wacky Racer said:
Anybody wander over to speak to Adam and "fibs" on the WKC stand???
Was Vince there?
I heard Den tried to sneak in wearing a trilby pulled down over his eyes and a dirty Mac........
Yes to Adam
No to Fib's, but he came to talk to me
Yes to Vince.
I also agree with Andy, I too had a very civilised chat with Floyd.
As for the rest of the show. Did anyone like the 'Turtle'?
The B.A.Daytona was a nice motor. Didn't stop to chat but admired from a distance.
And Dave Brooks . . . . That spec you posted was nothing compared to the car. I do not normally like Cobra's, but that was something special, and then there is the paint job!
The Toniq - R looked less dramatic in the metalic grey-black than I remembered it in Yellow.
AdamWilkins said:
Dynamic Performance was there, but not with the Attack. Instead, there was a 360 Spyder replica on its stand. The Attack is still imminent and *should* be at Exeter in November.
Adam.
I have emailed DP several times now - even phoned them. No response whatsoever :grrr: very poor show
>> Edited by RazMan on Monday 6th September 21:30
>> Edited by RazMan on Monday 6th September 21:33
fuoriserie said:
great pictures!! do you have more to show?
Thanks! Those are the only ones that I felt willing to let anyone else see (out of nearly 200 photos taken
) fuoriserie said:
Is the Mirach back? I remember it being shown in 1991/92. Nice to see it back in the kit scene.
There was an article in KitCar about it in the December 2003 issue. The article describes the hands the car has been through in it's progress to this point, but it now finally appears to be on the road.
fuoriserie said:
great pictures!! do you have more to show?
Is the Mirach back? I remember it being shown in 1991/92. Nice to see it back in the kit scene.
It's come and gone for 16 years, but at last seems to have settled into its niche with the current owner. Which Kit Car?'s October issue has a full seven-page feature on it in its current V6-powered spec if you're interested.
fuoriserie said:
I sense that this was one of the poorest shows of the year, very few new cars presented .
In actual fact, there was lots of new cars. Off the top of my head: Luka Turtle, Stimson buggy and trike, British American Daytona, DP 360, T5 Mission two-seater, Absolute Performance Cobra, complete Python, production Toniq-R.
Adam.
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