Forum: Other topics of interest
19-09-09, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 58,116
LJK Setright
Take a look at the wiki on 4WS. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steering ('http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steering')
Although not comprehensive I can also tell you about Porsche 928 with
its Weissach...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
17-09-09, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 58,116
LJK Setright
Haven't read the article, though LJK owned a Prelude with 4WS and
loved it. By then he couldn't afford more exotic machinery like
another Bristol.
He had a regular column in CAR for about 20...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
24-06-09, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,685
407 heater valve
Nick,
Try loading photo up to web site so we can ll take a look and perhaps
someone will recognise it's origins.
Clyde
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Forum: Other Cars
18-06-09, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,742
GM to sell Saab to Koenigsegg
Jeremy Clarkson will no doubt consider the take over of Saab by
Koenigsegegegegegegegegegegegeg as being highly unusual, but it may
generate some much needed flair into a flagging brand. I...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
17-06-09, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,157
More Bristols
Hi Bob,
Email direct to calusmaximus at ME dot com. I am not sure if Kexin
will want it on his site especially if it is only available to paid
subscribers. Otherwise a link would do the...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
17-06-09, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,157
More Bristols
Here are some links to AW Bristol Articles:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20070420/FREE/70418011...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
10-06-09, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,059
Front & Rear Bump stops
David,
The ones I removed during torsion bar work looked like rocket
parts!!!!! o((---))o
Of course you're correct, something similar that won't rust and is
flexible enough to do the job is...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
10-06-09, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,059
Front & Rear Bump stops
Regarding the rear bump stops or the front ones, once we have the
size and spec it would not be a major effort to obtain same/similar
from a good motor factors. Even if it meant using different...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
04-06-09, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,194
Front & Rear Screen Replacement
I have managed, with help from Dr Dave Dale (London), to contact a
number of possible suppliers of screens. I am waiting for Phil Lomas
(nice guy) to return with firm quotes to do both front and...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
04-06-09, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,281
State of British Motor Industry - LRB
It's not just a tough market here but global as well for new cars and
their associated manufacturers and supply chain partners. I spoke to
a former shift leader at Honda UK (Swindon) last week...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
20-05-09, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,306
New 411 VI - UK Evo Magazine
Here is a link to the latest (May 2009) entry in the online EVo magazine for the 411 VI (A rebuilt 411 - not a brand new - but with a new car...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-05-09, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,162
Rust!
Kevin,
As you are probably aware, unless you haven't been under a post 406-Blenheim
Bristol of late, is that the spots where the rear axle is located to the
body include:
1. The top shock absorber...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-05-09, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 19,819
LHD production numbers
Kevin,
It's now on the classic driver site as per link
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/find/4100_results.asp?lCarID=1784508...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-05-09, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,194
Front & Rear Screen Replacement
Kevin,
Thanks for the reply. No one else has yet offered advice, however I will be
seeking input from BCL when appropriate. I visited Nick C a couple of
months back to finally meet him f2f...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
11-05-09, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,194
Front & Rear Screen Replacement
This subject has been dealt with before on a few occassions, however this time I want to ask my learned friends about replacing said screens from a 406 to a later model without supply issues. Hass...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
03-05-09, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,754
Blenheim 'Lusso'
We're getting a bit off topic, however I reckon a special, as long as
it isn't too far off the original, in as much as shape of rear, front
and partially the sides, could be feasible and not...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
02-05-09, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,754
Blenheim Lusso
I do like this design, although it is rather modern, with integrated front and rear bumpers, it could be based on a 406, or 407. Either could get a close fit to this design, although the roofline is...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
26-04-09, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,546
A "one-off" Blenheim 4, seen at the AGM
The link to the photos is as follows, but will need your BOC web
login to access.
http://boc.net/cms/modules/xcgal/displayimage.php?album=41&pos=9&pid=428...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
26-04-09, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,546
A "one-off" Blenheim 4, seen at the AGM
Interesting comparison between the latest and previous or older
Blenheim. The older one shown is an LPG version. The new car has
two bulges running down either side of top of the roof...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
24-04-09, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,745
Suitable Tyres for 15/16 inch wheels
I have to get a full set of tyres for my 406 eventually, probably within the next 6-9 months or sooner, dependent on how quickly the project can be pushed.
I will be using a set of Minilites, 15x6.5...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
24-04-09, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,338
409 Wheel and tyre size changes
Just in case you haven't seen one before I have attached the gear
ratio/speed/tyre size calculator I use for my option checks on the
406 project. As you can see I have decided on 15x205x65...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
23-04-09, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 17,760
Not sure about using the 405 DHC frame for...
Not sure about using the 405 DHC frame for anything more than inspiration or a guide. The good photo doctored by Claude, using one supplied to me for colour reviews by Sam Frost has issues. Firstly...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
22-04-09, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 17,760
Alistair,
Is the 405 DHC a 2 seater or 4? ...
Alistair,
Is the 405 DHC a 2 seater or 4? Having looked at the car with top up, it has no side glass behind the front doors (for passengers) just the soft top hood. I think it's a good idea to see...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
22-04-09, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 17,760
chop
Claude,
Very inspired consideration and as always a thoroughly thought
through. It would in one go remove issues of front and rear glass
cost and rarity for the 406. Would definitely cost more...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
21-04-09, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 17,760
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