Busy GBS Cars & Coffee event with Yokohama Tyres.....

Big thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday (17th June) at GBS for our second Cars and Coffee event of the year…….They just get better and better each time we hold our GBS Cars & Coffee events, and what a fantastic day we had with a car park full of different sports cars. We would like to say a big THANK YOU to you all for joining us and helping us make it such a great event and enjoyable day, its always nice to see so many Zero’s together in the car park along with a wide variety of other cars. The gates opened at 10am and by 10.10am the car park was already getting full.

The GBS and Kit Spares show room was very busy with people and the Kit Spares   was also very busy with sales and enquires. As always the cakes attracted a lot of attention and certainly went down well with not many left along with the unlimited supply of tea and coffee. We would also like to thank the Yokohama team for sponsoring the event and joining us on the day, you can see more about Yokohama and their products on their website.

Another great thing about our GBS Cars & Coffee events that we love, is that we are able to raise money for our 2 chosen charities which are the Cancer Research UK and The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, we all feel and hope you agree that The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is a fantastic service and has helped & will continue to help many people, as well as the Cancer Research UK that is again a fantastic charity that makes a big difference to so many people and their families.
The next GBS Cars & Coffee date will be announced very soon. Our next event on the GBS Calander is our Friday Night at the Factory event which is happening on Friday 30th June at GBS, see more details on our event page.

Fathers Day is nearly here.... Still time to order your Zero and other gift ideas.....

With Father’s Day happening later this week (Sunday 18th June) we thought you might be looking for that perfect gift? A GBS Zero Self Build or Factory Built Sports Car could be the perfect present & be something that you can both enjoy together!

It’s always nice when we get families order a GBS Zero self build and make it a project that they can all enjoy together. We get a lot of Father and Sons / Daughters of all ages who purchase a Zero self build kit as a project to build and enjoy together, as well as others who go for the factory built option. If you have already got a GBS Zero or sports cars don’t forget our Gift Vouchers from Kit Spares might be a nice idea…. There is always something on the Kit Spares website that I’m sure you would like, just a few ideas below for you to consider. Including a nice GBS Enamel coated mug – Ideal to use whilst working on the cars in the garage & workshop and the GBS Car Cover that fits perfectly in the boot of the Zero. Visit our new GBS Merchandise page to see more of GBS product range.

If you are looking for something to do this weekend then come and join us at GBS this Saturday (17th June) for our GBS Cars & Coffee event with Yokohama. We hope you can all join us, see more details on our event page

COMPETITION TIME..... Win tickets to this years Newark Kit Car Show

COMPETITION TIME…. Next month we can be seen at the Newark Kit Car show with the Zeros and a range of parts and spares from Kit Spares and ATR Products. Together with the organisers of the Newark Kit Car Show we have 3 pairs of tickets to give away. All you have to do is visit our GBS Facebook page and like our page, competition post and tag a friend you would bring with you. The 3 lucky winners will be picked at random and notified on our GBS Facebook page on 10.07.2023 Good Luck!

To See more details about the Newark Kit Car Show and other events that we have planned visit our event page.

Busy weekend at the Malvern Kit Car Show with the Zeros.....

Last weekend (3rd & 4th June) we had a busy time at the new Malvern Kit Car Show at Three Counties Showground. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to see us over the weekend and it was great to see both new and existing customers.

On display on our stand was a customer GBS Zero build built by GBS customer James Burge which certainly captured a lot of interest over the 2 days. The Zero Ultimate Self Build is a very popular build option that we offer and this is a very nice example of a customers build. The Ultimate Self Build Zero kit, can be assembled and purchased in five different stages. This helps with planning, building and budgeting, or if you prefer it can be purchased as a whole package. You can select from a variety of Zero Self Build packages to suit all budgets from our starter kit through to a complete kit of components that can be assembled easily by yourself.

The new FIA Zero Race Car was also seen for on our stand. For maximum safety and rigidity our Race chassis comes with a fully welded integrated Roll Cage that is MSUK compliant or to full FIA Compliant spec. The custom Zero Race allows you to tailor the Zero to the engine and running gear configuration of your choice to suit the race series you are competing in, weather that is an already compatible engine or a completely custom engine installation.
Race Car Specification: FIA Homologated Race Chassis Painted Gloss White / Satin Black 2.5 Duratec Engine / ATR throttles / Life ECU Power options 200 - 350 bhp 5 Speed gearbox / Quick shift GRP Dash with AIMS Dash Race Seats / TRS 6pt Harness Momo Steering Wheel Lightweight Floor & Bodywork ATR Adjustable Suspension ATR Brakes Sports Race Fuel Tank & Swirl Pot 4-2-1 Exhaust Manifold Team Dynamics Wheels & Yokohama Tyres.

