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XG3925 NIPPY - Rpm - 09-03-2019
Hello all, Many of you may well know this registration belonging to Louis Henry , who made a very large contribution to this site. Sadly Henry passed away last year and his beloved Nippy been sitting in his garage ever since.
Just wanted to let you know that I purchased Louis car and collected it today in a LWB Transit van. I started it when I unloaded it and it started within a few turns and settled to a sweet tickover and I'm looking forward to driving it. not owned a Seven before and ask how sharp should the clutch be. can you let them out like modern cars until bite, XG3925 is quite snatchy or is that normal ? or lack of use since last year, or perhaps something i have to master.
Sadly I never got to meet Louis, but some of his amusing posts live on within this site, he had many interests and was a talented musician.
Thank You all. RPM
09 /03/ 19
sweet
RE: XG3925 NIPPY - dickie65 - 09-03-2019
Hi,
The Seven Clutch has about 1/8" between engaged and disengaged.
It is possible to slip the clutch with a bit of practice.
Reverse is also good fun think Kangaroo hops.
Spend a bit of time getting used to it and learn the brakes as they need a lot of foot pressure to work well compared with a modern.
Enjoy your new toy.
RE: XG3925 NIPPY - John Mason - 09-03-2019
From my experience of sevens the clutch sounds quite normal for a seven. Very little movement before it bites and off you go. Welcome to the Austin Seven world I am sure you will have hours and hours of pleasure. If there is anything you don't understand about a seven someone on this forum will no doubt be able to willingly help with advice. One last thing you may find it helpful and enjoyable to join a local Austin seven club.
John Mason
RE: XG3925 NIPPY - Rpm - 09-03-2019
sounds encouraging guys, just couldn't get the bite correct without the car shaking and judder although it was my first time behind the wheel. once I was off it was fine, just on the pull away in First Gear too much revs not enough?
Rob Martin
RE: XG3925 NIPPY - JonE - 09-03-2019
more photos needed! well done... look forward to hearing how your new relationship develops.
RE: XG3925 NIPPY - daveg - 10-03-2019
Very sorry to hear Louis has passed away he was a lovely bloke with whom I had long conversations about
Nippy rear body support brackets and why Nippies "break their backs"
Glad that his car has found a new home, I know you have been looking for a Nippy for a while.
Here is a pic he sent me a while ago
Louis Nippy.jpg (Size: 39.65 KB / Downloads: 407)
A7 clutches are nowhere near as forgiving as those on modern cars but with a bit practice it should be perfectly usable.
RE: XG3925 NIPPY - Bob Culver - 10-03-2019
With Sevens conservation of momentum is the name of the game. Often not time to wait for any synchro. The clutch enables double declutching in milliseconds!
RE: XG3925 NIPPY - Nigel Ricardo - 10-03-2019
I didn't know Louis had died but did see the car for sale at Beaulieu the year before last when a friend of Louis had bought it over from I.O.W. when Louis was in hospital. Are you going to restore it or leave as is?
RE: XG3925 NIPPY - Chris KC - 10-03-2019
Didn't know Louis but sorry to hear of his passing. Nice though if his car is now in appreciative hands; I think we all dread that some day our pride and joy will be butchered for parts.
Based on that photo the doors seem to fit well which is a great plus.
Re the clutch think less about stroke and more about a gentle easing of pressure.
Does it have a sports engine / gearbox Rpm?
RE: XG3925 NIPPY - Chris Garner - 10-03-2019
RPM. It sounds that the car has gone to a good home. Very sad about Louis. He was a lovely and talented man. I drove the car once and was taken out for a long, fast drive along some lovely, quiet Island roads. Although fitted with a " cooking" engine, it went well and I thought it a good honest example of a Nippy. Enjoy!!
Chris