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by Will01
Thu Nov 15, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options
Replies: 13
Views: 6419

Re: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options

hello thanks for the response :) car will only really be lowered by 1" at rear and slightly more (probably) at front, but i will confirm this when the car is setup. i do intend on modifying the front suspension to run compression struts and then connect arb with droplinks. the plan is also to f...
by Will01
Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:49 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options
Replies: 13
Views: 6419

Re: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options

As for the rear antiroll bars, what different sizes did these come in? i am thinking about buying 24 & 14mm off a 2.8, i already have a 20mm (i think) and what looks thinner than 12mm on rear i would like to be able to have one of each different size so i can adjust the car and try what works be...
by Will01
Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack
Replies: 5
Views: 3619

Re: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack

So i have got a 1.6 steering rack fitted to the new shell at the moment that looks like it needs new rack gaitors etc and i now also have a spare 2.0 rack in good condition. So i will be upgrading one of the racks with a quick rack pinion kit. My question is does anyone know if there are any differe...
by Will01
Mon Nov 05, 2012 3:47 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Said Goodbye to my old GL
Replies: 3
Views: 1591

Re: Said Goodbye to my old GL

Well i got £28 so roughly 10x what you got, that makes me feel better as i thought i would get more for it, but at least it more than £2.73 lol
by Will01
Mon Nov 05, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Said Goodbye to my old GL
Replies: 3
Views: 1591

Said Goodbye to my old GL

Hi Guys I don't like to be the bearer of bad news but i finally finished stripping down my old White Mk3 GL 1979 and took her down the the scrappy :( When underneath the car i was relieved to know it would never go back on the road because it was completely rotten everywhere. Anyway it will live on ...
by Will01
Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options
Replies: 13
Views: 6419

Re: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options

ouch! i could get a set made for alot less than that!
oh well thanks for the info
i am very surprised that there aren't more options out there, i have looked but nothing.
i did see that Ric Wood used adjustable arb's on a Capri but i may have to contact them for info?
by Will01
Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options
Replies: 13
Views: 6419

Re: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options

Thanks for info :)
It still would be great to see though if there are any upgrade aftermarket ones preferably adjustable, otherwise i might have to get them made up
by Will01
Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options
Replies: 13
Views: 6419

Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options

Hi Guys Just wondering what are the options for Front Anti-roll bars on Mk3 Capri's? I just want to make a list of different Anti roll bars for the Capri from different Aftermarket manufacturers and other Capri's. Also are there are ones out there that are adjustable as i am building mine up for tra...
by Will01
Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.0ltr AntiRoll Bar Bushes
Replies: 4
Views: 1798

Re: 2.0ltr AntiRoll Bar Bushes

Caprigear
Can you supply full car kit worth of polybushes?
Got a rough price in mind?
by Will01
Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:19 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8 SHELL WANTED
Replies: 10
Views: 3234

Re: 2.8 SHELL WANTED

mgentry90 wrote:i might have come across one on ebay the yesterday, have a look. search ford capri shell
sorry i got that one, which i will be using to re-shell my 2.0 GL and gonna make a Track Car out of it :)
The shell does need work though, but its honest and a good start
by Will01
Thu Oct 25, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack
Replies: 5
Views: 3619

Re: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack

Looks like Demon Tweeks can supply a Kiley Clinton Rack & Pinion kit so i can upgrade my standard rack :).
Next topic of interest will have to be how best to mount the rack.... Polybushes or Solid Mounting Bushes??? hmmm
by Will01
Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack
Replies: 5
Views: 3619

Re: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack

Hi Nige
Thanks for the response, unfortunately i have already tried these guys and they surprisingly cannot help!
I know you can get them, i have seen them in the past but just cant find anywhere now???
Does anyone know if you can use Escort Quick rack parts to upgrade a Standard Manual capri rack???
by Will01
Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:19 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack
Replies: 5
Views: 3619

Mk3 Capri Quick Rack

Hi Guys I am very new to posting in this forum, but here goes. Had a Mk3 1979 2.0 GL for years but most of the time it has been in the garage rusting away. I have now acquired a newer solid shell which i will be using to build up for Class C regs in Scottish classics. I really want to upgrade to a Q...
by Will01
Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:33 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: CF mag compression strut mod.
Replies: 3
Views: 1519

Re: CF mag compression strut mod.

Just been reading this myself :) Looks like a mod i will be making also. To answer the question you would have to connect the anti rollbar via drop-links if you want to keep it. You could reduce roll as they say in article by fitting stiffer springs and dampers but that doesn't stop the roll the sam...