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by PkF
Fri Aug 30, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hi, another new and curious Owner
Replies: 3
Views: 42826
South Africa

Re: Hi, another new and curious Owner

A very slow response to your question Stu. It is Opalescent Silver Blue. And gorgeous 😊
by PkF
Wed Jul 27, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Upgraded torsion bar adjustment for correct ride height
Replies: 6
Views: 5240
South Africa

Re: Upgraded torsion bar adjustment for correct ride height

Right. Standard link setting is about 452mm, upgraded at 413mm. We stripped and measured the existing setup which was at 410mm. Using Tom's suggestion of 75% of the revised our height adjustment of 30mm we added 22mm to the 410 getting 432mm for the setting link. Thereafter Xk Engineering called bac...
by PkF
Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Upgraded torsion bar adjustment for correct ride height
Replies: 6
Views: 5240
South Africa

Re: Upgraded torsion bar adjustment for correct ride height

I understand. Will try the manufacturers for advice.
Failing there we will just have to try the hit and miss
by PkF
Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:49 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Upgraded torsion bar adjustment for correct ride height
Replies: 6
Views: 5240
South Africa

Re: Upgraded torsion bar adjustment for correct ride height

All done Steve.
I have seen the technical manuals and supplements that you mention
I could use the recommended settings but when there is weight on the wheels there will be less droop with stiffer TB's and ride height will be too high, so was hoping for a suggestion as there where to start
by PkF
Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hi, another new and curious Owner
Replies: 3
Views: 42826
South Africa

Hi, another new and curious Owner

Hi, I have just bought a 1967 4.2 s1.5 RHD e-Type. It is opalescent blue with light grey upholstery, fully rebuilt 2007 and not used much since then. I live in Cape Town, South Africa, one of the most beautiful places in the world. I am sure you will tire of my questions as I have many :bigrin:
by PkF
Mon Jul 25, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Upgraded torsion bar adjustment for correct ride height
Replies: 6
Views: 5240
South Africa

Upgraded torsion bar adjustment for correct ride height

My front suspension is about 40mm too low. I appear to have upgraded torsion bars from Xk Engineering which are 23.65mm thick (about 0.93mm) Standard height is around 16 13/16" and Jag I have seen a recommended 16 1/4" but no indication of torsion bar thickness was mentioned. Can anyone suggest the ...