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Homologation Papers

Last post by Dave Dickinson « Tue May 05, 2020 2:32 pm

by Dave Dickinson » Tue May 05, 2020 2:32 pm

Below are homologation papers which can be downloaded.
Supplied by Events Secretary 05/05/2020
homologation_group1_production_touring.pdf...

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Works disc brakes/Viva discs/homologation

Last post by Gemini « Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:19 pm
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by Gemini » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:40 am

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:( Anyone know the size of the Viva discs originally used by the works?

Also were the calipers Herald or what and what brackets?

Finally what was...

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Thanks guys for all that info much appreciated.

Did the Girling D14R calipers have different sized pads from the homologated ones? I.e Bigger pads?...

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Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:19 pm
Info on 410 lift cams

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by mtnbikepoacher » Tue Nov 16, 2004 3:32 pm

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Hi all you race fans,
I'm looking into what is involved in the use of a 410 race cam. It looks like one needs to use a special cam carrier. Is the...

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Mark give me a day or three and I think I will be able to come up with something

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Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:52 am
donuts

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by HARRY » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:46 am

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ok boys, what size of bolts will i use for the donunt . :?:

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either proper stepped bolts with are 7/16 on the shank but take a 3/8unf nut

or just use decent sttraight 7/16UNF bolts and nylocs

Si

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Last post by rootes
Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:50 am
Wedge Heads

Last post by Lotus-e-Clan « Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:19 pm
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by Bevan IMP » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:03 pm

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I spoke to my father the other day and he mentioned that he had been on the Imp Club site!!!!

He was reading about the Andy Chesman's wedged heads...

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That would make sense...the Frazer B timing is is 32 72 72 32 and is a good cam by the accounts I've read. So GB 72 could be a version of that....

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Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:19 pm
Clan modsport + mods

Last post by rootes « Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:23 pm
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by rootes » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:58 pm

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foam in the sill is a good idea.

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Mark
Andrew Till's clan has been retired for the near future, he had a few engine problems last year and the car could really do with a re-build (...

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Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:23 pm
stilleto heated screens

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by SimonBenoy » Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:16 pm

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Is this front or rear?

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Baz,

Not for a coupe, they're not...

Ahh...........Hoping to take Jack to Silverstone next week Simon :D

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Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:54 pm
Front oil cooler tubing size?

Last post by benwick3 « Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:12 pm
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by mtnbikepoacher » Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:31 am

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Hey all,
I'm planning on moving the oil cooler to the front on the race car as it's not getting cool enough in the back.
What size tubes are...

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Al,

My temp sensor is in the line from the separate oil filter to the engine via the port from the original filter assembly. i.e. from the tank -...

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Last post by benwick3
Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:12 pm
fixings of race harness

Last post by rally clan « Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:59 pm
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by onomatopoeia » Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:27 am

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My interpretation is that you can*. My car is configured that way and it hasn't presented a problem to date. For a definitive answer you should...

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Rumour has it that six pont belts are likely to become mandatory for racing. Also, all parts of the harness will require the same FIA date stamp so...

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Last post by rally clan
Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:59 pm
harnesses

Last post by Megapin « Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:44 pm

by Megapin » Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:44 pm

I think it's legal at the moment but seem to remember the last
MSA flyer that came out was outlawing single point (rear) fixings for next year ....

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Last post by Megapin
Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:44 pm
Perspex pre 1968

Last post by moose « Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:47 pm
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by Gemini » Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:38 am

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Anyone know whether Imps were rallied with perspex side and rear windows pre 68? Malkin car was a lightweight machine but did it have perspex and...

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K&N's get blocked on really dusty rallies too i am going for duct from side window like you are thinking make sure it is all fireproof i had an air...

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Last post by moose
Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:47 pm
blade imp

Last post by GURNSIMPS « Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:53 pm
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by GURNSIMPS » Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:01 am

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Don't know if this is the right place to post this but seen a video on me mates phone last night of the red imp with the fireblade engine going up...

