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Last post by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming
Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:12 pm
12" tyres
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Steve »
Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:38 pm
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Could anybody advise as to where I can purchase tyres for 12 rims,(originals)? Please. Just been to my local tyre shop and I'd have more luck buying...
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Where in the country are you Tim?
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Last post by impmann
Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:36 am
Nikki Carburettor
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Geomowat »
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:46 pm
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Does anyone know what was the model type or number of the Nikki Carb that was sold in the 1970s for the Imp? I believe that it was sold with a...
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AFAIK, there was only one Nikki carb - but it could be configured with different jets etc depending on the application. Sadly those jets are now made...
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Last post by impmann
Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:38 am
No more filling your Imp at BP
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Grahame59 »
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:20 am
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All,
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Tim,
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Last post by Grahame59
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:40 am
Needles and springs for Strombergs and Su's
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Roy Sims »
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:48 am
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Hi, I have never had a car with a single or twin constant depression carbs, I have had plenty of cars with DCOE's and DHLA's and can figure them out....
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Thanks Mike, the reason I'm asking for all of this info now is that I have access to a large stock of needles and springs for a short period until...
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Last post by Roy Sims
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:59 pm
Scissor or other Lift advice please
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Rustbucket »
Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:56 am
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Hi All,
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Thanks for the info Bob, that's very helpful.
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Last post by Rustbucket
Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:12 pm
Small amount of oil seeping from around the filler tube
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knac1234 »
Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:44 pm
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Hello all,
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Try a cylinder leak down test and it will tel you what is leaking
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Last post by moose
Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:52 pm
Rosemary Smith
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Uncle Henry »
Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:11 pm
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Wouldn't it be nice to have a printed magazine containing an In Memoriam feature on our late President, and a series of images of her presenting...
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I know that many of us already have Rosemary's autobiography, but it would be a fascinating read if someone were to put together an entire (special?)...
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Last post by oli
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:30 pm
Adding fuses to the hillman imp - keeping it simple
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John A Ross »
Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:32 pm
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Thats the series done, loads of nice simple things to do to add a few fuses to your imp and get peace of mind.
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John
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Last post by John A Ross
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:03 am
To Dip or Not to Dip? That is the Question!!
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by
StormUK »
Fri Nov 24, 2023 8:29 am
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So, I am just starting out on the restoration journey and am contemplating getting the bodyshell dipped prior to any rust repair. What are people's...
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Thanks for the reply Mike. The company I have spoken with is Enviro-strip. I believe these have been used twice by Car SOS so you would hope they...
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Last post by StormUK
Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:54 pm
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Last post by Social Media
Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:34 pm
How To - Fuel filler none return valve, where is it ?
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keanej »
Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:20 pm
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A few years ago someone posted a topic on how to modify the fuel filler pipe to stop petrol being ejected on hard braking.
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I was wondering where that article went - I made one up for my car so I don't eject fuel when Autotesting. It works well. Filling up is a little...
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Last post by oli
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:15 am
New member introduction
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Rooteslondon »
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:00 pm
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New to the club and forum. Joined Rootes Ladbroke Hall London as an apprentice two months before the Imp was launched. Grew up with the Imp with all...
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Hi John875
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Last post by johnh875
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:58 am
BMW engine conversions how to videos.
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Dom »
Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:27 am
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Not interested in any negative comments about fitting BMW engines to imps / variants. If it’s not for you it’s not for you and that’s fine keep it to...
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Nice one Dom,
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Last post by colimp66
Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:06 am
Nice write up in Telegraph on the Imp
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John A Ross »
Fri May 05, 2023 7:20 pm
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Nice write up in Telegraph on the Imp
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Tried again and it worked for me. Also had a quick scan of the comments, they range from the 'usual' to the ridiculous!
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Last post by bazzateer
Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:54 am
Trailers
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Red Baron »
Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:17 pm
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Evening does anyone tow an imp on one of those trailers like the Brian James micro max or similar designed for aigos or 107s to go behind a motor...
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I considered buying a trailer at one point, in the end I've only used one two times a year, may be one year it was three weekends. So after...
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Last post by keanej
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:26 pm
Three Imps I owned
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Dion »
Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:01 pm
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Article about some Imps I owned.
