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lol, he sold it? i think not
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Thanks guys. Problem is, it's a rubber bumper model originally, with the raised suspension. So it already has lowering springs at the front and blocks at the rear. By the looks of it, it has only got the lowering springs that bring it down to CB height, which are only 1" lower than standard. With my RB model, I'm planning to use the 550lb front springs, which should bring it down 2.5", or 1.5" compared to standard RB height. The crossmember swap will supposedly only take you down about half an inch, so probably not worth it over a basic spring swap. You will compromise with bumpsteer, it just depends where your priorities are. Do you want it low, for not much cash, and aren't too bothered about a little extra bump? Or do you want it low without compromising bump but are willing to spend lots of money? Or spend no money, leave the handling as it is and live with the ride height. I have to say, yours is very pretty indeed. Classy even. lol! Hate to be that guy but..... when i was looking for info on this there was nothing to be found and load of people telling me about parts that don't fit straight in or are best for geometry. the 550lb spring swap will not gain you anywere near 2.5"!!!! (or even the 1.25" that moss and the hive actually state for there springs!! pressuming your using these) take into account your old springs are probably nackered from the time they have been in there and you will be super lucky to loose an inch.... plus, even if it did drop by 2.5" you would be on the bump stops or within a co-ck hair of them, even a 1.5" drop with the overall hieght off the springs on these cars you would be near enough on the bump stops, the geometry wouldn't be amazing and the car would handle shocking on a bumpy road... hence companys like moss having this as there race spring, for cars that don't encounter potholes and the such. (pressuming your going to drive this on the road?) if you want to keep the handling and have lowered the rear, do the cross member swap, its the only way to get the car low enough properly, its not a bolt on process and you will have to mod the steering rack or the steering rack mounts, but providing the steering rack only rotates around the same axis the steering geometry would be correct and much much better than lowered springs!! this will not take you down around half an inch, the rubber bumper cross members have exactly 1" of material added on which results in a direct drop of 1" plus the weight transfer (minimal I know but its maybe a couple of mm). providing you keep the location of the rear axle the same the ackerman and geometry front to rear would also be correct as the chrome bumper and rubber bumper cars have the same wheelbase, track and front subframe component location (other than the mounting points vertically and steering rack mounts) then theres the fact if you want the handling you will no doubt have removed the 92 kg combined weight of the front and rear bumpers, so the car will be around an inch higher anyway so you will may want to consider some mildly lower springs depending what you use the car for. lowered spindles? great! 1" drop, but they in turn will cause minor bump steer, cant comment on them really though as i havent used them. Would love to post some pictures of my third MG but its got some top secret bits on it at the moment and i don't want anyone copying these designs just yet! A Teaser picture of the front sat on slightly lowered springs, chrome bumper xmember and without glass lights wiring ect in it, so expecting it to drop a few mm when you consider this is the stock hieght, i de bumpered it so it went up, and then i have lower profile tyres too....
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Last Edit: Jan 9, 2015 16:13:48 GMT by Mike
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Mike
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Nov 27, 2014 19:25:13 GMT
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as above... minimum width of 7.5" the more dish and more width the better! will consider interesting steel wheels
Not rostyles, as I already have three sets of these!
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Mike
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Nov 24, 2014 19:39:24 GMT
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looks awesome! is it electronic ignition distributors you are having problems with? the most common problems with them failing are down to the circuit not having a ballast
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Mike
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Nov 13, 2014 17:53:32 GMT
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any body had a reply? i need some type 1s asap!
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Mike
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Nov 11, 2014 22:52:17 GMT
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still making these? pm sent!
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Mike
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I'm interested in the moondiscs! price posted please!
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Mike
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Oct 21, 2014 18:54:17 GMT
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bmw 2002 rear lights?
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Mike
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incredible to see ~1,750 cars of one type it's probably only Mini and MG that could do somnething similar and who wants one of those. I even joined the MX5 Owners Club so next year I can go for free and hopefully in the MX5! Mark Interesting as wasn't the MX5 loosely based on a Conbination off the Lotus Elan and MGB? It would be interesting to see your car too.
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Mike
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Sept 18, 2014 23:25:37 GMT
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sold sorry Mike
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Mike
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Sept 15, 2014 11:21:23 GMT
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as stated! two MGB leaf springs, pick up from kenley in london, drop off somewere near coventry? i could meet you.
Cash waiting!
Thanks Mike
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Mike
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Sept 14, 2014 18:50:52 GMT
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Mike
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Sept 12, 2014 22:39:06 GMT
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yes they are. open to offers!
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Mike
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Sept 11, 2014 19:51:57 GMT
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no longer needed as I have wider steels on my car now, around 2" off dish, they look great! FOR SALE IN COVENTRY, Could bring up LEEDS way as i travel that way some weekends. all tyres have 4/5mm of tread £60 ono
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Mike
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Sept 8, 2014 20:43:35 GMT
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yeah sorry, they are dunlop composites. the standard wheels are steel and have a tapered face were as the composites have a flat ally face.
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Mike
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Sept 8, 2014 20:35:14 GMT
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I have just bought some scimitar wheels for One off the MGB's and I'm strugglign to find any wheel nuts? i know they need to have flat washers on the back and the thread needs to be 7/16" unf. if i get the wrong length shank will this cause me problems?
does anyone have any links to some on ebay they have used?
any help apreciated! pictures soon!!
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Mike
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Aug 28, 2014 19:10:22 GMT
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Mike
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Aug 25, 2014 20:45:49 GMT
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all messages replied to. Yep i bought this one from Skipton! SMALL WORLD!
I didn't realise how popular these cars were!
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Mike
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Aug 25, 2014 17:37:53 GMT
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63000 miles, backed with MOT History previous old lady owner who garaged it and used for her weekly shop! I'm Currently using this driving between houses in Leeds and Coventry so the mileage will go up hence the title can arrange viewing at either place. 6 months tax MOT until April 2015 Interior and engine bay are really clean, Bought it purely because I needed a car whilst my MGB is off the road. I have found however that it is too big for me. although you may not think so I'm used to Mini's and MGs and its much bigger than them! Its RWD and the insurance is cheap so could make a good drift car, iv heard the Renualt 1.8 engines bolt onto the existing bellhousing. (it is already lively in the wet, but very controllable due to the weight distribution) I have owned the car only a week but its just too big for me. so its up for sale what i paid for it. The v5 has not arrived yet so i will provide a full reciept on purchase. alternatively if you prefer i could take a very small deposit and store the car for you untill the V5 has arrived FOR MORE PICTURES SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS! thanks Mike
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Last Edit: Aug 27, 2014 14:08:41 GMT by rmad
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Mike
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Aug 20, 2014 15:48:05 GMT
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check postage on interparcel, UPS charged me £8 for one posting, so if you can get some free ones it will be worth it, il see what i can find for you
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