Will this transform my Rolls-Royce ride? | Fitting a Handling Kit | Classic Obsession | Ep 10

Gary fits a new handling kit to his Rolls Royce Corniche. Will this transform the handling and ride of his car?
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[@euc131]

Fantastic upgrade - looked like almost all the body roll was eliminated. A big job but well worth it !

[@richardwoodward6702]

If the NTA did an award for KZbin you would have one, and the smile on your face says it all, well done, you have a winning formula

[@yambo59]

Would have been a good idea to paint the insides of those lower spring pockets to help prevent rust, these pockets are known to rust, fail and the spring begins to push its way out the bottom.

[@evelynsmith163]

I have an Arnage but this is such an interesting series, that I am watching them all. Very impressive indeed. Paulus.

[@stevenfromer3816]

My God man,you made that seem like a Saturday afternoon project . Nice work!

[@alexmacdonald4270]

The corniche looks amazing, and its all down to you being able to tastefully keep it that way.

[@rolandholtz8250]

guess what I did to my 25 year old Audi, Exactly that, The result was just as you described it. I pays of, it really does. Roland from good old Germany. I really enjoy ever vid, Gary, thanks.

[@colingarner6175]

Those spring compressors frighten me to death . 😮

[@dosham1984]

Well done mate just what I've been looking for someone that does things right takes he's time and replaces things properly your a spot on mechanic buddy thanks for the videos keep them coming good luck for your next venture 👍

[@kieranmcgrath3630]

A chat with Harry Metcalfe of Harry's Garage fame comparing Rolls Royces would be fun. Keep it up, you're USP is an excellent spin on KZbin.

[@marinedrive5484]

I remember my father always saying to me "you've got to have a method" when approaching any job. Well, Gary, you are the epitome of a methodical approach to working on cars - and so calm and composed. I'm sure you must edit out the occasional bleep.😉

[@bernardwarr4187]

Great video Gary. Thanks for taking the time to share this valuable information. I always promised Myself a Rolls Royce before I got married. Been married and divorced twice, and still not had one, but who knows, maybe next time!

[@danjpoche]

Thank you Gary , your videos are superb and I feel as though I'm viewing a meditation in restoration with the music and the calming narration. It's fantastic. Congratulations on your beautiful classic Corniche find and restoring it with the love and attention these magnificent motorcars deserve. Cheers and looking forward to more.

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a Corniche here in the US. Beautiful Rolls. One I’d love to own.

[@richardautenzio8117]

Beautifully executed. Job well done.

[@Justkevin377]

I hope you can train younger guys to be like you. So you have them doing the work and you are the supervisor.

[@sunset3052]

Beautiful classic car

[@crisholmurb007]

Thanks for yet another very nice episode Gary! Really nice channel you have created.

[@shanemortimer1530]

Inspiring Gary..From the "White Shadow" Shane in Australia

[@DavidNegus-oe8vt]

Gary, great video, please come round and do the same job on my Silver Shadow.

[@jeffreybackes4664]

Thanks for taking the time to share your passion with us. It's wonderful having an actor do a video like this, gives it a very polished feel. Love your Rolls Royce, I'll never be able to afford one but I get to live vicariously through KZbin.

[@chrissmall4136]

Hey Gary another gr8 overview of practical classic maintenance easy listening & clear what to do enjoyable keep up the great work 👍

[@introcar]

Thanks for testing this kit for us Gary - super impressive work, and a great summary. We have been waiting for someone to be able to demonstrate the significant improvement rather than taking our word for it!

[@darrenbyrne4622]

Well done mate

[@scottstrails9369]

Great video ,interesting to see modern tech improvements on an old design

[@rdmountford3132]

That is the most gorgeous car ever made and Gary you have a rare talent....that

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

Gary is a legend & soo methodical in his work!

[@vorsprungdurchtech]

What a beautiful example. Enjoy.

[@Aut0five]

needle bearings. urgh!! great instructional video. Thanks for taking the time.