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Thats the one Frank, all me mates think I should give my imp the bike engine treatment after seeing that thing fly over Epynt!! :roll:

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Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:53 pm
28/36 Weber Filter that will clear fuel pump & shelf?

Last post by skamanfrank « Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:57 am
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by oli » Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:56 pm

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Hi there everyone, does anyone have, or know where I can get a reasonale air filter for the 28/36 Weber that I have fitted to my temporary engine...

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I've just bought a ramflo, not on the car yet, but it certainly looks like a nice piece of kit :)

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Last post by skamanfrank
Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:57 am
Piper Competition Camshafts

Last post by rje « Mon May 14, 2007 9:34 am
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by rje » Sun May 13, 2007 6:02 pm

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Has anyone used/does anyone know the characteristics of a Piper 1R4 - is it like an R20/22? There's one in an engine I just bought and I have no idea...

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Piper say they have no details on any of their old cams - they had never heard of a 1R4 or a 1R9. They have offered to meausre it and tell me what it...

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Mon May 14, 2007 9:34 am
Noise Testing

Last post by moose « Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:07 pm
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by sunstrip_steve » Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:48 am

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Can anyone tell me what the standard methodology for noise testing a car is for race circuits? some have restrictions of 95 dB or 105 dB. Is this a...

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In the rallying i do it is 96dba at 45 deg at .5 meter with no buildings or structures that noise can bounce off within 200 meters (this is in the...

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Last post by moose
Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:07 pm
Works colour Code

Last post by rally clan « Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:59 pm

by rally clan » Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:59 pm

On later works Imp they were mainly white, with the sides a light blue colour, does anyone know what colour code this blue was and the white of...

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Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:59 pm
Rally lights

Last post by Useless Eustace « Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:19 pm
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by Useless Eustace » Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:49 pm

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Looking for a small waterproof three pin plug & socket to make auxiliary lamps easily removeable. Lucas used to make one I believe but I can't track...

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Ta much............I'll give them a bash :D

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Last post by Useless Eustace
Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:19 pm
HGartwell bib spoiler. What year did they first get instl'd?

Last post by mtnbikepoacher « Fri May 19, 2006 2:09 am

by mtnbikepoacher » Fri May 19, 2006 2:09 am

Dave's gone and rased the hackels of the eligibility crew of our racing club by having the spoiler installed on his car.
Anyone know when they were...

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Fri May 19, 2006 2:09 am
SOVREN Spring Sprints 06, AKA: Abarth blood bath!!!

Last post by mtnbikepoacher « Tue May 16, 2006 2:28 pm
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by mtnbikepoacher » Tue May 16, 2006 4:16 am

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The event went off without a hitch save Dave Guenthers Imps bonnet not staying shut for the last race and he having to sit it out. Broken spring on...

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Pete,
Hoosier had some of their discontinued tyres on sale for half off, and one of the problems I felt the Imp was having was a lack of rubber. The...

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Last post by mtnbikepoacher
Tue May 16, 2006 2:28 pm
Davrian Imp/Derek Bridges

Last post by forum_admin « Sun May 14, 2006 10:35 am

by forum_admin » Sun May 14, 2006 10:35 am

have you had a look though the pics on here:

Si

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Sun May 14, 2006 10:35 am
Roll Cages

Last post by rootes « Thu Mar 23, 2006 10:30 pm
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by rootes » Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:37 am

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If you want Safety Devices cage for you imp..

you now have to buy though Imptechnic

.......

Seems that Safety Devices are franchising out...

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FYI Rollcentre racing also do 'off the peg' cages but also need 8 weeks to build you one. You can find them at

cheers

Rich

yep I noticed they do...

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Thu Mar 23, 2006 10:30 pm
Pivot Heights

Last post by Gerry Richards « Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:22 pm
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by Englander » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:29 pm

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Hello Sports fans,

A picture of Adrian Olivers racer and an old pic of Ray Payne caught my attention recently, particularly as I am just rebuilding...

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Well, can't rule it out completely, depends on lots of factors of course, including spring rates, ride height, driving style etc. Mainly I meant that...

