145 origional Full Length Roof-Rack

DJS · Oct 5th, 2011, 14:56

Hi,

Anybody interested in an original 145 roof rack?

This one is in lovely condition. It packs away nicely. The wooden slats are also in lovely condition.

If you are interested, let me know.

Cheers,

Darren.

Burdekin · Oct 6th, 2011, 01:43

Hi Darren,

PM sent.

Cheers,

Mitch

Yotul · Oct 24th, 2011, 22:41

Hi Darren,

Very nice! How much do you want for it?

Cheers

Nick

gary howard · Nov 17th, 2011, 17:46

Hi, Don't suppose that beautiful estate car is for sale?

regards

kean · Feb 11th, 2012, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary howard

Hi, Don't suppose that beautiful estate car is for sale?

regards

nope, no plans to sell at the moment - it's too nice a drive!
If, however, I were to consider selling then I would always look to this forum first.

Kean
(new keeper of aforementioned beautiful estate car)

Burdekin · Feb 11th, 2012, 12:05

Hi Kean,

How would you rate the handling with the bilsteins and heavy duty rear springs? She is a lovely old girl.

Cheers,

Mitch

kean · Feb 11th, 2012, 19:05

Hello Mitch,

It's suprisingly well-balanced overall as a chassis. Maybe the heavier-duty rear springs help move grip to the front.
The only thing with the rear springs is perhaps they're a little too stiff when not loaded over low speed transverse bumps (especially darn speed bumps) where it skips unless you go really slow indeed.
Renewing front w/b bushes, ball-joints and idler bushes has lightened the steering at low speed and allows it to hold its intended geometry through the bends. It turns in consistently well, but remains progressive and yaw predictable.
The ride is smooth (and improved by renewed bushes) almost all of the time, with only a little disturbance when travelling over short frequency ripples. I'm no expert, but I suspect the dampers are doing a great job, but maybe the rear springs are a bit too strong for a match when the rear is unloaded.
Obviously the old girl rolls a fair bit in corners compared to some of the other cars currently on the fleet: I dare say I am tempted by Vintage Performance Developments' progressive spring proposal, but, other than perhaps incurring Darren's wrath, I'm not sure how much better the ride & handling need be as a standard daily drive.
I'll get around to renewing the rear bushes this year and I rather think that'll return her to her former glory and quite probably not want for anything else handling wise.
Phew - that was supposed to be a Quick Reply, but I kind of got on a bit of a roll.
Great to make contact, by the way - Darren had spoken about you whilst in the process of passing the car to me.
Cheers,
Kean

kean · Feb 11th, 2012, 19:18

By the way, did that super roof-rack go to a new owner?
It really was a beauty, but I couldn't find the space or the cash at the time of sale...

Burdekin · Feb 11th, 2012, 21:06

Yep Darren has sold it I'm afraid. They do come up though and I have one I hope to modify for my Amazon.

Nov 17th, 2011, 17:46	#4
gary howard Junior Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2014 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: london	wow nice car Hi, Don't suppose that beautiful estate car is for sale? regards

Oct 6th, 2011, 01:43	#2
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 05:59 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Hi Darren, PM sent. Cheers, Mitch

Oct 24th, 2011, 22:41	#3
Yotul New Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2012 19:32 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bristol	Hi Darren, Very nice! How much do you want for it? Cheers Nick

Feb 11th, 2012, 12:05	#6
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 05:59 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Hi Kean, How would you rate the handling with the bilsteins and heavy duty rear springs? She is a lovely old girl. Cheers, Mitch

Feb 11th, 2012, 19:05	#7
kean Junior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2017 21:14 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Solihull	Hello Mitch, It's suprisingly well-balanced overall as a chassis. Maybe the heavier-duty rear springs help move grip to the front. The only thing with the rear springs is perhaps they're a little too stiff when not loaded over low speed transverse bumps (especially darn speed bumps) where it skips unless you go really slow indeed. Renewing front w/b bushes, ball-joints and idler bushes has lightened the steering at low speed and allows it to hold its intended geometry through the bends. It turns in consistently well, but remains progressive and yaw predictable. The ride is smooth (and improved by renewed bushes) almost all of the time, with only a little disturbance when travelling over short frequency ripples. I'm no expert, but I suspect the dampers are doing a great job, but maybe the rear springs are a bit too strong for a match when the rear is unloaded. Obviously the old girl rolls a fair bit in corners compared to some of the other cars currently on the fleet: I dare say I am tempted by Vintage Performance Developments' progressive spring proposal, but, other than perhaps incurring Darren's wrath, I'm not sure how much better the ride & handling need be as a standard daily drive. I'll get around to renewing the rear bushes this year and I rather think that'll return her to her former glory and quite probably not want for anything else handling wise. Phew - that was supposed to be a Quick Reply, but I kind of got on a bit of a roll. Great to make contact, by the way - Darren had spoken about you whilst in the process of passing the car to me. Cheers, Kean

Feb 11th, 2012, 19:18	#8
kean Junior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2017 21:14 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Solihull	By the way, did that super roof-rack go to a new owner? It really was a beauty, but I couldn't find the space or the cash at the time of sale...

Feb 11th, 2012, 21:06	#9
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 05:59 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Yep Darren has sold it I'm afraid. They do come up though and I have one I hope to modify for my Amazon.

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