stephen grant Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 ...for what is, in essence, a Mk III MG Midget (ie, the Westfield Eleven). I tried the Mini place in Byfleet (Minispeed), but they didn't really have a proper effort at tuning it ("seems ok to me mate, i'd leave it like that"). I've spoken to Andy Belcher but, understandably, he doesn't want to try because he doesn't have access to a rolling road. Anyone know anyone out there that still knows how to tune Weber 45's and has a rolling road facility? Thanks, stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard bradbury Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Try Southern carburetters in South Wimbledon. They have twice done set ups for me on their rolling road and sell all the Weber parts. They are on the web. bradders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrixswhitestrat Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Try Ian at GRL Motors in Woking....specialist in rolling road tuning and Caterham specialist: GRL Link here HWS _________________________ Guitars, cars and whisky in the jar..what else is there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymal Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Ian at GRL is good for tuning but does not have a rolling road. When he needs to put a car on rollers he takes it to the Steve's at Rainham. You could try Airey Tuning who are between Winchester and Petersfield (www.dnbconsulting.co.uk/aireytuning.com) and have a good reputation with older motors. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen grant Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 Thank you all - much appreciated and I'll follow up on those suggestions. stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_h Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I've used Airey Tuning for my 7 on twin carbs, he's old skool *thumbup* He's not cheap, and his rolling road doesn't give print-outs, but he does what it says on the tin. He has a stock of carb jets and other bits. Watch out as he'll ask you to sit on the back of the car while it's on the rollers to help traction Airey Tuning White road legal 2.0 HPC VX race car - Now all shiney and new 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I used Airey as well. He certainly knows webers inside out. The visit cost a lot more than he estimated before hand though for no extra work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen grant Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Thanks chaps, After much ringing round and chatting to people (Ian @ GRL was hugely helpful), I decided to go with Tom Airey on the basis that he was the only recommended outfit that would allow me to hang around whilst he did the work. This is more convenient for me (rather than coming and going and coming back again, which ends up with me taking more time off work), and also allows me to see and learn. Warnings about additional cost noted, but I'm hoping it's worth it anyway. It's an hour or so each way, so i'll have a good opportunity to compare the state of tune before and after. stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_h Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I think I visited him on a Sat morning, but could be wrong. Tom can talk the back legs off a donkey, so be aware if you need to get home. Suggest you check/renew your spark plugs as he'll check and possibly sell you a new expensive set (he did for me). After he's worked his magic, he'll ask you to go for a quick blat up the road (turn left out of his place) and come back and tell him if you feel a difference. I'm more than happy what he did for me, if expensive. Cheers, Andy White road legal 2.0 HPC VX race car - Now all shiney and new 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Or you could try our perennial favourites: Track N Road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Snake Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Give Steve Greenald a call at Track N Road The results are 😬 Mad Hatter Racing - Feel The Duralight R Torque 😬 Carl @ Penn 7's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Blimey, is he still doing it? I used to be a regular visitor in mini days (35+ years ago). He ran a Mini is rallycross as I remember so he knows the 'A' series well. Last time I was there he had started a Subaru dealership and was tied up with that and he had a second in command doing the RR work. He is a top notch fella though. Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen grant Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Dave - are you talking about Tom Airey? I'll let you know how I get on on Friday, but I'm assuming there's not a lot he doesn't know about getting an A-series running on a Weber..... stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen grant Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 ok, well he was absolutely superb - half a dozen runs on the rolling road and he has my engine running absolutely beautifully now. Top bloke and totally recommended if anyone else is looking for similar *thumbup* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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