Quote from: furbern on Today at 09:48Thanks everyone for all the info, I didn't really expect as much so soon. First job - that dratted handbrake!!!!

If you haven't seen this, have a read, - particularly re the gaiters.

https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=74553.msg897736#msg897736

Thanks everyone for all the info, I didn't really expect as much so soon. First job - that dratted handbrake!!!!

Quote from: Danny Scarbro on Yesterday at 13:16Just need to find/get some lowering spring

be aware of possible rubbing

Car looks great, well done.

Love the wheels especially.

Got the last of the panels switched over, and also got the fibreglass hardtop, front and rear lips and side skirts back from the painters.

Really pleased with how all the panels look and the paintwork is in nice condition apart from the bonnet which the lacquer has faded. Will be getting this re-painted.

'Balanced' the lips and bits up so I can see what it will look like to get some pictures, will fasten and bond them up this week.

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Have also got a spare bootlid which is been sprayed black so I can just run the car without the wing on the road and then switch at the track...think it looks abit much on the road and dont want to get the wrong attention!



So next I need to paint the door shuts and few bits of silver that are left and the colour switch is complete

Also have been working on making the old shell into a nicer car which my Dad is going to use which will ne nice for him.



Just need to find/get some lowering spring and hopefully a maroon soft top to finish it off for him.

Dan

Quote from: Joesson on May  5, 2024, 18:58Somewhere on here there is a thread that mentions the incorrect info from Kone and also mentions the correction. Maybe search would find it if needed.

Here you go. There is a lot of info in the full thread

https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=73170.msg880524#msg880524

Quote from: Beachbum957 on May  5, 2024, 11:16We have been running the Koni inserts with OEM springs. They work very nicely and actually ride a bit better than OEM or KYB, and work better on rough roads.  They also last a very long time as a friend ran Konis with stock springs for over 90,000 miles and they were still working very well.

The only issues are finding someone to modify the stock strut housings which need to be cut, and getting the right specs for the cuts.  The information sheet with the inserts doesn't not have the right dimensions.  One other small issue is the bolt that holds the insert in the strut may hit the top of the sway bar mount at full extension.  That is not a concern in normal driving.

The KYB are also a good alternative with stock springs if you don't want to modify the old housings.

Somewhere on here there is a thread that mentions the incorrect info from Kone and also mentions the correction. Maybe search would find it if needed.

Quote from: furbern on May  2, 2024, 17:04I don't want to lower the car as I drive on some sketchy roads

I have a similar situation, so went for a standard setup.

Quote from: Craigjm on May  2, 2024, 23:30I've just done my shocks springs top mounts and drop links. KYB and standard springs. Makes a huge difference a complete refresh after a geo setup

Mine were done last year replacing 20 year old springs and shocks and without spending loads of money.

Quote from: furbern on May  2, 2024, 18:12Does anyone happen to know if the Koni inserts can be used with standard springs?

We have been running the Koni inserts with OEM springs. They work very nicely and actually ride a bit better than OEM or KYB, and work better on rough roads.  They also last a very long time as a friend ran Konis with stock springs for over 90,000 miles and they were still working very well.

The only issues are finding someone to modify the stock strut housings which need to be cut, and getting the right specs for the cuts.  The information sheet with the inserts doesn't not have the right dimensions.  One other small issue is the bolt that holds the insert in the strut may hit the top of the sway bar mount at full extension.  That is not a concern in normal driving.

The KYB are also a good alternative with stock springs if you don't want to modify the old housings.

great day yesterday - all back together

Still struggling getting the EMB to connect to my Win 98 VM so not fired it yet. Currently sat doing software stuff to try make it work and I might even give the Jag a wash in the sun

Hopefully I can make it work tomorrow and also fill the engine mounts with Sikaflex

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