Hi jim,
Speak to Mike Dent ( Moose) on here, he will advise and supply the best shocks, springs, also great for all mods on imps.
but just at the moment he is in Australia for the next couple of weeks.
keith.
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- Tue Nov 19, 2019 7:48 pm
- Forum: Rallying
- Topic: AMH 337H Rallycross Preparation in USA - Shocks?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 288
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:57 pm
- Forum: Rallying
- Topic: Agbo stages
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1400
Agbo stages
Well done Geoff and Steve. This was the first time out since the Manx last September, when the gearbox lost some teeth from the crown wheel, the box having been rebuilt by Dave Weedon, and the engine and car undergone a winter rebuild. The pair were keen to get a result and have a clean run, this th...
- Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:59 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: stella the stiletto
- Replies: 420
- Views: 112349
Re: stella the stiletto
Well done Chris,
We didn't have dampness around the eyes did we.
all the best Keith.
We didn't have dampness around the eyes did we.

all the best Keith.
- Wed Feb 03, 2016 9:05 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549D Rally car
Well done Mike.
Not just the car that's top notch then ?? the driver must have a bit of something about him then to.
although I think the co-driver should take most of the credit, what say you Haggis
well done mate, be in touch when I get back.
cheers Keith.
Not just the car that's top notch then ?? the driver must have a bit of something about him then to.


although I think the co-driver should take most of the credit, what say you Haggis

well done mate, be in touch when I get back.
cheers Keith.
- Sun Nov 01, 2015 6:17 pm
- Forum: Where are they now
- Topic: Impspeed rally Imp
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1405
Re: Impspeed rally Imp
This picture is of ( if memory serves me right) Steve Crumps road rally imp, with the original owner of Imp speeds Roy Redmans rally clan in the background. Roys place was in Houghton near Blackburn, until he sold up and moved to an Island of west Scotland, I believe he was still involved in the Cla...
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:05 am
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549D Rally car
hi mickey
Good luck this weekend, hope you have a good run and the new engine dose the business
will get in touch next week.
Keith.
Good luck this weekend, hope you have a good run and the new engine dose the business

will get in touch next week.
Keith.
- Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:33 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Yes well done mike on getting that bottle home without opening it
looks like you had good fun, I trust the car ran well? and up to expectations. do you think the rear shocks need stiffening up a bit that's some air under the front wheel.
Are we still on for next week
cheers Keith.

looks like you had good fun, I trust the car ran well? and up to expectations. do you think the rear shocks need stiffening up a bit that's some air under the front wheel.
Are we still on for next week

cheers Keith.
- Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:32 am
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Chris,
he would be going much quicker if he had stole it, he just don't want to scratch it
That is till tomorrow, when the flag drops and the red mist descends, as I said before Mike hope you have a good clean run , will speak next week
Keith.
he would be going much quicker if he had stole it, he just don't want to scratch it

That is till tomorrow, when the flag drops and the red mist descends, as I said before Mike hope you have a good clean run , will speak next week
Keith.
- Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:25 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: please read and sign
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8459
Re: please read and sign
signed,
we need to keep as many motor sport venues as we possible can.
Keith.
we need to keep as many motor sport venues as we possible can.
Keith.
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 5:08 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Historic Stage Rally Championships 2014
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8042
Re: Historic Stage Rally Championships 2014
Hi Guys
Its not just the uj, he has improved the ball end at the gear lever to make gear selection more precise, ie quick shift style. Its only been developed with competition in mind not for general road use.
Keith.
Its not just the uj, he has improved the ball end at the gear lever to make gear selection more precise, ie quick shift style. Its only been developed with competition in mind not for general road use.
Keith.
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 4:03 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Historic Stage Rally Championships 2014
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8042
Re: Historic Stage Rally Championships 2014
My mistake should have read porches and conservatories 

- Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:29 am
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Historic Stage Rally Championships 2014
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8042
Re: Historic Stage Rally Championships 2014
Severn valley rally Geoff Taylor and Steve Greenhill were the only Imp entrants on this rally although there was a good number of Avengers and Sunbeams. The car now with the spare engine in was running well and ready to see if the changes made over the winter, having been Moosed, will improve its ha...
- Mon May 19, 2014 4:18 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Racer eating distributors: rotors and caps?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 25405
Re: Racer eating distributors: rotors and caps?
Hi Mathew I agree with the others it has to be related to drive from the oil pump, end float or bronze gear movement. On the gear lever problem I would give Mike Dent (Moose) a call he has developed a very good modified one, I think some guys on here have them? ideal for racing ,rallying. good luck ...
- Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:55 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: GRP 6 link pipes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8228
Re: GRP 6 link pipes
Hi Mike
add one for me please.
cheers Keith.
add one for me please.
cheers Keith.
- Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:44 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Historic Stage Rally Championships 2014
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8042
Re: Historic Stage Rally Championships 2014
Mid Wales Stages Mixed fortunes for the imps out on a changeable day, Geoff Taylor retired less than 3 miles into the first stage, : :cry: with overheating problems, suspect a cracked head, but hopefully a wills ring. Poor old Mike Barrett retired with a broken drive coupling (brand new) on stage th...
- Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:15 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: British Historic Rally Championship - 2013 Update
- Replies: 214
- Views: 92619
Re: British Historic Rally Championship - 2013 Update
Well done Chris Tooes on the Red kite rally, don't no if they are doing the full championship?. Geoff Taylor (Gemini on here) is doing a selection of events this year after a rebuild and development work by Moose, Mike Dent over the winter. His first event will be the Mid Wales stages March 01/03/14...
- Thu Dec 26, 2013 12:47 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Hi Mike
if you need a hand to get FFG ready for Gaydon give us a shout, or with Geoffs. only to glad to help.
Hope you and family have a good xmas speak soon.
All the best Keith.
if you need a hand to get FFG ready for Gaydon give us a shout, or with Geoffs. only to glad to help.
Hope you and family have a good xmas speak soon.
All the best Keith.
- Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:06 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Mike what's in the bottles :?: not Red Bull by any chance :lol: :lol: The car is looking great, let us know when you get it running will pay you a visit, :) Its a shame Nigels changed his plans, :( now the car seems to be sorted, would have been good to see how much the improvements would have made ...
- Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:49 am
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: British Historic Rally Championship - 2013 Update
- Replies: 214
- Views: 92619
Re: British Historic Rally Championship - Severn Valley Stag
well done to Geoff and Steve, 1st in class and Gerint Thomas 2nd in class, on the Severn valley rally, its a shame Mike Smith is not having as much good fortune, having to retire with overheating problems, thats the second rally in a row, hopefully third time lucky Mike keep your chin up it will com...
- Thu May 30, 2013 7:51 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: British Historic Rally Championship - 2013 Update
- Replies: 214
- Views: 92619
Re: British Historic Rally Championship - Jim Clark Rally
Mike
hope the rain holds off as we don't have your onesy,
will text you how it goes, and speak at the end no doubt,
Good luck Nige and H.
Keith.
hope the rain holds off as we don't have your onesy,
will text you how it goes, and speak at the end no doubt,
Good luck Nige and H.
Keith.
- Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:19 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: rear trailing arms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2766
rear trailing arms
hi guys I was just interested to see what ideas are out there with regards strengthening the rear arms, for forrest rallying :?: in relation to them bending near the bearing housing mainly, i have some ideas :? but would like to know what others have tried that have been successfull. cheers leadfoot.
- Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:14 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: Crusty Sunbeam sport
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7179
Re: Crusty Sunbeam sport
Chris is it the colour as as it could have been the one i am trying to get on the road at the moment bad repairs, very poor welding (you just wonder how they pass an MOT) we ended up repairing the o/s sill, floor, front inner wing, front corner, rear suspension mount, spring seat, cone, n/s new inne...
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:36 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: Crusty Sunbeam sport
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7179
Re: Crusty Sunbeam sport
Hi Chris
looking forward to hearing the trials and tribulations and of course the tears, we all now you will do the make proud,
by the way any chance of a copy of the drawings for the spit it looks awsome,
cheers Keith.
looking forward to hearing the trials and tribulations and of course the tears, we all now you will do the make proud,
by the way any chance of a copy of the drawings for the spit it looks awsome,
cheers Keith.
- Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:32 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: TYM 181M resto! Update 3 years on!
- Replies: 108
- Views: 39231
Re: TYM 181M restoration. More cutting and More welding Jan
Hi Jakjak having just completed the fitting of an Imp club full floor section i can fully recommend them and well worth the money, yes they may take longer to fit but i now have a very solid unrotten floor that when fully treated and painted should last for another 30 years, :) just hope the rest of...
- Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:56 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Mike
Pm me your address please.
cheers Keith.
Pm me your address please.
cheers Keith.
- Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:54 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Mike
found one clevis connector/clippy thingy-ma-bob, will search for another tomorrow, have i to post them to you
as not sure when i will get to your spot.
hope you made good progress today, we have and hope to be putting on the stone chipp tomorrow
cheers Keith.
found one clevis connector/clippy thingy-ma-bob, will search for another tomorrow, have i to post them to you

