The origional nuts had a cone shape on the front of them, so as they tighened they would centralise the wheel holes to the studs, so they where always in line....
Nick, Check the front wheel bearing end float on both sides. I had to replace one of mine recently. Rgds, Dave. ... From: "nicktowe" <nicktowe@...> To:...
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Sounds like longleat was a good day out, I'm sad I missed it. Having just come back that week from a two week driving holiday I was a little reluctant to get...
The pull handle for the bonnet on mine is not a tight fit. It does not seem to go through the bulkhead far enough for me to get the nut on the other side. The...
Having recently changed ISP's again ( http://www.eclipse.net.uk/ £10 a month for 8meg, bargain! ). I can no longer access my G33 web site to update it on...
The thickness of the bulkhead depends on how many layers of glass fiber mat where used when the body shell was made and mines obviously a bit thinner than...
Mark, True, I suppose I can just 'glue' it in place as it doesn't need to move in the bulkhead. The springs are in place !! It has made a difference and I...
Hello All I took my new G33 home last Friday and haven't stopped grinning since! I was a little disappointed at the sense of humour of the dealer who I bought...
Hi Welcome to the world of G33 ownership. I can't help on the paint colour, but the clock is from a MK 2 or 3 fiesta, can't remember which, but you will...
Thanks for the help Nick. Much appreciated I will go hunting for the clock and see if I can pick up a bargain! I will try Ebay also I live in Cardiff and work...
Hi Jon Glad you found one. Paints a bit of an issue, as it was an ICI 2 pack done especially for Ginetta and the paint mix codes were not released to the...
Mark You are a font of knowledge! Thanks again I will pop around to a Familly friend who owns a paint shop and see if he can match the colour - If this is the...
Hi Jon Looks like you are officially my nearest G33 owner. I sometimes drive mine on the mostly empty roads around the forest of dean, I'll look out for you...
I think we are ikely to hear eachother before see eachother! ... From: GinettaG33@yahoogroups.com [mailto:GinettaG33@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Nick Towe ...
Having looked at the spares list it says the mintex pads for the front are part no MDB1287 and the website says this for the rears also. Just wanted to check...
I cant 100% vouch for all the spares info, as I have not fitted said parts myself, and had to rely on info from various sources. Id be surprised if they where...
Front pads are totally different to front pads. Fronts 2WD Sierra Cosworth Rears Sierra XR4x4 Graham ... From: Mark Thompson To: GinettaG33@yahoogroups.com ...
I have to admit that the error on the parts list is down to me ! The fronts and rears are different. Mintex MDB1323 Front. MDB1287 Rear. The OE part numbers on...
Excellent, thanks Keith. Now I'm armed with some part numbers I'm off to search the web....... Simon. ... From: Keith Crocker To: GinettaG33@yahoogroups.com ...
Last Monday whilst listening to the briefing prior to the track day at Donington Park, mention was made of the importance of making available to the recovery...
Hi Alan My G33 is used regularly in competition. I have a towing ring on the front and two on the back. They are 6mm dia mild steel, bent into a horseshoe...
I have the same, just a metal loop welded to the chassis that just projects below the body at the rear. Nothing on the front, but the cross members are strong...
Hi Nick, Thank you for your response. It's quite intriguing, as my car has two cut outs at either end of the bottom rear bodywork, below the foglights approx...
Hi All, Welding is not the only answer ! If you can't weld or don't want a permanent structure i.e. just for the odd trackday then a piece of towing strap or...
Hi to all @ the G33 group have fairly recently been granted (at great expense!!) proud ownership of a racing green g33 however im not sure if i have all...
There's 3 or 4 different designs out there but on mine the A frame locks ( with 2 mushroom shaped bolts) to the glassfibre bar ( that is glued to the hood)...
hi mark thanks very much for speedy reply, will have another go at the roof and have a fiddle with the hazard switch, will let you know how it turns out. ...
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