DarrenW
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 08:44 AM |
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Site Changes
ChrisW,
Can i just say that the site changes that you are proposing look fantastic. Thanks for your hard work.
I was just thinking about what might happen when you open the site up to any type of kit car (and i fully support this idea) - currently it is heavily
weighted to locosts and se7en type vehicles for obvious reasons. Do you envisage changing the sections so that there are new generic areas - eg
se7ens, Cobra's, 4x4's, supercars etc.
I especially like the traders advertisement part. I have absolutely nothing against traders pedalling their wares and enjoy seeing what the latest
offers are but of course it is nice to have them identified as such and seeing as they can make money out of the site it is nice to see that they have
the opportunity to contribute to the future success of the site for all of our benefits.
T-shirts, mugs, stickers etc - bloody fantastic. Cant wait. I dont think ill be ordering a window sticker tho' !! LOL. I would however
seriuosly consider a KitCarBuilders.com sticker to run along the bottom of my nearside side panel (not too big tho please). Im all for advertising
where i have got some of my knowledge from.
Keep up the good work. Consider yourself applauded.
Best Regards,
Darren.
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shortie
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 08:55 AM |
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I agree with all the above comments, excellent ideas and a very good site will just continue to improve.
I love the idea of having promotional items and sounds like a great idea to have a presence at Brands and Donnington, if you need any help then give
me a shout.
Well done and keep up the excellent work.
Rich.
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donut
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 08:55 AM |
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What he ^ said!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 10:18 AM |
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here here.
Build Blog
Build Photo Album
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JoelP
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 10:30 AM |
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ditto - i was actually thinking of emailing you last week regarding a locostbuilders.co.uk vinyl sticker, but thats been covered now!
if i keep breaking sierras i'll sort out a registration thing 
Beware! Bourettes is binfectious.
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Fred W B
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 11:15 AM |
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Chris - As above, I really like the sound of the new iniatives.
With respect, can't say the same for the new avatar.....
cheers
Fred WB
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ned
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 11:18 AM |
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i'm mildly concerned that the change in name will confuse some or lose our identity, was also initially concerned that we'll get swamped
with cobra and other builders wanting their own sections, but thinking about it, there are established sites for cars not currently covered on this
site, so doubt it will pose a problem.
I would suggest that for the first few months of a new logo there is something incorporated to distinguish/highlight the name change to make people
aware of the rebranding. not everyone comes on here as often as me 
Ned.
[Edited on 21/7/05 by ned]
beware, I've got yellow skin
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ChrisW
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 11:38 AM |
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Ned - I intend to have the locostbuilders domain name forward to a holding page explaining the name change and then forwarding the visitor on. Should
make them aware of the change!
Chris
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wheelsinsteadofhooves
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 12:23 PM |
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great stuff about the changes. not at all against a small sticker along the underside of the numberplate - when shes on the road.
as for the avatar - it sums up how i feel most days. like it!
great work all round chris, many thanks for all the effort and thought that goes into the site. it deserves to go from strength to strength and with
your well planed initiatives it looks to do just that. fantastic
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Winston Todge
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 12:44 PM |
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Lmao @ Avatar!
Again, excellent site, very well run and certainly going from strength to strength in my limited experience!
Chris.
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chrisg
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 04:44 PM |
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It'll certainly be more representative of the people who post here, looking at the "building" area of everyone's titles very
few seem to be building Locosts.
Perhaps there needs to be another website for the people building from scratch.
I suppose were not"upmarket" enough.
There does seem to be a sort of movement to "airbrush" out the Locost from history, but lets not forget that most of the cheaper kits on
the market were developed as a result of the "book". The kit car industry was given a much needed boost at the budget end.
So let's remember next time you jump in your MK, GTS, Mac#1 et al, they probably wouldn't be here without a certain grey haired man and
his special.
Cheers
Chris
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 05:40 PM |
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ABSOLUTELY............
Every Tom & Dick think they are a car manufacturers/designers now, thanks to the 'Locost ' book.
