Forum: Engines
March 29th 2010, 06:41
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,006
Hi Rob,
I understand the problem as I had a...
Hi Rob,
I understand the problem as I had a similar one on my Imp road rally car that was marginally over. I used to solve that one in one of two ways 1) reset the tacho so that the revs always...
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Forum: Suspension
March 26th 2010, 10:12
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,598
I would imagine that what you experienced is...
I would imagine that what you experienced is bumpsteer but usually the effect is not so pronounced. The effect was probably magnified by the spacers on the wheels that have moved the contact patch...
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Forum: Suspension
March 24th 2010, 07:29
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,696
If you use the 944TBs then they ought to be the...
If you use the 944TBs then they ought to be the 23.5mm dia ones (std 944) that will uprate the suspension a little bit to cope with the extra weight of the Scooby. If you want a higher performance...
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Forum: Interior
March 23rd 2010, 06:50
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Replies: 10
Views: 45,291
If the error is a consistant 10 kph or...
If the error is a consistant 10 kph or thereabouts are you sure the needle is correctly positioned? It was certainly possible on the Smiths speedos to take the needle off and reposition it - there...
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Forum: Engines
March 23rd 2010, 06:45
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Replies: 149
Views: 117,072
I agree it would not look so elegant and...
I agree it would not look so elegant and certainly the wider idler pulleys might be in the way since to get any real improvement they would have to be engine width apart? Alternatively, you could...
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Forum: Brakes
March 23rd 2010, 06:08
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Replies: 9
Views: 11,703
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Forum: Interior
March 22nd 2010, 08:01
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Replies: 10
Views: 45,291
Your tyre size should make it read 4-6% high...
Your tyre size should make it read 4-6% high depending on new or worn tyres. Also, different makes of tyre have different rolling radius for the same size. Then on top of that mechanical speedos on...
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Forum: Engines
March 22nd 2010, 07:25
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Replies: 149
Views: 117,072
Nice looking installation Andeas.
I have a...
Nice looking installation Andeas.
I have a querey that is open to all to respond:
In a horizontal installation like Andeas' the belt twists 90deg between bottom pully and the idler pulleys, then...
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Forum: Wheels
March 4th 2010, 08:10
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,720
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Forum: Body
March 2nd 2010, 13:20
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,826
No, I think its the mould for a bumper and...
No, I think its the mould for a bumper and spoiler (pic 12/12). The outside surface is laid up mat and resin and too rough to be any finish. The actual bumper I would expect to be moulded on the...
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Forum: Body
March 2nd 2010, 11:50
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,826
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Forum: German Look Tuning
March 1st 2010, 12:03
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,813
Now face up to it - its the wife or the car? ...
Now face up to it - its the wife or the car? Which is it to be? Changing cars is a lot easier and cheaper than changing wifes. Both can entertain your fantasies but the car can do it for longer!:D...
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Forum: Body
February 26th 2010, 12:26
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,545
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Forum: German Look Tuning
February 25th 2010, 09:01
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,065
Hi,
The 944 struts as an example use a bolt...
Hi,
The 944 struts as an example use a bolt with an eccentric washer under the head and the nut. So as you rotate the bolt (not the nut) the bolt eccentric washer presses against the little flange...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
February 25th 2010, 05:42
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,065
They should work if the Kersher adjustment is...
They should work if the Kersher adjustment is similar to the 944 struts. TBH I can't see why the adjustment should go off. Are you using the eccentric bolts or plain bolts? If you can a photo...
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Forum: Suspension
February 25th 2010, 05:35
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Replies: 19
Views: 20,214
Hi Sandeep,
Why not junk the bump stop on the...
Hi Sandeep,
Why not junk the bump stop on the trailing arm and fit one on the damper? That'll have two effects:
1) The bump stop then relates specifically to the damper as it should without...
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Forum: Suspension
February 24th 2010, 13:36
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Replies: 20
Views: 29,113
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Forum: Project Builds
February 24th 2010, 08:59
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Replies: 402
Views: 366,313
The max height for speed humps is 100mm. Its...
The max height for speed humps is 100mm. Its always worth measuring humps if you suspect damage to the underside as they can be set too high - if so then you can claim from the highway authority. I...
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Forum: Wheels
February 24th 2010, 08:36
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,525
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Forum: Transmissions
February 23rd 2010, 09:49
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,351
The use of a scooby box sparked some interest...
The use of a scooby box sparked some interest with me as the potential was there to create a 4wd bug relatively simply especially with a Super. The Scooby front struts can be used along with a...
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Forum: Suspension
February 23rd 2010, 08:50
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Replies: 26
Views: 19,215
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Forum: Brakes
February 22nd 2010, 11:20
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,509
Personally, I never buy s/h discs because the...
Personally, I never buy s/h discs because the hassle they generate isn't worth it. By the time you factor in sourcing them, refurbing them and then having the sort of tolerence difficulties you...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
February 22nd 2010, 09:05
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,832
I went through the exercise of calculating the...
I went through the exercise of calculating the spring rates front and rear that you may find of interest:
"Right! I have used Humbles corner weight and calculated the theoretical spring rates for...
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Forum: Brakes
February 22nd 2010, 08:44
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,509
Hi Mike,
The brake shoe arrangement is a...
Hi Mike,
The brake shoe arrangement is a fairly common one that was used on a number of european models with rear drum brakes as well as discs. I remember my old '79 Opel Ascona having this...
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Forum: Brakes
February 22nd 2010, 07:51
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Replies: 35
Views: 33,108
Hi Alex,
My concern was the slight...
Hi Alex,
My concern was the slight rotation/grinding that the shimms may exhibit due to the spring plate movement. Even if they are plated then the ingress of dirt/dust and the like will soon...
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