Raider Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 There's actually only 6 months to go and that will pass quickly :oSo how about updates on the cars?For my part, car1, the famous BRP has had all new springs and shock absorbers fitted to the rear.The front has new inserts, new springs, an anti-dive kit etc etc. Actually, I am about to replace the springs again as I feel the front is now too low. This time I am using Triumphtune rally spec springs so we'll see what effect they have.I have also ordered BMW E30 325i vented discs along with Volvo 4 pot calipers and pads to uprate the brakes. I hope I can make all that work ;)So, in summary - the car at this moment needs the front springs changing, a complete brake overhaul, servicing and then 6 months tax to go back on the road ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Car 5's getting along nicely. Main job left is getting the bonnet repainted. Other than that, there's only little jobs left, like fitting the rev counter and passenger seat...Just in case you're not all sick of seeing my car yet:[img width=480 height=640]http://www.chris-gray.co.uk/Graphics/Spitfire/19032005_003.jpg[/img]Should be back on the road in a couple of weeks (would be sooner, but I'm going back 'daan saaf' for Easter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 The passenger seat is a bit optomistic isnt it? Who's going to be mad enough to sit there then? ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Well... you... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Well, I'm packing my mate Steve this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaGlocks Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Don...had ur GT6 any unexpected mechanical / electrical problems on the last drive. i know u turned up at last minute on ur own. had u done the RBRR before. i have never don a drive like this and want to have the car in top knick. any advice is greatly welcomed.MaGlocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Well, Tomboy, for that is how she is called, ran faultlessly...apart from a wiper motor that packed up in the rain (funny that) and a gearbox that started to lose its synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd. Other than that she's a game old thing. I haven't done the RBRR but Tomboy and I have been around Europe a few times before that. I did have some problems but nothing that couldn't be fixed 'en route'. Have a good look at your cooling system though.The thing is with preparing a car for long distance, don't tell it, let it think its just going up the shops. It might wonder why its being loaded up with 20 or so rotor arms and a spare water pump (must chuck in a head gasket though!) but what the hey, let it find out! I will be taking some spare fuel this time though: three cans I think!If you have anything that worries you then try to sort it out before you leave. My drive shafts were rattling away at Classic Le Mans last summer but I nursed it all over the Alps and into Germany to get home (note to self...must do them).Also don't worry if you get separated you are bound to meet up with someone...often in the opposite direction. This one thing is guaranteed: you'll remember it for the rest of your life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaGlocks Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Thanks Don,iv'e tricked my GT6 once too often, its copped on to me i think! ;Dthanks for your advice, will get sortedMaglocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 The wee beastie is now all shiney and yellow. Hurrah! ;D[img width=640 height=480]http://www.chris-gray.co.uk/Graphics/Spitfire/02042005_001.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigGleR Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 well, Teresa the TR4 has been converted to unleaded, been completely stripped and repainted (more details on that later) and now I just have to try and work out those electrical and over heating problems that plagued my on the RBRR last year and she'll be ready to go.As to Vicky the Vitesse she has had a bit of paint thrown at her too along with some new lightened bits on her engine ;Dthis year should fun, a bit more sedate without the stress of the RBRR (I Hope) ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 List of things to do at the moment is looking like this,new springs and shocks all round on my spitfire, I'm getting annoyed by peoples comments about the angle of the car, and with me having to reply thats it's set up for oval tracks.New gaskets for the sump and petrol pump, try and keep some of the oil in the engine rather than on the road or driveway.fit cigarrete lighter sockets to provide power for map reading lights etc.fit 10 disc cd multichanger in the boot, should provide about 13 hours of music for the run.Not much to do really, just need to get some money together to buy all the springs and shocks, and then work out which ones to get, gaz, spax, koni'sCharlie1500 spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Well I've fitted the CD Changer and changed the gaskets, so thats the easy stuff taken care of, all i need to do now is change all the suspension, and how diffucult can that be?Charlie1500 Spitifire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Chris' Spit is showing a bit of positive camber at the back- has it been jacked up as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 It's just the new spring - it's not settled properly yet.I'm actually thinking a spacer block might be not be a bad idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Car no 21 keeps on running and running........ Almost boring how reliable this thing is!Meanwhile the compomotives made place for the good old Revolution wheels with michelin tyres.. All this because we want to save the tyres on the other wheels for the 10CR, as they are very fine Yokohama's A032's ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I hate to say it - but A032's will never last 2000 miles...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 We are very CAREFULL drivers!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 You'll have to be - they'll be slick by the time you get to the Stelvio ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger948cc Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 BIG DAY TODAY! A nice new M.O.T. Certificate to add to my collection stretching all the way back to 1971.Just some bits and pieces to tidy up,but we can't wait to be off on the 10 CR. Just hoping she keeps behaving herself. Really looking forward to seeing our wonderful array of Triumphs at the various venues on the trip. I remember the excitment at the start of last years RBRR., and I was only a spectator! Good luck to everyone in their preparation, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Actually Dave you were supposed to be a Car Park Marshal at the start of the RBRR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger948cc Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 The chief marshall allowed me 5 minutes off in order to spectate; What are you doing on the forum at 10.34 am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 I remember sitting outside (or was it on a balcony) a cafe having lunch with Dean Martin overlooking a twisty part of a town nestled in the Alps and watching some Triumphs passing by below - and thinking all's well with the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dean Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I enjoyed that meal. It was on the terrace of a cafe in Corps along the Route Napoléon.I passed it only last month on my skiing holiday. I looked, but there were no triumphs parked outside this time. Doesn't time fly!Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 The Grey car is coming along well, that is apart from some major grief with the 6>3>1 manifold.However have ordered a Tacho. from Demon Tweeks- a Eclipse electronic rev. counter the same as I have fitted to the GT6, but with chrome ring. I have also had to purchase some suppliementary gauges to add to the fuel gauge and Oil Pressure gauge I got at Stoneleigh, the new ones being mechanical Water Temp, mechanical Oil Temp and a Ammeter. Not alot of space, but I will mount them down in the panel behind the gear lever, where the radio currently sits. The Tacho will go into the instrument cluster.Only other job will be to add a Oil Cooler. On the reliability front, the car does not seem to miss a beat (hopefully not tempting fate here) on the recent 20CC she seemed so strong. Still mightily impressed with these big saloons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 I am collecting the last bits and pieces for the brake upgrade which I hope to fit next weekend ;)Then I just hope BRP pases it's MOT in June, gets through the Autotest tomorrow, the lCC and the Devil's Own rally without any major attention being needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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