Now I got a New series 1! Was told my ’55 won’t have enough power to make use of the high ratio box. Not True. I love it ! It transformed my S1 into a much more practical old vehicle to use on the road now. Much quieter, like I can have a conversation at 60 miles an hour – Unheard of ?!! I could never hear the wind noise around the square cab at 55 m/h, on top of the screaming engine and vibrating gear levers and what not? Now wind noise is mostly what I hear at that speed and above. I clocked 72 mph on a long level stretch on the highway !! In a series 1 !! I have only ever reached a very unhappy 60ish before !! The engine now uses its better torque revs for cruising, rather than it’s low power(high consumption) top revs range. First gear is much more usable in town as I can actually gain some speed in it after pulling away into traffic, before changing into 2nd. All the gears feel nicely long now. Reverse is pretty fast though; I select low range many times for maneuvering in reverse(having freewheeling hubs). Landy still does not like uphill, but changing down is a normal occurrence anyways … always has been LOL. Using the new speed gain, I found consumption about the same, but cruising around more relaxed it gained about 1 mile/liter of fuel, a big increase I thought ? Modifying the box and putting it back in is a lot of work, but well worth it at the end I think? And still at least half cheaper than a new Roamerdrive (which is now the talk of the town, isn’t it?) If doing it yourself that is. For bigger engine conversions, this box is a must ! Can’t believe it’s not more popular ? Well done and thank you the Ashcrofts , I am a fan ! If you are in NZ, I’m happy to help with your Ashcroft ! Harvey Visagie 021 193 3338.
