moggie improvements/upgrades

Post by **Blaketon** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:54 am

MartinB wrote:The Quaife diff needs both wheels in contact with the road to work otherwise it will just spin the wheel in the open air whereas the plate diff will still drive the wheel in contact with the road. Morris Minors are (at least mine was) very prone to lifting an inside rear wheel.

That hasn't been an issue with mine - the plated diff was far more instrusive and for what I want, the Quaife is better.

With reference to the ARB, I have driven standard cars, which tended to lean a bit more but to be honest, my car is pretty neutral.

Post by **MartinB** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:56 am

You're not trying hard enough!

Post by **frankatrover** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 12:33 pm

Hi Folks, some time ago I asked all of you for imput as to the merits (or not), in fitting discs and servo to my traveller(Nellie). As I am now turned 70 (still VERY young in mind at least), the results are, in my case terrific. My left `tin` knee is comfortable on the clutch, and my painful right knee (to be replaced) is now more comfortable. You young `titans` can stay with `normal` brakes, but let us oldies have it easier to drive our much loved Classics. Frank, still a happy Club Member. Thanks for your help on that matter.......now.....the benifits of a front anti-roll bar....?

Post by **Blaketon** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:00 pm

MartinB wrote:You're not trying hard enough!

I've never used the Traveller in competition but I have thrown it hard at some local hairpins and I have to speak as I find.

The Midget and V8 have been used in hillclimbs and in those the Quaifes were fine (Being lower they would tend to roll less). When an MGB GT V8 held the unlimited capacity production car class record at Shelsely Walsh, it did so with a Quaife diff and nearly 400 bhp.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:40 pm

Hi frank - yes - if having leg problems then a servo is a great idea. It's just that some expect a 'servo' to massively improve their brakes - when all it does is to reduce the 'leg load' as you have found. What they really need - is a good overhaul of their knackered braking system. Enjoy your Minoring!

Post by **eastona** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:26 pm

After my trip to Newcastle and back at the weekend, 600 mile round trip, I'd definitely like

1. A more comfy seat (as I mentioned!)
2. An intermittent wash wipe (or a passenger that does!)
3. Hazard lights (the thought of a breakdown on the M-Way without them makes me cringe)

After those, a higher ratio diff and some soundproofing would be an advantage.

Just in case Santa is reading!

Other than that, it was fine (except the starting issue, that's solved now!)

Andrew