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retro68
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06 Nov 2013 : 21:14:16
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| Hi,spax adjustable shocks are listed on www.sunbeam-alpine.com for the Humber Septre priced at £161 a pair. |
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
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djnippa
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2013 : 16:35:08
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I know absolutely nothing about suspension, but have been directed here from another forum.
Does anyone know the part number for SPAX front & rear suspension struts for a MK 2 Humber Sceptre (1966)?
I'm having my engine converted to 120-130bhp by Coltec Racing, and need something a little stiffer. Any recommendations welcome?
I've seen on the www.needforspeed.co.uk/pages/sbv_pl.asp?Vehicle=HBSCE01&PartType=SUS04 website:
SPX-G146 Sceptre Mk I-II '63-'67 Front £75+VAT
SPX-G144 Sceptre Mk I-II '63-'67 Rear £75+VAT
So I called up Spax, but they said they were for a Hillman Imp, and could not guarantee they are the correct ones, and cannot except returns. Which is pretty poor service and bad business in my book.
So I'm at a loss.
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1180 Posts |
Posted - 05 Aug 2013 : 13:24:14
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They must be universal fit as they are both on the diagram for early & late struts.
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1922
United Kingdom
549 Posts |
Posted - 05 Aug 2013 : 13:09:44
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99% certain they are interchangeable. It's just a different bearing. But it will check the parts book when I get home from work.
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HunterGLS
Ireland
95 Posts |
Posted - 04 Aug 2013 : 10:24:25
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| Can you use both versions of the top mount with either strut? I see both listed on each page. |
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1922
United Kingdom
549 Posts |
Posted - 04 Aug 2013 : 10:04:17
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Early struts - up to '73
Later struts - from '73
To use the Sierra springs or anything similar you will need to later type struts.
Yes - I'm quite near Norwich and you are welcome to come look at the car (I can't bring it to you yet!). Email me though the forum.
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Mk3sceptreLuke
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Posted - 28 Jul 2013 : 09:25:52
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andyb
United Kingdom
367 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2013 : 19:44:44
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I can't remember what strut inserts he had but it was a bit soft on the front
It had webers on and electronic ignition.
sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand |
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Mk3sceptreLuke
28 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2013 : 18:19:57
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| That looks very nice mate. Is it standard engine? N did he say what suspension is on his? |
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andyb
United Kingdom
367 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2013 : 16:16:12
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here you go luke
this chap uses his sceptre for classic rallying in Scotland
pictured here on last weekends great glens rally
had a quick chat with him when we marshalled on the saltire rally in march up near pitlochry
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Mk3sceptreLuke
28 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2013 : 10:24:49
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Put the springs on last night, sits alot higher on the front now, they've bed in a little bit but not much, n not sure if they'll bed in more unless I buy different better shocks. I'm no mechanic so don't no!
All I've used for it is mk2escort rear lowering blocks (2''drop) mk2 escort 2'' lowering springs 175lb as Andy said. I'm now debating having the legs converted to coilovers in the winter though. I also replaced the ball joints as they were shot! |
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turbinecol
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2013 : 07:59:01
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When you've done it, can you list out exactly what you bought in the end - and check the ride height, etc.
I am after a 1" drop and no more for my Hunter, this might prove to be useful info for me. Unless 1922 had the ford part number/ FINIS codes from those Sierra springs? |
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Mk3sceptreLuke
28 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2013 : 10:23:39
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Yeah mate, cheers for telling me, springs and ball joints should be on tonight if the joints turn up today ready for 2nd MOT on Saturday.
Good advice on here, good to see the enthusiasm from the owners. |
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turbinecol
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2013 : 09:40:16
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Good to see you here Luke. I suggested on the PVHCC forum to come here, and as you can see there are some top guys with lots of good advice.
Admin: Suggest we move this to tech forum? |
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Help needed with lowering Mk3humber (UMU) (1992)