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I enjoyed it too. :D
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Last post by ImpManiac
Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:43 pm
Engine runs after turing ignition off.
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Dom »
Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:55 pm
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Hi all... Yep, i must be totaly stuck if im turning to the forum to ask for help! :shock: :shock: :shock:
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No worries, remote diagnosis always fun.
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Last post by bks974c
Sat Apr 08, 2023 6:06 pm
What's not to like?
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by
tuk841 »
Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:35 pm
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Maybe not an achievement to all, but to jump in the Imp after four months, turn the key and have a faultless, enjoyable, warm drive for 40miles,...
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A story: when I was young (can anyone remember that) in the 1980s I would occasionally buy an Imp which came up for sale when I needed one. I had 12...
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Last post by spares
Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:14 pm
Anyone else still got one of these ?
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by
Uncle Henry »
Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:50 pm
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Maybe we need a reboot ?
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Forgot to mention that the poster was produced to drum up support for the Imp 40th Anniversary. Quite apt that Andy should find his in time for the...
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Last post by KeithR
Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:49 pm
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Last post by impmann
Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:08 pm
Is he mad ?
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Uncle Henry »
Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:19 pm
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Not my words... UH 20230224_151733.jpg
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I remember that issue well.
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Last post by bazzateer
Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:36 am
875 sport engine mods
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Malcom »
Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:00 pm
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Evening all,
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Hi Malcolm welcome to the forum, if your budget is tight you are going to have to do a lot of the labour yourself. If you want a copy of Tim...
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Last post by moose
Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:03 am
BMW donuts
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Bobbycham »
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:16 am
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Any definitive answer on how to overcome the difference in bolt sizes between normal Imp and BMW donuts just wondered what users were doing to...
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This topic always generates debate. I stated many years ago that if someone with same BHP & Torque as my rally car used in the same conditions...
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Last post by moose
Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:51 pm
Battery recommendations
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Bobbycham »
Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:14 pm
First post
Hello ALL
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Bob
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Last post by bks974c
Mon Feb 13, 2023 8:51 am
Voltage regulator
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Bobbycham »
Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:07 pm
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Hello
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Oli
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Last post by John A Ross
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:36 am
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Last post by John A Ross
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:48 am
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Last post by impman1965
Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:57 pm
Wiring up a rev counter
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Bobbycham »
Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:34 pm
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Stiletto rev counter as pictured IMG_20230108_161822084.jpg
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Thanks lads
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Last post by Bobbycham
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:56 pm
2023
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bks974c »
Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:20 am
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Happy New Year to everyone, hope it's everything you hope for.
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Have a great one
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Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane
Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:41 pm
Switch for wipers
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Bobbycham »
Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:46 am
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Happy New Year to ALL
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This thread has got me thinking, Clan had full 2 speed with intermittent and single sweep plus wash all on the same stalk -MX5.
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Last post by bks974c
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:23 pm
Rally enquiry about events of 50 years ago
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chairman@theimpclub »
Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:45 pm
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This enquiry came in via the Club website today. Can anyone help Jose? A quick internet search shows that a Michael Fothergill did compete in the...
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Interesting to note from that entry list that there was a 3500cc Hillman Avenger... :shock:
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Last post by The Nun
Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:28 pm
Bolt tightening
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moose »
Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:51 pm
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This may help people as to how bolts work and what really is torque. How many head gaskets have failed in the past due to dirty threads, lack of...
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Yes that would be interesting, but I think the point is to do it properly you need to lubricate all turning parts that have friction.
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Last post by moose
Fri Dec 02, 2022 7:44 pm
rear window bottom
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by
colin rooney »
Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:37 pm
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Hi all i need to gauge how many people out there would be interested in the bottom section of the rear window ,most of the tops are ok so looking at...
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This post might need a nudge - so NUDGE.
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Last post by Uncle Henry
Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:12 am
record price for an USA Imp
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Dion »
Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:50 am
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On Bring A Trailer, a modified Imp was sold for $24000.00
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That seems a ridiculous price for that particular car. At best it is an L4 engine, not a Sport. Seats appear to have been re upholstered too....
