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Post by dave1800 on May 15, 2015 2:18:34 GMT
Sounds like a fun weekend! I drove a Saab 96 that for a few days and it was most entertaining but HAD to be driven, most unforgiving if you were lazy.
I have read that the brakes fitted to Tasmans / Kimberleys in Australia in the 70s were improved over the UK S/2200/W6 - not sure if they are an option, maybe our Australian readers can advise.
Regards
David
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Post by andrewa on May 15, 2015 15:53:55 GMT
Will ping a quick email to matey down under and have a look at the site - I think the standard offering is holding up pretty well though as it's being asked to do something a bit beyond the call of duty to be fair. Met a chap at the sprint who suggested I sign up for the Bugatti Owners Club pre 1972 sprint series - you don't need a Bugatti (!), they're crying out for saloons and there's an effective handicap system - may well give it a go next year. More importantly the top speeds on the hills & tracks they use are generally lower so brakes shouldn't be problem.
Cheers
A
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Post by dave1800 on May 17, 2015 1:56:46 GMT
Update: the Kimberley / Tasman brake disks are 10.5" diameter vs 9.7" 1800S/2200. I don't have info yet on the type of calipers but assume they are made by PBR as were Mk11 Oz 1800 braking systems. No idea on compatibility but I imagine someone in Oz has been tempted to upgrade a 1800 if it's straight forward.
There is no anti-lock / pressure reducing valve in the Kimberley /Tasman set up with more braking bias towards the front in line with recommendations in the early 70s.
regards
David
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Post by andrewa on May 22, 2015 8:22:29 GMT
Have ordered up some Green Stuff pads to try - will report back in due course - mixed reviews but generally positive. Off on Boulogne Bicycle Rally this weekend - it follows the course of the old Boulogne Grand Prix - about 25/30 miles on pre-war bike stopping every few miles at cafe's that stay open on Sunday for sole purpose of filling up riders with red wine. Was going to take Austin but can't get bikes in car which is a shame and I'm a bit precious still about the paintwork so reluctant to bung on roof rack or clamp to boot.
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Post by dave1800 on May 24, 2015 2:56:52 GMT
Hope it goes / went well and the red wine transports the oxygen around your body as well as blood.  Did you hear from your Oz contact about whether Tasman / Kimberley brakes are a viable option? Regards David |
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Post by andrewa on Jun 4, 2015 8:59:05 GMT
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Post by indianajones on Jun 4, 2015 10:43:18 GMT
Lovely looking cars, thanks for sharing, Andrew -Andrew |
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Post by andrewa on Jun 7, 2015 19:11:20 GMT
Went to Austins at the Ace...I should have known better than to hit the M/ways on such a hot day - it took 3 and a half hours to travel the 100 or so miles and as you can see from the pictures, hardly a huge turnout, which was a bit disappointing.    Didn't stay long and headed across London (another mistake - an hour to do ten miles) to visit my dad's grave as it was his birthday and we were in the neighbourhood! Paid our respects then headed off over to A3 to try a different way home. Finally got to the A3 - stopped for a late lunch and then back on the road. Journey back was longer in miles but no hold ups. In all circa 260 miles and no overheating which was a pleasant surprise- but won't rush to do that one again unless I'm in the area! On to Brooklands next weekend where I'm doing the concourse and autotest again. Cheers Andrew |
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Post by andrewa on Jun 15, 2015 18:12:27 GMT
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Post by Penguin45 on Jun 15, 2015 19:20:03 GMT
well done, Andrew. They'll be handicapping you at this rate.  Great setting. Chris. |
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Post by dave1800 on Jun 16, 2015 2:53:29 GMT
Thanks for posting, great pics again. Did you get a chance to assess the new brake pads?
David
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Post by andrewa on Jun 16, 2015 6:02:17 GMT
Only on way home which was quite a spirited drive (!).
I'm convinced they've got more bite (I think) but could be wishful thinking....
Next high speed test of them isn't until 1st August.
Engine quite tappety at high revs (always has been).
Engine builder said set them all at 15 but cam suppliers recommend 14 for the 285 cam.
Lots of conflicting advice on MG forums - I have just accepted with that cam you can't have it both ways - any received wisdom?
Probably just try it and see!
Next outing is proper run out with the Historic Rally Car Register over Somerset and Dorset in a few weeks time.
Cheers
A
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Post by dave1800 on Jun 16, 2015 9:52:25 GMT
I used to run the inlet valve clearance at 14 and the exhaust at 15 on the basis the exhaust valve runs much hotter. That was on a standard cam. As you say lots of advice, Piper suggest 14 inlet 16 exhaust Piper 285 - (scroll down the page). Further down the page is another Piper 285 cam reference via a link that shows 14,14. Later BL w/s manuals quote 13 again for the standard cam but I suspected this was more to do with making the engine run quieter than good practice. When you are doing 120mph I think it is safer to err on the side of being slightly too loose with the engine running so hot. Regards David Engine quite tappety at high revs (always has been). Engine builder said set them all at 15 but cam suppliers recommend 14 for the 285 cam. Lots of conflicting advice on MG forums - I have just accepted with that cam you can't have it both ways - any received wisdom? Probably just try it and see! Next outing is proper run out with the Historic Rally Car Register over Somerset and Dorset in a few weeks time. Cheers A |
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Post by andrewa on Jun 16, 2015 11:54:16 GMT
Spoke to engine guy again - said try 14 HOT - so I will!
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Post by Penguin45 on Jun 16, 2015 16:07:14 GMT
Interesting - I'be be curious to know what the gap settles down at when the engine is cold - rather tight I'd suspect.
Chris.
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