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Suspension / Re: Front ARB correct way to fit

« Last post by WestonE on April 22, 2026, 08:03:55 AM »

Ratchet Strap to the subframe. Taking care to get the angles right to reduce slipping and maybe cable ties to strop the ratchet strap sliding. NB Ratchet straps also help at the back it you do not have the special tool.

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Suspension / Front ARB correct way to fit

« Last post by Ferrit on April 21, 2026, 11:02:37 PM »

I have spent hours this afternoon trying to get the last couple bolt in the outboard ARB fixing in.  OMG what a s#!+!  Bushes took haff the time of these two bolts

Whats the correct way to do this, any tips?

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Members Cars / Re: My 79 Beta spyder 2000

« Last post by Ferrit on April 21, 2026, 10:51:38 PM »

Like my wallpapering, I bet you will be really good by the end of the project :-))))

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Fuel System Carb / Re: Round Air Filter Element - suggestions

« Last post by Ferrit on April 21, 2026, 10:17:08 PM »

That worked a treat Capriblu. :-)

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Fuel System Carb / Re: Inlet & Outlet pipes

« Last post by Ferrit on April 21, 2026, 10:15:55 PM »

I am going to whip it off tomorrow.  Thanks Nigel

Just finished front bushes today and taken the cam end caps off.  I have a ARB question, I will search first and post in Suspension if needs be.

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Members Cars / Re: My 79 Beta spyder 2000

« Last post by deks on April 21, 2026, 09:43:44 PM »

Hi Steve,
I've also got an R-Tech, a 180. You've probably got the
updated version.
I started with 20% argon mix as it was the only version available
locally at the time. My results were below expectations for quite a while
until I replaced with 5% argon. I'm now getting much better at it!

Nigel

yes the 181 has a novice setting where you select wire size and metal thickness and it does the rest. I read up on your welding story and went for the 5% argon to start it was also recommended by a few others when I asked inc the supplier.  I am going to play a bit more before starting on the car. Ive had a few more goes since posting these pics following advise given. So far happy with my progress. Lets hope I pick up the fabrication side of it as quick 

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Members Cars / Re: My 79 Beta spyder 2000

« Last post by Nigel on April 21, 2026, 09:40:03 PM »

Hi Steve,
I've also got an R-Tech, a 180. You've probably got the
updated version.
I started with 20% argon mix as it was the only version available
locally at the time. My results were below expectations for quite a while
until I replaced with 5% argon. I'm now getting much better at it!

Nigel

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Fuel System Carb / Re: Inlet & Outlet pipes

« Last post by Nigel on April 21, 2026, 09:29:17 PM »

Mark,
I would use that threaded fitting. Much better than
gluing the pipe in. You're almost guaranteed a
permanent fix.
While you're there, do both.
( If not using the return line, there's a fix on my rolling resto page.)

Nigel

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Members Cars / Re: My 79 Beta spyder 2000

« Last post by deks on April 21, 2026, 04:50:20 PM »

So. thinks getting complicated in my life now, bought about by my deciding to add to my Lancia ownership by buying a very nice HPE which I hope to take ownership of in the coming weeks. just waiting for seller to fix an issue he refused to let the car go with then arrange for transport.
Anyway back to topic. now I have my full kit for welding I thought I would start practicing welding, I have never welded before and so it's a lesson to be learnt. I have as you can see bought new and what I am lead to believe is a quality welder from R tech. 

I am nowhere near ready to start on the car both in ability and areas ready to be welded. Theres a lot of MOT passable welding to undo as well as tin worm

Here is my first and second goes at welding. the first was really poor given I pulled apart the two sheets of metal i thought I had welded

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Members Cars / Re: Early HPE restoration

« Last post by SanRemo78 on April 21, 2026, 12:22:22 PM »

Been there and done that Peter! Still got a few scratches but it's acceptable for me!