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by scotty
23 Nov 2022 08:32
Forum: A40s in motorsport
Topic: Tyre Size
Replies: 33
Views: 33460

Re: Tyre Size

I would seriously consider same tyres front and rear on such an event just from the point of view of spare tyre capacity.
by scotty
14 Nov 2022 09:04
Forum: A40 Farina Club
Topic: NEC Classic Car Show next week
Replies: 19
Views: 11011

Re: NEC Classic Car Show next week

Well done guys, really pleased to hear Bill Moffatt made it there and introduced himself. Been trying for many years but sounds like we have finally managed to get Zoe into the club, (sounds odd I know).
by scotty
11 Nov 2022 08:52
Forum: A40 Farina Club
Topic: NEC Classic Car Show next week
Replies: 19
Views: 11011

Re: NEC Classic Car Show next week

Sorry will not make it as we have a car transport issue to deal with. Have a good day.
by scotty
04 Nov 2022 10:28
Forum: A40s for sale
Topic: 1962 A40 Project car NOW SOLD!!
Replies: 6
Views: 6379

Re: 1962 A40 Project car available, Birmingham

Believe me Sid anything is restorable, the value verses the cost is always the difficult thing. Such a project would require someone to input their time for nothing but it is certainly doable. Our cars are unfortunately undervalued as not being a vogue vehicle, unlike many similar era cars. One of o...
by scotty
10 Oct 2022 12:46
Forum: General Chat
Topic: just wondering..
Replies: 14
Views: 10908

Re: just wondering..

Need to get your details on the A40 Farina Register (if not already there) to get it recorded as probably the last recorded survivor.
by scotty
27 Sep 2022 10:23
Forum: Some things to brighten your day
Topic: Orderly queue please
Replies: 2
Views: 4499

Re: Orderly queue please

Not even cross legged.
by scotty
22 Sep 2022 14:21
Forum: A40s in motorsport
Topic: Glass fibre panels
Replies: 12
Views: 24221

Re: Glass fibre panels

Many competition A40s which are based on the countryman shell, remove the whole top tail gate and replace with a Macralon window and of course a brace across at the bottom. Not sure if your regs allow such mods but would prove very light in both senses of the word.
by scotty
01 Sep 2022 12:54
Forum: A40s in motorsport
Topic: Tyre Size
Replies: 33
Views: 33460

Re: Tyre Size

As you are using lowering blocks at the back, you may need tramp bars if you start to get axle wind up with that low diff.
by scotty
31 Aug 2022 20:57
Forum: A40s in motorsport
Topic: Tyre Size
Replies: 33
Views: 33460

Re: Tyre Size

Well done, looks like you could now lower the back at least the same, this should also help a lot. Stiffer front anti roll bar would help, possibly stronger front springs, but only one thing at a time, then you know what works and what doesn’t, also how the differences feel.
by scotty
11 Aug 2022 08:39
Forum: A40s in motorsport
Topic: Tyre Size
Replies: 33
Views: 33460

Re: Tyre Size

Well done, the diff will make a big difference.