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by Rick Benson
Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:35 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Suspension springs
Replies: 9
Views: 19527

Re: Suspension springs

Ian and Peter make good points. I like the idea of the c/b cross member but wonder if the body shell is the same in that area as I have not seen the crossmember swap advertised or promoted.

Certainly the lowering kits don't warn of potential problems, with the shorter front springs the angles of ...
by Rick Benson
Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:09 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Suspension springs
Replies: 9
Views: 19527

Re: Suspension springs

Hi David,

I lowered my rubber bumper car some years ago, one thing I did some years after that ( I wish I had done it sooner!) was fit some reduced height front bump stops. I had seen them advertised which prompted me to have a look, there was evidence they had been in use (marking on rubber) and ...
by Rick Benson
Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:21 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Roadster Windscreen replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 14310

Re: Roadster Windscreen replacement

Hi David,
I replaced my windscreen glass when I got my roadster 18 years ago, I would not recommend doing this yourself. Getting the screen assembly off the car was ok but putting a replacement glass in the frame was "blooming awful". It was not helped by the new screen glass not being exactly the ...
by Rick Benson
Wed Oct 14, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Engine sound dampening
Replies: 3
Views: 13171

Re: Engine sound dampening

Hi Tim,
I have often thought the same as you, it would be nice to be able to talk to the passenger! A thing I read on this a while ago said that all holes through the bulkhead should be sorted out with grommets etc. the point being holes make a big difference. This was highlighted to me on my comfy ...