SPATS

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Blacky
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Re: SPATS

Post by Blacky »

............... or fit one of these -

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That way you can throttle steer the car and you wont need to use as much steering lock. :twisted:
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Re: SPATS

Post by akamanis »

Problem almost solved - I've fitted 9 inch wheels at the front so that I can now corner without hitting the spats. However the front bumper scrapes the road on a semi regular basis. Any ideas?
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Re: SPATS

Post by jack_fc »

Fit drop spindles... upside down

Or if that's too hard, raise bumper bar...
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Re: SPATS

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Don't drive it semi regularly ????????????
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i like the engine upgrade idea.
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Re: SPATS

Post by GusnElla »

I'd re-tighten the nut behind the wheel,,, sounds like it come loose alittle too
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I have tried to re-tighten the nut behind the wheel but the thread is burred and not sure now if it's worth all the effort of spats at the front........
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Re: SPATS

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akamanis wrote:I have tried to re-tighten the nut behind the wheel but the thread is burred and not sure now if it's worth all the effort of spats at the front........
It must be too old hey Geoff :lol:
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GusnElla
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Re: SPATS

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akamanis wrote:I have tried to re-tighten the nut behind the wheel but the thread is burred and not sure now if it's worth all the effort of spats at the front........
Just remember.... Cross threading is cheaper than loctite....
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Re: SPATS

Post by fingers »

GusnElla wrote:I'd re-tighten the nut behind the wheel,,, sounds like it come loose alittle too
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To get the correct tension without a tension wrench ... :) :) ...Tighten it till it strips then back it off 1/2 a turn ......... that should fix the nut behind the wheel .... :lol: :lol: :lol: ..fingers
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Re: SPATS

Post by Mick Jagger »

or you could try hingeing them from the top,greasing the outer edge of the tyres is a must
just be carefull on roundabouts as you will have to allow a little room ...
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Re: SPATS

Post by choppedfan »

Nash had this sorted years ago and did it with style. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Re: SPATS

Post by akamanis »

That's it - I'm gunna trade in for a Nash!
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