Our 1st A30 Restoration
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Our 1st A30 Restoration
Hi,
I thought I would set up a build log of our A30 restoration.
Myself and Dad have purchased the car after seeing them at Goodwood for a number of years.
With no welding experience it was important to find a reasonably solid base which I believe we have. Our plan is to make the A30 look like a race replica but keep its original features.
I thought I would set up a build log of our A30 restoration.
Myself and Dad have purchased the car after seeing them at Goodwood for a number of years.
With no welding experience it was important to find a reasonably solid base which I believe we have. Our plan is to make the A30 look like a race replica but keep its original features.
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Nice one chaps, keep us update on your progress.
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Carried out a more thorough investigation into what we actually bought last night.
Really happy at the moment with what we have found. The main bits that need welding are both outer sills, patch rear qtr, spring hangers and rear wheel arch panels.
Really happy at the moment with what we have found. The main bits that need welding are both outer sills, patch rear qtr, spring hangers and rear wheel arch panels.
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Take plenty of photos and keep us posted!
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beko wrote:Take plenty of photos and keep us posted!
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I agree, always nice to see the progress of a restoration, keep us updated where you can.
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Only did a couple of small bits tonight but progress is progress!!
Removed the battery and heater box and glad to say it's all as solid as a rock under there.
Front wheels removed just to see what brake set up was behind them.
The rest of the night has been spent looking at spec for the front and rear.
What are your thoughts on
Front:- standard shocks, negative camber trunnions, fast road anti roll bar conversion,competition front springs and upgraded discs, callipers and bushes
Rear:- competition springs, panard rod, standard shocks, upgraded bushes and handbrake kit.
Be honest with your thoughts.
Thanks
Mike
Removed the battery and heater box and glad to say it's all as solid as a rock under there.
Front wheels removed just to see what brake set up was behind them.
The rest of the night has been spent looking at spec for the front and rear.
What are your thoughts on
Front:- standard shocks, negative camber trunnions, fast road anti roll bar conversion,competition front springs and upgraded discs, callipers and bushes
Rear:- competition springs, panard rod, standard shocks, upgraded bushes and handbrake kit.
Be honest with your thoughts.
Thanks
Mike
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rebuild it to a standard A30 are my honest thoughts
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I don,t recommend negative camber trunnions for road use.
I do recommend telescopic shocks all round.
I suggest that higher rated front springs are an good idea, about 400 lb in
I do recommend telescopic shocks all round.
I suggest that higher rated front springs are an good idea, about 400 lb in
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Re: Our 1st A30 Restoration
All depends on what you would like to use it for afterwards
As David said, some suspension geometry that might work well on a Spridget won't suit your A30
As David said, some suspension geometry that might work well on a Spridget won't suit your A30
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May be a little harsh driving with those mods.
A race car is good for the track but you'll be able to tell what side a coin is face up when rolling over it...
Even competition shocks on a Sprite is too harsh for daily driving- and for every day or occasional use standard shocks are good. Even the original lever shocks when rebuilt or with thicker oil are often sufficient for "sporty" street use.
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A race car is good for the track but you'll be able to tell what side a coin is face up when rolling over it...
Even competition shocks on a Sprite is too harsh for daily driving- and for every day or occasional use standard shocks are good. Even the original lever shocks when rebuilt or with thicker oil are often sufficient for "sporty" street use.
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Quite a similar spec to what I have on mine currently.
Competition springs on standard shocks I found overwhelmed them and as such I'm upgrading to uprated dampers to match the springs. Never much of an issue on smoother roads but once you found a road with a rhythmic bump the car would get a bit bouncy. I'll hopefully see what the result is soon.
With recommendations for what upgrades to do, it all depends on your driving. A standard car is perfectly fine for a lot of people, and others have gone much further!
Competition springs on standard shocks I found overwhelmed them and as such I'm upgrading to uprated dampers to match the springs. Never much of an issue on smoother roads but once you found a road with a rhythmic bump the car would get a bit bouncy. I'll hopefully see what the result is soon.
With recommendations for what upgrades to do, it all depends on your driving. A standard car is perfectly fine for a lot of people, and others have gone much further!
Neal Welch
Car still going strong with thousands of miles being added to the clock.
Click the pic or here to read Ovy's story.
Car still going strong with thousands of miles being added to the clock.
Click the pic or here to read Ovy's story.
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Great thanks for the info it's a great help.OVY871 wrote:Quite a similar spec to what I have on mine currently.
Competition springs on standard shocks I found overwhelmed them and as such I'm upgrading to uprated dampers to match the springs. Never much of an issue on smoother roads but once you found a road with a rhythmic bump the car would get a bit bouncy. I'll hopefully see what the result is soon.
With recommendations for what upgrades to do, it all depends on your driving. A standard car is perfectly fine for a lot of people, and others have gone much further!
I want a car that handles well when I'm finished.
What dampers did you go for and where did you get them from?
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I see the originality police are on duty...A40FARINAGURU wrote:rebuild it to a standard A30 are my honest thoughts
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Neil Evans wrote:I see the originality police are on duty...A40FARINAGURU wrote:rebuild it to a standard A30 are my honest thoughts
Nick Bayliss
Club's A35 (Saloon) Registrar, South Midlands Area Contact
Email, a35@austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk
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