"Steve, Nylon 6 annd 66 too hard been there done that and broke the top eyelet off the damper :-0 Nylatron may also be too hard. Have made delrin adapter to go between main and helpers before and there ok. PU is hard to machine as it gets softer with…"

"Dave, I could see your figures were about right I just couldn't quite see how you'd arrived at them :-) Not sure about Newark yet as I'm on the reserve list for Lemans which is the same weekend. (missed Newark for the last 5 years for…"

"The powerflex bushes in the GTM were already in it when I got it though the dampers arn't very old (maybe 3 years max) Some years ago we did a test on an MGF bush as we had a knackered bush to hand. Knackered OEM bush = 19.2N/mm Polyflex =…"

"I remember following the progress as you were converting the lights, use of acetone to soften the gel is firmly locked in the grey matter long term archive and retrieval unit. Dunno about your S1 but mines RWD so I'm ok with acceleration not…"

"you can upgrade the pads and get new discs drilled and slotted all from rally spares. they work quite well on such a light car after that your into looking at fitting a whole new set up on the front along the lines of the locost set up."

"the Malaga back end piers has is similar to the S1 back end, similar but not the same. However it would be fairly easy to modify and fit to your car (maybe easier to alter the chassis perhaps) I run 18 psi all round on 175/70 14's at 15psi i…"

"Thanks the reaction i get has been very positive and most folks like the way it looks. the headlights were easy to chop off the original wings and mould the wings to look like they were never there. I do like the way it looks now. somehow meaner and…"

"Perfect, so it is a type 14. Are there any easy upgrades on the market for these? Thanks a lot."

"Some encouraging comments, many thanks. Dave, Big Vern, interesting details on the suspension loadings etc, mine has cut down by 1 coil GT6 springs, I think (but will consult Mr Internet) they were a stronger spring then the Spitfire already, I used…"

"Hi vern..the 600lb (a rough and ready figure) was arrived at by adding 240lb preload and 3-4 inch of travel at 120lb/in (580-700lb) this compares to my 150lb/in springs (4 X 150 =600 plus about 1/2" preload = 675lb) so at close to my maximum…"

"they are type 14 triumph callipers (they look to have 4 bolts holding the two half's of the calliper together, the type 12's have 2 bolts holding them together."

"In th RS catalogue they sell all this plastic/nylatron in different rates of shore hardness and they will give a certificate of conformity as well, meaning its uniform and not the aero bar type. Just need a friend with  a lathe who knows how to…"

"Have your powerflex bushes not got a lifetime warranty vern? I've just used them on my front suspension rebuild as there was a kit for the front end but there supposed to have a lifetime warranty. I have the black bushes which i think were for…"

"Sound point about the list. Maybe even a diagram or tow in the offing here I think. I'll see what I can turn up. I have only used the herald/spitfire  bushes and the steering for rack retainers on the legerra and they are still ok to the…"

"Dave reminds me of a maths teacher I had at school. Could never understand how he worked it out but he always got the right answer."

"The off road guys recon  the Deflex were pants, failing in no time flat 6 months tops but then they are offroading. Have seen a deflex bush cut in half and it was like an aero bar in side - full of bubbles. When I contacted Floflex, same…"

"I hadn't seen any of the negative reports on deflex/floflex although I had my suspicions after the name change. I've used some in the legerra and they seem to be fine even after 38000 miles but then its my commuter car and doesn't get…"