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    Don't be shy! Join in the fun by registering to post on the forum, and to get full benefits you can buy 12 months club membership for just £20!  Membership includes a quarterly club magazine, discounts with insurance companies and specialist suppliers,  exclusive, early or discounted access to a number of events each year and much more!

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  • Welcome to The UK Kit Car Club

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    The Committee would like to congratulate Heritage Insurance on their 60th Anniversary in 2025

    The aim of the club is to help and support members during the build (and inevitable ongoing maintenance and modification) as well as to plan and organise events throughout the year. The Club attends the major kit car shows throughout the year providing a stand with tea and coffee, plus a BBQ with food for members. You'll be warmly received, especially if you bring more food and drink !! We also have stands at many other shows all around the country.

    It's not just shows though, our active area secretaries and members regularly arrange run outs and longer trips to such places as Le Mans, Wales and Scotland, plus the annual club camping weekend and the traditional “end of season” get together. Keep an eye on the events section of the forum for news and details of upcoming events.

    The Club also produces four magazines a year, exclusively for club members, filled with all manner of things club or motoring related, and members can get their own articles published in it as well if they wish.

    The Club is an independent organisation, and although we have our roots as the Robin Hood Owners Club and Register (RHOCaR), we are very much a club for all makes and model of kit car, so anyone can be a "Hoody", as it's all about the state of mind, not the car you drive! Being a member of The UK Kit Car Club has many benefits above those already mentioned. Members benefit from discounted insurance with nearly all of the specialist kit car insurers, and often find that the discount is more than the club membership fee. Membership also gets you full access to the forum, and a variety of other discounts such as with Euro Car Parts. You'll also find other members are willing to go well above and beyond for any other member they see is in need of help !

    So whether you own a Robin Hood, a GBS Zero, a Locost, an MK, a Westfield, a Caterham, (or any of the many other types of kit car), everyone can benefit from joining, so what are you waiting for ?


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    West Midlands Monthly Meet 30th April 2025

    richyb66
    By richyb66,

    Next Wednesday 30th 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL.

    Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat.

    Entrance to the pub car park is off the A452 Chester Road heading North 50 yards from the island.

    Everyone welcome, see you there.


    London & South East Area - Seasonal Monthly Meeting

    ThanasisPolitis
    By ThanasisPolitis,

    Hello everyone,

    I've been reviewing the locations of our London & South East area members to find a central spot for our monthly meetings.

    Below, you’ll find a graph showing the top 20 counties and top 20 towns where most of our members are based.

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    From the data, Cobham in Surrey appears to be a convenient middle ground for the majority of us, as the area is very big.
    Conveniently, Cobham is located near the M25 (Junctions 9/10), and the nearby services offer a large car park (3 hours free parking) along with plenty of food and drink options — making it an ideal meeting point.
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    🚗 You're Invited – Kit Car Club Meetup!

    We’re kicking off a seasonal monthly meetup for kit car enthusiasts—come along for a relaxed catch-up, car talk, and some good company!

    📍 Location:
    Cobham Services (M25, Junction 9/10)
    Easy access from multiple counties
    🅿️ 3 hours of free parking

    🗓️ When:
    Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
    11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    (Spring to Early Autumn – Weather Permitting)

    ☀️ Seasonal + Weather-Friendly
    To keep things comfortable for our open-top beauties, we’ll only meet during Spring, Summer, and early Autumn months—and only when the weather’s good. We’ll post confirmations closer to each date.

    🚗 Who’s it for?

    • Kit car owners and enthusiasts

    • Retirees and weekend cruisers

    • Anyone who enjoys a good drive and good company

    No RSVP needed – just come along if the sun’s out and you're up for it!
    We’ll be parked near the main seating area – look for the RHOCaR sign and the kit cars!

     

    image.png  Stay in touch!
    image.png.5fce7b5abe2afc65327079a1f8ee2a78.pngWhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/I4W25qfIAYe2DNhyGHeNd4
    image.png.7a39e488237feddfd61da451c9aef656.pngTelegram Community: https://t.me/+DJyviUgzTkRkYzA0

     

    image.png.7030e885ea00fb68e10ade9c1194cc70.png  2025 Kit Car Club Meetup Dates

    Every 2nd Sunday of the Month | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

    • ✅ May 11, 2025

    • ✅ June 8, 2025

    • ✅ July 13, 2025

    • ✅ August 10, 2025

    • ✅ September 14, 2025


    Staffordshire area meet Thursday 24th April 2025

    Foz
    By Foz,

    It looks like Thursday evening is going to be dry and sunny (maybe) so hopefully I'll be there in the cobra, if anyone fancies a meet up.

    I'll aim to be there about 7pm

    Pub website if you're not sure where it is   -   https://www.thegeorgeanddragonmeaford.co.uk/

    Steve


    Updating DVLA V5C - any thoughts or experience

    Jonty Wild
    By Jonty Wild,

    When I bought my Robin Hood 2B Plus I was aware that it was registered as a 1600cc, even though it has a 2000cc engine. It was also registered as yellow, when it is in fact orange.

    I did investigate the possibility of amending the engine size, but likelihood seemed to be that they would require a garage or engineers confirmation that it had been done 'properly'. Although as it has a 205 Pinto block everyone agrees that it is a 2.0l, I have never managed to persuade any garage to put pen to paper to confirm this officially. I am worried that without this I will open up a whole can of worms with the DVLA. It doesn't bother the insurance company that it is 2.0l, so in many senses it doesn't bother me. However, I think that I will get the colour changed, and am wondering about slipping the engine size in as well, hoping it goes under their bureaucracy radar.

    Anyone done it, got any thoughts, or any experience of falling foul of the DVLA over this?


    Leicestershire area meet

    philshelton
    By philshelton,

    Area meet Wednesday 23rd April at Dog and Gun keyham


    wheels what tyres

    jimmyybob
    By jimmyybob,

    HI, my 2b came with 5 new wheels but no tyres, what size do I require?

     

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    New 2b member

    jimmyybob
    By jimmyybob,

    HI, I'm busy unpacking a 2b that has been gifted to me, its completely unbuilt and untouched since purchased from the factory.

    The kit also comes with most of the donor parts many of which were purchased new from ford.

    I'm trying to identify the panels, some are self explanatory but others are a mystery.

     

     

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    Rolleston Transport Festival 26th May 2025

    Foz
    By Foz,

    I've just received notification of this show if anyone is interested.

    http://www.rollestontransportfestival.co.uk.

    I'm reliably informed that it's a good show and the proceeds got to charity. Sadly I've never made it there (yet) and won't make it this year either as it clashes with the Dirty Duck weekend.

    Steve


    NW Area - Sunday 6th April

    Darrell
    By Darrell,

    Hi All,

    Sundays weather is looking good for a run, the Charity Car meet is on who fancies meeting up there 'kick some tyres', having a brew and a chat and if time permits maybe a drive?

    Where: Charity Farm Fisheries, Wrightington, WN6 9PP

    Time: I plan to get there for 10am ish ( car permitting he has some issues at the moment!!!)

    Its quite a popular meet with a variety of cars to wonder round and chat about

    Let me know and I will keep an eye out for you

    See you there

    Darrell


    13 July Bromham Show

    wazcov
    By wazcov,

    It's a bit far off, but I am registering to take my car to the Bromham Show on 13th July.

    Any others welcome to join.

    https://bromhamshow.com/home/show-day/

     

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    "Meet in the morning at Bromham Mill for the Tour and Treasure Hunt, a 40-mile drive through the countryside, returning to the Bromham Showground for lunch and an afternoon of entertainment."

     


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