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Last post by oli
Sat Nov 26, 2022 10:19 am
Rear Hatch Seals
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Retroman »
Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:36 pm
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Hi out there,
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Hi Paul,
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Last post by Retroman
Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:18 am
998 ENGINES
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Bobbycham »
Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:02 pm
Seeing the high prices of 998 engines and not moving in the right circles to obtain one and the fact that you don't see them offered too often , when...
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Last post by Bobbycham
Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:02 pm
What is this interior color called?
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dpalmer »
Sun May 22, 2022 4:09 pm
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I'm getting a certificate from Bob and realized that I need to indicate the color of the interior as the vin will not give me that information. I'm...
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Dave
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Last post by John A Ross
Sun May 22, 2022 6:45 pm
Gasket or not
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Bobbycham »
Sun May 01, 2022 12:50 pm
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Just loaded rear hatch hinges onto Pet . What is generally accepted method ? gasket under hinge plate? if so what material?
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Picked up some 0.30 mm (0.012 )thick silicon sheet from local gasket manufacturer here in Devizes
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Last post by Bobbycham
Wed May 04, 2022 4:42 pm
Imp Sport on Ebay, or is it?
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oli »
Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:31 pm
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Anyone else seen the Imp Sport (G reg) on Ebay for sale?
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Roof vents deleted 3/3/72
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Last post by The Nun
Wed May 04, 2022 9:02 am
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Last post by phatbob
Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:35 pm
Disc brake conversion. Servo
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by
crablogger »
Sat Apr 09, 2022 5:10 pm
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Hi There
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I'm only guessing but 1992 seals might be better rubber thus not so affected by silicone than today's seals, exactly the same as the run of the mill...
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Last post by The Nun
Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:44 pm
ImpSport Ign Maps for AndyG
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Lotus-e-Clan »
Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:53 am
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Hi Andy,
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Thanks Peter. Food for thought. I will copy those down and see what transpires.
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Last post by Uncle Henry
Fri Apr 22, 2022 9:01 am
Rare Imp parts and accessories , Feel free to add any
Replies: 182
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Dave ' Linwood ' Lane »
Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:58 pm
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As requested by a few heres some rare stuff you could by back in the day for your new Imp
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Be interesting to know how successful they were, I've never ever seen one fitted and in use, or known anyone having fitted one before.
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Last post by The Nun
Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:58 am
Suggestion for Regalia Item. UK sticker.
Replies: 14
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phatbob »
Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:43 pm
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Once upon a time, Imp Club Regalia used sell a rather nice GB sticker for we Brits who took our Imps abroad. Now that we all need to replace them...
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Looks good, implies it sticks to the body hopefully outside of the back window, looking at the sports lid there isn't really a space so I'll need...
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Last post by keanej
Sat Mar 05, 2022 10:37 pm
Robin Human
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Smokey mow »
Mon Feb 28, 2022 4:50 pm
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Does anyone have contact with Robin Human, that could give him a nudge for me?
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Thank you both.
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Last post by Smokey mow
Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:14 pm
Starter motor solenoid
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African Imp »
Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:30 pm
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Guys and gals, I need some help!
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The springs there to make sure the pinion stays withdrawn when not in use so it cant accidentally engage with the engine at speed as the revs would...
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Last post by African Imp
Mon Feb 21, 2022 7:04 am
Wiring dilemma
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Cali Simon »
Fri Feb 18, 2022 12:47 am
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Hi, begging a favour. Anyone able to quickly take a couple of photos of any '65/6/7 era Imp (mine happens to be a '67 Californian) of where the...
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5 This is the part of the loom that goes through the grommet on the drivers side into the boot area
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Last post by The Nun
Sat Feb 19, 2022 9:50 am
USA Barn Find - Body & Chassis ID Numbers
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dpalmer »
Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:49 pm
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Hey everyone, I'm a new member from the USA. I recently purchased a project Imp that has been sitting in a barn since 1981. It does not run but it's...
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Matching numbers is brilliant news indeed :-)
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Last post by John A Ross
Thu Feb 03, 2022 6:27 pm
tachometer for lumenition magnetronic
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navyscamp »
Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:23 pm
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Has anyone a recommendation from experience for a 100mm 1000-8000rpm tachometer working with lumenition magnetronic hall-effect system?
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It sounds like the issue with the old Smiths RVI tachometers when used with electronic ignition (I have a G15 too and they came with a RVI tachometer...
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Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:57 pm
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