Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related
27-02-10, 03:52 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,708
New Directions For Bristol Design
An Open Letter to Gordon Farquar on Bristol Design
Gordon,
I have read your preliminary thesis which I found very interesting.
Your task to design a new Bristol motor car is...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
26-01-10, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,382
400 and 405 PARTS FOR SALE
Dear Bristol enthusiasts,
Please find attached a few surplus parts for sale which might be of use to your project(s). Suggested prices are in Australian dollars and...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-12-09, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,757
And these are my other cars...
LHD STEERING RACK FOR 403
J,
Your Alvis looks very nice.
Bristol did make LHD racks - see the American initiated Arnolt Bristol
(based on a 404 chassis and running gear).Unfortunately for you, I...
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Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific
13-12-09, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 13,147
who makes custom radiators in Australia?
Kevin,
Re pick up points for your rad - if the mounting points are critical,
I suggest that you send a light ply (or steel) drill template to your
radiator maker with the correct bolt...
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Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific
12-12-09, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 13,147
who makes custom radiators in Australia?
Kevin,
My father recently had an oversize aluminium radiator made for his 405
roadster by Brown's Radiators (Perth as below)- $850 with large electric fan
- superb work - cheaper than a...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
04-12-09, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 19,500
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
01-12-09, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 19,500
411 (Series 3-5) Exhaust Tailpipes
Bent Exhaust Tips (Tips for the unwary!)
As an aside, you will recall that the original XJ6 tail pipes had a curious
'S' bend. As you elaborated, the airflow helped direct the fumes away from
the...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-11-09, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,787
Sound proofing / deadening
Pb SOUND DAMPING
Kevin/Phil,
I don't know much about sound deadening - however, the floating
lead sheet idea sounds good. Watch out for corrosion between lead and
aluminium - as you...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
15-10-09, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 84,064
LJK Setright
PERSPECTIVE
Thor - good points well expressed.
On Clarkson, I agree that he can be engaging. However, after watching
several shows in his series I find that his delivery is very...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
08-10-09, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 84,064
Fuel Economy And Environmental Impact
Dear Forum,
My 1939 Jag burns 1 gallon of 92 octane petrol every 20 miles at a constant 2000 rpm (52 mph). Further, the vehicle produces a lot of NOX and a plethora of unburnt...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
06-10-09, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 84,064
LJK Setright
Braking by Hand
I believe that most physiology books point out that humans have a quicker
hand reaction time vs foot reaction time. If so, then why don't we build
modern cars with motorcycle type...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
05-10-09, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 84,064
Left Foot Braking
Dear Forum,
The late Setright's hypothesis of reduced braking distance through left foot braking has,I believe, some merit. Recall, most, if not all, competition go karts use this...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
11-06-09, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,540
Replacement Parts
Hello Ashley,
Given that the master cylinder in question is new and that
there appears to be a design fault with this important component, then I am
amazed that the manufacturer has not...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
08-05-09, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 38,670
Cornering Test
Hello Paul, Kevin and other Technophiles,
A relatively easy way to compare one car's cornering ability with respect to another's is to compare their...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
03-05-09, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,334
Scaglione 's' - A Modern Interpretation
Dear Bristol Enthusiasts,
I have read with interest the healthy discussion about styling upgrades and proposed new "Bristols".
How does this sound....
A modern...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
11-12-08, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 34,822
Brabazon
Dear Bristol Lovers,
Re style of new Bristol model (Brabazon etc), why not
recommission the Bertone styled Arnolt roadster with modern V6 or V8 running
gear. Any takers?
UK 6
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
19-08-08, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,205
Engine Measurements
RE MIXTURE SENSORS
Hello Bob,
I have just ordered an Innovate LM1 in a bid to check the SU
needle which my father is running in his recently supercharged '34 Wolseley
Hornet. The...
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Forum: Other Cars
08-08-08, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,488
Aston DB4
Richard,
One could say that the company was really down at heel!
Brett
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
05-08-08, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,996
Radiator Coolant
RADIATOR COOLANT CONT.
Hello Forum,
Thank you for your advice re Radiator Coolant.
I have just returned from chatting with the foreman of my local Jaguar
workshop in Western Australia....
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
03-08-08, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,996
Coolant & Corrosion In Yr Aerodyne
RE RADIATOR FLUID
Thanks for your advice Ozy.
The distinction you make between deionised and distilled water is an
interesting point - I will run distilled water.
I am not convinced that I need to...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
01-08-08, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,996
Radiator Coolant
Hello fellow Bristol Enthusiasts.
I write to you seeking advice on what is the best coolant to run in my old 400 motor. I have just had some minor corrosion repairs effected to my cylinder head and I...
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