If you have an early P38 with 7J not 8J 16" rims then there is almost no clearance inside the rim and the Britpart caliper can knock balancing weights off. The Lucas caliper is sloped and rounded so doesn't.
If you have an early P38 with 7J not 8J 16" rims then there is almost no clearance inside the rim and the Britpart caliper can knock balancing weights off. The Lucas caliper is sloped and rounded so doesn't.
Think I got mine from Island. It was Britpart but this looks similar.
https://www.dls-uk.co.uk/discovery/...liper-seal-kit-rr-p38-all-disco2-to-2003.html
I remember some firms pushing metric tyres, I think BMW tried it too. Hideous idea.
Nice to see even with a generation or so difference, nothing has changed in the world of automacars.
They only came in beige.What colour was it?
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
I have Lucas ones and they are tight with two layers of weights even though I think I have 8J
you have weights on weights!?
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Yes you have to with gigantic nobbly tires like insas. One always ends up with 2 layers on one wheel. I’ve lost couple taking the wheel off to do the brakes so 50mph is now very annoying. Can be difficult find a tyre shop willing to do them.
Have you not seen those plastic balls that you throw inside the tyre? They a supposed to be good and work well with big tyres.
I remember one of the fender guys asking and I believe he tried them with good results.
J
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Heard they are okay on motorbikes? Noise not an issue with silly treads. If I can afford this P38 much longer I will be changing down to 30” ATs off a mates Disco as I don’t go in deep mud on a regular basis anymore
never tried them, knew someone who did and he gave up, more hassle than they were worthHeard they are okay on motorbikes? Noise not an issue with silly treads. If I can afford this P38 much longer I will be changing down to 30” ATs off a mates Disco as I don’t go in deep mud on a regular basis anymore
Datatek
Well-Known Member
A 1984 Renault 11 and a 1986 Toyota MR2what’s hiding under the other covers?
J
A 1984 Renault 11 and a 1986 Toyota MR2
Ok, heard you mention your MR2. Renault 11, Is there a reason behind holding on to that? Can’t be many of them left now even in France.
Got rid of our sports car when we moved here, the potholes would have killed the car and our backs
J
Datatek
Well-Known Member
The Renault 11 belongs to my wife, she doesn't want to sell it. There are several R11's running around locally. The R11 is one of those cars that manufacturers occasionally make by accident that seem to last foreverOk, heard you mention your MR2. Renault 11, Is there a reason behind holding on to that? Can’t be many of them left now even in France.
Got rid of our sports car when we moved here, the potholes would have killed the car and our backs
J
Most are 8J. Never seen 2 layers of weights on the inside.
My neighbour who helps me out is secretary of local MR2 club his is in mint condition for an old one, won one or two shows with it. Luv to wind him up by parking the MX5 at the side for photos. His club members get a bit touchyA 1984 Renault 11 and a 1986 Toyota MR2
Datatek
Well-Known Member
Mines pretty mint, I have owned it from new, the only one I have ever seen that has no rust. A pal with a Honda dealership did a full anti rust treatment on it in return for sorting computer problems.My neighbour who helps me out is secretary of local MR2 club his is in mint condition for an old one, won one or two shows with it. Luv to wind him up by parking the MX5 at the side for photos. His club members get a bit touchy
Attachments
Like that , mind you red is my favourite colour. Neighbours is all white. You could eat your dinner out of engine compartment its that clean. He keeps it garaged and polishes it several times a week without fail. Sometimes wonder if he loves it more than his missis?
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
My neighbours had a mint 16v 90’s model from new, it went in the scrappage scheme for a common 2.0 bmw diesel
