Hi Neil.
You found you way to THE Griff thread of the Moment eventually
FIA (as you know) is just a ban in the proverbial from what I can see (cheque books and cheating).
Hope the car goes well in the TVR Series, at least there you can progressively upgrade the car as you see fit as you get the hang of it and racing. i.e. Slicks, Supertuned engine (and HUGE WINGS) just kidding in that last point!
It must really P*ss you off that you make you car like an FIA car of the last few years, re the bonnet and rear wings and 8" wheels only for them to change the rules (not that you were trying to be and fia true Griff) - you could turn your into a cheater car with a clone Griff plate etc. But that would not be playing Cricket!
Is it running yet - looks v.close.
Jelly