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#31 Post by vitessesteve »

Latham_F2 wrote: Wed May 14, 2025 5:10 pm
I don't know about that - however the fibreglass monocoque would make it very difficult to fit any form of rollcage for more formal motor sports.

Even a towing eye is a bit of a challenge, although it has been done.
Today I noticed that my car has a rear towing eye attached to the differential.

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I have written a post about the towing eyes on my blog: https://latham.weblin.co.uk/Latham/2025 ... wing-eyes/
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#32 Post by xvivalve »

You also have red paint on the diff cover....worth checking for an 'S' suffix on the diff number as the next step...
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#33 Post by vitessesteve »

xvivalve wrote: Sun Jun 08, 2025 9:41 pm You also have red paint on the diff cover....worth checking for an 'S' suffix on the diff number as the next step...
Thanks but I already know it has a limited slip diff fitted.
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Current Cars - Latham F2, 69 Vitesse Mk2 Saloon since 1991 and a Sprint engined TR7. Have had several Dolomites over the years.

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#34 Post by Latham_F2 »

vitessesteve wrote: Sun Jun 08, 2025 7:29 pm
Latham_F2 wrote: Wed May 14, 2025 5:10 pm
I don't know about that - however the fibreglass monocoque would make it very difficult to fit any form of rollcage for more formal motor sports.

Even a towing eye is a bit of a challenge, although it has been done.
Today I noticed that my car has a rear towing eye attached to the differential.

Image

I have written a post about the towing eyes on my blog: https://latham.weblin.co.uk/Latham/2025 ... wing-eyes/
Not been on for a while, so only just seen your post about the rear towing eye. Neat idea.

Looks like your car has also been upgraded to poly bushes at the rear, along with Spax adjustable shocks.
Pretty much what I'd expect, given Wayne's attention to performance but it's nice to know that it's all quality kit.

Nice blog, too, I'll have a look at some more of it.
I'll get round to it - some day! :bluewave:
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#35 Post by Latham_F2 »

Is the axle breather present? I can't see it in the photo, but it might just be due to the angle.
I'll get round to it - some day! :bluewave:
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#36 Post by vitessesteve »

I am not familiar with this axle.. Where would the breather be? I assume on the top of the diff case.
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#37 Post by Latham_F2 »

I'm not sure with your Salisbury axle, but on a normal Dolomite it's a white plastic mushroom with a black cap that screws into the diff case, as you say.
I'll get round to it - some day! :bluewave:
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#38 Post by GlenM »

Latham_F2 wrote: Sat Jun 28, 2025 9:52 pm I'm not sure with your Salisbury axle, but on a normal Dolomite it's a white plastic mushroom with a black cap that screws into the diff case, as you say.
That's a Sprint axle.
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