Clan Engine Cover
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by
Rootes Imp Boy »
Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:05 pm
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Anybody else had trouble trying to get the fibreglass version of the engine cover to fit? It just appears to be too big for the gap between the rear...
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If the plastic original is a good fit, dimensionally, then you could repair it well enough to use it to make a mould for creating a fibreglass one...
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Last post by oli Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:18 pm
Clan Door Build Information Needed
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by
clanmike »
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:34 pm
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I am in the process of restoring a Clan (No 48) having rallied one successfully in the past. (Tour of Mull etc)
Having built up the rolling shell I...
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I have since found out my front electric window mechanisms are rear door Rover SD1 Imp009 Clan005
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Last post by Turboimp Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:16 am
Irish Clan rear brakes
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fixit58 »
Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:59 pm
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does anyone know what rear discs were used on the Irish clan with alfa engine?? Or what can be modified to fit wihout too much trouble.
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I have a Clan Clover brochure which says:
The combination of ALFA ROMEO'S famous 105 BHP BOXER ENGINE, Close Ratio 5 speed gearbox, four wheel disc...
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Last post by SimonBenoy Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:45 pm
Clans
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by
moose »
Sat Mar 13, 2021 4:04 pm
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Last post by Grahame59 Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:07 am
G15 rear spring installation
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Mike T »
Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:36 am
Hi
My G15 rebuild has now got to the rear suspension. I plan to fit MGB springs which are the same diameter as imp springs but larger than the...
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Last post by Mike T Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:36 am
fixtures , fixings, fasteners in fiberglass
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walshste »
Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:15 pm
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Folks
I have an Irish clan.
As this is my first fiberglass car I was wondering re fitting things to fiberglass.
I know for studs (which i will use...
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I use these on the rally cars MB1 you will need some 3 mm countersunk pop rivets perfect for brake pipes, oil pressure gauge pipe, throttle cables...
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Last post by moose Sun Sep 27, 2020 1:22 pm
Clan brake and clutch pedal boxes
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rhydian_mason »
Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:12 pm
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Did Clans (Irish and crusader) only use specifically made brake and clutch pedals or did they also sometimes use standard imp pedals but with shorter...
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My Irish Clan had the spacers as you describe Rhydian, but the main problem with using the Imp Pedals in a Clan, is that if you have big feet, your...
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Last post by pimpdriver Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:53 am
Irish Clan and crusader seat mountings
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rhydian_mason »
Wed Jul 29, 2020 3:33 pm
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Hi, can someone show me how seats are supposed to be mounted in a Clan? I have brand new seat runners, but want to make sure these are fitted...
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Steve
The little triangular section needs a v cut out and welded to make it flat, the fronts will bend
&hilit=vak original clan - you can see...
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Last post by bks974c Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:27 pm
Desperate Need for RIGHT Headlight POD..or moulds for G-15
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chrisd45 »
Wed Jul 29, 2020 2:31 pm
Your post is nearly 3 years old and I assume that you have solved your problem, but if not, I can supply a pod …. and many other body parts.
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Last post by chrisd45 Wed Jul 29, 2020 2:31 pm
Clan column refurbishment
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by
moose »
Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:33 am
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I have two clans with me at the moment. One issue i found with the one in the workshop is there was too much play in the steering column. The owner...
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I used carbon loaded expanded ptfe pump packing for both
Smooth as silk and it cost me Zero (worked for the company who made it )
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Last post by ylee coyote Sun Jul 05, 2020 10:33 pm
G15 Clutch slave cylinder
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by
Delboyjones »
Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:14 pm
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20200416_183916.jpg
I need to replace the clutch slave cylinder on my G15 (1972).
I think it is a mk 1 imp cylinder, can anyone confirm.
Thanks...
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Thanks everyone
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Last post by Delboyjones Fri Apr 17, 2020 12:38 pm
Clan steering rack
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ylee coyote »
Fri Oct 18, 2019 3:10 pm
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play is back ?
last year I changed the u/j and took the play out the system but its back and it is not the u/j this time ,It is the rack .... does...
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Hi George,
I have the steering rack complete with new all new boots that you wanted ready and waiting to go ;)
Regards
Graham
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Last post by ganderson888 Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:46 am
Irish clan headlamp pod removal and inner ply query
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walshste »
Sun Oct 06, 2019 1:39 pm
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Folks, a couple of things I am looking for help on - I wonder what the procedure is to remove the headlamp pods on the irish clan.I managed after...
