Homologation Papers
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Dave Dickinson »
Tue May 05, 2020 2:32 pm
Below are homologation papers which can be downloaded.
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Tue May 05, 2020 2:32 pm
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Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:35 pm
Spaceframe Imps
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by
big J »
Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:42 pm
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Given that there has been historical and ongoing interest in spaceframe imps,I thought I'd start a thread about them.
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I am just dealing with basic event results here, so no photos unfortunately. Iain Nicholson is probably the man for those.
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Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:29 am
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Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:51 am
How to become a motorsports marshal
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moose »
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:01 am
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Is anyone interested in becoming a motorsport Marshal?
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I marshal on roughly 6 events a year, this is combined with competing in Hill Climbs and Sprints. The events I marshal on are, 4 Autocrosses, 1 Trial...
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Last post by Roy Sims
Wed Dec 22, 2021 8:22 am
Thanks Mike for all the listing
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John A Ross »
Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:36 pm
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Thanks Mike for all the listing and dates.A lot of work. 8)
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No Problem. Made easier when the drivers put the info up as well. (thanks Simon B)
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Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:14 pm
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Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:10 am
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Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:08 am
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Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:21 am
How to start as a co-driver/navigator
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moose »
Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:15 am
Lots of useful info here for anyone that wants to look at getting into rally navigation at every level of the sport.
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Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:15 am
Competition Secretary
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by
moose »
Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:26 am
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Hello all. I have been asked to step in as competition secretary until the AGM. If anybody needs any help or advice I will do everything I can to...
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Need to finish the Imp first Mike :lol:
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Last post by John A Ross
Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:11 pm
Stan Share's Clan
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by
Teddie2003 »
Wed May 06, 2020 8:41 am
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Hi Dave,(Impecunious)
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Hi Dave,
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Wed May 06, 2020 7:14 pm
Wendy Wools Special Saloons & Modsports series 2018
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by
alan c ramsay »
Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:24 pm
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A real blast from the past....the Classic Sports Car Club are running a championship for Special Saloons and Modsports,
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Thanks guys, that's interesting. Our sports sedans category is broadly similar I think but has never been an historic category (some are working on...
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Last post by johnh875
Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:47 pm
SMRC Knockhill - 1st September 2019
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by
benwick3 »
Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:55 pm
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I'm in the process of sorting an entry for the Scottish Classic Sports and Saloons race at this event. I intend combining it with a short break and...
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Video of the races has just appeared on the SMRC web site. Does not show the incident but does show the result. Also shows the restarted race and the...
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Last post by benwick3
Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:13 am
Tappet clearance?
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by
Leedy »
Thu Sep 05, 2019 4:06 pm
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A bit of advice needed from the tuning gurus.
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All R series cams are 6 to 8 inlets and 12 to 14 exhaust - ie aim for 7 thou inlets, 13 thou Exhausts. :) Clan004
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Last post by Lotus-e-Clan
Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:42 pm
Rotor Arm Breakages
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by
wiskid »
Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:35 am
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I have had two rotor arms break on me. The first was an original and the second was one of the famed Red Rotor arms. Both broke at the same place,...
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Thanks for the comments chaps. It is a passion to have quality parts as to finish first, first you need to finish. I can remember the failures of...
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Last post by moose
Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:50 am
Timing?
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Leedy »
Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:19 pm
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Hi. Can any one please give me the strobe timing for a 998 with an R20 cam. Running twin 40’s?
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Thanks for the replies folks. Much appreciated
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Last post by Leedy
Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:41 pm
Quick release steering wheel
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Leedy »
Sat May 11, 2019 5:22 pm
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Does any one know where I can get either a quick release steering boss.
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IIRC the Mk1 Escort spline is the same so a boss for one of those could work?
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Last post by bazzateer
Sat May 11, 2019 7:59 pm
Rear brake linings for comps
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by
oldspa »
Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:45 pm
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I have a car that has been used in 45 minute endurance races by the previous owners on an occasional basis over the last 20 plus years but the rear...
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Cheers Malcolm.
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Last post by moose
Thu Feb 28, 2019 7:40 am
Dream Spaceframe build
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by
wiskid »
Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:44 pm
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If you were to build a spaceframe Imp from scratch what spec/equipment would you use?
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Spaceframe Imp would surely be in the sports libre class. Clan would be the same so why not make it comply with the rules and go and have some fun....
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Last post by brakedisc
Sat Oct 27, 2018 7:54 pm
Davies Craig electric water pump: I am trying and failing...
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by
renaldo »
Mon May 28, 2018 2:14 pm
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Guys, trying to install a Davies Craig electric water pump on my Ginetta G15.
