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- Thu Nov 15, 2012 4:44 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options
- Replies: 13
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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...
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:49 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options
- Replies: 13
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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...
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:42 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3610
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...
- Mon Nov 05, 2012 3:47 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Said Goodbye to my old GL
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1586
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
- Mon Nov 05, 2012 12:42 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Said Goodbye to my old GL
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1586
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 ...
- Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:34 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6396
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?
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?
- Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:17 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6396
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
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
- Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:39 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Mk3 Capri Anti Roll Bar Options
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6396
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...
- Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:17 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.0ltr AntiRoll Bar Bushes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1794
Re: 2.0ltr AntiRoll Bar Bushes
Caprigear
Can you supply full car kit worth of polybushes?
Got a rough price in mind?
Can you supply full car kit worth of polybushes?
Got a rough price in mind?
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:19 pm
- Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: 2.8 SHELL WANTED
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3219
Re: 2.8 SHELL WANTED
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 itmgentry90 wrote:i might have come across one on ebay the yesterday, have a look. search ford capri shell
The shell does need work though, but its honest and a good start
- Thu Oct 25, 2012 3:38 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3610
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
Next topic of interest will have to be how best to mount the rack.... Polybushes or Solid Mounting Bushes??? hmmm
- Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:34 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3610
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???
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???
- Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:19 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Mk3 Capri Quick Rack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3610
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...
- Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:33 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: CF mag compression strut mod.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1516
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...