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Re: MGB Anti-Roll Bars

James J Schulte
 

Roger
My GT has a lowering kit on it from Moss. Not to difficult. 
Roll bars that only attach in the back are dangerous on roll over.
Jim


On Sat, Dec 31, 2022 at 2:53 PM, Bernie Hall
<behall5@...> wrote:
Hi Roger,

I have a '66B and it has an ARB up front. I believe it is original to the car.

Bernie
From: main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io <main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io> on behalf of Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...>
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2022 11:42 AM
To: phillymgclub@groups.io <phillymgclub@groups.io>
Subject: [PhillyMGClub] MGB Anti-Roll Bars
 
All,

Question #1.  Do early (mid-60s) Bs have anti-roll bars?  If not, does anyone have experience with the difficulty and improvement of adding one to these models?

Question #2.  Does anyone have experience with lowering a late model (1978) B.  I'm interested to know if it is difficult and worth it?

Happy New Year

Roger Searle

Re: Event: Monthly Breakfast - Saturday, January 7, 2023 #cal-reminder

Rev. Mark McDowell
 

Looking forward to it.

Happy New Year to you all!

Mark


On Sat, Dec 31, 2022 at 11:06 AM, Roger Searle via groups.io
<searlerb@...> wrote:
I'm planning on being there.  And perhaps my in-CAR-cerated B will be released by then.

Roger Searle

-----Original Message-----
From: Group Notification <noreply@groups.io>
To: main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io <main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io>
Sent: Sat, Dec 31, 2022 8:30 am
Subject: [PhillyMGClub] Event: Monthly Breakfast - Saturday, January 7, 2023 #cal-reminder

Reminder: Monthly Breakfast
When:
Saturday, January 7, 2023
8:30am to 9:30am
(UTC-05:00) America/New York
Where:
Andy's Diner, 505 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA
Description:
Monthy PMGC Breakfast

Re: MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Bernie Hall
 

Hi Roger,

I have a '66B and it has an ARB up front. I believe it is original to the car.

Bernie

From: main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io <main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io> on behalf of Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...>
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2022 11:42 AM
To: phillymgclub@groups.io <phillymgclub@groups.io>
Subject: [PhillyMGClub] MGB Anti-Roll Bars
 
All,

Question #1.  Do early (mid-60s) Bs have anti-roll bars?  If not, does anyone have experience with the difficulty and improvement of adding one to these models?

Question #2.  Does anyone have experience with lowering a late model (1978) B.  I'm interested to know if it is difficult and worth it?

Happy New Year

Roger Searle

Re: Today's fun... spot the Little British Cars!

Kevin McLemore
 

Today's edition.... and not just MGs,... check out all the BMC content here! How many can you identify?

Re: MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Jeep Tenneson
 

Roger , I lowered my '79 using the Moss kit.  I think it does handle better and I like the look !

 

                                                       Jeep

-----Original Message-----
From: <main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io>
Sent: Dec 31, 2022 11:43 AM
To: phillymgclub@groups.io <phillymgclub@groups.io>
Subject: [PhillyMGClub] MGB Anti-Roll Bars

 

All,
 
Question #1.  Do early (mid-60s) Bs have anti-roll bars?  If not, does anyone have experience with the difficulty and improvement of adding one to these models?
 
Question #2.  Does anyone have experience with lowering a late model (1978) B.  I'm interested to know if it is difficult and worth it?
 
Happy New Year
 
Roger Searle

 

Re: MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Kevin McLemore
 

I can't speak to MGBs, but yes, in general ant-roll bars really do help handling. Here's my TD at the Put-in-Bay races without an anti-roll bar (factory setup)...



Notice the rear wheel burying itself in the wheel arch! We were flat out, and I was pushing it hard to slide a bit to get the best turns, but the car just wouldn't slide for me.

Here's Kurt Byrnes on the same track, in his really trick TD (He says "Hey, I was just out for a drive when all these cars started chasing me!" 😆)


Notice how much flatter it rides - so much so that not one, but BOTH wheels come off.

Yeah, an anti-roll bar definitely helps if you're gonna push the car hard. 🙂  If not... well, it also makes the car ride a bit nicer through the curves. 