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Thanks Lotus. Things I didn't know or hadn't considered.
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Last post by Lotus-e-Clan
Tue May 29, 2018 8:51 am
Rear chassis crossmember strengthening
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by
sloglow »
Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:18 pm
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I'm trying to find details of how to strengthen/reinforce an Imp rear crossmember for competition purposes. The images of this mod that were...
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Just to tidy up this thread.
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Last post by sloglow
Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:53 am
Water and oil temp
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oldspa »
Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:32 pm
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I'm racing my 998 Imp at Donington this weekend. It's an endurance race so 45 mins long. I've fitted a digital water gauge and it was well worth it...
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Good news - how did you get on?
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Last post by SimonBenoy
Tue May 02, 2017 6:08 pm
Fraser 'B' Cam Timing
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by
rje »
Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:47 pm
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What is the consensus as to the best timing for a Fraser 'B'. The standard timing is I think 153 thou (+/- 2 thou) Inlet valve opening at TDC which...
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Many thanks to you both for your help. It's good to be no longer guessing.
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Last post by rje
Tue Sep 20, 2016 5:12 pm
imp engined sidecar with 1200cc engine
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by
colin rooney »
Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:37 am
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rodwell motorsport engine
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Brilliant race. What a fabulous engine. I didn't think 1200s were supposed to rev like that!
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Last post by benwick3
Thu Jun 09, 2016 3:59 pm
Compression ratio
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by
Jersey imp »
Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:40 pm
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Hello, I am new to the forum and need some technical advice please.
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Well with an 18.2 combustion chmber volume you will have a mighty SCR of 11.97:1 8)
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Last post by Lotus-e-Clan
Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:46 pm
Nick Humphrey?
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by
Teddie2003 »
Thu Dec 10, 2015 9:15 pm
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Anybody out there know if Nick Humphrey, who used to race an Imp mod-saloon in the mid-late 80's under the NGH Racing Services banner is still around...
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I've been trying to track him down too. I sold him my spaceframe stiletto back in 1988 and am interested to find out what happened to it.
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Last post by Teddie2003
Fri Dec 11, 2015 12:04 am
Simon Sable
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by
ganderson888 »
Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:24 am
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I've received a request via our website from someone trying to locate their long lost cousin, Simon Sable who the enquirer knows he used to be...
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Simon was around I heard he was involved in karting at Buckmore Park not sure if he was driving or running a kart for someone.
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Last post by driftwood
Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:55 pm
8305KV
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rje »
Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:16 am
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I read today that 8305KV (Rosemary's Tulip Winning Works Car in 1965) will be at the NEC in November, does anyone know if that is correct?
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John Ive sent you an email.
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Last post by Richard Sozanski
Wed Nov 11, 2015 2:38 pm
CTCRC 2016
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by
fgbrown »
Mon Oct 19, 2015 10:14 pm
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Well Hamish has a brand new engine from a Stuart at Rodwell Motorsport. Rebuilt gearbox and an in line oil / water cooler following my spectacular...
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The Bybox Historic Touring Cars usually has at least half a dozen Imps in most races.
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Last post by bazzateer
Tue Oct 20, 2015 6:03 am
Wendy Wools and Hitatchi special saloons series
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alan c ramsay »
Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:59 pm
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Does anyone have a complete list of the races (venue & date) run under the Wendy Wools and Hitachi Special Saloons series for seasons 1978, 1979 &...
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Further to above, I think the Special Saloon series' ran as follows....
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Last post by alan c ramsay
Mon Oct 12, 2015 10:10 pm
Scotts Clan at Forrestburn.
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colimp66 »
Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:39 pm
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I'm hoping this link will work as doing this from my phone.
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The car looks and sounds really good, Scott. :)
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Last post by ImpManiac
Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:32 pm
Which distributor?
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Leedy »
Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:42 pm
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Hi all. Just wondering if you could recommend the best distributor to use? Im in the process of building a 998 for Fast road and probably a bit of...
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Yeah. I knew that, as Im using a 360 cam. But just wondered what dizy to get. i.e acuspark etc. As Competition dizys are like hens teeth now. Alos...
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Last post by Leedy
Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:39 am
Alex Clatcher
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colin rooney »
Tue May 05, 2015 12:00 pm
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I read on fb that Alex Clatcher died last week ,I would like to send my condolences to his family and friends and yet another great imp racer has...
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Very sad news. That's John Homewood and Alex Clacher in the space of 6 months. Two of the fastest and most successful Imp drivers of all time. I well...