The Zero Race is ideal if you are looking for a track day car or a competition race car to compete at all levels. There are a range of optional extras and upgrades available along the way, so you will be building a truly individual race car that is unique and bespoke to you.

We also had a full range of parts on display from Kit Spares and ATR Products, to see our full range of parts and spares please visit our new parts website www.kitspares.co.uk or come and visit our showroom. The next event for the GBS Team is our GBS Cars & Coffee event sponsored by Yokohama Tyres which is happening at GBS on Saturday 17th June, visit our event page to see more details.

Follow us on Instagram to see more photographs and videos of the Zeros, click here to visit us on Instagram.

GBS Zero being enjoyed in Malta - In a local Hill Climb Championship.....

The GBS Zero is sold and enjoyed worldwide, we recently received some photographs from one of our GBS Customers in Malta. Justin participated in the Gnejna Hill Climb in his Zero which he said was his great first experience, and the car received much praise and positive feedback from other drivers and spectators. Unfortunately the event was cut short due to bad weather. We have been talking and working with Justin to look and advise on the set up to help improve its set up and performance for their next event. We look forward to sharing more updates and photos from their next Hill Climb event.

Follow us on Instagram to see more photographs of what customers are getting up to in their Zero’s and too see more of what we are doing here at GBS. Follow GBS on Instagram here.

Thank you to Island Car Club Malta and LJ Automotive Photography for the amazing photos.

Fantastic evening at our first Friday Night at the Factory event at GBS.....

On Friday 26th May we all started of the Bank Holiday weekend with our new event Friday Night at the Factory, it was a fantastic evening and great to have a carpark full of Zeros, other sports cars and bikes. The gates opened at 5pm and the car park soon filled up, and everyone enjoyed the burgers / hot dogs and drinks that we served throughout the evening. We would like to thank you all for joining us and are now looking forward to the next Friday Night at the Factory that will be happening on Friday 30th June at GBS.

Friday Night at the Factory is a new event that we have created that will be happening on the last Friday of the month from May to August. Its a similar style to our GBS Cars & Coffee events with the opportunity for you all to have a summer evening ride out in your sports cars / bikes and a meeting point to enjoy an evening of cars, bikes, car chat, music, food and drinks with the GBS Team.

The future dates for Friday Night at the Factory events are planned for the below*:
Friday 30th June
Friday 28th July
Friday 25th August
*If dates are to change, the our GBS Event Page will be updated.

Next Event Date: Friday 30th June 2023.
(Run every last Friday of the month -May to August)
Times: 5pm till late
Location: Great British Sports Cars - NG22 9ZD.
All cars are welcome and everyone is welcome to join us for a great evening. Food and drinks will be available on the night. Please drive responsibly in the local area.

Another Zero IVA Tested and soon to be enjoyed on the road......

GBS Customer Chris Jones from Keswick collected his Zero Self Build Kit from us 10 years ago on the 15th September which was his 50th Birthday present. Chris’s Zero that is powered by the Ford Zetec engine on the ATR Throttle Bodies was with us for our IVA Service that we offer and recently passed its IVA test, came to collect it earlier this week.

Chris is now looking forward to enjoying it on the road once its registered and is planning on joining us in his newly registered Zero next month at our GBS Cars & Coffee event that is happening at GBS on Saturday 17th June.

Chris also kept a build diary of photographs during his build over the 10 years which was great to see, which we have shared with you below which features our very first Zero demonstrator.

For more details about the Zero self build kits we offer, please contact us.

Perfect donor car for the Zero........ The Mazda MX5 (Miata)

The Zero Mazda Self Build option is a very popular option and the Mazda MX5 (Miata) serves perfectly as a donor for the Zero & is available worldwide. The Mazda MX5 donor Zero utilises (Mk1, Mk2, Mk2.5) from 1989 through 2005 in either right or left hand drive.

Several parts are required from the donor car Engine 1.6 or 1.8, Gearbox, Differential, Front Hubs & Calipers, Rear Hubs & Calipers, Steering Shaft , Steering Column with Stalks, Brake Master Cylinder, Clutch Master Cylinder, Propshaft, Drive Shafts.

