Hi all,
Just introducing myself here. I have owned a pretty solid 1980 Beta Spyder 2000 since May 2019 and worked on stuff in the engine bay, hood and lots of bit and pieces sorted so far (I used Mark's website to get a new bonnet liner but also flung my net all over the place with varying degrees of success). I'm planning on re-furbing the brakes and suspension this year too, and hopefully look at the bodywork where there is a little surface rust around the door rubbers and one or two other places (I'm hoping it won't need a full respray but we'll see). I've been using this site for the deep knowledge of the members, hints and inspiration (thanks!) but never got around to registering before. The photos were taken last year after I had a new rear hood fitted, but it has since been adjusted to make it a tighter fit to the frame. Day to day the main problems I have been facing are starting the car on cold, wet days (although it is kept in the garage) and in fact I have Sorn'd it until April when it becomes tax exempt – I've taken the battery out and am storing in the house. Hopefully it'll start first time when it's back in and not so cold!
I have a query which I'll post in the Electrical section about an unconnected plug I noticed after removing the battery (should it be unconnected?), so hopefully one of you will be able to answer this for me! I am by no means a mechanic and I've taken on this project as a hobby and want to see it thorough to the finished article and enjoy it for what it is.
All the best,
Andrew
