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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - Traction bar kits??? ...

What is the best traction bar kit for the chrome-bumper BV8? I'm aware of only three alternatives -- if there's a better one please advise:

1. Moss -- I take it these may not stand up to a V8's torque; no welding needed; pretty good ground clearance

2. British Automotive -- I take you need to run composite springs, but the fabrication is clean; no welding needed and good ground clearance

3. Towery's -- I take it these require a good deal of welding, and may be a bit rough in the execution; ?ground clearance OK?


If anyone can make a recommendation of one of these kits or something else, that'd be great. My V8 needs traction bars, no doubt about it.
Bob

Bob,

Frontline have developed a rear traction control link, from single seater racing, the Demo car has 220bhp at wheels, has adjustable pivot bars to adjust roll centre.

I'm still investigating.

Paul
Paul

1. Moss bars are for 4-cylinder...too light for V8
2. British Automotive's bars are the classy way ot go; I have them...however, to use them, you'll also need to use Doug Jackson's composite springs.
3. Glenn's bars are easily fabricated yourself
Tony Barnhill

Glenn's bars have worked really well for me over the past 6 years, and easy to fabricate.
Martyn Harvey

Martyn, do you by chance have a picture you could post?
Bob

I have just had some made from the MGV8 Newsletter that is published. I also had a template that I made for the machinist to cut for me. The template fits on the body of the car and the drawing fits on the spring/axle. They cost me about $50 but I don’t yet have the bar that goes between them. The parts did fit very well on the car. I can send you the drawings that I used if you would like. Also, do you live in Charleston, SC or WV?
Samy Cuzmar

I will have a picture from Bill Jacobsons car on my site lazte tonight. I got the shot of his top-hats last weekend at the show. I will post to this thread when the picture is up.
Larry Embrey

This thread was discussed between 28/07/2002 and 30/07/2002

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