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Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:22 pm
3 and 4 point Harness Fitting

Last post by cov_climax « Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:57 pm
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by rootes » Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:30 am

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Hi Guys,

apart from issues fo proper bolts, load spreading plates etc..

where on the rear deck (ie above engine) is the best place to create some...

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Hi Si,

My 4 point's are marked not for road use but fully FIA approved, so i can hurtle round a track but not use them on the road?? seems well...

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Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:57 pm
Bevan Imp parts

Last post by Bevan IMP « Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:45 pm
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by Bevan IMP » Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:21 pm

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I am trying to track down a Bevan cam cover which my Grandfather used to fit on some of his engines, If anyone has this or any other bits relating to...

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After 5 years of searching I finally found one on ebay. I put in a bid of £200 and crossed my fingers.

The cam cover sold for £280 pounds and after...

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Last post by Bevan IMP
Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:45 pm
Race cams

Last post by mtnbikepoacher « Wed Jul 06, 2005 9:31 pm
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by rootes » Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:36 am

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Fraser 'B'

?

Si

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We don't have 98 octane on the left coast. Only 92... and it's about $2.60 today.
I think California has MTBE in it which may raise it a little, but...

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Last post by mtnbikepoacher
Wed Jul 06, 2005 9:31 pm
twin webber carb cables desperate for help!!!

Last post by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming « Wed Jul 06, 2005 5:20 pm
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by SimonBenoy » Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:34 pm

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Can you up a picture of your linkage?

Presumably your engine is longitudinal, so should be similar to Imp fittings.

Do you have a magard style...

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on my weber carbs it appears I'm only getting just over half throttle movement at the carb despite burying the pedal in the carpet still it means...

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Last post by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming
Wed Jul 06, 2005 5:20 pm
NW Historics - Imp racing in the USA

Last post by mtnbikepoacher « Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:21 pm

by mtnbikepoacher » Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:21 pm

I suspect sabotage by the other teams! I find it very strange that the clamp happend to loosen durung the last race, considering the one on friday...

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Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:21 pm
Fender flares and the FIA...

Last post by mtnbikepoacher « Mon May 23, 2005 3:23 pm

by mtnbikepoacher » Mon May 23, 2005 3:23 pm

Hey all,
I'm looking into when fender flares were allowed on Imp racers. I see a team Hartwell car raced by Ray Payne won in 1967 BARC. with some...

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Last post by mtnbikepoacher
Mon May 23, 2005 3:23 pm
Jack Knight Gearbox Wanted

Last post by mtnbikepoacher « Wed May 18, 2005 2:47 pm
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by MATTinSURREY » Wed May 18, 2005 7:59 am

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Looking for JK 4 or 5 speed gearbox. Anyone got one lying around at a favourable price? Email me: mattinsurrey@hotmail.com or call me on 07767 705566

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There was one recently listed in the parts for sale section below.

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Wed May 18, 2005 2:47 pm
The gauntlet has been thown in the face of the Imps!

Last post by Bevan IMP « Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:23 am
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by mtnbikepoacher » Tue Apr 19, 2005 3:28 pm

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Hey all,
Our 2 race Imps and drivers made it through their first race weekend. On the tracka s competition was a Fiat Abarth with a 1 ltr in it.
A...

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Just remind the Fiat drivers of when they came to the U.K in the 70's and got thrashed by the Bevan Imp.

My Grandfather was talking to a Fiat owner...

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Last post by Bevan IMP
Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:23 am
catch tank

Last post by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming « Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:31 pm

by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming » Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:31 pm

anyone got a picture of a 1 litre catch tank installed on an imp with the battery retained in std position?

it seems I need to fit one before...

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Last post by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming
Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:31 pm
Race imp weight

Last post by sunstrip_steve « Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:22 pm

by sunstrip_steve » Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:22 pm

Yep the search feature is quite helpful innit

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Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:22 pm
.390 lift cam

Last post by ImpManiac « Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:55 pm
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by mtnbikepoacher » Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:32 am

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Hi all,
I took the measurements off a cam i was taking down to have duplicated. It came it at a .390 lift. The only designator was KCF1 and a large 3...

