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Offline Ferrit

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Tuning, any suggestions where to go?
« on: March 26, 2026, 09:46:18 PM »
Tuning, any suggestions where to go?  I am in KT7 and ideally I am looking for less than an hours drive to someone who can help, any recommendations?

L&M, Darren Cooksie any thoughts?

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Re: Tuning, any suggestions where to go?
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2026, 11:52:30 AM »
I had booked it into L&M this morning but my problem is 1hr to get there but 3+ hrs to get home on the train.

Just found these people recommended by Webcon and they are really close to home

https://hardingautos.co.uk/classic-car-repairs-restorations/

anyone heard of them, they are in Woking
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Re: Tuning, any suggestions where to go?
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2026, 01:06:21 PM »
I dont know if these can help but cant her to ask if its accessible enough for you. They deal in Japanese more modern but may be able to tune or point you in the right direction

https://www.abbeymotorsport.co.uk

I had a dealing with them in 2010 but do know others that speak very highly of them

https://www.abbeymotorsport.co.uk
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Re: Tuning, any suggestions where to go?
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2026, 04:31:46 PM »
Alex mentioned a local Webber dealer to me, and low and behold they had a link to these guys.

https://hardingautos.co.uk/classic-car-repairs-restorations/

They are in Woking = easy-peasey
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Re: Tuning, any suggestions where to go?
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2026, 05:08:17 PM »
Quote from: Ferrit on March 27, 2026, 04:31:46 PM
Alex mentioned a local Webber dealer to me, and low and behold they had a link to these guys.

https://hardingautos.co.uk/classic-car-repairs-restorations/

They are in Woking = easy-peasey

hopefully that all works out for you  (y)
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Re: Tuning, any suggestions where to go?
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2026, 09:02:27 PM »
Looking at Webcon's prices as I look towards the Twin 40 DCOE route for my coupé I stumbled across Classic Carburettors who are offering the 40 DCOE with a significant saving.

https://classiccarbs.co.uk/product/weber-40dcoe-151-carbcarburettor-newgenuine-twin-40-weber-jetted-to-your-spec/

Reading through I think the 151's are a better bet than the 18k's

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Re: Tuning, any suggestions where to go?
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2026, 11:06:49 PM »
Geeze that is so tempting.  Make a list of all the parts you buy for me please :-)

Today I was double checking my jets I fitted when I rebuilt my carb in the Winter, just making sure I hadnt put them in the wrong way (I hadnt), I tried a few of the old jets which I think would be a leaner setting.  It did feel better.  I will take it for a careful drive if the rain keeps away tomorrow.

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Re: Tuning, any suggestions where to go?
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2026, 11:16:30 PM »
From memory EuroCarb's website is dearer than their eBay store.
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