You can select from a variety of Zero self build packages to suit all budgets from our starter kit through to a complete kit of components that can be assembled easily by yourself. The GBS Zero range is available as right hand or left hand drive and as a Standard width or GT (grand tourer /wide body) chassis option, which allows greater access and a more comfortable seating position for the taller/larger driver.

Contact us today to arrange your visit to see us and to enjoy a test drive in our Zero demonstrator with one of the team.

GBS Zero Student Build - Tesla engine into a Zero.....

GBS Zero Student Build…… Earlier this year a college placed their order for their first GBS Zero Self Build Kit which the students will be building later this year. This wasn’t a standard kit as they wanted the Zero to be electrically powered by a Tesla engine. So the Zero chassis has had to be modified to suit their engine choice.

This complete custom engine installation is currently underway to accommodate a Tesla engine in our fabrication department. We look forward to following and supporting the students with this exciting build.
We are able to work with you to customise the whole power train and other aspects of the car. We recently completed a Zero build which you may have seen featured on our news page before that was powered by a Kawasaki 1400 GTR engine that is now complete and road registered and being enjoyed on the road. Before it left the GBS Workshop we made a short video talking through the spec of this Zero and this can now be seen on our GBS YouTube channel.

The Zeros can be enjoyed on the Road & Track, with the option to have this Zero kit with the Zero fully welded integrated Roll Cage, which are MSA Compliant and FIA Compliant.

See more details about the Zero Self Build options we offer including the Zero Custom kit here, or contact us to discuss your Zero build.

NEW EVENT - Friday Night at the Factory.... Join us in your Zero...

Friday Night at the Factory - Great British Sports Cars.

COME & JOIN US….

This is a new event that we have created that will be happening on the last Friday of the month from May to August. Similar style to our GBS Cars & Coffee events this is a great opportunity for you all to have a summer evening ride out in your sports cars / bikes and a meeting point to enjoy an evening of cars, bikes, car chat, music, food and drinks with the GBS Team. The GBS Car Park will be open from 5pm till late.  

The dates for Friday Night at the Factory events are planned for the below*:
Friday 26th May
Friday 30th June
Friday 28th July
Friday 25th August

All cars are welcome and everyone is welcome to join us for a great evening. Food and drinks will be available on the night. Please drive responsibly in the local area.

First Event Date: Friday 26th May 2023.
(Run every last Friday of the month -May to August)
Times: 5pm till late
Location: Great British Sports Cars - NG22 9ZD.

More details can be found on our GBS Event page and more will be released nearer the time.
*If dates are to change, the our GBS Event Page will be updated.

Bespoke paint options..... Behind the scenes at paint.....

Full custom paint for your Zero….

Our full custom paint option that we offer has become a very popular option and recently we have seen some very nice paint colour and options being chosen, as well as some that are scheduled for paint over the coming weeks that we look forward to sharing with you. Our custom paint option is truly individual to you, we work with you from start to finish to get your bespoke paint colour and design that you want.

Above is a recent Zero factory build at paint that is now back with us in the build bay for the build to continue, we will share more details on this paint colour and spec next month. A lot of preparation work goes into getting the Zero ready for paint, the paint process usually takes around 2 to 3 weeks but that can change depending on the paint design.

If you already have a Zero then we can do a full paint transformation, visit our paint option page to see an example of a customers paint transformation from orange to grey that we did. More details about our paint and vehicle graphics can be found here, or contact us and we can discuss the options with you.

Automotive Engineering Student enjoys work experience at GBS....

Last week we were pleased to have welcomed Matthew Davis Haller to GBS for a weeks work experience.
Matt who is in his first year studying Automotive Engineering at the University of Leeds, spent 4 days with us and spent time in various departments of GBS with the team to get an understanding of what we do and what we can offer. Matt already knows a lot about the Zero having built one himself with his Father.

Few words from Matt about his week with us…. “My work experience at GBS for an engineering degree was perfect – so much design and production under one roof, and to the standard of engineering excellence the company adhere to is a rare thing in the UK. It was great to get away from the theory of my degree, and see some practical engineering in real life. My previous knowledge about the Zero allowed a hands on approach to different parts of the manufacturing process that included cutting chassis members, an introduction to both Mig and Tig welding, and GRP bodywork production.
I also spent time in the workshop help preparing a car for IVA and help build the GBS race car. This brought back many enjoyable memories of when I built my own car with my father.
Richard also helped me understand the ECU they run on many of the cars (including my own), and the tuning/calibration aspect of it. Something I’m very interested in as it brings together many aspects of engineering. I look forward to working with GBS more in the future, to learn more about CNC machining, the CAD design and ECU aspects of the business.”

