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Laurent,
The upper rose joints also set the caster/camber so either mark up carefully /measure (count turns) or follow the guide I wrote up in action a few years  back.
I may have the article in "word" somewhere buried in my pc if you want a copy.

I used Mcgill motorsport.
Graham

Just saw this come up for sale may suit someone who wants a relaxed ride! One of 4 I believe.

(i just updated the link)

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1995-ac-cobra-mk-iv

New (not used on car)  Trigo 427 6 pin alloys, (4) wheel spinners (raw finish, 2LH,2RH)  and (4) centre caps (raw finish)

Wheels
3x 15 x9.5"
2x 15 x7.5"

Would sell one of the 15x9.5" separately.

In original Trigo shipping boxes

The fronts have been machined by Trigo to have the correct offset for  the Cobra or MKiV caliper, but need spacers(or hub spaced) for the CRS 6 pots calipers as its a close fit ( I have done a trial fit up) .

Wheels in Scotland but I may be able to arrange delivery from a friend who makes regular trips south.

Graham

I was informed that a small batch of these are currently available in the UK:

http://www.randbmotorsport.co.uk/shop/Details.asp?ProductID=386

I recently got 2 from the states at a comparable price.
If you are running an uprated clutch these make a difference over the plastic quadrant and are also manually adjustable.
Regards,
Graham

David ,
I have sent you an email on engine mods, however on the Mk IV / CRS  Section people did do some air filter & spark plug mods to overcome some low output issues.
There's no easy ,low cost solution due to what was installed and the UK mot regulations on emmissions.

I'm not sure what engines were installed in the Brooklands Aces or gearbox configuration but am surprised you have the 50oz external weight.
Graham

Constance,
I have been without a pc for a couple of weeks but up and running now.
The Grey car does have the inset rear lights-see attached.
Graham

I think at that price the "scary" one will forever be a project...............

I just edited my  earlier post  with the Spigot picture.

For what its worth my Bristol 400 has the water control valve mounted under the dash in the cabin.
I dont see the point in it being just adjustable in the engine bay and you could easily mount it in the cabin.
My take off for the water is via a brass spigot  (See attached photo)assembly that mounts in one of the water hoses (Tubano or straight) to the water pump.
I am sure some ACOC silver-back told me it was the same system in Ace/Aceca.
The Bristol 400 set up is 1949 but quite "posh"  and a clayton heater--I will try to locate my cabin water control valve and post up.
Graham

I would use the search function of the forum and enter "Delaney Gallay"  as theres a few threads on the heaters and may lead you to an owner who can answer the question.
To my untrained eye the connection on the housing looks "home made".

Graham

There's one here
https://www.uksportscars.com/view/hawk-cobra-289-2017-4500-miles-spectacular-example-having-been-extremely-well-built-with-attention-to-detail/

Ciro - welcome.
You might get a better response on the mkiv part of the forum.
I would try hawk cars or redline engineering in UK.
Not sure of correct script for Mkiv as many of the cars I have seen don't have them.
The first two mentioned are in a June ACtion if you are a member of the club, not just forum.
There are also a number of stateside suppliers.
Graham

I put a few comments and photos on the MkIV and CRS thread  saying why I think its a MKV
Graham

The dash is Malta (MKV) car,body carbon fibre . I have photos of CRS9536 (last but one) and a silver  Maltese car and red maltese car (file 35 and cob%2011 below).
9536 (img_3761) has a different dash and the later type of CRS instruments.

All CRS I have seen dont have this dash type -more superblower or Maltese car  but this has a carbon body so my money is on it being a MkV Maltese car with the opportunity to assemble it correctly.
I was looking at the silver & red  Maltese cars before I bought my CRS in 2011. One was at Nick Whale(Silver) and Red at Barry Ely sports cars (And still is ) where they also have a CRS for sale.
https://barryelysportscars.co.uk/category/showroom/ac/

Graham

Michael,
I was thinking about why the clutch action is now "so nice"-perhaps the small change in diameter increases the mechanical advantage enough over the standard quadrant to make a difference, but the spring force in the clutch  is not huge---I have a mcleod clutch in my uprated(Stroked)  CRS and I tested it in my 10 ton press and could hardly measure the force--I also asked mcleod what the force was in lbs but they never replied.

I would be keen to try one of these new quadrants you fitted but can find it on internet --can you plese PM me or link it here for others as well.

Regards,
Graham