As said most are only variations on a theme , that a lot of us have built in our lock-ups, and all seem to have an uncanny resemblence to a Pre- Lit
Westfield.............(runs for cover!!!)
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Dale
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 07:25 PM |
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On our side of the pond I would put it at 90% or more going the locost route. When a prebuilt chassis and suspension arms runs you 5k usd or more
the locost is king.
Dale
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 07:45 PM |
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would/will be a sad day for me when locostbuilders is no more
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tri
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 08:00 PM |
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All has been said just wanted to post to show i agree with what been said
Tri
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ChrisW
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| posted on 22/7/05 at 12:20 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jon Ison
would/will be a sad day for me when locostbuilders is no more
The site will still be much the same Jon, just a different name. If we get a huge influx of new car types I will split the construction section up
into smaller groups, but there will always be dedicated forums for builders of traditional Locosts.
Chris
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Mix
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| posted on 22/7/05 at 06:23 AM |
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I too am concerned that the focus of the site will move ever more rapidly away from scratch built seven type cars to kit car assembly in general.
Mick 
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donut
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| posted on 22/7/05 at 06:45 AM |
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quote:
I too am concerned that the focus of the site will move ever more rapidly away from scratch built seven type cars
Then isn't it up to you locosters to make sure your sections stay vibrant and busy. You're doing a grand job at the moment and i can see
it remaining a very large part of this forum.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/7/05 at 07:39 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jon Ison
would/will be a sad day for me when locostbuilders is no more
I must admit that I have concerns - there are plenty of kit-car websites out there, but only one LocostBuilders...
...Still, we'll see how it goes.
rgds,
David
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DarrenW
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| posted on 22/7/05 at 10:21 AM |
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If you guys are concerned about preserving your 'roots', im sure Chris can be pursuaded to add on the banner "formerly known as
locostbuilders" or some other fitting tribute.
I think the new site is in danger of wiping all of the lesser forums off the map. This will be the new Superforum. Bring it on.....
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 22/7/05 at 11:24 AM |
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i dunno, locostbuilders is locostbuilders, Chris as done a great job and continues too, its just sentimental old me. its all in the
name..............bit like your football team, once you have one its yours for life........sounds a bit ott that bit but its best way i can explain
it. "Kit car builders" is what it says really absolutely anything, not that there is a problem with that and anyone is welcome whatever
they build, i just like the word "locostbuilders" with 5k + members summat must be ok about it ???
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ChrisW
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| posted on 22/7/05 at 11:26 AM |
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I think the new site is in danger of wiping all of the lesser forums off the map. This will be the new Superforum. Bring it on.....
That is the plan!
I do appreciate everyone's concerns about keeping the Locost scene alive but as has been said, if you keep posting your questions, solutions and
tips the Locost areas of the site will keep going from strength to strength. You never know, you may even persuade more potential builders over to
the Locost route.
Chris
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/7/05 at 11:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DarrenW
If you guys are concerned about preserving your 'roots', im sure Chris can be pursuaded to add on the banner "formerly known as
locostbuilders" or some other fitting tribute.
I don't care what it's called - it could be 'Gladys.co.uk' as far as I'm concerned - it's just the risk of
diluting the Locost bit that concerns me. But, as I said earlier, we'll see what happens...
David
[Edited on 22/7/05 by David Jenkins]
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Simon
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| posted on 22/7/05 at 10:56 PM |
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Sponsorship from Ultima or Dax perhaps
Sorry, just read this thread with absolutely no idea what any of you are talking about, other than perhaps a name change and the intro of the rest of
the kit car scene on here.
Well, I'm going to search the site for more clues, but as far as I'm concerned, evolution is the way forward!!!
ATB
Simon
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907
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| posted on 23/7/05 at 07:55 AM |
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Hi All,
I share the sentiments of Jon and the reservations of David on this one.
I suppose true locosters are in the minority on this site.
The shows sum it up for me. "Where do we meet up", someone will post.
"The MK stand" the answer comes back.
I do flick onto a few other web sites but seldom find much of interest.
It's sort of, "If I buy ***** to fit on my ***** does it come with the bolts?"
Paul G
aka Miserable Old Git
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