January 2019 was the start of Matt and Father Jerrys Zero build when they first visited our GBS stand at the Autosport’s Show at the NEC in Birmingham. They have been enjoying their Zero on road since the beginning of 2021 and have also enjoyed several road trips and track days in it. The Zero self build is an ideal project for a Father and Son to enjoy together, and also enjoy together once its on the road on both the road and track.

We are a very popular choice with Schools and Colleges throughout the country for work experience placements. We try to accommodate students for work experience when ever possible weather it be for a week or just a day. To apply and for more details please visit our GBS Career page.

GBS Owners area reserved for you all at Malvern Kit Car Show....

If you are heading to the Kit Car Show at Malvern in your Zero, then please see below a site plan of the GBS Owners area we have reserved for you all to park together over the weekend.

The GBS team can be seen with the Zeros at the Malvern Kit Car Show that is happening on Saturday 3rd June and Sunday 4th June at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern.

Visit our GBS event page for more details about this event and other events that we have planned. The next event on the GBS Calendar is our GBS Track Day which is happening at Blyton Park on Saturday 29th April.

Are you getting your GBS Zero ready for the summer months ahead.....

Are you getting your Zero back on the road and ready to enjoy the summer months ahead?

Then visit our parts website Kit Spares - www.kitspares.co.uk to see a full range of parts and spares that we offer, including some new products and upgrade options that we have available for the Zeros and other sports cars.

Below are just a few of our favourite and popular products we offer, our Kit Spares shop and showroom is also open Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays, so why not call in and see what we have on display.
Keep checking our GBS Event page to see what events that we have planned over the next few months with more new exciting events being added soon.

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Easter Opening Times:
Over Easter GBS and Kit Spares will be closed for the long weekend from 7th - 10th April and be back to normal opening hours on Tuesday 11th April 2023. You can still order online from our Kit Spares and all orders will be processed and dispatched on Tuesday 11th April.

Thank you for joining us at our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of 2023.....

Big thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday (18th March) at GBS for our first Cars and Coffee event of 2023…….They just get better and better each time we hold our GBS Cars & Coffee events, and what a fantastic day we had with a car park full of sports cars, even the rain held off for the morning. We would like to say a big THANK YOU to you all for joining us and helping us make it such a great event and enjoyable day, its always nice to see so many Zero’s together in the car park along with a wide variety of other cars. The gates opened at 10am and by 10.30am the car park was already getting full.

The GBS and Kit Spares show room was very busy with people and the Kit Spares   was also very busy with sales and enquires. As usual the cakes attracted a lot of attention and certainly went down well with not many left along with the unlimited supply of tea and coffee. We would also like to thank A-Plan Insurance for sponsoring and supporting our event, you can see more about their insurance they offer on our Insurance page.

Another great thing about our GBS Cars & Coffee events that we love, is that we are able to raise money for our 2 chosen charities which are the Cancer Research UK and The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, we all feel and hope you agree that The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is a fantastic service and has helped & will continue to help many people, as well as the Cancer Research UK that is again a fantastic charity that makes a big difference to so many people and their families.
The next GBS Cars & Coffee date will be announced next week.

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Join us at our next GBS Cars & Coffee event…..

The Zero can be seen at this years Kit Cars Shows.....

We are pleased to confirm that the GBS team can be seen with the Zeros at the Malvern Kit Car Show and the Newark Kit Car Show later this year.

The National Kit & Sports Car Show at Malvern, Worcestershire is taking place on Saturday 3rd June and Sunday 4th June and the Newark Kit Car Show is happening on Saturday 22nd July and Sunday 23rd July at the Newark Showground.

We will confirm nearer the time what Zeros can be seen on our stand along with a range of parts and spares from both Kit Spares and ATR Products.

We have also reserved a GBS Owners area for Zero owners to all park together at both shows like previous years, details on this will be released soon on our event page.

Visit our GBS event page for more details about these events. The next event on the GBS Calendar is our GBS cars & Coffee event which is happening this Saturday 18th March at GBS - All cars are welcome to join us, gates open at 10am. #GBSCarsandcoffee

Contact us today to discuss your Zero Self Build…..