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Thanks guys. I’ll try and manage a repair that maintains whatever strength was there. Perhaps even enhancing it.
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Last post by walshste Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:12 pm
G15 Headliner
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by
Impster64 »
Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:12 pm
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I am a G15 & Imp owner from the States. My G15 does not have a headliner and I would like to add one. I am not aware of any other G15's near me to...
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Paul ...... Just picked up your post ........ Are you still trying to sort your headlining ? if so I can provide details of the material that I used...
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Last post by Gin Man Thu Aug 15, 2019 9:01 pm
Spring rates Irish Clan
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walshste »
Sat Jun 29, 2019 3:25 pm
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My clan came with big bodied rear konis and front spax adjustable platform shocks. Konis are in good nick. The front spax heavily rusted. So I...
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Depending on use the 260/80 is going to be quite soft. My Clan on 550/120. It originally had 170's on the front which was too bouncy on uneven...
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Last post by Teddie2003 Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:36 pm
Irish Clan queries
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walshste »
Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:24 pm
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Folks
Do you know what the front anti roll bar in an Irish clan is from?
Also , the steering column. Is it an imp item?
Thanks Steve.
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I believe a Nissan Cherry double jointed steering column fits straight onto the Imp rack. Didn't early Clans (Crusaders) use a Viva column, complete...
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Last post by oli Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:11 am
998 Imp / Clan conversion
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Hillmaniac »
Thu May 09, 2019 9:45 am
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Greetings from Malta,
Could someone kindly confirm whether the Clan was available new with a 998 cc engine straight from the factory, and if so, was...
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Thanks for the info Grahame, most appreciated!
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Last post by Hillmaniac Thu May 09, 2019 1:08 pm
Clan dampers
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by
daleman »
Thu Apr 18, 2019 5:00 pm
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I bought my Clan in 1975 and put over a 100,000 miles on it before it went into the garage years ago and only came out for an annual MOT.
Now that...
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No idea on internals but there were loads of different versions :shock:
Rear shockers were originally woodhead monrow i think , numbers were REARS...
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Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:35 pm
Costin Walker
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by
Smokey mow »
Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:28 pm
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Hi, I thought I'd write a brief introduction as I expect to be asking a few questions on here over the comming months and undoubtably looking for...
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Like the B & W picture.
Read up to the start of page 14 now.
Just going to stop for today to watch the formula e from Mexico, but really is a good...
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Last post by Teddie2003 Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:13 pm
Help required... Hydroplane
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Karen Fitz »
Mon Feb 04, 2019 9:51 pm
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I've received this email from a non club member. Can anybody help? I'm assuming he's after any information that we have?
Hello I m looking for news...
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Hi Karen. :)
A quick search uncovered this link with lots of pictures. The photos may very well be from the recent restoration of the hydroplane,...
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Last post by ImpManiac Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:55 pm
clan tracking settings
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by
impstop »
Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:01 am
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does anyone have the tracking settings (toe in toe out )for the clan crusader thanks andy Clan004
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On both my Clans I run the front wheel parallel. They also mainly run on 175/60 x 13 tyres. Have had no problems on the road, rallying and racing....
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Last post by benwick3 Sun Nov 25, 2018 5:57 pm
Agra Davrian MK6
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masermat »
Mon Oct 22, 2018 6:06 pm
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I'm looking to find some information about this particular Mk6 Modsport driven by Angus Young and Jhon Kirk in the seventies with the Agra colors....
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Thank you for the info. The car is for sure a MK6.
This is the website where it's possible to follow the restore process:
Matteo
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Last post by masermat Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:33 pm
Ginetta owners club.org
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Delboyjones »
Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:56 pm
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Does anyone know if there a problem with the ginetta owners club site, ginetta.org as i've not been able
to get the site up now for about 2 weeks...
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Something similar happened to the MX5nutz.com forum (yes, I have a 1989 Eunos Roadster). But, after several weeks of considerable dismay, the lost...
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Last post by John Simister Tue Sep 18, 2018 5:29 pm
irish clan, SUNROOF
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by
johnedgar1 »
Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:57 pm
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WANTED THE LOCKING HANDLE MECHANISM FOR MY IRISH CLAN THE MAKE IS SOLARPORT ANY HELP GREATLY APPRECIATED THANKS
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Try Bristol Sunroof Centre they sell spare parts and list solarport they might be able to suggest something at least?
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Last post by The Nun Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:30 pm
Nymph front suspension location
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edgedj »
Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:27 am
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On my nymph, the front wheels are further out in the driver's side arches than the passenger, by maybe 1/2 . Looking inside the tub in the front...
