Keith I was looking again at the rod end stuff and realised I've implied the rod ends are made by RESB. They are not. RESB are just a supplier of a number of...
Hi John, I would also suspect the cable, catch or the press button/lock is sticking. I would start by taking the panel off from under the rear wheel arch to...
Keith Crocker
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Oct 5, 2005 8:15 pm
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Johnny - as Keith says, a number of suspects! There is one spectacularly stupid bit of design in this system, which is that an all-steel cable is laid in a...
Paul Edwards
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Oct 5, 2005 8:55 pm
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Graham, Regarding bonnet vents, I managed to get a pair of Cosworth vents. When you cut holes in the bonnet did you have to think about giving any extra...
Forgive me if this has been covered previously. The tyres on my G33 are coming up for renewal and the exact replacements are now unavailable. These are...
If you are going to start cutting holes in the bonnet cut the holes smaller than needed ( a series of drill holes, that can then be joined) , and use a flap...
Hi Simon Being a Cossie G33, my bonnet came with small holes already in roughly the right positions, but I opened them up to just a little less than the vent ...
Hi Paul Noticed my master cylinders have 0.70 cast into the side of them rather than 0.75. Not sure if the repair kit number you gave me will be right now. If...
Hi Graham You're ok; checked & mine are 0.70 too. Well done in Champ - with those results your car seems pretty well developed, you don't need mine! If it...
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Oct 16, 2005 3:33 pm
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Paul Thanks for that - I appreciate it. Graham ... From: Paul Edwards To: GinettaG33@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 4:33 PM Subject: Re:...
Nick, They leak enough to warrant not using it and having a second car for the rainy days. The Chassis may or may not be galvanised for rain protection but...
Hello John, I have found the following on mine ! Res to master cyl copper pipe ends are 7/16 UNF male and female. The flexi braided hoses to the calipers use a...
Keith Crocker
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Oct 25, 2005 9:35 pm
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Keith Thanks for that. What about the front lights, though? Anyone know? John ... From: GinettaG33@yahoogroups.com [mailto:GinettaG33@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf...
Hi Guys, The G33 front light lenses are one of two items :- 1. The smaller stubbier one is Renault 5 2. The longer slimmer one is late Lotus Elan (M100 ?) but...
Dear Forum People I can confirm the Lotus Elan sidelight/indicator assembly used on the Series 2 G33 is Lotus part number c100m0013f. Don't ask me how I know...
Mark, Where did you get those bonnet pins you have used to keep the bonnet from rubbing against the bulkhead ?? Mine seems to do this quite a bit, might even...
Duncan did say that the longer wishbones was only had a slight effect.I guess it simply reduces the amount of roll of the main chassis slightly I relation to...
Whilst taking care of my beloved G33, I treated her to some Hammerite Waxoyl last weekend. Whilst I got most of it done there was a little bit to finish so I...
Mark The lengthening of the wishbones and/or moving the hub upright pivots or wishbone chassis pick-up points affects roll centre position even with the car...
If you have the cash then Steve Guglielmi is the man to sort out G33 suspension; or if you can afford the higher end of the market then Vegantune is the better...
Mark, I would like to have a copy of that. I would be more than happy to pay for it or send a blank CD with pre-paid envelope. Please let me how you would like...
Mark Received the Top Gear CD today. Thanks for that. None of my media players will play it but I'll get that sorted. Thanks again and have a good Christmas....
Factory settings where from the floor to the wheel arch 648 - 660mm (This could vary dependent on tyre pressure or tyre wear) or front spring base to lower...
Mark - I already have advised. Our e-mails must have crossed! Doing just the front will help as it is all about the relationship between front and rear roll...
Anyone got a technique for removing the bottom ball joint from the front upright, please? I can't seem get my ball joint splitter in to get purchase on the top...
oh you can replace the alloy casting quite easily if you damage it.................they are around £1300 a pair ( and they only come in pairs ! ) Perry ... ...
Mark, Measured my springs this morning, fronts seem to be half inch thick (so 12 - 12.5mm), 3 1/4 diameter, 8.5 inches tall with 9 coils (not including very ...
Mark Nicely explained! Graham ... From: Mark Thompson To: Ginetta Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 8:15 PM Subject: [GinettaG33] Roll center correction...
Happy New Year All Just a quick note that may be useful for some of you. You may all already know this, but I have noticed that the brake lines in the engine...