Mark

From memory, no the bumpstops wern't in contact, but I kinda ran out of ramps... The fronts were approaching the limit of the brake pipes however! For info the setup is Rocky Mountain Springs, and Procomp shocks... Cheers Mark

Tonk, and anyone else who is interested, I have taken some pictures of the Lightweight flexing for you: First some on a hill: And a few on some ramps... I hope they are of some use to you! Cheers Mark

Not the greatest artwork in the world, but how about something like: I have been trying to erode the red 'addicted' bit to make it look more like a rubber stamped type effect but have so far been unsuccessful! anyone with some better graphics software want to give it a go? Cheers Mark

You will be looking for RPR then. I am not sure if he has made it onto this board yet though. Nigel (gon2far) can supply revolvers - he certainly has made it on to this board! Cheers Mark

Thanks for the info. More Food for thought..... Cheers Mark

Tonk, Cheers for the pictures... just a couple more questions... What discs did you use, and what were the modifications? You uses RR calipers on the rear, what did you use on the front? How much machining did you need to do on the existing hubs? And lastly, has the conversion altered the track of your motor (or wouldn't you notice with the size of your tyres anyway???) Sorry for the barrage!! Cheers Mark

The Santana front hub I have sat on the floor of my garage definatly has a twin pot caliper, and a bigger disc diameter. Sadly I only have one, cos the others got taken by the scrap man before I got to them! Chris Perfect dosn't seem to list the disc brake conversion on his website any more either. Tonk, Do you have any more pictures from you conversion? I have read you website in the past, so maybe I just need to refresh my memory! ltwt1981, If you have any pictures, I would be very interested to see too. I have a lathe (alhthough only 3.5" centre height) so mayboe your route is the one to go down... Cheers Mark

For a bolt on Kit, Chris Perfect does one, but I think it is kinda silly ££££ I am looking at a far more DIY method, possibly using Santana bits and some other homebrew components! Like I said I am really just doing the thinking and researching at the moment. Why are you going down the Disc route? If it is for improved performance, then fitting LWB (11") Drums and backplates with Twin Leading Shoe Fronts and single or TLS rears will provide plently of stopping power for a std 88" Series 3. Personally I am looking at them as the drums fill up with rubbish off road, making them kinda interesting! Cheers Mark

All coil sprung axles (ie rangie, 90, 110, etc) are wider track than series axles. They can be fitted, but you will need to fit flares on the arches to staty within the law. Flares are avialble for series arches (I think simonites sell them) or defender ones can be modded to fit I believe. Other than cutting off the old mounting hardware, I guess you will need to weld on new shock mounts, and new leaf spring mounts (probably cut off the old ones...) as they need a flat surface with a locating peg in order to mate with the srping. Personally, I am currently looking at Disc conversions using the original axles.... Cheers Mark

Sadly, got no pictures of the RM's articulating. I can try and get some, but it will be a few weeks before I get a chance. The lightweight (by it's nature) is heavier than a standard 88" series 3, and it has a Gas tank and a roll hoop added. I would still not call it a heavy truck though it still has it's orginal (if modified) 2286 petrol. It is on Procomp Shocks too, whereas the IIa is on Standards on the rear, and Koni adjustables on the front. I will see what I can do about pictures... Cheers Mark

Yup. Got RM's on the Lightweight, and TIC on the IIa. IMHO the TICs are a bit more flexible than the RMs. Mark

So, Anybody got a copy of the parting blow? All I get now is that it's closed, and that I should look at that chronic-les site (which is also closed...) just curious. Having been on the LRE Forum for about 5 years, it's kinda sad to see it end in such bitter and petty disputes. Cheers Mark

Don't know if anyone is in the market for one, but I noticed that halfrauds seem to have them on clearence at the moment. B) Cheers Mark

I've been through there a couple of times on a boat too... Sorry, still not helpfull Mark

Evening Chris, Wondered where you had got to! Mark

Looks like a quality job. B) Seems like an interesting place to put the filler cap, particularly if you ever decide to fit a hood! Ours is just behind the door, where a filler cap would be on a normal series motor... Cheers Mark

I am using Firefox 1.0.6. on Windows XP SP2 Happens on both the corporate network, and on Broadband at home. I will try on some different browsers if you would like. Cheers Mark

Hmmmm.... Only seems to appear some of the time for me, but it works when it does. On Threds that go over multiple pages, it is there, but on threads that display on a single page it is not. I have to admit it is the one thing that has slightly bugged me about the new forum. I liked the way the old one took you straight to the new posts on a thread. Nb. Not a complaint, just an observation! Cheers Mark

yeah, his contact details would be good if he has not made it over to our new home... ta Mark

I presume you mean motor and not pedal? Good idea, I will have a look at the state of the fittings, but I think we will need new ones are they are swaged onto the pip - ie they are a once only item I think. The current ones are brass, so no problems with corrosion! Cheers Mark

I am sure you have already thought of these but: Decent wiring harness with relays and fuses! Parabolics (if it's staying on leaves). Halogen Bulbs etc. Not really bling mods, but theres a lot on a 2a that can be improved! Ta Mark

Hmmm I'll have a ring round a few places... Thanks Mark

Indeed very handy for that sort of thing. Incidentally you can get a Line out from the factory stereo too, but I am running out of space behind the dash to fit more looms in! Mark

No problems with VWs.... OT, but you might like to look at UK-MKIVS for Mk4 and 5 Golf stuff... Cheers Mark

Ooooo Think Automotive - All sorts of interesting stuff! You don't happen to know anyone around guildford do you? ta Mark