hope you made good progress today, we have and hope to be putting on the stone chipp tomorrow

cheers Keith.
- Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:36 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Mike Now thats posh car rebuilding, doing it in the conseravtory :lol: next you will be putting blanket over it and telling it old rally stories By the way does the car have a name :?: if not how about "Lucky" after all the money and attention it received. :mrgreen: :lol: you know you cant work on y...
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:15 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Mike
when you mentioned stripes that wouldnt be the special GO FASTER ones would it
good news about imps return, will there be a bit of a do
Keith.
when you mentioned stripes that wouldnt be the special GO FASTER ones would it

good news about imps return, will there be a bit of a do

Keith.
- Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:48 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
now the cats out? can i tell them about the delithium crystals and the wuffel valve you are going to be fitting :wink: and to think your going to pepper that lovley paint work with mud and stones tut tut :lol: is it going to be back for ho ho ho time, santas going to have to get a few more raindeer ...
- Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:31 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: R.A.C. Rally 2012
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3287
Re: R.A.C. Rally 2012
hopefully going, if work dosnt get in the way. I have many great memories of the RAC, ive watched, marshalled or serviced from 1972-1995 and without doubt the best years were the 70s in those days it was a rally in its self to go specing for 5 days and nights, we would do up to twenty stages and ove...
- Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:00 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Hi mike
hope you and yours had a good holiday, and the rally went well
you must be fully rested then if your taking that lot on, as you know if i can be of any help just let me know.
cheers Keith.
hope you and yours had a good holiday, and the rally went well

cheers Keith.
- Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:52 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: stella the stiletto
- Replies: 420
- Views: 112349
Re: stella the stiletto
Hi Chris Is it an orange thing :?: as Andrews newley aquired imp looks just like it, lots of welding to be done and more being found. cracking on with it, as he is desperate to get back on the road, better not through this one down a hill. i am sure crusty will be done to the same high spec as stell...
- Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:24 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: British Historic Rally Championship - 2013 Update
- Replies: 214
- Views: 92619
Re: British Historic Rally Championship - Ulster Historic Ra
I think i can safely say that both Geoff and Nigel wont be doing the RAC this year. The idea is to do the event in 2013 as a three car team, with possible Mike as the third team member :?: ,(that isnt to say that more imps woudnt be welcome) but this is subject to what championships they do, as ther...
- Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:48 pm
- Forum: Motorsport Forum
- Topic: British Historic Rally Championship - 2013 Update
- Replies: 214
- Views: 92619
Re: British Historic Rally Championship - Ulster Historic Ra
Hi all A quick up date on the rally imps, as i will let Nigel tell the details, but a mixed and busy weekends sport, first after a minor hic up after scruiteneering, Nigel and H went on to finish the rally, when Mike and i left not sure of final results, but they had a good run, just to complete the...
- Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:36 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Hi Mike
i have one some were, how soon do you need it,
as i go on hols for two weeks on Friday
Cheers Keith.
i have one some were, how soon do you need it,



Cheers Keith.
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:14 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
what else but drink beer and talk cars



- Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:22 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: stella the stiletto
- Replies: 420
- Views: 112349
Re: stella the stiletto
happy birthday chris you will never finish stella as there will always be something your not happy with or a bit that needs polishing or cleaning, :) i take it the other one was a birthday pressy :?: or someone just likes seeing a grown man cry :lol: :lol: all the best Keith.
- Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:25 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: stella the stiletto
- Replies: 420
- Views: 112349
Re: stella the stiletto
i take it was a breeched delivery then Chris :lol: :lol: I bet the labour was long and arduous :?: ohh no i mean will be long and arduous, with many sleepless knights, tantrams,tears and throwing of rattle (spanners, hammers etc) out of pram (garage) :cry: then when grown up there will be more tears...
- Mon May 21, 2012 5:29 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Mike
when you said you had an idea about air intake didnt think you were going to use one of a jombo jet
thats some intake mate
i think its a more a way of lightning the car realy
good work as always will be in touch.
Keith.
when you said you had an idea about air intake didnt think you were going to use one of a jombo jet



good work as always will be in touch.
Keith.
- Wed May 02, 2012 8:56 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: FFG 549D Rally car
- Replies: 660
- Views: 188250
Re: FFG 549 D restoration
Hi Mike Plenty of brain ache ehh, i know what you need :?: wait for it a HOBNOB :D err ahhh :oops: on NO not again :oops: :oops: seems i still have them. must arrange to come over and see the progress on the imp and the escort, plus pay debt and i dont just mean the biccys cheers Mike Keith.