Fast Cars IFS

PDUB · #1 (**permalink**) 02-16-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Donunder

Who was it who said it was only a four bolt installation?

...let's hope that 2012 sees both our cars on the road and performing superbly.

Me

! But that was only for bolting it into the car, not connecting the steering, or brakes, or bias bar, or...

I have been wondering about the brake system, as this was designed for the MG, and may require some rethinking of master cylinders, etc. to get it correct. I'll be interested in what you find.

I agree... hope this is your year! Glad you are keeping us up to date. Best of luck Don!

Donunder · #2 (**permalink**) 03-10-2012, 09:24 PM

Well finally Arnie is back on the road -- picked her up yesterday -- and the result is that I'm very very happy with how it's all turned out. I've driven about 150 miles over the past two days, mainly with a view to bedding in the brakes, and I couldn't be happier with how she's driving.

But don't let anyone kid you that this is a straightforward plug-in exercise -- it isn't!

Pete was in a rush yesterday to go off-shore fishing so I didn't have time to collect the photos he's taken along the way. I'll do that this week and also try to get him to sit down and go through the whole process with me so that I can post something meaningful for you.

In a nutshell, Arnie now goes where she's pointed, the steering is well weighted and a lot quicker than with the old MGB rack, it now self-centres, there's no trace of the initial dreaded slop at straight-ahead and the binding in the steering has gone. The brakes are an improvement on the originals and will continue to improve as the pads and rotors get to know one another better.

More later. Going for another drive now. Sooooo good!

lal Naja · #3 (**permalink**) 03-11-2012, 02:01 PM

Don,

Allow me to be the first here to congratulate you on your successful completion. Well done, I'm glad to hear that it is all falling into place.

I look forward to hearing what foibles you discovered during the process so we don't repeat them.

And most importantly; Hearing about the evolution, with photos and comments, that finally brought you to this point of driving euphoria.

Bonza mate!

Arthur