Modifications
Over the 35 years I have owned my Sprite I have made many small modifications to make it safer and more easier to drive in modern traffic.My car is not a concourse car but all modifications have been made so that it can be returned to standard .
Body and appearance
The body is standard apart from the rear mudguards being pushed out slightly to fit the 5.5 inch mag wheels
Wheels & Suspension
Wheels: these are 5.5 x 13 " Hotwire Mags with 165/70 x 13" Pirelli P3000 radials (replacing the widened steel wheels the previous owner had fitted when they cracked around the stud holes)
Rear Panhard rod --fitted to prevent the tyres scrubbing on the rear guards and also improves the handling
Front MG Midget swaybar
Telescopic rear shock absorbers (one of the best modifications done --improves the ride )
Engine & gearbox
Original 1098 cc engine with a few modifications -- bored (+.060 ),balanced , mildly modified head , high lift camshaft and fitted with extractors
Competition diaphram clutch
Gearbox --Standard MG Midget
Standard Sprite Radiator and fan with a small thermatic fan to help keep the engine cool in traffic
Heater --Triumph Herald
Electrical
Lucas Alternator
QH Headlights ,Driving lights ,rear reverse light (relays installed for Headlights and Driving lights)
Fuse box replace with modern Blade type fuses and extra fuse boxes installed for acessories
Very load air horns
Interior
Extra gauges --- Voltmeter & Vacuum
4 point Monza Race Harnesses
Roll Bar