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One of my colleagues recounts a tale of a guy in circuit racing who competed in his Lotus Elan. He built his own engine. He worked for a company that...

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Last post by ImpManiac
Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:55 pm
Imp hot rod, suspension advice...

Last post by benwick3 « Sun Mar 20, 2005 9:08 pm
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by forum_admin » Sun Mar 20, 2005 8:13 pm

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worth looking at these? an autograsser but...

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578

566

559

some more in the same album as well..

Si

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If you scrimp on the cost of the suspension components it will be a false economy and you will pay with poor handling.

Imp coil over shocks are not...

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Last post by benwick3
Sun Mar 20, 2005 9:08 pm
roll cage

Last post by imull « Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:48 pm
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by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming » Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:35 pm

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if you want to use a cage in competition it needs to meet msa regs.

you'll find the diagrams and specs in the blue book

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Chromoly and T45 are totally different materials with different behaviuors. It just happens that they are almost the same when it come to yield...

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Last post by imull
Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:48 pm
interiors

Last post by SuperSport « Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:18 am
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by forum_admin » Sun Feb 13, 2005 8:12 pm

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hi,thanks.that what im looking for anybody got an idea where i can get one? matt

Most Imp specialists... have a look on the spares page. or they do...

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Matt,

You do see them up on ebay nowadays, but what guage of GRP it will be is anyones guess, but why go that route.

The standard pod is dirt...

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Last post by SuperSport
Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:18 am
Body seam welding for road race use.

Last post by mtnbikepoacher « Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:34 pm
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by mtnbikepoacher » Wed Nov 03, 2004 7:31 pm

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Hi all,
This is sort of an extension of the topic of lightening the body that was in the body work section.

In any case, I'm at the point that I'd...

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Mie is a early shell (64) and it will also get a rollcage (full) put in so maybe I'll just plan around that.
Thanks for the info
Al

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Last post by mtnbikepoacher
Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:34 pm
930/Imp flywheel

Last post by rootes « Tue Jun 08, 2004 9:10 pm

by rootes » Tue Jun 08, 2004 9:10 pm

Dennis Allt transimp@ntlworld.com can supply / help with the correct flywheel.. which is a standard 930 flywheel modified to suit the imp clutch...

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Tue Jun 08, 2004 9:10 pm
Road Rally car mods

Last post by imull « Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:11 pm
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by rhydian_mason » Tue Jun 01, 2004 3:36 pm

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When I did road rallies a couple of years ago in an Imp I always used bumpers - very handy for saving the front and rear corners when 'over-cooking'...

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Are you a member of a car club? There are a few active clubs in your area. Possibly even try and find one that has members active in road rallying....

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Last post by imull
Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:11 pm
930cc Sunbeam Tuning

Last post by rootes « Mon May 31, 2004 11:23 am

by rootes » Mon May 31, 2004 11:23 am

Hi Jonny,

yes give Dennis Allt a buzz at Transimp... he used to have a quick 998 Sunbeam 1.0l when he was young... he runs an imp engine tuning...

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Last post by rootes
Mon May 31, 2004 11:23 am
Vixen Single Seater

Last post by forum_admin « Mon Mar 01, 2004 9:37 pm

by forum_admin » Mon Mar 01, 2004 9:37 pm

Can anyone help with this:

I would appreciate some help with the purchase of a VIXEN FORMULA 4 single seater that I wish to use for sprints and...

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Mon Mar 01, 2004 9:37 pm
Sound Levels

Last post by rootes « Fri Feb 20, 2004 10:09 pm

by rootes » Fri Feb 20, 2004 10:09 pm

Hi Joe,

perhaps try one of these... a decibel inserts fits inside the exhaust.

£6 from Merlin Motorsport or any Jetex Dealer..

can be fitted...

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Fri Feb 20, 2004 10:09 pm

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