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by sam_uk
Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1275cc Insurance, MPG, MPH
Replies: 11
Views: 3930

Re: 1275cc Insurance, MPG, MPH

Hi All thanks for your replies. I guess where I said 'roll bar' I was thinking of a cage that would include side bars. They are high though and would make getting in and out a pain. Maybe I should start thinking about how to get better performance from the 948 engine first. The scenario I'm concerne...
by sam_uk
Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1275cc Insurance, MPG, MPH
Replies: 11
Views: 3930

Re: 1275cc Insurance, MPG, MPH

Thanks Busguy, that's really good news..
by sam_uk
Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1275cc Insurance, MPG, MPH
Replies: 11
Views: 3930

Re: 1275cc Insurance, MPG, MPH

Hi Les thanks for your thoughts. I do see what you mean about cost, however I'm pretty keen on some disc brakes at the very least. I realise no car is 100% safe, but modern cars are statistically a lot safer than 1950's cars. A roll bar/ side impact protection seems like a reasonable way to spend a ...
by sam_uk
Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1275cc Insurance, MPG, MPH
Replies: 11
Views: 3930

1275cc Insurance, MPG, MPH

Hi all I think I want a Morris as a daily driver. I don't actually drive very much at all it would be more a 'monthly driver'. I'm mainly interested in keeping my long term motoring costs down. I'm pretty handy and can change brakes etc. I'm also kind of interested in safety, joining a 70mph motorwa...