The best upgrade to my MG Midget so FAR!

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[malcolmlechevalier]

Glad you like it. As we have chatted about, to avoid confusion with anyone watching this, the arm is only adjustable for ease of fitting. It shouldn't be used for adjusting camber/toe/whatever else as the geometry is set by the shock/wishbone and so there is no point forcing them into positions they don't want to be in by winding the arm in or out. The arm should be adjusted "just so", so that the whole system moves freely without binding up. Top job. Happy Spridgeting!!

[Ribeirasacra]

Looks a great mod.
I recommend braided hoses all round. I had them on my B and they certainly made a difference to the feel.

[awalk]

Wow, that looks like a good arrangement. It should now handle similar to a Lotus Elan as the suspension is now very similar.

[caly]

Great video
I installed the kit, which adds tube shocks.
No cutting
My car has an sbc 383ci with 425hp

[kaneinkansas]

Does this create the effect of a double wishbone suspension system? I owned a 1988 Honda CRX which had both short wheel base and double wishbone suspension, and its ability to peal around Ozark Mountain curves was just awesome and an unbelievable experience. It just absorbed the undulations. The early 1990 Mazda Miata's had double wishbone as well, and I owned one of those also - but it provided two much feedback, and after about a year I was dreaming of driving a 1990s Buick.

[peterpowder]

I have a similar kit purchased from Peter May engineering. I did not realize I needed to cut away body work when I bought the kit and have decided not to bother installing it. I did not, however, send the kit back. I was not under the impression that it would make that big a deal, but based on this current video apparently it does. My Bugeye is pretty heavily modified in the area of suspension, engine and braking. Perhaps I’ll rethink it and give it a go.

[AndrewLale-mrjm]

Just about to re-assemble my 68 Midget after an engine rebore. I'm very tempted to put these on while the vehicle is 'empty'...

[johncahill]

Nice kit and good job on your video. Am I correct this is essentially the suspension on an MGB except that they consolidate the twin arms into the Armstrong shock? (and of course then the upgrade for that is to swap in a coil-over shock LOL).

[chrisperry]

i have to replace my front brake pipe...previous owner rand it UNDER the front crossmember with no attachment....scary. Getting it disconnect behind the rt front wheel looks to be a challenge
thanks for the vid. very enlightening. I thought a one sided upper a arm was a bit odd...but then the car was designed in what, 1957 or so?

[richardsheargold]

Nice little mod, well worth doing for both handling and safety (when not ripping brake lines) lol

[rodshop]

My 71 Midget kicks pretty hard when I hit a bump, and feels very unsettled particularly when a bump happens during a turn. That to say, I don't think it's the K-series swap that would make your car feel unsettled on the road. I'll need to reach out to Malcolm myself now. Thanks for the video and particularly the driving section.

I am a bit concerned about the fact you cut through a folded section of steel to make room for the second suspension arm. That fold would be giving significant strength to the metal, and removing it is something I would be very hesitant to do.

[LesSnowdon-mikm]

Hi Mark Did you ise longer bolts for refitting tje levee arm dampers? Cheers Les

[jimjackson]

Would a MGB suspension work with a Midget. Example. Like a coil over kit. Maybe with some small modification to it. ? How much different is it for the Midget

[JCisJD]

Excellent. Great advice. Can you recommend a break upgrade?

[LesSnowdon-mikm]

Hi Mark Are these kits still available? Cheers

[edkay]

How does this kit compare with the frontline avo damper kit ?
Wonder if the triangulation link could be used with that too?

[jimjackson]

I have a question. Im upgrading my 1500 to a 5 speed. Found some rust on the floor of the trans tunnel. Towards the back of the diff. I already have to cut some of the floor tunnel out for the new trans. Can i just cut it out all the the way back to the diff. Would there be a lack of integrity or something ? Is it necessary to have the floor of the tunnel?

[nortoninter]

Hello, is there a link to the supplier of this kit, looks ideal

[timkingcarstuff]

Where do you get thicker damper oil iv looked but can't see anything apart from the stuff moss sell

[boxy]

Hi. Can you tell who makes this kit. Thanks