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Go faster wipers

Ive developed a new armature winding for both the DR3A and 14W wiper motors , they are around 20 - 25%...

Organise a trackday for classic and historic saloons

I have come up with an idea to try and Organise a trackday for classic and historic saloons .
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68 stiletto

Managed to get some paint on got the bug again ...

BRU 434B And the Journey Begins - First Engine Removal and more

Hi all,

Firstly hope you are all well and staying safe!?

As...

Check Straps for Lowered Suspension - Daves Singer Chamois

Il start with a real simple mod . For all you people running monte front springs its advisable to fit...

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MK 1 Project Doris A MK1 restoration project looking to get back to its rootes for the IMP 60 event celebrations in May 2023 Topics: 44 Posts: 76 Last Post: Nothing stands still for long !	44	76	Nothing stands still for long ! by John A. Ross 20 January 2024, 08:27 PM
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Daves Corner - Nods Mods Collection Mr Dave Shares His Fantastic Collection Of Mods Done Over the Years - Some Real Classics ! Topics: 66 Posts: 844 Last Post: Barnaby the Vusky	66	844	Barnaby the Vusky by John A. Ross 22 April 2024, 10:18 AM
Moose Corner - Competition Replacement Parts And Advice From Mike Dent Quality after market products and advice from Imp and Clan expert Mike Dent aka Moose to keep your Imp Alive Topics: 108 Posts: 230 Last Post: Water pumps	108	230	Water pumps by moose549 13 January 2025, 04:43 PM
Cols Corner - C.A. Restoration And Fabrication Professional Classic Car Restoration - Imp Specialist Colin Rooney Shows Us Classic Car Restorations Up Close Topics: 297 Posts: 336 Last Post: Photos from C.A. Restoration & Fabrication's post	297	336	Photos from C.A. Restoration & Fabrication's post by col rooney 23 July 2025, 04:14 AM
Car Owners Stories And Restorations Owners Restoring Their Own Cars, Sometimes With A Twist, Show Their Work Here Topics: 19 Posts: 1,701 Last Post: Track down my uncles 70's Imp	19	1,701	Track down my uncles 70's Imp by John A. Ross 11 June 2025, 09:29 PM
General Imp Based Discussions Tell Us OR Even Better Show Us What You And Your Imp Get Up To Today Topics: 198 Posts: 980 Last Post: They look so small on the road now	198	980	They look so small on the road now by John A. Ross 11 June 2025, 09:31 PM
What's Happening - The Imp Club - Imp World Also Linwood Glasgow Edinburgh Imp Club Area Centres and Scottish Events Topics: 7,873 Posts: 7,932 Last Post: hillman imp # new # rear wheel arch repair panel drivers side	7,873	7,932	hillman imp # new # rear wheel arch repair panel drivers side by WebBot 25 July 2025, 04:16 PM
Site News - Mobile Apps Plus Everything Non Imp - BUT BE POLITE Topics: 161 Posts: 685 Last Post: VB6 installed and upgraded to 6.1.2, no big changes, feature updates	161	685	VB6 installed and upgraded to 6.1.2, no big changes, feature updates by Hido-San 10 June 2025, 11:19 PM
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General Data Manuals Information LINKS Torque Settings, Nut And Bolt Sizes, Material information Topics: 6 Posts: 22 Last Post: The Imp And Chamois Rally Conversion	6	22	The Imp And Chamois Rally Conversion by John A. Ross 22 September 2021, 04:38 PM
A. Cooling System Water Pumps Cooling Fans Hoses Thermostats Coolants Topics: 6 Posts: 15 Last Post: has anyone successfully used waterless coolant with an IMP engine	6	15	has anyone successfully used waterless coolant with an IMP engine by moose549 28 June 2024, 05:29 AM
B1. Engine - Top End Cylinder Head And Camshafts Topics: 5 Posts: 15 Last Post: Cylinder head casting numbers and valve sizes	5	15	Cylinder head casting numbers and valve sizes by John A. Ross 12 May 2023, 06:28 PM