[@Woolfi1]

I have a Silver Shadow II and have changed only the front anti-roll bar to a stiffer from a Bentley Turbo R. This was a very cheap upgrade and I am satisfied with the result. I bought the used anti-roll bar and the linkage from 'Westminster' in UK.

[@marcusd2380]

Great to be able to do the work yourself. U really get to known the car and u can spot addition things like the cv boots as you go. Car looks great health to drive it.

[@sohrabrustum8582]

Fearless man. I had a snapped spring, its quite common, the garage didn't have a spring compressor big enough. I do some stuff myself, but not that. Have you ever tackled the suspension and brake hydraulics, that's where I find recurring problems.

[@classic.obsession]

Hi yes. Maybe check out my earlier episodes. Episode 3 ..I think. Regards.

[@markedwardsphotography]

Brilliant. Thank you for sharing Gary really enjoyed watching this

[@ianmedium]

Listening to your comments after the conversion Gary it seems to be the best of all worlds. Firstly it is much safer on the road which then inspires more confidence when driving. Then there is the enjoyment of experiencing something new and enjoyable in how the car now drives which then makes you even more enthusiastic owning the car and driving it. That then equates to more fun and enjoyment so you end up with they joys of the famous Rolls Royce “Waftabilty” and a better handling and safer car, strikes me that whatever the cost it was well worth it! Imagine the wonderful top down autumn drives in the countryside you can now enjoy! Another great video Gary, thanks so much.

[@twinsonic]

Just discovered your channel. You are awesome and the Corniche a beauty.. will binge watch more

[@ET-cj8jo]

Great ! And I wish I had a garage that big ! Best wishes from a fellow Brit in Japan.

[@andrewthacker114]

Well done, a job well done.

[@teodoromendoza9411]

Me encanta el cariño que le pones, eso se ve recompensado y demuestra que los clasicos siguen siendo buenos coches.

[@grayfool]

I've heard about these kits and wondered how they performed. Very interesting to see a comparison with the original equipment. Thanks very much Gary.

[@pedrosalas4460]

Thank you, Gary, for another great job. Great episode I liked the way you think in your safety and in the others safety too,very rare thougts in these days. You are an amazing craftsman

[@jimcabezola3051]

I always heard about this Harvey-Bailey kit. I'm grateful to have seen your beautifully made video! Bravo!

[@cossied01]

Excellent Gary.

[@charlescallea1759]

Please continue with your videos!!! Just fantastic!!

[@michaelguy1125]

I worked at a shop years ago, and they removed the struts from a pontiac grand am the guy dropped it and the spring blow off and went clean through an 8-inch thick cinder block wall. So I understand compressed springs are no joke.

[@johncollier608]

Fabulous, Mr. Mavers. Love watching you work. Pleased you're happy with the result - it's your car after all. Thanks for sharing.

[@ljd8520]

Outstanding .

[@bigwu100]

I've noticed the rolls is so overbuilt, like a truck, the parts are massive. Really makes me want one.

[@rogerhudson2814]

Ian Tyrrell said he used to fit lots of RH-B handling kits, it's good such things are available for 50 year old cars. I assume the Classic Range Rover kit is available as well?

[@samrodian919]

You've made a great job of that Gary! You certainly know your way around a set o spanner's and are not afraid to get your hand dirty (well orange gloves aside lol ). The finish on this kit is very good and really looks impressive. I'm glad to see you doing this work yourself and not just paying somebody to do it for you. Just subscribed as a first time viewer.

[@asdfgmlkjhgf]

True passion. Love the old Rollers.

[@Erwinhooi]

What a great episode!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Super super silent inside of that car. Shown in a very clear way how to perform this replacement, awesome!

