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- Thu Nov 10, 2022 21:45
- Forum: General
- Topic: Drawing lesson
- Replies: 1
- Views: 386
- Sat Oct 22, 2022 14:27
- Forum: Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: 215/50r15 back in production
- Replies: 46
- Views: 23568
Re: 215/50r15 back in production
When I needed to replace the tyres on my Excel, I went down two widths and up a profile. From 215/50 r15 to 195/55 r15. which gets you REALLY close (within 1%) on rolling radius if you check https://tiresize.com/comparison/ I was also careful not to go overboard with the load rating. It's a light ca...
- Thu Sep 01, 2022 22:19
- Forum: Spotted/New Owners
- Topic: Spotted White C reg
- Replies: 5
- Views: 999
- Sun Aug 28, 2022 21:37
- Forum: Spotted/New Owners
- Topic: Spotted White C reg
- Replies: 5
- Views: 999
Re: Spotted White C reg
That would be me (if you were in the green Excel with the D----XL plate). Spotted you at the last moment.
A bit like an eclipse, two Excels on the same stretch of road!
We'd been over to the Caffeine and Machine pub for a spot of lunch. Pleased to report a steady stream of interest around the car.
A bit like an eclipse, two Excels on the same stretch of road!
We'd been over to the Caffeine and Machine pub for a spot of lunch. Pleased to report a steady stream of interest around the car.
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 22:34
- Forum: General
- Topic: Headlights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 639
Re: Headlights
My conversion recipe to replace Cibie lamps with corroded silvering was; Wipac 7" "Crystal" lamps - UK need RHD and no sidelamp. Wipac 7" plastic replacement bowls. I cut the back off to leave only the mounting ring with the bosses for the adjusters and the trim ring. They were pretty reasonable fro...
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:57
- Forum: General
- Topic: AVO damper bottom bush
- Replies: 6
- Views: 891
Re: AVO damper bottom bush
Thanks all for the feedback.
I'll check out the Powerflex number.
I'll check out the Powerflex number.
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 21:52
- Forum: General
- Topic: AVO damper bottom bush
- Replies: 6
- Views: 891
AVO damper bottom bush
The red poly bushes on my AVO dampers code "RA6 AVO" appear to have failed after around 2years/2kmiles. Not good. They appear to be either too too soft or the split type bush doesn't suit the application. Either way they aren't even dirty...... Does anybody have any recommendations/experience of som...
- Sun May 09, 2021 19:00
- Forum: Electrics and Electronics
- Topic: Electronic Distributor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2294
Re: Electronic Distributor
Kemal,
might be worth dropping a message to this company with your requirements. Haven't used them but they list fully electronic distributors in stock.
http://www.accuspark.co.uk/distributors.html#LOT
might be worth dropping a message to this company with your requirements. Haven't used them but they list fully electronic distributors in stock.
http://www.accuspark.co.uk/distributors.html#LOT
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 20:36
- Forum: General
- Topic: Numbers & stats
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
Re: Numbers & stats
It surprised me just how many Eclats are still known to the DVLA. In percentage terms, twice as many as either Elites or Excels.! It also surprised me that Excels are least represented of the 3 models, both by known numbers and % on the road. !! Look at that trend! It could be explained by how many...
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 16:11
- Forum: General
- Topic: Photos for Oliver anyone?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7341
Re: Photos for Oliver anyone?
https://flic.kr/p/by1XLw RAF Cosford
https://flic.kr/p/s1W6DC Forth Bridge, South Queensferry
https://flic.kr/p/LwEDdG Brands Hatch
https://flic.kr/p/2jzJYZU Jim Clark Memorial Museum, Duns
https://flic.kr/p/s1W6DC Forth Bridge, South Queensferry
https://flic.kr/p/LwEDdG Brands Hatch
https://flic.kr/p/2jzJYZU Jim Clark Memorial Museum, Duns
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:29
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rear brake dust shields
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2825
Re: Rear brake dust shields
The outer part which forms the disc dust shield is thinner gauge steel and spot welded to the, heavier, inner plate which carries the handbrake mechanism.
It is possible to trim away the outer part in situ as you suggested.
It is possible to trim away the outer part in situ as you suggested.
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 18:26
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rear brakes pads and discs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3276
Re: Rear brakes pads and discs
Fitted front and rear, initial impressions after the first 200miles normal road use are quite positive.Has anyone used the the EBC discs and Ultimax pads? How were they?
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 17:04
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rear brakes pads and discs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3276
Re: Rear brakes pads and discs
Not yet. I'm hoping they will be OK. I've fitted front and rear but not used them yet.Has anyone used the the EBC discs and Ultimax pads?
- Wed May 13, 2020 21:28
- Forum: General
- Topic: Fluttering Fuel and Coolant Temperatute guages
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3187
Re: Fluttering Fuel and Coolant Temperatute guages
Intermittent wiper relay unit?a periodically ticking noise behind the dash
- Mon May 04, 2020 11:18
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Clutch-kit Excel early models
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2665
Re: Clutch-kit Excel early models
Just trying to work this one out. Borg and Beck couldn't help.
Mine is currently on the bench.
Mine is currently on the bench.