Cheers,
Kevin

From: main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io <main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io> on behalf of Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...>
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2022 12:02 PM
To: main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io <main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] MGB Anti-Roll Bars
 
Thanks Steve.  Did the handling change?

Happy New


-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Harding via groups.io <mgbgt1@...>
To: main@phillymgclub.groups.io
Sent: Sat, Dec 31, 2022 11:59 am
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Roger,
I can (sort of) answer #2. I had my GT lowered by Pete Cosmides. You could contact him about how easily it can be done. “Safety Fast!”
Steve Harding 


On Dec 31, 2022, at 11:42 AM, Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...> wrote:


All,

Question #1.  Do early (mid-60s) Bs have anti-roll bars?  If not, does anyone have experience with the difficulty and improvement of adding one to these models?

Question #2.  Does anyone have experience with lowering a late model (1978) B.  I'm interested to know if it is difficult and worth it?

Happy New Year

Roger Searle

Re: MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Ed Emery
 

Q1, I added a roll bar to my 75 roadster and it helped but as I understand there are differences in the diameter which result in different handling characteristics.

 

Q2, Moss sells a kit for lowering. I have not done it but supposedly it does result in improved handling. Just makes getting in and out a bit harder

Also Pete has retired so Sweeney might be your man.

 

Ed E

 

From: main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io [mailto:main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io] On Behalf Of Steve Harding via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2022 12:34 PM
To: main@phillymgclub.groups.io
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] MGB Anti-Roll Bars

 

Yes, very much so. At one time I had a 1967 roadster and after Pete lowered my GT it had the handling I remembered from the B. 



On Dec 31, 2022, at 12:02 PM, Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...> wrote:



Thanks Steve.  Did the handling change?

 

Happy New

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Harding via groups.io <mgbgt1@...>
To: main@phillymgclub.groups.io
Sent: Sat, Dec 31, 2022 11:59 am
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Roger,

I can (sort of) answer #2. I had my GT lowered by Pete Cosmides. You could contact him about how easily it can be done. “Safety Fast!”

Steve Harding 



On Dec 31, 2022, at 11:42 AM, Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...> wrote:



All,

 

Question #1.  Do early (mid-60s) Bs have anti-roll bars?  If not, does anyone have experience with the difficulty and improvement of adding one to these models?

 

Question #2.  Does anyone have experience with lowering a late model (1978) B.  I'm interested to know if it is difficult and worth it?

 

Happy New Year

 

Roger Searle

Re: MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Steve Harding
 

Yes, very much so. At one time I had a 1967 roadster and after Pete lowered my GT it had the handling I remembered from the B. 


On Dec 31, 2022, at 12:02 PM, Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...> wrote:


Thanks Steve.  Did the handling change?

Happy New


-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Harding via groups.io <mgbgt1@...>
To: main@phillymgclub.groups.io
Sent: Sat, Dec 31, 2022 11:59 am
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Roger,
I can (sort of) answer #2. I had my GT lowered by Pete Cosmides. You could contact him about how easily it can be done. “Safety Fast!”
Steve Harding 


On Dec 31, 2022, at 11:42 AM, Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...> wrote:


All,

Question #1.  Do early (mid-60s) Bs have anti-roll bars?  If not, does anyone have experience with the difficulty and improvement of adding one to these models?

Question #2.  Does anyone have experience with lowering a late model (1978) B.  I'm interested to know if it is difficult and worth it?

Happy New Year

Roger Searle

Re: MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Roger Searle
 

Thanks Steve.  Did the handling change?

Happy New


-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Harding via groups.io <mgbgt1@...>
To: main@phillymgclub.groups.io
Sent: Sat, Dec 31, 2022 11:59 am
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Roger,
I can (sort of) answer #2. I had my GT lowered by Pete Cosmides. You could contact him about how easily it can be done. “Safety Fast!”
Steve Harding 


On Dec 31, 2022, at 11:42 AM, Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...> wrote:


All,

Question #1.  Do early (mid-60s) Bs have anti-roll bars?  If not, does anyone have experience with the difficulty and improvement of adding one to these models?

Question #2.  Does anyone have experience with lowering a late model (1978) B.  I'm interested to know if it is difficult and worth it?