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Moving it that small amount shouldn't affect the steering column to that degree, as long as you slacken the rack clamps so it allows it to realign...
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Last post by The Nun Wed Aug 22, 2018 4:59 am
rally clan
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by
moose »
Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:02 am
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Last post by moose Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:50 am
Clan Anti-roll bar Mounting ?
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by
ylee coyote »
Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:51 pm
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To the people who have done this ...How have you mounted the blocks for the bar ?
Direct to the body with a sandwich plate ?
Photo's of an...
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George
Sorry can't help but interested in hearing how it performs.
Lost the Clan twice today, on a roundabout and got massive understeer but wasn't...
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Last post by bks974c Sat Jun 16, 2018 7:15 pm
Clan 13x6 wheels (front) what offset ?
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ylee coyote »
Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:48 pm
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Been trawling through the clan technical files and the posts on this forum and can find no recommendations on offset ,What are people using ? The...
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For the front wheels use exactly the same off-set as for IMP 6 inch rims.
This is the best way to keep the scrub radius std to prevent tram -lining...
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Last post by Lotus-e-Clan Tue Jun 05, 2018 7:53 am
Clan Roll Cage
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by
fsmlittler »
Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:22 pm
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Now that Roll Centre have sold their drawings to Safety Devices and with the latter not looking likely to be manufacturing anything Clan sized in the...
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Hi Pete
That’s very kind of you it would be useful.
Hope you are well?
Chris
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Last post by fsmlittler Tue Feb 06, 2018 4:07 pm
Clan door drop glass
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by
Fujiplane »
Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:31 pm
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I wonder if anyone has had the same struggle that I am having at the moment with the drop glass on the Clan doors.
I obtained some new furflex from...
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i had this, customer contacted clan owners club and they supplied or recommended the 151 it is a waste of time trying to use it, we used 50 i think,...
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Last post by moose Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:51 am
clan steering column u/j
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ylee coyote »
Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:59 pm
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Mine has developed a fair bit of play
Looking at it ,it seems to be a Clan proprietary part ,being an extension piece to link the steering rack to...
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Well that was an hour's job that went to 5....
Stunning service from Car Builder Solutions as usual ,next day delivery ....
the end of the Viva...
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Last post by ylee coyote Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:16 pm
Ginetta G15 Rear Windscreen
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by
IanParsons »
Thu May 30, 2013 3:01 pm
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The rear screen of my G15 got broken by a branch falling on it. I am looking for a replacement and have approached Pilkington Classics who do not...
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Hello gents. Are front windscreens available and if so What is approximit cost Regards TOG
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Last post by tog0035 Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:37 pm
G15 fuel tank sender
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SimonBenoy »
Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:10 pm
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Hi - anyone know what car this was off originally? Need to get a new one, mine has never worked, the arm doesn't contact the resister. Thanks
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Thanks Pete.
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Last post by SimonBenoy Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:48 pm
Clan Crusader instrument cluster binnacle
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by
Hillmaniac »
Tue Mar 07, 2017 1:51 pm
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Hi from Malta!
Could anyone here please tell me if the original Clan Crusader instrument cluster binnacle is a specific Clan item or was it from...
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Hi Mike, trust all is well.
Well trimmed or not trimmed, if the price is right anyone will do! After a delay of nearly two years everything is...
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Last post by Hillmaniac Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:41 am
Davrian Mk8
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by
NDS »
Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:58 pm
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Hi All. I am rebuilding a Davrian Mk8 for the Scottish Historic and Sports Cars next season (2017) . Have been told by scrutineering we require door...
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you would not be able to get in or out with door bars, 'i have MK7a to which I have fitted a bar along the sill between the the front bars and the...
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Last post by DavrianMad Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:48 pm
Accelerator pedal for Ginetta g15
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by
Emil Larsson »
Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:17 pm
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Hi,
Could someone help me with a photo of the acceleratorpedal from the g15? And how it's mounted? Mine seem to be something homemade.
Thanks ,...
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Yup didn't say otherwise. Before I floor mounted mine I ran a std box in mine also
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Last post by chris Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:33 pm
clan wiper motor
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moose »
Mon Jan 23, 2017 5:55 pm
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Hi does anyone know what the wiper motor is from on a clan?
regards mike
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Hillman Hunter I believe
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Last post by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:41 pm
Clan Brake Servo
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by
Redmistracing »
Sun Jan 01, 2017 11:16 am
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Hi all,
Have an original girling mk2b brake servo on my clan. Trying to source a rebuild kit. Does anyone know if it is a 5 or 7 kit I need?...
