Beans Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Quoted from EddieGT Does" bringing my GT6 as backup car" qualify as "some of my spares " Yes, but if you want to take it with you a rather bulky spares package me thinks But there are ways to move these spares packages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Quoted from Beans ... But there are ways to move these GT6 spares packages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hmmm that gives me an idea. Fit a towbar to the PI, and take the GT6 on a trailer as a back up car..... 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole42 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I'll use the same Stag as I did for the 2016 RBRR - if enough of you drop out so I get on the entry list from 6th Reserve!!Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Who knows,Possibly and probably the Spitfire.In my mind the 10CR should be done in a convertible which rules out the Renown. Not only that but I just dropped her off at the body shop to get rid of a bit of tinworm and a respray... stripping the RBRR stickers off this year the paint thought it be sympathetic and stayed with the vinyl.D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 Quoted from Saltddirk ... In my mind the 10CR should be done in a convertible ... Have to agree there 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole42 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'm planning a shakedown trip from Bristol to Barcelona at the end of June.That should be far easier than the RBRR and will let me check that the car is okay with long runs on the Autoroute.I'll also get to cross the Millau Viaduct 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Mole 42 don't forget to do a write up about it for us!Sounds like a nice adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP72 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Hello all, team 58 Holzer/Philipp here! We were in a white 13/60 estate on the 10CR 2015 and will be using a 68 MK3 Spitfire for the next event. I have owned the car for about 17 years and it is quite reliable. Still I am giving it a good going-over for the 10CR.So far I have done the following:- Had the seats rebuilt- Replaced the clutch assembly- Replaced the original bell-housing with an alloy one- Cleaned the OD filters (much needed…)- Replaced the gearbox mounting- Replaced the leaking clutch slaveCurrently working on:- Rebuilding the rear axle (new driveshafts, ujs, bearings, etc.)- Replacing the original wheel studs with Landrover onesFurther tasks:- Replace the differential- Improve the lighting- Change all fluids- New tires - Replace twin sports exhaust with a single box?- Set of Konis for the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldry1500 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Hi,It'll be my Spitfire 1500.Jobs to do:Fuel PumpRear SpringNew Steering wheelSound deadening boardsOther comfort bitsPlus whatever I find in next few monthsShakedown to include:HCRA few trips to Swindon from NorthamptonMaybe a few afternoons in the CotswoldsPossibly Le MansSee you all in September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Ilka/Christian, you mention one job needed before the 10CR as improving the lighting. If you have standard headlights a very effective upgrade would be Cibie/Valeo headlight units with Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited or similar uprated H4 bulbs. If you haven't already done so I also recommend wiring in relays for high and low beams. Use heavy duty 17A cable direct from battery to relays, through a fuse, and from the relays to the lights. This will have two benefits, it will avoid passing a relatively high current through the column lighting switch and the reduced voltage drop from use of heavier gauge wiring will give more power at the lights for better illumination. I burnt out the lighting switch on my 4A twice (both times on an RBRR) before I did this very worthwhile mod.Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP72 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 TimThank you for your suggestions! The car was upgraded to relays a few years ago and, like you say, that is a very good modification. It is still on a set of old Lucas headlight units (standard bulbs) and they have become a bit dim. I have an unused set of Hella headlights in the lock-up that I plan to fit, together with Nightbreaker bulbs. Hopefully that will chase the glow-worm out of my headlights!Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I am sure you will appreciate the improvement Christian. However, at least as regards the 10CR, with proper accommodation every night there shouldn't really be much if any driving in the dark!Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 TR6 status update: EFI kit now installed, with Jenvey throttle bodies, including adjustable length trumpets. Brake fluid changed (AP 600), and Safety Devices roll over bar fitted. Now to put it through its paces, for testing over the coming months.CheersTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 While tarting up the engine bay a bit, I found a fairly major coolant leak from the water-pump (scared)But after driving the car for some 300 kilometres today it looks like it has stopped leaking, knock on wood ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 A 90 mile run tomorrow and then the Border Raiders in August. I hope all is well with the car as I expect it to be (pray)I am thinking about a new radio mp3player to replace the 1980 radio cassette which just about picks up Radio 2 but needs manual retuning every few miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Cook Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 "I do like a good sing along as I drive"What will we ever do without you Martin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP72 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Hello all, team 58 Holzer/Philipp in 68 MK3 Spitfire here…Some more tasks completed:- Replaced the differential- Improved the lighting with new Hellas and OSRAM Nightbreaker bulbs - Replaced twin sports exhaust with a single box (less noisy)- Replaced the front screenThings to do:- Change the cooling hoses and replace cooling fluid- Engine oil change- Fit cigarette lighter for SAT Nav and mobile phone charging- Maybe new tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Quoted from Don Cook "I do like a good sing along as I drive"What will we ever do without you Martin? Here, here.Nice one, Mr DonI am going to miss Mr R on the 10CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidescreen Ben Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Gave the TR3 a quick test drive to Prague and back last week - 2648 miles door to door - should do the trick I reckon . The only thing that fell off was a fog lamp when we took off over a level crossing in the Czech Republic (might have been the Red Bull I put in the tank to counteract half a tank of cruddy stuff I put in by mistake!). So hopefully nothing else will fall off on the 10CR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5tTWRrJdrI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Quoted from timbancroft61 Here, here.Nice one, Mr DonI am going to miss Mr R on the 10CR. I have the distinct feeling that an awful lot of us will periodically suffer the 'trip-up' syndrome, particularly on the 10CR, whereby things will all seem to be going nicely when we suddenly trip ourselves up and have a 'Martin memory moment'. The only good thing is that I expect most of us will have way too many happy memories to allow ourselves to get down about things for too long.There in spirit if not in body eh mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Keys Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Just got cracking with some prep tonight. Lots of parts to swap off old stag onto the new one. CV shafts and prop, calipers, rear drums, LED headlights etc,etc,And fit my Federal headrests.Going to be a busy weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Only a few more jobs to do:New discs and padsNew steering rack and TREsBit of paint and possibly a plate to be welded.Tidy up and look at wiring for auxiliary extras.2 months to go!Roger,Like the new Stag, hope not putting THOSE wheels on her?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 MoT Passed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 EFI conversion on full progress, getting there slowly but hopefully in time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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