Zero powered by a 2.5 Duratec engine goes to Rolling Road.....

GBS Zero goes to rolling road…. This GBS Zero which many of you may have seen last year on our stand at various shows and events was back with us last month for an engine upgrade and then Rolling Road.

The 2.5 Duratec engine on ATR Throttle Bodies with a Life ECU was with us for development on a new cam, rods and pistons upgrade, then taken to Rolling Road where we were testing the trumpet and inlet extension tubes. The Rolling Road map session made 252 bhp which the customer was very pleased with and is now ready to start enjoying more miles in his Zero this year, and will hopefully be joining us on Saturday 18th March at our GBS Cars & Coffee event. (See more details on our event page)

If you are interested in booking your car in with us for any upgrades, rolling road or any other of our workshop services then get in touch.

Not long until our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of the year....

ALL CARS ARE WELCOME….

Not long now until our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of the year which is proudly sponsored by A-Plan Insurance that is happening on Saturday 18th March at GBS. All cars are welcome to join us, and we are pleased to hear already that many of you are planning to join us in your Zeros and other sports cars.
Like all our Cars & Coffee events we will be offering free refreshments on the day, but ask for donations to help raise more money for two great charities…. We will be collecting for the Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance & Cancer Research.

The Kit Spares shop and showroom (www.kitspares.co.uk ) will be open on the day. Thank you to those that have already pre ordered items to collect on the day, please feel free to call us or email and pre order so they can be prepared and ready for you to collect on the day to avoid any delays as it can often be busy. For more details about the event and to let us know you are joining us please visit our event page.

All the GBS and A-Plan team look forward to seeing you and welcoming you to GBS on Saturday 18th March.

Customers Zero Mazda Build progressing well....

We always like to hear from customers and see how their Zero Builds are going and we recently received some photographs and build update from GBS customer Marin Cordeaux and his wife Jane who collected their Zero Mazda Kit from us in October last year.

Martin said they ”Spent the first couple of weeks just getting familiar with the car and going over all the parts that we collected along with working through the wiring harness, brake pipes and fuel lines. We started with the differential and lifted that into place using the engine hoist which made the whole job a lot easier picking up on the locating point on the chassis. Once that was fitted we fitted the low pressure fuel pump and some of the associated hoses and fuel lines. We then moved onto the rear wishbones which then allowed us to fit the drive shafts and rear hubs. We located the prop shaft and made up a mounting bracket for the speedo pick up sensor.

So far so good, had a few technical questions which Matt from the GBS Workshop kindly resolved and we are progressing well to date”.

We look forward to following Martin and Janes Mazda Zero build and sharing their progress with you again later this year.

If you are near the completion of your Zero build and looking to get it IVA tested and registered then please see more details here about our IVA Service we offer for the Zeros and other sports cars.

The NEW MSA & FIA approved Zero Race Car.....

The new FIA Zero Race Car was seen for the very first time at the Autosport International Show at the NEC in Birmingham last month, and its now back in production for the build to continue and will soon be ready for some track days later this year.

For maximum safety and rigidity our Race chassis comes with a fully welded intergrated Roll Cage that is MSUK compliant or to full FIA Compliant spec. The custom Zero Race allows you to tailor the Zero to the engine and running gear configuration of your choice to suit the race series you are competing in, weather that is an already compatible engine or a completely custom engine installation. This allows you to customise and optimise every aspect of the car for ultimate performance and enjoyment.

The NEW 2023 Zero Race car specification can be seen below:
FIA Homologated Race Chassis, Painted Gloss White / Satin Black, 2.5 Duratec Engine / ATR throttles / Life ECU, Power options 200 - 350 bhp, 5 Speed gearbox / Quick shift, GRP Dash with AIMS Dash, Race Seats / TRS 6pt Harness, Momo Steering Wheel, Lightweight Floor & Bodywork, ATR Adjustable Suspension, ATR Brakes, Sports Race Fuel Tank & Swirl Pot, 4-2-1 Exhaust Manifold, Team Dynamics Wheels & Yokohama Tyres.
The Zero Race is ideal if you are looking for a track day car or a competition race car to compete at all levels. There are a range of optional extras and upgrades available along the way, so you will be building a truly individual race car that is unique and bespoke to you.

Chassis package prices start from £5,500, click here to see a short overview video and more details on the Zero Race Car.