Cheapest V8 I have seen

[Les4048]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

And why is that? they are a standard LHD steering rack turned upside down......now try getting front dampers where the spring cups have rotted away, now that is a different matter, at least

Sent you a PM Brian, can't post pictures to show you what I mean

[keithst24]

Originally Posted by MGStephen

Our Monogram SE V8 was £1800 cheaper than that !

Blimey !!! when was that purchased

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by keithst24

Blimey !!! when was that purchased

About ten months ago, and it's nicer than most having seen it in the flesh

[keithst24]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

About ten months ago, and it's nicer than most having seen it in the flesh

Well coming from you Brian it must be nice That's the first V8 compliment I have seen from you

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by DavidBytheway

Fair enough (if you make a habit of parking badly, you'd have to get a few Rowe ones!). Shockers were Two-Sixties commissioned and are X-Part at present and Bilstein for refurb even, I understand.
But bottom line is that parts availability is not really a valid reason for not buying a V8. Can't think of any reason actually; once you've owned one you will find out what I mean!

David

I have, and I still don't know what you mean

They are simply horrible to drive in anything other than a straight line, skittish on damp roads while maneuvering, have the worst transmission lash I've ever experienced in any RWD car, and to cap it off are filled to the brim with prototype electronics, right up to the last one

Now ask Bilstein about refurbishing shock absorbers that have rotted through the spring cup, and £554 each for remanufactured items.......really

The only good thing about the V8 is the sound it makes on startup, then tickover to about 1500 RPM.

The fact of the matter is, a nice well looked after 190 is a much better proposition

Brian

[keithst24]

The fact of the matter is, a nice well looked after 190 is a much better proposition

Brian [/QUOTE]

Does that include a mongbox 180 in non colour (LEF)

[Les4048]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

I have, and I still don't know what you mean

They are simply horrible to drive in anything other than a straight line, skittish on damp roads while maneuvering, have the worst transmission lash I've ever experienced in any RWD car, and to cap it off are filled to the brim with prototype electronics, right up to the last one

Now ask Bilstein about refurbishing shock absorbers that have rotted through the spring cup, and £554 each for remanufactured items.......really

The only good thing about the V8 is the sound it makes on startup, then tickover to about 1500 RPM.

The fact of the matter is, a nice well looked after 190 is a much better proposition

Brian

The thIng is Brian you're correct but even taking all that into consideration I still love my one

[trikey]

Bilstein cant rebuild the 260 front dampers anymore as there are no spring cups available.

[MGStephen]

Originally Posted by keithst24

Blimey !!! when was that purchased

August 16. Mot day today !

[Robson Rover Repair]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

They are simply horrible to drive in anything other than a straight line, skittish on damp roads while maneuvering, have the worst transmission lash I've ever experienced in any RWD car, and to cap it off are filled to the brim with prototype electronics, right up to the last one

Now ask Bilstein about refurbishing shock absorbers that have rotted through the spring cup, and £554 each for remanufactured items.......really

The only good thing about the V8 is the sound it makes on startup, then tickover to about 1500 RPM.

The fact of the matter is, a nice well looked after 190 is a much better proposition

Brian

100000000000% on the money Brian, I couldn't agree more.

To me they feel like a kit car with a roof, everything about them is "wrong" to drive, i've said it before, bar in a straight line (and even then theres very little in it) a 190 will out handle and out drive a v8 all day long.

HOWEVER, the 75 v8 with the auto is 100% more enjoyable to drive imo, auto and the v8 suit each other so much. Just a shame about the inability to actually lock the gears up!