Happy New Year

Roger Searle

Re: MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Steve Harding
 

Roger,
I can (sort of) answer #2. I had my GT lowered by Pete Cosmides. You could contact him about how easily it can be done. “Safety Fast!”
Steve Harding 


On Dec 31, 2022, at 11:42 AM, Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...> wrote:


All,

Question #1.  Do early (mid-60s) Bs have anti-roll bars?  If not, does anyone have experience with the difficulty and improvement of adding one to these models?

Question #2.  Does anyone have experience with lowering a late model (1978) B.  I'm interested to know if it is difficult and worth it?

Happy New Year

Roger Searle

MGB Anti-Roll Bars

Roger Searle
 

All,

Question #1.  Do early (mid-60s) Bs have anti-roll bars?  If not, does anyone have experience with the difficulty and improvement of adding one to these models?

Question #2.  Does anyone have experience with lowering a late model (1978) B.  I'm interested to know if it is difficult and worth it?

Happy New Year

Roger Searle

Re: Event: Monthly Breakfast - Saturday, January 7, 2023 #cal-reminder

Roger Searle
 

I'm planning on being there.  And perhaps my in-CAR-cerated B will be released by then.

Roger Searle

-----Original Message-----
From: Group Notification <noreply@groups.io>
To: main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io <main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io>
Sent: Sat, Dec 31, 2022 8:30 am
Subject: [PhillyMGClub] Event: Monthly Breakfast - Saturday, January 7, 2023 #cal-reminder

Reminder: Monthly Breakfast
When:
Saturday, January 7, 2023
8:30am to 9:30am
(UTC-05:00) America/New York
Where:
Andy's Diner, 505 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA
Description:
Monthy PMGC Breakfast

Event: Monthly Breakfast - Saturday, January 7, 2023 #cal-reminder

Group Notification <noreply@...>
 

Reminder: Monthly Breakfast

When:
Saturday, January 7, 2023
8:30am to 9:30am
(UTC-05:00) America/New York

Where:
Andy's Diner, 505 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA

View Event

Description:
Monthy PMGC Breakfast

Re: Today's fun... spot the Little British Cars!

Kevin McLemore
 

Got it in one, Ira - well spotted. Now, what possible years is it? (Haha) 

Haven’t been out in mine, but I’m sorely tempted.

Cheers,
Kevin

On Dec 30, 2022, at 3:45 PM, Bonnie & Mike Asbury via groups.io <mbasbury920@...> wrote:



Same!

 

And I hope quite a few people were able to spot some MGs today with this great weather! I went out for a little spin yesterday and today. Have to take advantage when you can! 😊

 

Bonnie

 

From: main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io <main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io> On Behalf Of Ira Spector
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2022 2:38 PM
To: main@phillymgclub.groups.io
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] Today's fun... spot the Little British Cars!

 

I see a midget in the far left lane.

Ira



On Dec 30, 2022, at 1:33 PM, Kevin McLemore <kmclemore@...> wrote:



Another opportunity to play "Spot the MG!"

https://i.postimg.cc/m2nr2DvC/11.jpg

<11.jpg>

Re: Today's fun... spot the Little British Cars!

Bonnie & Mike Asbury
 

Same!

 

And I hope quite a few people were able to spot some MGs today with this great weather! I went out for a little spin yesterday and today. Have to take advantage when you can! 😊

 

Bonnie

 

From: main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io <main@PhillyMGClub.groups.io> On Behalf Of Ira Spector
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2022 2:38 PM
To: main@phillymgclub.groups.io
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] Today's fun... spot the Little British Cars!

 

I see a midget in the far left lane.

Ira



On Dec 30, 2022, at 1:33 PM, Kevin McLemore <kmclemore@...> wrote:



Another opportunity to play "Spot the MG!"

https://i.postimg.cc/m2nr2DvC/11.jpg

<11.jpg>

Re: Today's fun... spot the Little British Cars!

Ira Spector
 

I see a midget in the far left lane.

Ira

On Dec 30, 2022, at 1:33 PM, Kevin McLemore <kmclemore@...> wrote:



Another opportunity to play "Spot the MG!"

https://i.postimg.cc/m2nr2DvC/11.jpg

<11.jpg>

Re: Today's fun... spot the Little British Cars!

Kevin McLemore
 

Another opportunity to play "Spot the MG!"

https://i.postimg.cc/m2nr2DvC/11.jpg

Re: Event: Monthly PMGC GT - Tuesday, December 13, 2022 #cal-reminder

Kristi Liebel
 

Just wanted to send a quick reminder that we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots tonight at the GT.

