I agree Ed.
This part along with arch liners, Sachs, springs, Genuine Turinis etc are becoming difficult to source if you are new to the Trophy world and prices just keep on rising.
Luckily most of us old duffers on here have a shelf of bits to keep our cars going😂
Why is it after all these years of supersize alloys being the hoop of choice I still think a small diameter steelie looks so cool on anything!
Maybe it’s the hankering for a compliant ride over our shocking roads.
Had I similar rattle on my racing blue 182.
The fuel rail protector wasn’t tightened up.
This would have been removed to carry out the works.
It’s held on by 2 x 10mm nuts. You will need a deep reach socket.
I’ve put my original seat frames back in #151.
As you can see they are in as new condition.
Im not sure what his lead time is at the moment but these have been difficult to obtain in the past.
£200 plus postage.
You can rebuild your existing arms with a new swivel and press in new bushes.
To be honest if you consider the labour costs along with shot blasting/powder coating the K-Tec ones with the additional stiffening plates seem a no brainer.
Having too many cars and being busy with work/family I had a right kick up the arse today.
Took #151 out today and pushed hard on some of the best Dorset B roads.
The turn in and the high reving NA engine Is so addictive.
Now the Racing Blue has gone to her new custodIan #151 is feeling smug right now having the Man cave to herself. New carpet fitted today before her first trip out this year at Compton Abbas tomorrow morning .