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angus

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Ok, so now I have an MOT, I can start fiddling! 8)

I know the Bus is never going to have Caterham handling, but be good to make it a little better. I have a few ideas, but thought I'd ask a few questions first.
I suspect pretty soon we'll go for a 1776 engine (where from - Remtec?) - ours is fine, but a bit more power for modern roads would be good. I want reliable and torque - never going down the Strip (although having said that, I do intend to drive the Top Gear track in the next few weeks - watch this space!!)

Although I think some of the vans look fantastic, I'm also not going to slam the van down to the weeds. Maybe a slight drop in the future, but only to close that front wheel-arch gap a bit.

Main question - is it worth fitting the uprated anti-roll bars front and rear, together with some newer shocks (have standard) - I like the soft comfy ride, but quite like the idea of hustling round roundabouts a bit more elagently! Don't want a rock hard ride though.
 
I didn't really see the point of a rear anti roll bar. I have new stock shocks all the way around, with all new balljoints. I also replaced the anti roll bar bushes and clamps for stock ones and it has made a world of difference to the handling. I'd just make sure what you have is in tip top condition.
 

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