Linda Carr Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 its a standard spring and no hasnt been driven yet, only a few hundred yards around the garage workshop lol they are intending to get miles on her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Linda Carr said: they have fitted a new rear spring and trying to fathom out why they can't get rid of the positive camber I have heard many reports that most new springs are wrong - too strong - and give big positive camber. Sometimes they settle if driven with a lot of weight in the boot for a while. Alternatively, fit a lowering block as Alex said. (Mine has the opposite problem, having been swing-spring converted with a second-hand spring) Edited February 11, 2023 by RobPearce Added a note 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteStupps Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Linda Carr said: New springs always seem to sit a bit high but this does look extreme! Unless it's just been set down off a jack and not moved since. Could potentially be the wrong spring, or just a typical example of new parts not being to the right specification. I would put something very heavy in the boot and leave it there for a while - bags of sand or gravel. But in all honesty it probably wants a big lowering block, or the old spring cleaning up, painting and putting back in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Here's my Mk2 PI, picked up new gearbox & OD for it today. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 30 minutes ago, Linda Carr said: its a standard spring and no hasnt been driven yet, only a few hundred yards around the garage workshop lol they are intending to get miles on her. Mine is sitting about the same as yours at the moment, I done a swing spring conversion about a year ago and it's still not settled. I'm going to try a lowering block. Hopefully I'll get one from Stoneleigh, it's on my very long shopping list... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 My mk1 2000. Should look a lot better by October and, like Radder's car, be pi powered too. Photo taken on the M3 (I think) by Gary Forman on the 2021 RBRR. My favourite photo of the car 🙂 Reserve car - Krusty Mustard aka Rusty Custard. Completed the 2021 RBRR and, under my ownership, last year's C2C and 10CR. Pictured here at the top if the Stelvio behind Steve's car 🙂 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Linda Carr said: we went to see her today, they have fitted a new rear spring and trying to fathom out why they can't get rid of the positive camber it is quite severe, is this normal? will just weight in the boot sort it? they were talking about repainting the old spring and putting that back on? I had been looking in the forum to see if there were any posts regarding this. No it's not normal and will affect the handling. There are plenty of Spitfire experts on here that will be able to advise, unfortunately, I'm not one of them. Big saloons are the only Triumph I've had anything to do with. Edited February 11, 2023 by Radders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, richard w said: My mk1 2000. Should look a lot better by October and, like Radder's car, be pi powered too. Such a great photo that Richard. The one he took of my car wasn't bad either 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Radders said: Such a great photo that Richard. The one he took of my car wasn't bad either 🙂 Certainly is. These cars look so good doing what they do best 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger saunt Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I’ve had this car for over 22yrs but this will be only the second time I’ve done the RBRR in it plus 1 10cr all the rest have been in a 2000mk2 except for an E J Ward loaned stag 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Beautiful car mate 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 Hi Linda and Amy, Should the car not revert to std ride height and not loose the positive camber that they are showing, it is likely that the spring is wrong. You could try a lowering block, but that is a compromise. The correct spring might be better. Talk to Clare or Dave Pearson at Canleys, they will be able to advise. They sell springs from trusted manufactuers. Also, very keen RBRR entrants, so will help you. https://www.canleyclassics.com/?product=alloy-diff-spacers When buying a lowering block, especially a 1'' block, you will need longer bolts. Canleys list these on this page. Once all the suspension work has been done, do get the car's suspension aligned, basically get the wheels sticking in the right direction. CT people on here can advise about this as there are not that many tyre suppliers that can cope with 13'' wheels these days. Please ask away as their is a wealth of info on this forum. Alternatively, email the RBRR organisers on ctrbrr@gmail.com, 4 of us are experienced Triumph small chassis men. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Yes it's still multi coloured, yes it still has 2021 RBRR stickers on, yes it does go and stop and yes it does still need a little more fettling. But it's a lot further on this time than it was two years ago if people remember the pictures 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 The third car in Team Spotlight is Dave Harvey's Fabulous Maple Brown MK2 Pi. A very well engineered car and very well maintained and looked after by its owner. I've been lucky enough to have driven this car a few times now and it's one of the best Triumphs I've driven. (Pic taken on the 2012 RBRR next to Gertie1) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 This, unless she morphs again into a different white shape.... 🙂 we have unfinished business, 2018 the radiator clogged leading to overheating and a blown head gasket. Dirk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Connew Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) This TR8 NWK988W last did the RBRR in 1980 with a Triumph factory/works crew. Its now running again after 40 plus years in a collection so I thought it appropriate after so much time since it last did the run it should do it again! Cant be many cars with 43 years between runs! Its never been restored so it actually is exactly the same car. ar. Edited February 12, 2023 by Richard Connew text got moved 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Keeping to the wedge theme, here is my S+S 1991 conversion TR7V8 taken yesterday. Its parked in front of Lake Vyrnwy dam during a recce for this years Coast 2 Coast run. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Howard said: Keeping to the wedge theme, here is my S+S 1991 conversion TR7V8 taken yesterday. Its parked in front of Lake Vyrnwy dam during a recce for this years Coast 2 Coast run. Howard When I saw the other photo you posted of the dam, I thought it was Vyrnwy but then I did think it was a bit off route for the C2C! But what the heck. Chuckle Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Richard Connew said: This TR8 NWK988W last did the RBRR in 1980 with a Triumph factory/works crew. Its now running again after 40 plus years in a collection so I thought it appropriate after so much time since it last did the run it should do it again! Cant be many cars with 43 years between runs! Its never been restored so it actually is exactly the same car. Hi Richard What a fascinating story. I look forward to seeing your car on the event. Regards Bruce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Couple of bits to do, MOT, tune and then get some miles on the clock. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 'BLimey, there are some good cars for this year's RBRR. Like Richard's TR8, looks very purposeful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 1966 1200 herald estate last on the road 2001 started restoring it 1 year before the event 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Tim Bancroft said: 'BLimey, there are some good cars for this year's RBRR. Like Richard's TR8, looks very purposeful. So where's your "imaginary" TR6? 😜 Get your camera out! Jim. Edited February 12, 2023 by McJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cahill Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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