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I need to get a new zip fitted to my race suit, I have a replacement from Sparco to fit, I was going to use AWS in Kent but they seem to have closed, anyone got any experience of good quality repairers for this type of work ?

(might even get back out there this year if things work out :) )
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Jays used to do jobs like this. Don't know if they still do.

Would be great to see you out and about again!
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Corbeau can do this
Ask for Vic and mention that I directed you his way.
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Thanks for the info Mark and Trevor, will follow those up :)
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Might need the same if I don’t lose my extra lockdown timber ive put on. :roll: :lol:
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:lol: :lol:
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Pete wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:44 pm Might need the same if I don’t lose my extra lockdown timber ive put on. :roll: :lol:
Get the tummy in the zipsuit to accelerate across the hillclimb start line. :lol: :lol: Or face a steward's penalty for not being secure. :D
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I have some fireproof cotton thread . You would need this to stay with the rules.
Spare reel available for a small drink.
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Had no reply from Corbeau yet, thanks for the offer of the thread, not sure I know anyone with the skills to fit the new zip though, not really something I want to take a chance with :?
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mk1coopers wrote: Sat Mar 06, 2021 2:19 pm Had no reply from Corbeau yet, thanks for the offer of the thread, not sure I know anyone with the skills to fit the new zip though, not really something I want to take a chance with :?
They are currently on a skeleton staff so may take a while but if no joy by Mid week just let me know and I'LL GIVE THEM A CHIVVY UP!
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Thanks, just be good to get it done and a new helmet with Hans sorted so if thing fall into place I'm good to go, even managed to sort out having a car with a tow bar and a trailer to borrow, must be getting organised in my old age :lol:
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Should anyone need post Covid suits ;) I actually supply made to measure Fia approved Racewear, happy to give anyone from here a decent discount too :D
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Can you do the repair ? :)
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mk1coopers wrote: Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:23 pm Can you do the repair ? :)
I’ll pop you a message
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