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  1. My 2B has GAZ shocks all round, double Wishbones at the front and 195/50 X 15 tyres. I've only had it a few weeks and the suspension was rock hard. A visit to Bob Fry led to me contacting Dave at Dampertec. His advice resulted in me finding that the damping was set too high. However, the setup does still not feel right and there is no steering self centring. I am thinking of taking it to a Suspension setup specialist. I now know that the GAZ have adjusters for ride height and damping but the clamping/fixing points are set so the angle of the unit cannot be changed. So, I can setup ride height and damping by trial and error. I have gear that will check Tracking (Toe in/toe out) so will I gain anything by getting things like Camber checked? If the consensus is yes then are there any specialists in the South. I have seen Procomp Motorsport and Centre Gravity mentioned on the forum but they are both around Birmingham. There is a place called Analogue Automotive at Petersfield. Does any member have experience of them or any other companies in the South? As an aside, I'm also thinking of fitting narrower tyres on the front (I realize I will need new rims). Any thoughts on the effects of doing that? Cheers. Mick.
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    Thanks for all the replies. Car arrives tomorrow so will jack her up and have a good look to see what is bolted and where. Can then get a bit more specific with questions and add photos (How do I do that?). Will take up your offer of a visit Bob. If you give me directions and phone No. I will contact you when I sort out the Seat/Pedals problem and can safely drive it. I also am retired so am flexible with my time. Cheers. Mick.
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    I have just bought a Robin Hood. It has an E plate but was first registered 2005. It has a Tubular chassis and double Wishbones(?) on the front. Being a complete novice I could do with some info and advice on the following. 1) Tyres sizes are 195/50 x 15. What is the lowest safe pressure I can run them at? 2)Reason for asking is that the suspension is rock hard. Lower pressures may give a softer ride unless the spring tension is adjustable as on motorbikes. If it is then where is the adjuster? 3) I am 5ft 10in but cannot reach the pedals unless I sit forward in the seat (previous owner was 6ft 3in). Is the pedal position adjustable or do I need to unbolt and remove seat then drill new fixing holes further forward? 4)When/if I need spares is there a company that specialises in Robin Hoods? 5) When I have sorted the pedals/seat out and can drive the car is there anybody in the Southampton/Winchester area that would spend an hour talking me through the car? An hour with someone that knows the cars could save me days trying to feel my way around. I would bring the car to them. Cheers. Mick.
  4. Thanks for the info. No further info required. Cheers. Mick.
  5. When looking over a Robin Hood where is the most assessable and quickest place to check to see if it has a sheet steel or tubular chassis/frame? Thanks. Mick.
  6. OK. Thanks for finding out for me. Mick.
  7. Message for Florins metal works. Could you find out if Helen still has the car for sale and if so I would like to have a look at it. Thanks. Mick.
  8. Looking for something simple. My engineering and electrical skills are reasonable but electronics are a black art. So, 2L SOHC Pinto with a Twin Choke Weber would be good but will consider others. Must have SVA certificate/Robin Hood on V5/long MOT/Wet Gear. Would prefer something being sold by Builder or Factory built but not essential. Will travel up to 150 miles from Winchester/Southampton.
  9. Hi. I received several replies to my Post and all were useful and informative. I have replied but my replies are not showing on the Forum (Can anyone explain why?) So, this is the only way I could think of to say thanks to all that replied. From the replies I have decided that I don't need anything highly tuned. I will go for carburetors because I have reasonable experience of Motorbikes and cars with carbs. Fuel Injection means an ECU and sensors and I'm not into that. To "Florian" - I would like to take you up on your offer to visit. My phone No is 01489 895412. I'm retired so very flexible with time. Cheers. Mick.
  10. Hi. I'm looking for a Robin Hood with a 2L Pinto engine. Approximately, what would the BHP be if fitted with Weber carbs? Are there any people in Hampshire that specialise in servicing/tuning/repairing this sort of car? Replies will be appreciated. Thanks. Mick.
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