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Last post by KiwiHusky
Thu May 14, 2015 3:34 am
head oil drain
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by
heated »
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:41 pm
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question I have a problem my engine man has made a simple but major mistake I am putting together a rally car and the engine has a sport head which...
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The thread is 1/2 BSP and the pilot hole 19mm.
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Last post by tim sears
Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:41 pm
Alloy Imp hubs
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Hal »
Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:28 am
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I am (almost) sure I saw someone advertising alloy Imp hubs.
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I stand to be corrected here, but I think Robin Human had some alloy ones machined up back in the day somewhen. He's not always the easiest person to...
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Last post by 617sqn
Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:45 pm
Reynard Imp ?
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alan c ramsay »
Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:45 pm
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Just reading an old Wheelbase (defunct Scottish motorsport mag.) magazine, and it mentions Graham BRUNTON hillclimbing a 998cc Reynard Imp at Doune...
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i was a ff 2000 car , 998 imp engine and kj box.
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Last post by HARRY
Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:39 pm
Davrian Super Saloon gearbox
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alan c ramsay »
Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:09 pm
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Sorry I can't help with new box or ratios....
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This will give you an idea to get started with
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Last post by Adrian
Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:01 am
Homologation papers for twin 40's
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Hillmaniac »
Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:41 pm
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Hi from Malta,
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Many thanks for the information. I have papers for the front rad, disc brakes and 13x6 Alloy wheels but nothing for the Webers and was wondering if...
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Last post by Hillmaniac
Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:18 am
Custom rear springs
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by
Nez »
Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:36 am
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I am buying a set of Protech dampers which come with a choice of front springs.
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Found them on your site, thanks.
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Last post by Nez
Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:13 am
Competition clutch
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nickk »
Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:54 pm
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Hello Impers,
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Why? Is there any reason not to use Imp parts?
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Last post by Rod
Wed Jul 16, 2014 3:56 pm
hillclimbimg without alternator
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by
Red Baron »
Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:09 pm
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Hi just wondered if anyone has Competed without an alternator? Could a battery last a day of competition say making 4 rums with just an electric fuel...
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That's very interesting will give it ago with out the alternator then. Thanks.
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Last post by Red Baron
Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:47 pm
Jack Night five speed
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johno »
Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:26 pm
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Knowing how these are like hens teeth have a look at
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Off the top of my head and a quick glance at Doug Nye's Cooper tome.
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Last post by doc knutsen
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:14 pm
Oil cooler pipes
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by
apeximp »
Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:07 am
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Does anybody know the spe /. Size of the fittings on the oil cooler pipes on a imp ???
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highly reccomended
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Last post by moose
Sun Sep 29, 2013 11:16 am
Mirage K18
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by
pubcrawler »
Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:24 am
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Never heard of it before, it was made not far from where I live now!
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when people start talking about brown paper bags. Not really relevant
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Last post by 617sqn
Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:20 pm
Girling 14LF alternative
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Stakhanovite »
Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:07 pm
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Does anyone know of a period alternative to the Girling 14LF calipers fitted as standard to G15s and many others? The calipers bolt spacing is 3.25 ....
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D14 r will fit i think same as works imps and maguire imps
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Last post by maguire imp
Sun Dec 16, 2012 2:19 pm
Motorsport Steering Wheel / Hub
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apeximp »
Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:43 pm
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Am looking for a Motorsport hub to mount a momo two spoke steering wheel on to a imp column !
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Mk 1 Escort the same so should be relatively easy to get hold off. As stated above 36 spline.
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Last post by bks974c
Sat Nov 10, 2012 7:19 pm
water pipes
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by
Duk »
Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:28 am
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They don't have to be metal, anything will do aslong as it's resistant to the antifreeze/coolant and a bit of heat. I use a combination of silicon...
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metal best as it gets rid of some heat from the coolant on it's way through , Every little helps ! Imp009
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Last post by Turboimp
Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:48 pm
R21 cam timing
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imp-racer »
Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:05 pm
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Hi all, I have lost my data sheets on cam timing & need to set up an R21 I have it in my memory its 135 thou lift ATDC but not sure, frankas site...
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Guys,
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Last post by ststown
Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:26 am
Race springs
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SimonBenoy »
Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:22 pm
First post
Neil
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Hi Simon,
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Last post by Teddie2003
Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:54 am
The gearbox
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by
Grumpyoldmen »
Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:49 am
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Are Jack Knight the best or only konversion to be found? Is welding and strenghening or other things to the case not neccessary for the 100 hp engine.
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Back to topic: Gearboxes! Do we need them? :D
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Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:41 pm
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