20-02-2020, 11:17 AM
Hi Peter
Regarding running in, it will largely depend on the engine build but 700 miles seems a bit high, certainly at my patience levels. I would however change the oil at 100 miles, 300 miles and possibly 500 miles.
You can “cant” the column by fitting a different steering box but again that depends on what box is in the car at the moment. It’s also quite a bit of work as you’ll have to modify the dash and potentially the floor.
I’ve done several mods to my special.... dropped a small part of the floor to form a heel pit in front of the accelerator, bent the brake and clutch pedals and fitted an offset pad to the brake pedal. I also have just 2” of memory foam for the seat cushion and just 3/4” foam for the squab.
I think Ian explained in another thread the seating position in a vintage car is different to a modern...knees bent under the wheel and the wheel much closer to your chest.
Looks a lovely car have fun
Cheers
Howard
Regarding running in, it will largely depend on the engine build but 700 miles seems a bit high, certainly at my patience levels. I would however change the oil at 100 miles, 300 miles and possibly 500 miles.
You can “cant” the column by fitting a different steering box but again that depends on what box is in the car at the moment. It’s also quite a bit of work as you’ll have to modify the dash and potentially the floor.
I’ve done several mods to my special.... dropped a small part of the floor to form a heel pit in front of the accelerator, bent the brake and clutch pedals and fitted an offset pad to the brake pedal. I also have just 2” of memory foam for the seat cushion and just 3/4” foam for the squab.
I think Ian explained in another thread the seating position in a vintage car is different to a modern...knees bent under the wheel and the wheel much closer to your chest.
Looks a lovely car have fun
Cheers
Howard