Busy in the GBS Workshop with IVA'S....

Our roots are deeply embedded in the Seven market, giving us extensive experience and insight into the IVA process. Over the years, we've successfully guided hundreds of cars through the IVA, from nearly every manufacturer that has contributed to the kit car market. Our track record is unmatched—no challenge has proven too difficult for us to overcome.
We are a one-stop shop for all automotive needs. We offer comprehensive services including CAD/CAM design, CNC fabrication, and in-house fiberglass/composite work. Our expertise in M1 IVA standards, coupled with creative problem-solving and specialized capabilities such as emissions tuning, dyno tuning, and 4-wheel geometry, ensures your vehicle meets all requirements. With in-house auto electricians, IVA-approved wiring solutions, and state-of-the-art IVA testing equipment, we manage the entire process, to make your experience seamless and hassle-free.

Our portfolio includes: 1930 AC: A testament to our capability in handling vintage and classic cars with the utmost care and precision. Brabham 1960 F2 Race Car: Showcasing our experience with high-performance and historically significant racing vehicles. Porsche Speedsters: Multiple restorations and customizations for these iconic sports cars. GT40: Expertise in working with this legendary race car, known for its history at Le Mans. Electric Powered Passenger Vehicles: Demonstrating our adaptability and forward-thinking approach in the evolving electric vehicle market.

For more information or if you need assistance with the IVA process or any of our specialized services, feel free to reach out. Our team is here to support you with expert guidance and precision in achieving your automotive goals.

Time for our Zero Demonstrator to find a new home.....

The time has come for us to sell our much loved Zero 2.5 Duratec Zero demonstrators as we are pleased to now have a new replacement. Our Zero Demonstrator is only 3 years old (year of registration 2020), of great spec with lots of optional extras fitted and good condition inside and out, only covering 2800 miles. It has recently just undergone a full service and check before we released it for sale.
Specification: Painted in Mercedes Red with a Louvered Bonnet and Sport Front Wings. Its powered by the Ford 2.5 Duratec engine with ATR Throttle Bodies, 5 Speed manual Gearbox. Life Racing ECU F88 with a Push Button Start Switch, Carbon Fibre Dash with Digital AIMs Dash setup. GBS Branded Seats, DRL Style Headlights, ATR Shock Absorbers ATR Front End Upgrade ATR rear end upgrade ATR 300mm 4 pot brakes Team dynamics Wheels 7inch front and 8 inch rear Tyres Yokohama AD08, Rear Diffuser, Boot Cover and New style Doors and much more.

This Zero would be perfect to be enjoyed on both the road and track and also for touring. Its currently available for viewing at the GBS Workshop, if you are interested in this Zero then please see more details and spec about it here on our used car page or contact us.

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NEW GBS ZERO DEMONSTRATOR…..

Nice Zero's with us in the GBS Workshop & Self build Kits collected....

Its has been a busy few weeks and months in the GBS Workshop with several Zero’s and other sports cars coming and going, that have been with us for various works including the IVA Test that we offer. These four Zero’s have all now been IVA tested and are now waiting for the registration to come through. The next two months are also looking very busy as we have more IVA tests booked for several Zero’s and other sports cars and also two very nice factory built Zero’s, which we will share more details with you soon.

Our IVA Service is now back up and running nicely after a slight delay with appointments being cancelled due to Covid-19. Please get in touch if you would like more details or to book your car in with us for the IVA Service that we offer.
We also offer Geometry Set Up & Corner Weights which can massively improve the handling of your sports cars, along with upgrades, Servicing, Maintenance, MOT, Track day Checks and Preparations, Repairs, Build Completions and much more. Click here to see more about the Workshop Services that we offer or contact us.

We have also been busy with Zero self build kit collections and deliveries, last month we were pleased to welcome Peter Baker to GBS to collect his Zero Mazda Self Build.

We know have several other Zero Self Builds awaiting collection, and several that are currently at our paint shop. We look forward to sharing those with you once they are back with us in the workshop., to see more behind the scenes of what we are up to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, all our social media links can be found at the bottom of our website.

We are still doing appointment only visits to see the Zero, so please get in touch and we can confirm your visit. We look forward to welcoming you to GBS.

Customers Zero is upgraded and transformed....

