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« Last post by SanRemo78 on September 11, 2026, 08:25:20 AM »I suspect they are integrale too Nigel. I might get a chance to have a look later on today.
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Members Cars / Re: My Beta restoration
« Last post by Carlwil10 on September 10, 2026, 10:25:37 PM »Hi peter
Yes thanks I'll have and see if I can get them to fit thanks
Carl
Yes thanks I'll have and see if I can get them to fit thanks
Carl
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« Last post by Ferrit on September 10, 2026, 10:12:47 PM »I have had two sets from DG. First one just failed after the long layup during the winter when I did the head, maybe I knocked it? DG sorted me out (top bloke) and I have the old one to try and fix one day. I would have offered it if I had known. I was always going to try drilling the rivets out and take a look. There is a dodgy connection and certain lights only work at odd times, but all lights will come one/work.
DG said these are being made part time by some old dude, so the supply will run out one day :-(
Sorry to hear about your back.
DG said these are being made part time by some old dude, so the supply will run out one day :-(
Sorry to hear about your back.
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« Last post by Nigel on September 10, 2026, 09:58:45 PM »Yes Guy,
I got mine from DG Rally a few years ago.
The 'feel' compared to the original was much more positive.
I found the fitting, documented on my page, challenging. Also I'm
not convinced they are necessarily Beta-exclusive, as a large white
connector on the left side doesn't clear the LHD cowling.
Nigel
I got mine from DG Rally a few years ago.
The 'feel' compared to the original was much more positive.
I found the fitting, documented on my page, challenging. Also I'm
not convinced they are necessarily Beta-exclusive, as a large white
connector on the left side doesn't clear the LHD cowling.
Nigel
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« Last post by SanRemo78 on September 10, 2026, 08:11:37 PM »A few weeks since anything got done at all! Alex visited shortly after I got back from Gerry's having put my back out badly whilst down there and I'm just beginning to get back to some semblance of order. Not been able to do anything for 2 weeks except sit in chairs with heated pads, feel miserable, piss Andrea off and watch the telly to stop me surfing the interweb. That can be expensive. And I couldn't help myself....
Bought a couple of inner CV Joints but failed to buy outers, the seller listed a pair but after giving them a reg number they said they didn't fit. Back to the search. I've got used ones but all show minor wear and I don't want to fit them only to have to pull them within a year.
I've also been watching column stalks on eBay and finally succumbed to the temptation to but a new set from DG Rally which arrived today. Tomorrow I may find time to check them against the original set and investigate the connections through the switch for the wipers that didn't seem to make sense on the old LHD set I've had on the shelf for a couple of years. I want to nail it into the car too and see if the action is as good as it feels when it's solidly in place. Anyone else bought a set of these?
Guy
Bought a couple of inner CV Joints but failed to buy outers, the seller listed a pair but after giving them a reg number they said they didn't fit. Back to the search. I've got used ones but all show minor wear and I don't want to fit them only to have to pull them within a year.
I've also been watching column stalks on eBay and finally succumbed to the temptation to but a new set from DG Rally which arrived today. Tomorrow I may find time to check them against the original set and investigate the connections through the switch for the wipers that didn't seem to make sense on the old LHD set I've had on the shelf for a couple of years. I want to nail it into the car too and see if the action is as good as it feels when it's solidly in place. Anyone else bought a set of these?
Guy
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Members Cars / Re: My Beta restoration
« Last post by peteracs on September 10, 2026, 07:53:14 AM »Hi Carl
Also Guy's car will have plastic wing liners, yours originally did not, though it may be possible to retrofit them.
I have a spare set if you want to give it a go.
Peter
Also Guy's car will have plastic wing liners, yours originally did not, though it may be possible to retrofit them.
I have a spare set if you want to give it a go.
Peter
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Members Cars / Re: My Beta restoration
« Last post by Carlwil10 on September 10, 2026, 07:13:59 AM »I noticed that this area on Guys car is different to mine. It may have been changed at the factory as on mine there's an area that cant be treated and would get dirt build up behind it. I'll be cutting it off to clean it all up and treat.
Carl
Carl
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« Last post by peteracs on September 09, 2026, 09:15:54 PM »Hi
The Spider front end is the same as the Coupe,, though Carl's is a pre facelift, so maybe the odd small difference.
Peter
The Spider front end is the same as the Coupe,, though Carl's is a pre facelift, so maybe the odd small difference.
Peter
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Members Cars / Re: My Beta restoration
« Last post by deks on September 09, 2026, 06:26:01 PM »Some big bits missing there Carl. Are you replacing the vertical part of the inner wing? Or fabricating it?
Apologies, still got a bad back so I haven't had a chance to photograph the underside of my car for comparison!
How similar is the Spyder front end as Mine is on its side and easy to photo. I will in time be cutting the front end off to sell when/if some needs bits. Ive just got to work out where I either unstitching or cutting it. Reminds me best invest in some new spot weld drill bits mine are years old and probably blunt
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Members Cars / Re: My Beta restoration
« Last post by Carlwil10 on September 09, 2026, 05:47:11 PM »No worries Guy, I think I'll be cutting those little bits out anyway to get behind them