B2. Engine - Bottom End Crankshaft, Oil Pump, Timing Chain, Dizzy Drive, Block, Pistons Topics: 11 Posts: 45 Last Post: Broken Block - Usable as is, reparable or for metal recycling ?	11	45	Broken Block - Usable as is, reparable or for metal recycling ? by Francois 1 December 2022, 04:38 AM
C. Fuel & Exhaust System Fuel Tank, Sender, Pump, Carbs, Air Filters, Manifolds, Exhausts Topics: 17 Posts: 75 Last Post: Refurbishing the early pneumatic throttle pedal	17	75	Refurbishing the early pneumatic throttle pedal by John A. Ross 18 October 2022, 09:52 PM
D. Clutch And Hydraulics Master, Slave Cylinder, Pressure, Friction Plates, Release Topics: 8 Posts: 21 Last Post: Clutch line lengths	8	21	Clutch line lengths by John A. Ross 13 March 2023, 02:59 PM
E. Transaxle And Gear Shift Controls Gearshift, Couplings, Gearbox, Differential, Mounts Topics: 11 Posts: 264 Last Post: Transaxale tools and rebuild	11	264	Transaxale tools and rebuild by John A. Ross 4 May 2024, 05:55 PM
F. Front Suspension, Hubs & Stub Axles Wishbones, Mounts, Bushes, Springs, Shocks, Hubs, Kingpins Topics: 13 Posts: 91 Last Post: Spring and damper lengths to suit lowered mk1 imps - advice sought.	13	91	Spring and damper lengths to suit lowered mk1 imps - advice sought. by moose549 13 September 2024, 07:07 AM
G. Rear Hubs & Drive Shafts Rear Hubs, Bearings, Shafts, Couplings, Universal Joints, Bolts Topics: 2 Posts: 11 Last Post: Driveshaft lock nuts	2	11	Driveshaft lock nuts by moose549 22 June 2021, 08:04 PM
H. Rear Suspension Pivot Bushes, Mounts, Springs, Shocks Topics: 2 Posts: 12 Last Post: Rear shock absorbers - studs	2	12	Rear shock absorbers - studs by Petowner 21 June 2020, 06:57 PM
J. Steering Controls Steering Wheel, Column, Bushes, Rack, Track Arms & Ball Joints Topics: 8 Posts: 35 Last Post: LHD Steering rack	8	35	LHD Steering rack by Francois 21 November 2022, 06:28 AM
K. Brakes - Front Rear And Hand Brake Cylinders, Pedal, Servo, Shoes, Hardware, Hand Brake Topics: 12 Posts: 41 Last Post: Brake light switch	12	41	Brake light switch by John A. Ross 24 August 2020, 10:28 PM
L. Wheels & Tyres Sizes, Tyres, Wheel Trim, Nuts, Rotation Topics: 2 Posts: 5 Last Post: Correct offsets for wheels on an Imp	2	5	Correct offsets for wheels on an Imp by John A. Ross 7 February 2022, 11:58 AM
N1. Electrical System - Start, Charge, Ignition Alternator, Starter, Dynamo, Ignition, Control Box, Dizzy Topics: 18 Posts: 72 Last Post: Go faster wipers	18	72	Go faster wipers by MartinSullivan 1 February 2024, 07:11 PM
N2. Electrical System - Lighting, Controls, Binnacles Lights, Indicators, Controls, Switches, Guages, Senders, Diagrams Topics: 17 Posts: 52 Last Post: Imp gauges again how they work and how to test them	17	52	Imp gauges again how they work and how to test them by John A. Ross 26 June 2024, 09:31 AM
O. Body And Seals Rubber Seals, Glass, panels, Floor, Trim Topics: 42 Posts: 141 Last Post: Replacement Car Informatioon Plates and VIN Plates	42	141	Replacement Car Informatioon Plates and VIN Plates by John A. Ross 11 July 2025, 05:41 PM
P. Recomended Lubricants And Consumables Oils, Grease, Rust Inhibitors, Paint, Stone Chip, Coolant etc. Topics: 2 Posts: 5 Last Post: Spin on oil filter recommendations	2	5	Spin on oil filter recommendations by moose549 30 April 2021, 04:59 PM
Q. Oil Seals And Bearings Oil Seals, Gaskets, O Rings, Diaphragm’s, Hub Seals, Bearings Topics: 2 Posts: 2 Last Post: Double lipped oil seal as alternative to standard ones.	2	2	Double lipped oil seal as alternative to standard ones. by John A. Ross 30 January 2020, 11:08 AM
R. Heater And Controls Heater Matrix, Heater Flow Valves, Controls, Thermostats Topics: 5 Posts: 9 Last Post: Heater Blower Motor Solution - IMProved Alternative to Factory One	5	9	Heater Blower Motor Solution - IMProved Alternative to Factory One by John A. Ross 19 May 2020, 05:40 PM
S: Special Tools Images And Dimensions Of Special Tools Topics: 11 Posts: 25 Last Post: Handmade special tools we make - rear drive shaft pusher / crank pulley puller	11	25	Handmade special tools we make - rear drive shaft pusher / crank pulley puller by John A. Ross 13 June 2022, 07:32 PM