How to upset the neighbours!

Posted by John MC on 11/09/2019 08:01:34:

[ ... ] It seemed to me that the money ran out just before they got to the rear suspension, that really lets the car down. After the work they did with the front end its a great shame the rear end didn't benefit the same way.

John

Posted by Mike Poole on 10/09/2019 21:28:27:

No one would follow my Trident with its Norman Hyde 3-1 exhaust, strobing the Boyer ignition at 5000rpm when it was fully advanced tended to annoy some neighbours and bring a cherry glow to the exhaust header pipes. An hours riding like a hooligan made your ears ring. Also being a Motörhead and Ted Nugent fan I am amazed I can still hear at all.

Mike

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 11/09/2019 08:25:34:

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... Something like the Reliant Scimitar's [parallelogram trailing arms, and a Watt's Linkage] would probably have done nicely.

I was thinking of independent suspension, various aftermarket arrangements were (are?) available. I think those suffered from compromises on installation, the back end needed a complete redesign to be able accommodate that type of suspension.

I think the Scimitar is a much under rated "classic", buy one now before people realise how good they are! The suspension, independent front (Triumph based) and a beam rear axle works very well when set up properly.

John

MichaelG.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 11/09/2019 08:26:10

Posted by John MC on 11/09/2019 11:30:37:

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I think the Scimitar is a much under rated "classic", buy one now before people realise how good they are! The suspension, independent front (Triumph based) and a beam rear axle works very well when set up properly.

Posted by John MC on 11/09/2019 08:01:34:

Can't say these truck engined B's do much for me, far to heavy up front! The V8 was a much better balanced car that should have been developed much further.

John

Posted by Ron Colvin on 11/09/2019 13:00:51:

There is a company that is producing an updated MGB. It seems that it produces to an electrifying experience.

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Posted by Mike Poole on 10/09/2019 21:28:27:

No one would follow my Trident with its Norman Hyde 3-1 exhaust, strobing the Boyer ignition at 5000rpm when it was fully advanced tended to annoy some neighbours and bring a cherry glow to the exhaust header pipes. An hours riding like a hooligan made your ears ring. Also being a Motörhead and Ted Nugent fan I am amazed I can still hear at all.

Mike