William Davies wrote:
>----- Original Message -----
>From: tim dafforn <mqbsstrd@man.ac.uk>
>
>>The back end seems to hop around (hence bouncy bouncy) rather a lot when
>>at speed on uneven roads.
>>The rear suspension is totally new, Is this just spitfire handling, or
>>should I chuck the cheap generic shocks and save for some Koni/spax or
>>similar, and dial 'em in harder.
>>
>
>Have you had the rear suspension correctly aligned?
>
This could be another problem, I have tried hard to find someone to
align the rear end (front was done recently) but no-one wants to touch it!
> A standard Spitfire rear end in good condition certainly shouldn't bounce
>around like that.
>
The shocks were cheap ones from one of the triumph specialists in the UK
(black with no indication of make). The seem fine on the static test (ie
push the car down and wait for it to settle). The car is much better for
the fitting of new polyurethane bushes all round.
> Personally, I wouldn't put Spax on ANY car that I had to drive
>myself.......... EVER!
>
whats your prejudice against spax?
>
>
>>Wheels an tyres are standard.
>>Second thingm have been suffering from a split rear (zip out) window in
>>my soft top (split when I folded it in the cold weather last year). rest
>>of the hood is in good condition, what are the options? can I buy just a
>>new rear window, or have the clear bit replaced (anyone had any experience)
>>
>
>My MkIV had a replacement rear window fitted to the original top (before I
>purchased it). It was a very decent job, but within a year of my ownership the
>material of the (original) zip was beginning to disintegrate and it really
>needed a new hood by the time I sold the car. If the reat of your hood is
>genuinely excellent with no age hardening or shrinkage then go for a
>replacement screen, but if the hood is showing any other signs of
>deterioration then it would be best to bite the bullet and buy a replacement
>OEM hood,
> Cheers,
> Bill.
>
cheers
tim
>
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