New Old scimitar axle, New wheels, Rolling Road

In preparation of possible axle problems (it leaks already and makes a noise) I bought a Scimitar Se5a rear axle ready to modify.

Hopefully this post HERE will provide all the knowledge to make it work.







In the meantime a new set of tyres was need so a new set of
wheels was also purchased. Much nicer looking.

The front end is still a bit high so I have ordered some new springs  made to measure to the correct size for a series 3.





A trip to the rolling road at CCK Historic for the carburettors to be set up was a successful journey.

The standard carb settings were running a bit weak.

The test run then showed 120 bhp and 160 ft lbs torque.

Not bad.



New Springs arrived from coil springs (1989) Ltd
The picture shows that the ones originally supplied were the same length as the proper size springs plus the rubber shock absorber

End result is the front is now 1" lower and therefore matches the back with 25" from ground level to wheel arch