Raider Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I would like to hear opinions on a dilemma I have - which car should I use in 2013 for the 10CR?Option 1 - TR7 DHC (soft top for non wedge fans). This would be great for the Alps and wonderful weather expected 8) There's also something great about driving overnight with the top down :)Option 2 - my 1970 2000 Mk2. This would allow me to have a 3 man crew and take along my brother who has often said he'd like to do something like this but never actually does! A nice long distance cruiser that I am rebuilding the engine for, coupled to an overdrive box and a 3.77 diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 RaiderI would recommend the 7 for the 10CR for a number or reasons and not just because I happen to own one :)The 10 CR is not nearly as intensive as the RBRR and two drivers can manage it without any problems - Beans manages to drive it all by himself...Driving through the Alps / Pyrenees etc with the top down in a 7 takes some beating. Playing tag going up the passes with a collection of Audi Quatro's is one of my best memories. It just lapped up the miles and later on foot flat to the floor on the autobahns was serious fun.In the past I have owned a few 2000's so I also have very fond memories of them as very comfortable long distance cruisers with a fine turn of speed, but I don't think that they will bring the same smile to your face around the windy bits.CheersHoward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 TR7 ...definitely...........with a big boot rack ;)Well......Volvo`s have rear facing seats.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 TR7 DHC, no other Triumph can beat it for comfort, economy, handling and of course open top motoring......I might be biased a bit :X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 TR7 without a doubt. Not only for the sunny twisty bits, but there's nothing to beat a top down Thursday night blast through France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 I know the 7 is the best bet really.But - having spent a fair bit of money and alot of time rebuilding the 2000's engine I am looking forward to using it.Plus 3 people means a lower bill per person.Still, the overnight blast is great when I have done it in a TR7 with a sun roof open so I am sure topless would be even better. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Last year we did 98% of the 10CR top down in Mike's Spitfire. The total experience is so much better, as you smell all the different flavours etc. In daylight you have better views, esp on the mountain roads. At night it feels just special driving under a dark sky. (not to forget the foggy section through France) Although you will miss out on the sixpot roar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 GTRoger wrote:Last year we did 98% of the 10CR top down in Mike's Spitfire. The total experience is so much better, as you smell all the different flavours etc. In daylight you have better views, esp on the mountain roads. At night it feels just special driving under a dark sky. (not to forget the foggy section through France) Although you will miss out on the sixpot roar! That's easily solved - fit a your 7 with a V8 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 beans wrote:TR7 DHC, no other Triumph can beat it for comfort, economy, handling and of course open top motoring......I might be biased a bit :X "We apologise for this temporary break in transmission " ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4zoeNA6fnQ&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 And they fit on recovery trucks quite well. ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Oh you bad man, you!Still, Theo had good fuel consumption from then on. :)Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 For the TR7 yes, for the hire car I am not so sure :X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 As its the 10th anniversary you HAVE to take a 7 I will will be doing my up most to make sure UGP 840R is on it -otherwise it would be the spitfire again!Agree you don't need 3 up for it anymore -I did all the driving last year no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 OK I have been convinced - it's UNJ then.Which means I'll use that for all the events I do next year. That also means I'll probably stop work on the 2000 in March which means it probably won't be ready for the road in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6gBMHUAnI8........take the seven..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 michael_charlton wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6gBMHUAnI8........take the seven.....?????????? Have you been drinking EP90 again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGF Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 it'll prob be the saloon for me...intend to have sold ,after finishing ,my gt6...but then could always get the standard 10 or the 1200 ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 sparky_spit wrote:?????????? Have you been drinking EP90 again? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D...its through all the years I been falling off my bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Mike, it's all a mystery to me ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 ...and a mystery one to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Martin why dont you take your TR7 and your Bro take the 2000?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 ajp wrote:Martin why dont you take your TR7 and your Bro take the 2000?!I have thought about that.I did the 2002 RBRR with both my Vitesse and my TR7 with 5 of us sharing the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 So problem solved, you only have to prepare two cars for the event ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I think my team wouldn't be impressed if I decided on the 1200 herald, I think it will have to be MOE :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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