See you there!

Kristi

On Dec 12, 2022, at 7:00 PM, Group Notification <noreply@groups.io> wrote:



Reminder: Monthly PMGC GT

When:
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
7:00pm to 8:00pm
(UTC-05:00) America/New York

Where:
Phil's Tavern

Organizer: kliebel@...

View Event

Description:
Philadelphia MG Club Monthly GT

Re: 2023 PMGC Renewals

Ken Collins
 

Steve,
I’ve tried repeatedly but I can’t get it to print. I’ll see if Kristi has the form at GT tomorrow night.
Thanks,
Ken

On Dec 12, 2022, at 7:34 PM, Steve Perlman <sperlman63@...> wrote:

Ken,
If you click download then print the pdf you'll be good to go.

Steve

On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 6:19 PM Ken Collins <kjcollins48@...> wrote:
Kristi,
Can you please send the renewal form as an attachment to an email. I was not able to print it in its current format.
Thanks,
Ken

On Dec 11, 2022, at 1:44 PM, Kristi Liebel <kliebel@...> wrote:

Happy Holidays one and all,.


I hope this email finds you all doing well.  For those who did not read through your newsletter or did not get the newsletter - it is that time of year again - that’s right it’s time to renew your PMGC membership for 2023.  Attached you will find the 2023 PMGC Renewal form - please be sure to fill out the form even if there are no changes. Remember your membership runs from January to December no matter when you originally joined.  That said if you just joined (any time starting in October 2022 until now) then you can disregard this email because when you joined you paid for the rest of 2022 and all of 2023.  If you have decided that now is not the right time for you to renew I totally understand, I just ask that you send me an email and let me know.

I would love to have all renewals in by the end of December this year.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me (please reply to me only (kliebel@...) so we don’t fill up everyone’s mailboxes).

I look forward to a wonderful PMGC year!

Safety Fast,

Kristi



Kristi
'74 RWA Midget
'77 RB Midget
'71 Morris 1100 MK 2
Philadelphia MG Club Treasurer
Brits at the Village Coordinator

Check out Philadelphia MG Club on Facebook

“It is good to have an end to a journey … But it is the journey that matters in the end.”  ~ Ursula K. Leguin






<PMGC Renewal Form.pdf>





-- 
Yesterday is a Memory, 
Tomorrow is a Mystery, 
Today is a Gift, 
That's why it's called 
The Present...........

Re: 2023 PMGC Renewals

Steve Perlman
 

Ken,
If you click download then print the pdf you'll be good to go.

Steve

On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 6:19 PM Ken Collins <kjcollins48@...> wrote:
Kristi,
Can you please send the renewal form as an attachment to an email. I was not able to print it in its current format.
Thanks,
Ken

On Dec 11, 2022, at 1:44 PM, Kristi Liebel <kliebel@...> wrote:

Happy Holidays one and all,.


I hope this email finds you all doing well.  For those who did not read through your newsletter or did not get the newsletter - it is that time of year again - that’s right it’s time to renew your PMGC membership for 2023.  Attached you will find the 2023 PMGC Renewal form - please be sure to fill out the form even if there are no changes. Remember your membership runs from January to December no matter when you originally joined.  That said if you just joined (any time starting in October 2022 until now) then you can disregard this email because when you joined you paid for the rest of 2022 and all of 2023.  If you have decided that now is not the right time for you to renew I totally understand, I just ask that you send me an email and let me know.

I would love to have all renewals in by the end of December this year.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me (please reply to me only (kliebel@...) so we don’t fill up everyone’s mailboxes).

I look forward to a wonderful PMGC year!

Safety Fast,

Kristi



Kristi
'74 RWA Midget
'77 RB Midget
'71 Morris 1100 MK 2
Philadelphia MG Club Treasurer
Brits at the Village Coordinator

Check out Philadelphia MG Club on Facebook

“It is good to have an end to a journey … But it is the journey that matters in the end.”  ~ Ursula K. Leguin






<PMGC Renewal Form.pdf>



--
Yesterday is a Memory, 
Tomorrow is a Mystery, 
Today is a Gift, 
That's why it's called 
The Present...........

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