[@Besty198]

Your a genius mate

[@keithdaryl1501]

Amazing knowledge, great safety advice, the clearest description of a procedure I have ever seen, it would be good to have a tenth of your skill. The Corniche is looking impressive. K&D

[@ILCapo-mo5jj]

Well done! I have the springs from the handling kit, paired with bespoke adjustable front shocks from Öhlins, on my Corniche DHC. Additionally, I ditched the old tech Avons for modern SUV tyres. All in all, these improvements are impressive and I wouldn't have it any other way. I criss-cross Europe frequently in my Corniche. It just piles up the miles, particularly on the Autobahn, where I adjust the shocks to a firmer high speed setting. It's such a complete and versatile car with these changes. In the snow, the independent suspension and SUV snow tyres make the car perform fabulously.

[@classic.obsession]

Well done for using this bullet proof reliable car regularly as it should be! Regards

[@ILCapo-mo5jj]

@@classic.obsession thanks 🙏🏻 For twenty years I've owned it. It's a keeper, obviously 😊.

[@benfel9403]

Wow that is amazing Gary! As someone who hopes to own a Corniche one day this is great to know! Thanks.

[@j14phe]

Brilliant job Gary so well filmed and explained John

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

A fantastic, informative video Gary, really enjoyable.

[@chrissmart9701]

One of the only things I have not done on my '67 . Really glad I watched .All hail Rolls Royce nutters !

[@markw4263]

Fascinating and very therapeutic! You really have to figure that anything 50 years old can use a refresh and refurb.

[@grahamhunter4996]

Top class , bring it to East Kilbride we have not roundabouts on the planet. 😅

[@grahamhunter4996]

Meant to say more roundabouts.😮

[@vicjones3992]

Lovely attention to detail Gaz..... She's good for another half-decade

[@stewartevans3875]

Hey Gary Lad ! Another great episode - see you had your hands full with this one and lots to do. Some great advice throughout this and love the way you broke this down into manageable stages and also overcame a few issues with sound common sense; got to say the Rolls is looking superb and although the kit fitted is none original, it looks equal if not better to OEM quality. keep up the good work Pal and I look forward to the next one ! Cheers Stew

[@brianfowler7285]

Great job well executed, but for me the job you done on the soft top was an exceptional area of skill and patience.well done . and may you enjoy your car for many miles.

[@aidan.w.carolan]

Wow. That was great. A great video with great narration, shot and edited so well . And its obvious that you are also a great craftsman when it comes to car restoration. Well done.

[@andrewcraynor1252]

As usual Gary your enthusiasm shines through. Keep the awesome videos coming. Thanks again

[@stevestone4346]

Really enjoying your content Gary. I think yours is the first roller I’ve seen with a rev counter!

[@EdAb]

What a wonderfully thorough video, thank you!

[@neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto]

The locals must have thought you were off your rocker when going around those roundabouts 🙂

[@classic.obsession]

I am!!

[@neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto]

@@classic.obsession That's why we love you mate.

[@larumpole]

Great video, thank you for showing the process. I remember back in the 80's I had a Rhoddy Harvey-Bailey kit fitted to my Range Rover and was blown away by the difference it made. I had heard that his kit for the early Silver Shadows does the same thing and makes the handling better than the Series 2, and it looks like that's true based on your experience.

[@larrysorenson4789]

I just replaced EVERY rubber component and all the associated bits and parts (control arms, etc.) under the car and in the engine bay on my wife’s twenty year old Thunderbird. The restoration to as new factory spec was dramatic.

[@1964Mooney]

This is a PhD course in Rolls Royce suspension repair THANKS for the education

[@micheldurand8716]

Very nice work and video. My dream is a corniche, but...

[@mickparry703]

Gary, you need a car ramp! Lying on your back will inevitably lead to problems.

[@davidclark3603]

I love that car!!!!!

[@dereknolan9891]

Excellent video of a beautiful car. Looking forward to the next. Thanks Gary 😎

[@PacificEdibleSeaweed]

Good man Gary 🙂

[@patrickhostler5939]

I’ve waited ages for this film… and it was well worth that wait!!! Superb job sir!!!

