Because of the length of the message, I removed most of it. Relevent
bits remain (This is good to do anyway).
On Fri, 13 Jul 2001, Will Brien wrote:
> the height back down? I really believe that I can tell a difference in the
> handling of the 77 vs. earlier models I have owned in the past. I know that
> I can install new springs in the rear which will drop the car back down an
> inch or so. What happens to the front end? I don't feel like driving a
Yes. The 77 and later models did get a anti-sway bar installed in
the front and rear of the car to correct the nasty rolling tendancies.
Like Martin said, you can use the approriate bits from an older car,
or you can buy new springs from Moss, Ed, whoever. You may need new
shorter links as well (I haven't done this, don't know for sure).
> "raked" B. Third and last, not being as mechanically adept as many of you
> appear to be, the prospect of removing and replacing the engine is daunting
> enough in and of itself. Cracking it to do an engine rebuild is not
Well, while many on the list are quite good, many are not. I am in
the "not" group, and still manage to get things done. The B engine is
pretty simple actually, I refurbished one with the help of a very good
neighbor (who also was a mechanic).
A
> something I feel ready to tackle. But there are things that I can do, such
> as upgrade the carburetion, put on a better exhaust system and so on. What
> advice can you auto sages offer a restoration novice like myself in that
> regard?
I moved from the CD150 on my 75 to dual HIF4 SU's. Better power, and
looks really good to boot. If you go the SU route, don't bother with
the header, the stock manifold is quite good. (I am saving you from
the grief I am dealing with, damn exhaust leak wont go away)
I had the downdraft Weber on my dad's 78' B (converted before we got
it), it was better than the Stromberg, but is an economy carb after
all. IMHO, it is no better than the twin SU's, and it just doesn't
look "right". The SU's sound better too :)
> PS. Oh, yeah. One more thing. Since I had 5 good tires until the local
> garage mangled my spare breaking it down so I could repaint my wheel, I need
> to revisit the tire/tyre thread. What was the consensus on best tires/tyres
> for a simple but honest street B?
I use Pirelli P400 185/70R14. Nice tyres. Seem to do pretty well in
the (occasional) wet, but I don't/won't drive hard enough to stress
them in the twisties (an autocross driver I am not).
ps: I may describe these particular twisties in another post.
--
Aaron Whiteman -- Thoughts of graduation vaguely apply.
My opinions are mine and do not reflect the views of the University.
'75 B
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