Shocks to survive the London-Cape Town Rally

Hi again!

Don't know if you have bought the car yet, but if not how about looking at one of the later European diesel engined cars. The later ones use a 1.5 Renault engine. It would certainly make sense from an economy viewpoint and give a much longer range between fill ups.

I thought Martin's list was pretty comprehensive, but there are a couple of items I would add and that is at least one spare uj, and also some radius arm bushes, or maybe fit uprated ones from the start.

Juat a thought!

I think Martin has covered it all really well too - but the radius arm bush comment is very valid - perhaps go polybush - they do a set on their website - and carry a spare set. They will be easy to change in the desert rather than the need to have a press with the original rubber ones.

Also, you'll need new bolts for them - the old ones WILL sheer off and you'll be stuffed.

Kirkynut

Thanks for that. The tip about NGK-R spark plugs that suit lower octane fuel being more tolerant is also useful to pick up (another thread on spark plugs). Just bought a Mini Van petrol tank off Mini Spares, it goes across the rear nicely, and will give extra range.

Bought some bits off Big Jimny, ordered some new coil springs from Sheffield Springs (standard length plus 5 per cent uprated) and am about to start work.