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I've also painted the front shock tubes in red gloss and also the old front springs which are already lowered and uprated. Although I'm nowhere near the interior yet, I picked up this steering wheel on ebay. I already have an original Moto-Lita TR8 steering wheel but wanted something more rally orientated. Saw this for £30 inc delivery! I thought it was a copy but it appears it's a proper OMP! I've also bought a Springalex boss so this will be fitted once the car is complete!

Same wheel I have for my own but I didn't find them listed for £30!!

Any links as I need another 6bolt wheel for another project?

Quoted from Benzo

Same wheel I have for my own but I didn't find them listed for £30!!

Any links as I need another 6bolt wheel for another project?

Where's the engine bay gone. Here it is again.

Will hopefully top coat engine bay next

Real one my arse.

That listing is in Hong Kong, and this is from the OMP website; "Operating from a technologically advanced 80,000 sqft facility in Italy, OMP products are renowned for its quality, the meticulous attention to details that is constantly challenged by setting higher standards."

Yeah, the bits are made in italy, shipped across the world only to come back... Definitely a fake. I hate the Chinese and their total disregard for intellectual property rights etc.

Quoted from Jonny-Jimbo

Real one my arse.

That listing is in Hong Kong, and this is from the OMP website; "Operating from a technologically advanced 80,000 sqft facility in Italy, OMP products are renowned for its quality, the meticulous attention to details that is constantly challenged by setting higher standards."

Yeah, the bits are made in italy, shipped across the world only to come back... Definitely a fake. I hate the Chinese and their total disregard for intellectual property rights etc.

What's more, if it wasn't for the Chinese, half our remaining miniscule manufacturing industry would disappear overnight. It wasn't that long ago that we were complaining about the Japanese copying our cars. Now look at them and look at us! They nicked 'our' Lotus Elan concept to name just one didn't they? Did the same with our motorbike industry too! Now I resisted buying Japanese bikes and bought a Hinkley Triumph. Now they have gone from strength to strength! Mind you, I now have a Buell! Great American V twin!

No, don't get me wrong, I know a lot of stuff is made in China, and it's now virtually impossible to buy anything that is not made there. My issue is the complete disregard for Intellectual Property Rights etc.

This one really riled me up; http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-n.....copycat-which-better

I suggest we get back to TR7 / TR8s...

I agree, we need to stick to the original subject! However, just one last comment. The Chinese also make Audi lookalikes as well as many others. I've not really got a problem with this as they are only sold in their home market and I think they are quite novel. I wonder if they also fake the emissions results as well! I hope not as things like that I find really unacceptable!

http://www.autospies.com/news/.....And-VW-Tiguan-67054/

I also have to say I am well pleased with my OMP! The quality is really quite good!

It's amazing what they will copy. Chap over my way is selling NEW mk2 escort shells made in China.

It is about the only way I will ever own one! Lol

If there's a market for something then the Chinese will oblige. Making new shells of old cars like Escort Mk1 and 2 is a great idea and there is certainly a market for these if you look at the price of them now! Better still would be a TR7 shell! The problem is there will always be a middle man exploiting both them and us. If we could buy direct from them at a fair price this would be great! I'd consider buying a TR7 shell as a spare for sure! I'd get it galvanised

You can still buy a brand new TR7 shell.

Not sure if DHC though

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You can still buy a brand new TR7 shell.

Not sure if DHC though

Who sells them now? Rimmers used to, but no longer have any available, not even used.

I think Fitchetts sold the last fixed head body sometime ago but may have a DHC left.

Robsport had an unused shell they were selling with the Scottish Rally Winner car a few months back, don't know if it sold or not.

Not much progress I'm afraid as I was away over Easter and since coming back the weather has been terrible! Managed to refit the front anti-roll bar and lower arms complete with poly bushes, new nuts and bolts and a new anti dive kit. I was going to re-assemble the suspension struts but I noticed the hole in one of the top cone shaped bearings is oval! I'm going to get a pair of new ones and I also need new top spring seats. Hoping for better weather next weekend! Tomorrow is forecast rain to, but hey, world superbikes is on as well as the BTCC! Look out for the MG6s !

Ha, looks like the cone shaped strut mounting/bearing is no longer available. I'll have to get a used one. One of mine looks good but the other has an oval hole worn through it.