Can anyone tell me what the nominal castor angle should be up front? This may be another episode in the roll centres saga but I don't think so. Let me ...
I wonder how they achieved adding this ackerman angle as it involves changing the vertical pivot angle (like toe in or out) of one front wheel in relation to...
Thanks Graham & Mark. I have spoken to Neil Cox and he said that there was very little he could do regarding Ackerman. He simply moved the pivot points out by...
glenn have you ever checked the corner weights? and when I fitted the Toyo track day tyres this also transformed the handling with a much better wear rate ...
Thanks Nigel. The age of the tyres, especially the fronts, must be a factor. I must get on and change to Toyo and go for a full geometry check but first I need...
Very true.............but I have a solution. Build yourself a bigger engine, up the power output by 40 per cent and then make it..............quieter ?? How...
Quite a few of you seem to be running tubular exhaust manifolds in place of the cast units. Does anyone have any recommendations or "off the shelf" options...
Mark My manifolds and system were custom made by Roger at Shinybitz (www.shinybitz.co.uk). They certainly fit in the tight space. Roger has done 2 G33's, the...
Thanks Mark for the info on Supertrapp silencers, I'll try to locate a supplier. John, "irony "is the word particularly at Donington Park. Every day, all day,...
Demon Tweeks are the UK supplier for these at www.demontweeks.co.uk Also, ACT make a different stainless-steel tubular bolt-on type that worked well for me,...
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=MSD344-1705 ... From: Paul Edwards To: GinettaG33@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,...
Have tried to purchase the Ford rear diff mounting bracket through my local and very helpful Ford dealer. It is apparently no longer available from Fords and...
Thanks for that. Do you have any location/contact details, please? Also, does the part come from standard Sierra, Cosworth, 2WD or what, I've seen pics of two...
John, Just found this on the interweb - http://www.atmsport.com/index.php Seem to deal with lots of things Ford and Cosworth, might be of some help. If you do...
Simon If you look at the "Parts Bin" on the G33 site, it's a Sierra Cosworth rad. Don't know the part no., but Radtec do a very good-looking alloy version! ...
Simon I have one if you want it? 2WD Sierra Cosworth. Graham ... From: Simon B To: GinettaG33@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 1:56 PM ...
Thanks Graham, I'll bare it in mind if I find I need one. Got to check to see if the existing rad is functioning correctly, after a few miles the fans cut in...
I need to source new Lobro/CV joints. Are these standard Sierra items or heavier duty ones? If anyone has any info on these which can help ensure I get the...
John I think we've been here before, a couple of weeks ago. No matter - here we go again..... Joints on mine are Sierra XR 4x4 as I use this diff. I think...
Thanks Graham According to some info I found on DJ sportscars site, 2WD Sierra Cosworths had a unique verion of the 7.5" diff which used heavier duty UJs that...
John, When researching this a couple of years ago I found this information. Basically the 7/1/2 diff was fitted to the Granada Cosworth's & some 2wd Sierras...
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Should I have access panels for the door lock inder the carpet by the door jam? It looks like my car had some holes which have been glassed in. I know I have...
Does anyone know what car the master cylinders are from, I think they might be specials, but I have a damaged union and am struggling to find a suitable...
Nick They are Girling 0.7" diameter master cylinders. You can get them from any motorsport supplier. Typically £30 - £35 each. The unions are also widely ...
If you follow the cables back from the internal door handle, it disapears up into the wheel arch, so you will have to remove the panel in the wheel arch. There...
I've got into the hatch under the wheel arch, but can't access the lock properly, certainly can't see what I'm doing! I think my car has had lock problems...