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Old 2 Nov 2014, 22:35 (Ref:3470959)   #1576
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Old 3 Nov 2014, 08:07 (Ref:3471089)   #1577
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GAZ do Cortina strut conversions with a fixed platform welded on, and the original as well. I run a recast standard top mount. simple.

I'm sure a more expensive option is available if you think it'll make you go faster.
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Old 3 Nov 2014, 08:35 (Ref:3471096)   #1578
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Are you allowed adjustable damping on app.K Joe?
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Old 3 Nov 2014, 08:48 (Ref:3471101)   #1579
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Under Group 1 you can run adjustables but only fot height, not bump and rebound.
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Old 3 Nov 2014, 11:07 (Ref:3471138)   #1580
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Last years winter project was supposed to be the Tornado . . . which will probably be next years project .....
The RAF have probably got a few spare now, so spares should not be too much of a problem. I just didn't realise that there was a jet engine class in historic racing yet. SiFrowen, should be able to help you navigate your way round track!
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Old 3 Nov 2014, 11:09 (Ref:3471140)   #1581
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Our winter project is going through the recently acquired ex-Dave Messenger Alfa 75 V6 so that we can get back on track next year......a few mods of the slightly chaotic wiring system, and replacing the somewhat noisy straight-through exhaust are the start points

Hardest part might be (a) passing medical after a few years off, and (b) losing enough weight to get into my race-suit
Looking forward to seeing you, and the Alfa 75, on track again. A picture please. I always liked the 75 V6 (I'm very odd, I know).
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Old 3 Nov 2014, 12:14 (Ref:3471153)   #1582
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Hopefully there's enough for three!

Daniel's Mexico has the Gaz Gold Coilover conversion, if you want to have a look Mike.
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Old 3 Nov 2014, 14:02 (Ref:3471186)   #1583
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Adjustable dampers yes, Armstrong did them back in the day, one knob, hard and soft, but not 4 way super trick ones as have been seen, allegedly.

As someone mentioned to me, there are 50 year old saloon cars running around with more sophisticated suspension set ups than are allowed in 70's F1 cars.
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Old 3 Nov 2014, 16:04 (Ref:3471221)   #1584
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Daniel's Mexico has the Gaz Gold Coilover conversion, if you want to have a look Mike.
Thanks. I think decision has been made, as I have several pairs of 2.25" springs up to 600lbs from when setting up Canary! Most of the Ford front strut casings you can buy from specialists now are from Ian Rix Engineering, and as he is a long standing Sporting Car Club of Norfolk member, plus not that far away, I'll get the necessary bits from him.

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Adjustable dampers yes, Armstrong did them back in the day, one knob, hard and soft, but not 4 way super trick ones as have been seen, allegedly.

As someone mentioned to me, there are 50 year old saloon cars running around with more sophisticated suspension set ups than are allowed in 70's F1 cars.
Perhaps my anglia is not as far away from app.k as i thought.
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Old 4 Nov 2014, 08:52 (Ref:3471470)   #1586
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probably not, apart from the bolt on stuff.
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Tell me more about these starter motor springs in struts then.????. So what was the purpose.
As has been said, after helping build a (legal) Escort for the Mexico Challenge for a top driver of the day he was well off the pace in his first race, but a quick talk to a couple of the builders of the front runners (after a few pints) we found all the answers.
Not only the front struts with bendix springs but we also noticed the rear suspension looked a bit on the "low side" as well, so after loading up the boot for a couple of weeks with about a couple of ton of old engines etc it won the next time out and before Tim chimes in, yes the weight was removed for the race !
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Looking forward to seeing you, and the Alfa 75, on track again. A picture please. I always liked the 75 V6 (I'm very odd, I know).


This should be a pic of the car on its last outing.......looking slightly sad.....its looking better now, but still in my mate's garage, so better pix will come sometime when we can get it out
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Old 7 Nov 2014, 09:49 (Ref:3472443)   #1589
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Is that front absolutely compliant?
Ron Simmons of RSR Nurburg fame , possibly has one of the largest collections of 75s in the EU.Not all as nice as the one pictured though Richard.
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Ron Simmons of RSR Nurburg fame , possibly has one of the largest collections of 75s in the EU.Not all as nice as the one pictured though Richard.

This one allegedly has a fair amount of RSR magic sprinkled over its suspension - although after my first laps in it I may be claiming that its totally standard

Acquired a standard centre box today courtesy of Ebay in an attempt to get its aural output somewhere near what I'd regard as likely to pass a noise test......
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I know of an ex btcc version as well Richard-no doubt you know of it as well?
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My winter project is to hang a door I bought for the back of my garage, the problem is that it weighs 50kg and I can't lift it and as I'm Timmy no mates I'm a bit stumped at the moment.
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Ok little neph, give me a shout and I will give a hand.
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Ahhhhhh, thats really nice, is that better Timmy.
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Bugger, I wish 'd have seen this before I struggled with it this afternoon but thanks anyway.
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Phew that was close, Glad you have done the job Tim. I have to swing by sometime and do a bit of haggling with Uncle Eric with the Escort heater motor.
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Having routed through my vast collection of aeroquip pipe I am unable to find the correct fitting to go on the RS2000 oil presure guage. Can some one tell me what thread it is please. Thanks
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