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1965 Roadster Fitted a 3/4 inch anti-roll bar 11 years ago. Coupled with the then nearly new - not recon - front shock absorbers and V8 bushes. I aIso have 50% stiffer front coil springs ( basically GT spring rate) fitted as well as GT rear springs mounted on poly bushes. All running on 165/80 x 14 ...

John
You Roger and I have all posted stuff this afternoon one hour before the actual time - does the BB not recognise GMT?
George

Donald
Been using Tesco Momentum in my MGB for the past year or so and amongst other gains is that it never runs on now. The 99 octane must help.
George

Patrick
I agree with you and John - fit the correct tyres and the steering is not heavy. Changing the profile too as you have done will help speedo accuracy.

As you can see I have a RV8 - now that does have heavy steering at parking speeds.
George

Donald
Don't have the answer directly but most up to date information on fuels is usually available vis the FBHVC http://fbhvc.co.uk/

Regards
George

Charles
Afraid not.

The early rear view mirrors on roadsters are fitted to the central rod of the windscreen. The later ones are fitted to the screen surround.
I am looking for a dipping mirror to fit as original
George

John
You must fit he clutch pedal return spring - missing in brake switch photo.
George

Has anyone ever found a source of rear view mirrors for these cars ie rod mounted - which has the "dip" facility?

Fed up being blinded at night.

My only solution has been to turn the mirror so that the light shines back at the following car - not the best answer.

George

Where on the website can I find the "boot photo" and all the comments mentioned in SF! ?

This is the battery type most used in MGBs pre rubber bumper when converting from 2 x 6 volt. http://www.tayna.co.uk/Type-202002L-Varta-Blue-Dynamic-Car-Battery-Short-Code-B36-Varta-DIN-544-401-420-P9038.html I fitted one three years ago - no problems maintenance free and cheap enough to throw away ...