modifications;which ones?

Post by **MarkyB** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 3:33 pm

A belt driven fan will drag some power at high revs

Doesn't the engine turn the fan all the time?
The only time it is doing anything useful is when you are more or less stationary.
The rest of the time it need power to turn it.

Post by **Judge** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:17 pm

jonathon wrote:Well its not obligatory for owners to buy modifications or indeed any other products that they can not afford. What is the point your making Bill as this 'aside ' is deviating away from the original posts question.

? Advice was being sought, and I gave my views. So who actually deviated?

To clarify, my mods would be/are,

1275 engine, Ford disc brakes, Marina wheels and back axle, type 9 - 5 speed gear box, telescopic shock absorbers, and Newton Commercial seats.

Job done

I believe in driving them, not playing with them

Post by **jonathon** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:04 pm

Hmm! I sense a wind up

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:01 pm

Rear lights on the Traveller can be made MUCH brighter by simply cutting a little collar of 'shiny chrome plastic' and slipping it behind the bulb. Very inexpensive - and very effective.

Post by **aussiemike** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:33 pm

I wouldnt be putting anything on my car that couldnt be bought or replaced with a new one. i.e. marina bits and bobs are great but can you get bits for axles etc over the counter? Ifford disc brakes on the frontthen why not keep th ford stud pattern and and put an escort rear axle in ???
I would def update the elights, front and rear, brakes, front and rear, retractable seatbelts and proper front deats with headrests.
cheers, michael.

Post by **Peetee** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:55 pm

Rear lights on the Traveller can be made MUCH brighter by simply cutting a little collar of 'shiny chrome plastic' and slipping it behind the bulb. Very inexpensive - and very effective.

Makes a huge difference to the interior light too

Post by **jonathon** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:10 pm

Don't tell me ,you have a rotating glitter ball Peetee

Post by **Peetee** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:16 pm

I wish! didn't think about that when I bought a convertible.
How shortsighted

Post by **wanderinstar** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:43 pm

Dave, where are you. I have a set of halogen lights with Xenon bulbs fitted that are for sale. Excellent lights for dark nights. PM me.