https://www.bristolcars.info/forums Type 407 onwards - restoration, repair, maintenance etc en Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:05:55 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.bristolcars.info/forums https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2488-beaufighter-barn-find.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:47:40 GMT The Late brake show is an interesting youtube channel that seeks barn finds. The latest one may be of interest to beaufighter (and E-type) owners. https://youtu.be/KfYkf6YcJIE?si=RsmXjUD-fK_ftTqK The Late brake show is an interesting youtube channel that seeks barn finds. The latest one may be of interest to beaufighter (and E-type) owners.

https://youtu.be/KfYkf6YcJIE?si=RsmXjUD-fK_ftTqK ]]> 411User https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2488-beaufighter-barn-find.html https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2483-self-levelling-rear-suspension-411s3.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:41:06 GMT Hi all, I would like to restore the self levelling but am missing a few parts. Does anyone have experience and info to share on how they have approached this. Be great to see a diagram, parts lists,... Hi all,
I would like to restore the self levelling but am missing a few parts. Does anyone have experience and info to share on how they have approached this. Be great to see a diagram, parts lists, and hear your experience.
Thank you
Ed ]]> Ed.bass416 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2483-self-levelling-rear-suspension-411s3.html https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2482-indicator-issue.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:52:33 GMT On my 411s3 the indicators are faulty. The rear lights flash with a bright light on the correct side and faint on the other. The front both flash at the same time. I replaced the front wires from the... On my 411s3 the indicators are faulty. The rear lights flash with a bright light on the correct side and faint on the other. The front both flash at the same time. I replaced the front wires from the fuse board. Any ideas where I might look for the issue? ]]> Ed.bass416 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2482-indicator-issue.html https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2481-bristol-411-door.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:16:46 GMT I require a drivers door for my 411 S2. Please masseage me if you have a door for sale, Thanks Mike I require a drivers door for my 411 S2.
Please masseage me if you have a door for sale, Thanks Mike ]]> mgdmurray https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2481-bristol-411-door.html https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2480-carb-383-411-s3-72-a.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:32:00 GMT I put a stock Edelbrock performer 1406 on and whilst it’s ok for regular low rev driving, there is no real power or acceleration. Do I change the jets and rods to align. With a 1405, or replace with.... I put a stock Edelbrock performer 1406 on and whilst it’s ok for regular low rev driving, there is no real power or acceleration. Do I change the jets and rods to align. With a 1405, or replace with. A 1405. If I do that, do I change the manual choke to automatic? Or should I go bigger or switch to a Holley?
What. Have you guys done?
1972 411 s3 - not sure of the compression? ]]> Ed.bass416 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2480-carb-383-411-s3-72-a.html https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2479-beaufighter-soft-top-frame.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:17:35 GMT Hi I'm trying to find a frame and soft top for my Beaufighter don’t suppose any one has one spare, or any recommendations of where I could get one fabricated in the Bristol area.
Tony ]]> TonyK https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2479-beaufighter-soft-top-frame.html