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Thanks Dave! Hope all is well with you?
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Last post by Redmistracing Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:10 am
clan front wheel bearings
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by
ylee coyote »
Sun Jul 17, 2016 3:22 pm
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Just been out adjusting the front wheel bearings on the clan
Drivers side running smooth asa smooth thing but the passenger side is as rough as...
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Same as the IMP
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Last post by The Nun Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:00 pm
Fitting Clan doors
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by
Hillmaniac »
Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:59 am
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Hi from Malta!
Well after 5 evenings of trying to fit one door to my Clan Crusader I have come to the conclusion that either I am doing something...
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Well when i fitted my Clan doors I ended up with
1. broken window
2. door that needed a repaint
3. a broken foot
If I ever mention working on...
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Last post by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:36 am
clan headlight motor
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by
johnedgar1 »
Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:46 pm
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anyone know what motor was used on the pop up headlights on an irish clan, thanks
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Made some brackets up to fit my MX5 headlamp motors, could not use the original space due the large front radiator and other accessories. Goes up and...
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Last post by Oscarmax Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:10 pm
Clan Crusader Electronic Ignition
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by
bazzateer »
Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:10 am
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If you buy a complete electronic dizzy from Accuspark (about £70 for a fast road spec IIRC) it comes with instructions on how to fit to ballast...
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Thanks for your replies guys. It was the wire back to the tacho that I was worried about. if I went for a separate 12v supply. Would the tacho still...
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Last post by Lotus-e-Clan Wed Apr 06, 2016 8:25 pm
Centaur Camber / Castor / toe-in angles ?
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by
Durango2k »
Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:00 pm
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Does anyone have an idea where to adjust / set the fron axle to ?
Of course difficult to adjust due to the all-plastic design with metal laminated...
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from memory this car has all imp suspension so i would use the imp settings as a starting point, castor cannot be altered easily due to it being...
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Last post by moose Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:33 pm
G15 front springs
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Wheelspinner »
Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:07 am
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I am guessing the 8250 means they are 8 long and rated at 250lbs.
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PS 250 lb/in sounds drastically high for the front of a G15. My G15 had standard springs when I bought it and they were really soft, I think they...
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Last post by Gerry Richards Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:16 pm
lotus elise seats in a clan
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ylee coyote »
Mon Jan 11, 2016 2:13 pm
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I know some people on here have fitted Elise seats to a clan
I picked up a nice pair off Ebay ,Are there any tricks to fitting them ?
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Whatever you do don't fix them to the floor. Only use the side structure and the central tunnel. The floor is not structural and the seats will...
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Last post by johno Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:04 pm
headlight pods for a clan
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ylee coyote »
Sun Dec 20, 2015 10:41 pm
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I am lookng at customising the existing rectangular headlights with a twin 10.5 cm headlight assemblies
Dos any one have a source for the raw...
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Thanks Pete ,Pm sent
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Last post by ylee coyote Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:37 am
Profile for rear screen and door rubbers G15
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by
Wheelspinner »
Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:17 pm
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So my poly carb rear screen should be winging its way to me next week trouble is i dont have a rubber to fit it with.
Does someone have the profile...
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Tim its Steve the Jacobs Qs,you have already sent me a lot of info but more would be appreciated... :D
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Last post by Wheelspinner Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:12 pm
Clan sunroof sizes
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ylee coyote »
Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:41 pm
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Does anybody know size of original sunroof in the clan ?
Mine has been glassed in and I have found a cheap source in the states for a replacement
I...
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IIRC the original OE sunroof (yes, I know it was officially an option but nearly all Clans were so fitted, bar the competition ones) was a Britax...
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Last post by Grahame59 Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:05 pm
Bond 875 fuel sender
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by
vikki »
Thu May 07, 2015 8:52 pm
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Hi, does anyone know if the fuel sender on a Bond 875 is the same as an Imp. I know the tank is different, but not sure about the sender. We know the...
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Or drop a PM to Basildon310. He's a Bond man 8)
Andy G.
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Last post by 617sqn Sat Jun 20, 2015 8:15 pm
Clan Windscreens
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ChrisBenoy »
Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:09 pm
The clan screen is NOT an imp screen. It's a different size and shape. The Clan screen is unique to the clan.
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Last post by ChrisBenoy Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:09 pm
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