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G Force

The G Force Team

G Force Precision Engineering Ltd

Owner/Directors:- John Biddlecombe, Simon Kingdon-Butcher, James Morton
Total Staff:- 16

G Force Precision Engineering Ltd is an independent company based near Chichester in Sussex. It was formed in 1990 offers an all-round service to the motor racing industry in the folowing disciplines:-

  • Design and Stressing - from original schemes to detail design drawings.
  • Fabrication - Suspension, uprights, radiators, oil systems, exhausts etc.
  • Machining - CNC turning and milling, grinding etc.
  • Jigging and Tooling - from full chassis fixtures to small assembly jigs.
  • Pattern Work - including model making.
  • Acquisition - all aspects of specialized buying and contracted supply.
  • G Force is involved with manufacturers and teams in all forms of motor racing including Formula One, the IndyCar series, sports prototypes and saloon car. Through associated companies and local suppliers, the company can also undertake processes such as as heat treatment, protective coating and finish paintwork.

    G Force Composites Ltd

    Owner/Directors John Biddlecombe, Jon Greaves, Simon Kingdon-Butcher, James Morton.

    G Force Composites has recently been formed to complement the work undertaken by its sister company (see above). This new facility offers a complete service to customers including the following:-

  • Quality composite components - carbon, kevlar and GRP
  • Composite Tooling
  • Pattern Work
  • Design Consultancy
  • The G Force Group has been involved in the Thrust SSC programme since late 1993. The company was responsible for the build of the supersonic test models which greatly helped prove the theories of the aerodynamic packaging. Since August 1994, the car itself has been taking shape in a purpose-prepared workshop. G Force is very proud to have been chosen to be responsible for the build of such a prestigious project.



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