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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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2 Carltons, 5 litres, 10 cylinders and one turbo
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« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2011, 06:51:01 PM » |
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
1989 Lotus Carlton replica, seeing a 2JZ-GTE during the summer
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« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2011, 07:23:22 PM » |
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And there's only one left |
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
Wanted: Life
Posts: 2001
2 Carltons, 5 litres, 10 cylinders and one turbo
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« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2011, 07:24:29 PM » |
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you buy a pair smarty pants
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
1989 Lotus Carlton replica, seeing a 2JZ-GTE during the summer
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melinx
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« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2011, 07:26:40 PM » |
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melinx
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2011, 09:26:16 AM » |
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you buy a pair smarty pants
Since you so kindly pointed out my misunderstanding, I've bought the remaining pair  I'm probably going to have difficulty with the air fitting though because whatever it is that holds in the pipe was seized solid on the old ones and I had to cut the pipe off |
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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2011, 01:34:05 PM » |
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I've got them and everything looks fine  I still can't believe it though, two brand new saloon air adjust shocks for £35 !! They even have a brand new dual mass flywheel for the Carlton at £50, which I would imagine is a bargain ! I've suggested that they join TC and put any other surplus items that they get specific to Carlton/Omega A/Senator in the for sale section (I've pointed out that it's all free !) |
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
Wanted: Life
Posts: 2001
2 Carltons, 5 litres, 10 cylinders and one turbo
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2011, 06:07:14 PM » |
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The only thing other than the height adjustable shockers was the 24v clutch master cylinder... its a LHD unit but I bought one anyway.
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2011, 06:49:47 PM » |
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It's worth keeping an eye on their ebay shop, I was told that another load of parts came in this week; no idea what though.
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nightmare
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Location: Argyll Scotland
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« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2011, 08:06:14 PM » |
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Yippie mine turned up today and they look the buisness.  What about your's Melinx? Have you got them yet? |
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« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2011, 08:29:36 PM » |
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Well, errr yes and thanks very much for the tip off I've got them and everything looks fine I still can't believe it though, two brand new saloon air adjust shocks for £35 !! They even have a brand new dual mass flywheel for the Carlton at £50, which I would imagine is a bargain ! I've suggested that they join TC and put any other surplus items that they get specific to Carlton/Omega A/Senator in the for sale section (I've pointed out that it's all free !) |
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binks 3000
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if it can it will !
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« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2011, 10:08:47 PM » |
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whats the clutch master cylinder like jhonny ? if its any good im gonna get one !
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carlton gsi and a tricked out cr500...........yes please!!
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
Wanted: Life
Posts: 2001
2 Carltons, 5 litres, 10 cylinders and one turbo
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« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2011, 06:04:37 AM » |
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looks good, but it wont fit a rhd without mods
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
1989 Lotus Carlton replica, seeing a 2JZ-GTE during the summer
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binks 3000
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if it can it will !
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« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2011, 06:21:58 AM » |
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what mods are needed, is it the mountings ? if it easy enough im gonna have one !
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carlton gsi and a tricked out cr500...........yes please!!
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« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2011, 01:47:20 PM » |
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Just got a coil of 3mm OD nylon tubing and still waiting for a couple of 3mm pipe joints as a 'just in case' measure for when I come to fit the new shocks. Both were a sod to find; there's loads of 4mm stuff about but 3mm is like rocking horse turds |
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carlton_mad
3.0 CDX and now Diamond 3.0 24v
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« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2011, 09:38:57 PM » |
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Just got a coil of 3mm OD nylon tubing and still waiting for a couple of 3mm pipe joints as a 'just in case' measure for when I come to fit the new shocks. Both were a sod to find; there's loads of 4mm stuff about but 3mm is like rocking horse turds come to the meet and i can supply you with genuine ones!! |
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what would life be like if we all drove fwd cars? feckin boring that's what rear drive or bust
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« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2011, 10:11:30 AM » |
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Many thanks for the offer but I will be elsewhere, otherwise I would have been severely tempted to have a run down; especially in such glorious weather. I hope you all have a great meet |
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« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2011, 10:10:23 AM » |
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Yippie mine turned up today and they look the buisness. What about your's Melinx? Have you got them yet? Fitted mine a couple of days ago and they're fine Had a bit of work to do forming the ends of the nylon extension pipes I had to get because I cut off the originals because they wouldn't come out of the shockers also, I didn't believe that I would ever find some air adjust units at a price I was prepared to pay  I also had to buy some small 'O' rings and push in pipe connectors as well as some nuts to replace those stupid domed nuts provided; they don't pull down anywhere near far enough  I was somewhat concerned after I first inflated them because they seemed to be losing pressure but that quickly stopped; I reckon it was due to the rubber gaiters stretching gradually (they have probably been in storage some considerable time  ) Thanks again for pointing them out have you fitted yours yet? |
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nightmare
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Location: Argyll Scotland
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« Reply #18 on: October 27, 2011, 07:01:17 PM » |
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Not yet. I had to upgrade the brakes on my Xantia and get it MOT'ed + get it out of the garage. Mot man did nose job on windscreen at first junction  . OOPS forgot to tell himabout brakes. That'll teach him not to moan about no servo on them  they're powered brakes not servo'd. Then When I got the carlton in the garage I found a small hole in the N/S rear wheel arch thats letting in water into the boot.  Luckily I'd already got the wheel arch repair panels(as a precautionary measure) and it covers the hole. So a little bit of cutting/welding and making good this weekend. After that I'll fit them. Glad your's are O.K. |
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« Reply #19 on: November 07, 2011, 09:40:14 PM » |
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I've had time to get the feel of them now, they have lifted the back by around 30mm which I'm perfectly happy with ! (I keep them at 20 psi rather than the recommended minimum of 12 psi) They seem to absorb bumps much better than the 'bog standard' shocks even though a 'bounce test' doesn't look much different The car seems to be more 'rigid' and it certainly corners better |
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kevinfourlegs
The only TC member with four legs
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Am I the only TC member in south Wales?
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« Reply #20 on: November 09, 2011, 12:48:46 PM » |
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That reminds me, I must check the pressure in my rear shocks.
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RWD, as it was, as it is, as it should be for real men.
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