thewelsho Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 Got the ALK fitted and braided hoses all round plus re-alignment to top it all off. Can't really say what the ALK has done till I put the car on the track, but I have to say that it really does feel more planted while cornering. Taking decently sharp bends at 50+mph (with room for more) and not a sniff of understeer, and there appears to be a sharper response to the steering. Point the car in with progressive increase on the throttle and it just follows the bend round rather nicely - well pleased. Thanks Dunc and co. Looking forward to the 26th May & KH. Yeee haaa!
gus the bus Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 Nice one John[Y]. Mine is going into Uncle Dunc on Friday to get the geometry done as it aint been done since the car was Whitelined up[:$] and he's doing timing belt and other bits n pieces @ the same time[]
thewelsho Posted April 3, 2007 Author Posted April 3, 2007 Cool! Howz the old classic going? Still lovin it or missing the Newage?
gus the bus Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 Love it to bits mate! Not missing the newage one iota tbh! Had a classic years ago (97) and tbh was disappointed with the handling on the newage in comparison even despite getting all the suspension changed. I've always been into good project cars and this has given me a great one to get into[]. Full cage arriving for it later this week (hopefully!!!!) suspension all done, exhaust done, working my way through giving it the big service(fuel filters,oil, gearbox,diff, brake and clutch fluid timing belt, plugs etc)...... brakes and full decat remap next[Y] Gus
thewelsho Posted April 3, 2007 Author Posted April 3, 2007 Jeezo man! No half measures there is there? Taking on the track?
gus the bus Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 Jeezo man! No half measures there is there? Taking on the track? Now have the cash freed up to do all the above. So, totally luving it. Planning on doing a few Hillclimbs,Sprints and Road Rallies in it this year and more next (if all goes well) used to compete in my old mini cooper but have been away from it for ten years[:'(]...............time for a return[6]
Guest Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 gus did you ever do doune? it was a tight hillclimb track. i did start to build a mini to race years ago - cage, suspension all done, engine half built but the rear arch rusted away, so car went .... arrrg. it did have twin su's on a 1 litre engine ... fun!. mind you this is 20 years ago !!! away for my coat . have fun at duncs .... the wheel alignment stuff is something else. btt
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