Hartwell Imp - Restoration
Discussion
Hi Guys, little update but what with holidays and other things I haven't had much time for the car, plus not a lot if anything to do on it now.
We went through a set of rear shoes at brands last time out so have now fitted Mintex race compound shoes and the appropriate front pads to match.
I have also fitted an adjustable brake bias valve as I wasn't totally convinced that the front brakes were doing much.
One issue that did arise is that the oil pressure sender or gauge is reading low, we have fitted another gauge to compare and confirm no issue with the engine, but i am still waiting for a new sender to come into stock.
We are running the car this Saturday 10th at Goodwood if anyone keen to have a look.
As normal a few pictures below .....
We went through a set of rear shoes at brands last time out so have now fitted Mintex race compound shoes and the appropriate front pads to match.
I have also fitted an adjustable brake bias valve as I wasn't totally convinced that the front brakes were doing much.
One issue that did arise is that the oil pressure sender or gauge is reading low, we have fitted another gauge to compare and confirm no issue with the engine, but i am still waiting for a new sender to come into stock.
We are running the car this Saturday 10th at Goodwood if anyone keen to have a look.
As normal a few pictures below .....
jsf said:
The only bias adjusters i have had a good experience with are made by AP racing.
Did that come with a pressure drop chart?
Nothing so glamorous ..... small cardboard box ....Did that come with a pressure drop chart?
Edited by jsf on Wednesday 7th August 12:10
We are still playing with some ideas at the moment, hopefully the new pads and shoes should be a big improvement.
abarth16v said:
I must say how immaculately turned out it is and it sounded so clean coming past the pits, i really can’t remember the last time i saw an imp running at goodwood! to have yours and the Bevan imp running together would be an absolute treat to a massive imp fan like myself!
Thank you Sir .............. I think a Hartwell v Bevan duel could be on the cards early next year ...... watch this spaceTISPKJ said:
Thank you Sir .............. I think a Hartwell v Bevan duel could be on the cards early next year ...... watch this space
Ohh yes pls...shame the weather was not playing ball on saturday as i wanted to get some three wheeling action shots of you coming out of the chicane and that was the reason i wanted to pop along and see it in action(goodwood is my local track)...We were so lucky with the weather especially as I only have slicks for the car currently.
The picture above lifting the wheel was taken on Saturday but you needed to be quick lol
I have been a little overwhelmed by the amount of attention and love there is for this little car, I have been lucky enough to of had and have some lovely cars but this is on another level, everyone has a story about an IMP ....
The picture above lifting the wheel was taken on Saturday but you needed to be quick lol
I have been a little overwhelmed by the amount of attention and love there is for this little car, I have been lucky enough to of had and have some lovely cars but this is on another level, everyone has a story about an IMP ....
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