A few weeks ago GBS customer David Jacklin sent us some photographs of his Zero which he recently had professionally wrapped transforming it into a stunning car. It was also with us in the workshop a while ago where it had the new upgraded heated seats fitted that we now offer, along with the ATR Suspension and Carbon Fibre Trims.

GBS Customer Simon Britten also sent us some photographs of his Zero being enjoyed, that we prepared and presented to IVA last year. Yesterday we received a photograph from the Crossland Brothers who’s Zero is progressing nicely and is now on its wheels and we were pleased to hear that they started the engine for the very first time over the weekend. Their Zero is also now all booked in for our IVA Service and will be with us in the workshop soon for IVA preparations. For more details on the IVA Service and other workshop services that we offer please click here.

Nice Zero's currently being built & another arrived back from paint....

We are busy with several Zero factory build in progress…. We shared this newly painted green Zero with you last month and it’s progressing nicely the carpets are in, seats arrived and wheels are on, suspension fitted and the interior dash is now being fitted. It will soon be up and running and ready waiting to be presented to IVA, we will share more photographs once its on the floor and ready to go.

Another stunning Zero recently arrived back from our paint shop and we are pleased to share it with you all. This Zero has been painted in a stunning Audi R8 Orange, and will be powered by a 2L Zetec engine its now back in our workshop ready for the build to continue and to get it completed ready to present to IVA. Visit our GBS Instagram to see a video of this newly painted orange Zero. Click here to follow GBS on Instagram.

There is a slight delay in IVA Tests due to the Coronavirus and we have had several tests that were booked cancelled that are now being rescheduled. If you are interested in our IVA Service that we offer please click here for more details and contact us to get your car booked it, we are still completing and sending applications off, this will avoid any delays for when the test stations are back up and running.

Zero Race spot the difference:
Not colouring in this time, but its spot the difference…. GBS Zero Race at Silverstone, there are 16 differences hope you can spot them! Click here to have ago and share with the Children.

Busy workshop…. Is your Zero all set up and ready for the summer?

As many of you know we offer a full range of workshop services for your GBS Zero Sports cars and also other sports cars. We offer a wide range of services from upgrades to Mot’s. The new ATR Products brake upgrade has proven very popular as has the ATR Products Suspension upgrade. Our IVA Service is another popular service and we always have several sports cars in the workshop that are here for the IVA Service that we offer. We are able to prepare and present your car to IVA along with registration as well, this week we are presenting  two Zero’s to test with one of them passing this morning.

 We have recently seen an increase in customers having Geometry and corner weight set up done on their sports cars, which can make a big difference to both the performance and handling of your sports car.

We currently have a nice Zero in our workshop with us for the IVA Service and is booked to go to test soon. But last week we took it to be Rolling Road tested, if you visit our GBS Instagram you can see a link to a short video clip taken at 3,500 rpm solid state mapping on an Emerald ECU with a new 2.0Zetec on ATR Products Throttle Bodies. It produced 174 bhp with more to come!

 Whether you use your car for weekend drives, occasional Track Days or Motorsport we will be able to offer you something.

Visit our dedicated Workshop services page that includes the IVA Service to see more details of what we can offer, or contact us to discuss getting your car booked in. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

GBS Zero Race Car being enjoyed & GBS Workshop is busy…..

It nice to have this Zero back in our workshop for a  few days, its now currently having the ATR Products Brake upgrade kit fitted. The owner Peter Cartwright competes with his 2.5 Duratec powered Zero in Sprints and does several Track Days a year! The new ATR Products Brake upgrade is very popular with many Zero’s now have it fitted.  You can see more details and images on the Brake upgrade options on our parts website Kit Spares www.kitspares.co.uk

GBS Customer Jon Barratt recently sent us some photos from when he raced at Silverstone International a couple of weeks ago in the Mag Sevens series. He said “Unfortunately, didn't finish the first 40 minute race due to a snapped throttle cable but did well in the second 15 minute sprint gaining six places from the start taking me to 2nd in class”. Jon is also hoping to join us next month on our GBS Track Day at Blyton Park on Sunday 23rd June, click here for more details.

Another GBS customer also collected his sports car from us this week which wasn’t a Zero, Chris Morrison collected his Liege Sports trials car that we completed and prepared and presented to IVA. Chris is now awaiting the registration and hopes to join us in at our GBS Cars & Coffee event which is happening on Saturday 8th June.

For more details about the IVA Service and other workshop services that we offer please visit our Aftersales page.