Whilst talking about suspension, I thought it may be a good time to give a quick update on the Empire kit. I have sent details out to all who have expressed an interest, but for those who may be thinking about it, Bill Chaplin, the boss at Empire Racing, has now sorted out his flood problems [he lives on the Somerset Levels, and had 2' of water flowing around his workshops] and has the machined parts back and ready, and is at this very moment busy making the wishbones and putting the kits together, I expect a call from him early next week to say that all is now ready for despatch. Because of the interest in his kit, he had a few more brackets and spacers made, so once the initial orders are despatched, there will be a few left over. He is charging £795 plus P+P, and is able to anodise the alloy brackets for an extra £35, if required. Do PM me if you would like me to send you some pictures, they look superb [and shiny!]
I'm thinking that once the suspension geometry is sorted out, and as David G has commented, a set of the new Suplex adjustable dampers may just be the icing on the cake. I was already driving my car with more verve and confidence last year, after having the Empire kit made and fitted. I am sourcing a set of the original Suplex spring/ dampers units for my car, which Peter has suggested can only be better than the Spax, though I doubt will be as good as the new adjustable Suplex units.
The car is currently at Williams having a new Bevel Box fitted under warranty, if that doesn't work, then I will have to go for the NVH kit, but thought I'd try a new BB first.
Summer isn't long now, so everything must be ready!
