Search found 167 matches

by hilly
Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:10 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mk1 F Shocks
Replies: 16
Views: 708

Re: Mk1 F Shocks

Yes, I knew it would, although I guess it's all a bit Marmite ;-) My everyday cars are mostly always Audi's and I always go for the SLine for the harder, nore positive ride. It'll be interesting to see how it is once I've done the rears as well. I must say, it felt a bit reckless taking out the std ...
by hilly
Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:44 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mk1 F Shocks
Replies: 16
Views: 708

Re: Mk1 F Shocks

Cheers bud, My mk1 is Aug 96, so about the same age. As it feels to give a bit of skipping out and a tad of oversteer when pushed, i.e. downward pressure on the outer weight bearing on corners, I'm inclined to think it's the spheres that are needing re-gassing too! I've got a spare set I think, so m...
by hilly
Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:23 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mk1 F Shocks
Replies: 16
Views: 708

Re: Mk1 F Shocks

Thank You Paul, I've not made it easy for myself, as I did a total rebuild of the front end last year (excluding the shocks), and Poly Bushed the front, but done the rear yet, which is next years job! So, where I find a bit of over steer and it being a little 'Tail Endy', I think is caused by this. ...
by hilly
Sun Jun 10, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mk1 F Shocks
Replies: 16
Views: 708

Re: Mk1 F Shocks

Cheers Paul, It's a good point...……….. I think I'll go for an everyday set of Gas shocks and see the difference. My ride height is just a few mm high after I put all of the front end back in last year, but it doesn't ever drop, so I'll get it back down to spot on and get the shocks replaced...…… I'm...
by hilly
Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mk1 F Shocks
Replies: 16
Views: 708

Re: Mk1 F Shocks

Thanks Charles, I agree...…… I used to run Monroe training nights in the early 90's...…….. it was fun to see the colour drain from the faces of big butch mechanics as they watched the cars crashing in the videos..... and my sales of shocks rocketed for a few weeks too! I'm just wondering if there is...
by hilly
Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:53 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mk1 F Shocks
Replies: 16
Views: 708

Re: Mk1 F Shocks

guys, the photo is irrelevant…………. ;-)


do you have any suggestions for shocks?
by hilly
Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mk1 F Shocks
Replies: 16
Views: 708

Re: Mk1 F Shocks

I am going to need to purchase in the next couple of weeks, so if anyone has any suggestions, I'd be most grateful ;-)
by hilly
Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:36 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mk1 F Shocks
Replies: 16
Views: 708

Re: Mk1 F Shocks

Ride height is perfect thank you ;-)
by hilly
Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:55 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Mk1 F Shocks
Replies: 16
Views: 708

Mk1 F Shocks

Dear All, I'm looking to renew my shocks all round on my Mk1 MGF. I noticed a set for sale that have apparently only done 50 miles, but they are listed as fitting a Trophy 160..... are they the same as a Mk1 F? My hydro system is perfect and has never dropped or sagged, s I'm not contemplating a con...
by hilly
Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Replies: 22
Views: 1112

Re: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses

Hi All, I don't seem to be having much luck posting the pictures..... so fingers crossed it works this time.1 Thankfully though, I had more luck with my bracket mod for the hoses. I used the P-Clip that cam with the Goodridge hoses, and made a little bracket up. I'll not be 100% sure if they miss th...
by hilly
Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:47 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Replies: 22
Views: 1112

Re: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses

Ok, Here goes...... I hope these come through and you can see how I've got on.

I used the P-Clips that came with the hoses from Goodridge, and made a bracket up to fit them as follows...........
by hilly
Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:56 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Replies: 22
Views: 1112

Re: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses

This is all I see when I click the img button.............
by hilly
Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:43 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Replies: 22
Views: 1112

Re: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses

Tried that....... just got some code..... ?
by hilly
Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:45 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Replies: 22
Views: 1112

Re: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses

Well guys, Firstly, thanks for all your note, ideas, and opinions on this! I'm glad to say that I've done it!! I have to make my final checks once the car is back on its wheels to be 100% sure my new bracket will miss the bump stop, but at this time, I'm really rather chuffed at the results! How can...
by hilly
Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:20 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Replies: 22
Views: 1112

Re: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses

I'm inclined to agree..... a simple strip, with a step in it to keep the pipe away from the top arm, bolted to the shock mount at one end, and bolted to the supplied P-clip the other
by hilly
Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Replies: 22
Views: 1112

Re: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses

I guess what would solve this in a tidy way is to just make up a flat piece of steel with 2 holes...... 6mm for the P-Clip and 100mm to fix to the bottom shock bolt....... round the ends, paint it satin black... job done?? :-)
by hilly
Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:23 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Replies: 22
Views: 1112

Re: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses

Nice one............ although, I think it means they are 10mm wide, 20mm around (or long if you flattened it) and a 6 mm bolt hole?? And I guess the refer to 6mm as the hole through that it grips.......

Cheers though, it may well be worth a stab.
by hilly
Sat Jul 15, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Replies: 22
Views: 1112

Re: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses

I think you can get p-clips in various combinations of bolt-hole size and pipe-holding diameter. Yes, you are correct, but from the ones I've searched, the problem is getting a P-Clip with the combination of a small grip size (braided hose) but with a large (10mm) fixing hole................. The h...
by hilly
Sat Jul 15, 2017 11:43 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Will using higher RON or Super Unleaded fuel help my car?
Replies: 67
Views: 35733

Re: Will using higher RON or Super Unleaded fuel help my car?

Shame its Ethenol...... and not Methanol.......... mmmmmmmmmmmmm Make my car smell like a Speedway bike!

Have slip a couple of caps of Castrol R40 in the tank instead ;-)
by hilly
Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:42 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Replies: 22
Views: 1112

Re: How to secureley fit Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses

Yes, I probably could! ;-) I think though, the issue with P-Clips alone would be that to get a P-Clip with the correct larger size hole to fit on the lower shock bolt, would then make it too large to securely hold the pipe without some packing. Plus, it's always interesting seeing all the different ...