Just time for a quick update.
I gratefully received the Time Attack spec car aerial from the TNT boys, and although it's great to have the radio back again, I'm a little disappointed to report little improvement in the 0-60 times, so maybe I got the wrong TA bit

Also thanks to some help from the ever helpful Dave J (not forgetting a guest appearance from a mate Steve) I managed to co-erce the power steering on

After a few panicked moments seeing differences in alternator mounts, and "will it go", it's all on and it's made a tremendous difference already.
The way the car now reacts is almost like a real car, as opposed to navigating a heavy boat through treacle.
Well chuffed, and having someone of Daves experience on hand meant I had more confidence to crack on. (The four post ramp did nt hurt either!)
Cheers mate I owe you one.
Rob