[@ianrobertsonRR1]

Good job done there mate. What I would say, and you did stress it as well to be fair, is exercise extreme caution when releasing the spring tension from the retainer unit you lift the spring out in. We were told it must always go into the thick plate compressor to do this although I have done it without BUT ONLY IF THE SPRING IS NOT BROKEN as this causes so much unequal tensions & pressures it is simply just is not worth the risk. If that spring gets free it could cause massive / life changing injuries to anyone who gets in its way.

[@iantombs8834]

brill so easy to watch . when can we see more of the 928

[@miketherefurbisher8000]

I have recently found your channel, Fantastic content!! Thanks👍

[@damirzanne]

awesome video of a great job 👏

[@geraldsmith7240]

Delightful. I’m Happy You Are Happy.🌼

[@martinclapton2724]

Hi Gary, interesting video. You commented how others may feel different to fitting such a kit , well it’s personal choice, and it’s your car, after all. You have done the work and you are pleased with the end result , and that’s all that matters. It was a particularly interesting video for me as I was fascinated with the tool you used to compress the front springs. Whilst I’ve never owned a Rolls Shadow/Corniche , I once had a Fiat 132 which had double wishbone coil springs with the shock absorbed separate mounted in the coil . I got a replica tool made by a tool maker which had a top circular plate with a long threaded rod which revolved on a bearing in the plate , a pulled up the bottom plate via the threaded rod which in turn compressed the coil spring. All in £25.00 ! Good video once again.

[@chrisparke1001]

Another great video Gary, like the difference in suspension performance, great upgrade.😀😀

[@inovahightechltd]

Very interesting! Great insight! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Your buddy Peter from Kansas

[@recruitmentwebsites]

Great work

[@MrGodsking]

I served my time on them gary even made panels by hand

[@classic.obsession]

Wow! At Crewe ?

[@MrGodsking]

ireland but UK on courses@@classic.obsession

[@chiefrocka8604]

29:00 you don’t knock Harvey Bailey handling stuff Anyone diss HB needs a history lesson in quality & overall improvement which is what we just saw here . HB bought out Leda when Len Dixon Mr Leda retired so HB can do all the Ford stuff Leda once did and they were ford specialists and like HB on rolls Bentley it was about top handling and quality . Nice one Gary 👍

[@wasserglatte3696]

Ein sehr interessanter & lehrreicher Kanal. Gut wird jeder Handgriff gezeigt & erklärt. Gratulation !

[@tomfurie2996]

Beautiful car. I just heard about this upgrade from Ian Tyrrell. It’s the one upgrade this classic benefits greatly from. (Clarification: Ian Tyrrell’s KZbin channel. Not the gentleman himself.)

[@digitalimager4946]

Mesmerising viewing. Am amazed and impressed by your knowledge and abilities. It must have been a very satisfying task.

[@blackpool321]

Gorgeous car

[@ScottysElvisPresleyMusicChanne]

My favourite car channel..superb and I love your style and of course your knowledge is sublime

[@leepilkington6498]

Great job Gary, beautiful car

[@mftwohill51]

Really good video. Well done. At the workshop we release the front spring a little differently than this but the system you use looks impressive and effective. Thanks for your post.

[@ronniewilson6597]

Fantastic Gary, enjoyed that 👍🏻

[@rosewood1]

My Shadow sort of drove well. Accept despite having heavier Koni shocks it actually was terrible. It would on a sharp left hand turn into a freeway rear wheel steer and the car would jump sideways! The alloy towers were flogged out. All the metalastic bushes rams etc were worn out. Basically the car received a complete new suspension and hydraulics. It then handled properly! Many thanks to Flying Spares for parts. I left the spring replacement to professionals and they had problems!

[@MartinvonBargen]

Mackets Lane!

[@bloomers359]

Excellent spring release tool by British Tool Works..

[@simonread732]

Beautiful car and transformed with that kit.