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Looks really good, nice combination of extras

Looks a beauty Nick.

Will call in for a look sometime.

How does it drive?

well it really surprised me ,it seems more than twice as fast as a standard 850 to me. its only done 40000 from new ,apart from the charger and a cooper s dissy the engine is totally standard. only problem is its too fast for its brakes now. Ive changed all the linnings, wheel cylinders, flexibles, but they still feel poor.only thing left is the master ?.didn't really want to change to S brakes

haven't got to light up the clocks yet with the dump valve , whats the technique ?..maybe its stuck

Nick,

If you are using an S dizzy, you are probably running too much advance. Shorrock used to recommend fitting 5/16" restrictors over the pins in the dizzy.

I thought it would be too advanced ,but it doesn't seem to pink and starts easy?. forgot to say its also got three branch manifold and cooper s clutch. I will swap the dissy back and see what happens

Nick W wrote:well it really surprised me ,it seems more than twice as fast as a standard 850 to me. its only done 40000 from new ,apart from the charger and a cooper s dissy the engine is totally standard. only problem is its too fast for its brakes now. Ive changed all the linnings, wheel cylinders, flexibles, but they still feel poor.only thing left is the master ?.didn't really want to change to S brakes

Mintex competition shoes work wonders on the front - only time I have had fade is coming down Hardknott pass competitively. Got the last set from Mini sport, not too expensive either

Gordon

Catmint wrote:

Nick W wrote:well it really surprised me ,it seems more than twice as fast as a standard 850 to me. its only done 40000 from new ,apart from the charger and a cooper s dissy the engine is totally standard. only problem is its too fast for its brakes now. Ive changed all the linnings, wheel cylinders, flexibles, but they still feel poor.only thing left is the master ?.didn't really want to change to S brakes

Mintex competition shoes work wonders on the front - only time I have had fade is coming down Hardknott pass competitively. Got the last set from Mini sport, not too expensive either

Gordon

Thanks Gorden
I will give mintex competition shoes a try

Nick,

I have an SPQR (and cover) if you are looking for one - totally brilliant car! James

James you have a pm

why not bring it to Harewood on 4th June and run it up the hill?

YMJ wrote:why not bring it to Harewood on 4th June and run it up the hill?

I may well do that
What's the regs for road going cars ,timing strut , harness , helmet ?

In Class C19 (road going saloons up to 72)

Helmet, overalls, standard seat, seatbelt, etc. Pretty much standard road trim.

http://www.harewoodhill.com/downloads/d ... s_2016.pdf

This class is sponsored by MK1 Performance Conversions this year!

Seat needs to be bolted down, and battery, firewall in place front and back and extra throttle return spring. That's pretty much it for road going. I want to do this aswell, in something or other. Ever seen a Radford hillclimb?

took a while but I have finally found an original restall head rest....I can now relax

I just love this car!

I love it too Nick! And sadly beaten by you!

Tedwong wrote:I love it too Nick! And sadly beaten by you!

well I recon you have won your fair share

Nick, I was really impressed when I saw your car in flesh when I visited Nick Roger. All the rare and nice bits!