On Fri, 16 May 1997, Gary Burrell wrote:
> Dave,
>
> I agree with Larry above. One other thing you might want to consider is
> using nylatron bushings on the shackle. You can also use them on the
> pads,
> depending on how much you want to trade performance for comfort. The
> Nylatron bushings have little/no give so they locate the spings better
> and don't allow any side to side movement. When I did my car I went
> with
> uprated lowered springs front and rear with nylatron bushings all around
> and the difference in handling was fantastic, however some people say
> doing this causes a harsher ride, but I haven't noticed (It not like an
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> MGB has a land yacht type ride in the first place.)
Yes Gary, but you must also mention you have tube shocks front and rear!
Makes a big difference in the ride of your car. When you let me drive
your car a couple of years ago, I found it drove like a caddy compared to
my 'B!
Greg
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