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by markhughz
Thu Sep 01, 2005 7:17 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: leg replacement
Replies: 24
Views: 6373

Regarding the CO2 gas - a lot of pub gas nowdays has some kind of chemical in it so people can't use it to weld. I didn't realise this and all my welds were terrible! I got argon and co2 mix and it made a huge difference but maybe you CO2 bottle won't have that chemical - try it and see.
by markhughz
Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Uprated Torsion bars - are they worth it???
Replies: 26
Views: 6414

A possible cheaper option is, I seem to remember, if you can find a Marina you can take the torsion bars off and use them with a little modification. I believe they give a 30% uprating. I'm sure someone can confirm or deny. These sound like a good option - something i could afford. (£245 for upgrad...
by markhughz
Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Uprated Torsion bars - are they worth it???
Replies: 26
Views: 6414

Maybe the poll question is wrong because the answer surely is yes. e.g it could possibly be compared to "does fitting 7 leaf rear springs instead of 5 leaf really make a difference?" Might have been better asking if the cost involved is worth the expense? Don't forget to identify left and...
by markhughz
Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Uprated Torsion bars - are they worth it???
Replies: 26
Views: 6414

Uprated Torsion bars - are they worth it???

Well, Im trying to way up the pros and cons of uprated torsion bars... Do they really make much difference? Why can you get 50% 70% and 100% uprated ones? Are they just a con to take away my money? I have a 1275 Trav, with telescopic shocks and will at some point be adding a 5 speed box. I will be l...
by markhughz
Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:02 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: help! sick morris in sussex
Replies: 4
Views: 1815

East sussex minors?