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    10CR 2024 - Launch Date - 1st Feb 2024

    in Ten Countries Run (10CR)

    Posted

    I missed the email until saw this thread then found it!
    Hotels booked, all with free cancelation in case I change my mind!
    Just need to sort ferry, tunnel etc...
    And too look into the  ULEZ zones. 
    BTW we just upgraded our camper van to a low emission one (2011->2021 van) to get round this problem in the EU and the UK as its becoming more and more restrictive.

    Mike

    Mabel’s stay of execution

    in Triumph Chat

    Posted

    one more chance.... 

    I once had an GT6 that did not like me, 2diffs, 3 gearboxes and finally broke down in France with a seized diff at the top of a French mountain. Sold it as soon as it got it home.. we just did not get on!  

    mike

     

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    So, why do we have a Club website,Forum etc?

    in Triumph Chat

    Posted

    5 hours ago, McJim said:

    You mean the same committee that had input on the previous website format despite having little or no IT knowledge?

    That went well.

    Don't take that as a criticism.  It is what it is and we've all moved on.

    Times have moved on too and most people access the internet and social media through their smartphones nowadays.

    I have an android phone and have to go onto the internet via Google, searching for Club Triumph, then tapping on the search engine result to access the website.

     

    I have an android phone and have a link direct to the CT site on my home page. You can save a favourite from Chrome to the desktop so can be done. Cant run thru how to do it as I am doing this on a PC!
    Will have a look later and post some instructions. It Does make accessing CT so much easier on a phone.

    mike

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    Rust proofing inside doors on a Herald

    in Body

    Posted

    I have had the lower part of the door skins replaced on my Herald. 
    I now want to rust proof the inside of the door before I put the door cards back on again.
    What do people recommend for this, good old Waxoyl or is there something better out there? 
    Happy to spend money on protecting it.

    cheers

    mike

    YPE 595G Vitesse MK2 Convertible

    in Triumph Chat

    Posted

    2018! Gosh doesnt time fly! Interesting cars, always liked the Tiger.
    I still have my Herald (not original now 1500 EFI) had a Dolly, STAG, GT6, TR6, Jag XK8 all have come and gone but still have the Herald! Just had some body work done on her to keep her looking nice.

    Is your original Vitesse still around?

    mike

    Over bright headlights

    in Triumph Chat

    Posted

    interesting discussion.

    My Golf GTE it has intelligent LED matrix headlights (IQ.Light) which mean it can shape and bend and modify the light pattern. It uses the forward camera to detect a car in front and then modifies the beam pattern so that the car in front is not illuminated but either side of the car is. And it will bend the beam around corners.
    Quite remarkable and works very well, makes driving at night almost a pleasure and one of the best bits of technology on the car! 
    Not sure it could be retro fitted to a Triumph 😉

    Mike

    13/60 Brake options

    in Running Gear

    Posted

    decent condition disks, new ones are not expensive, and a set of Mintex M1144 pads and new brake fluid. 
    Thats what I have on my Herald 1500 efi and the brakes are great, did the 10CR last years with no brake problems.

    Mike

    Sat nav files

    in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)

    Posted

    I still have a Garmin satnav for sale if anyone interested    🙂
     

    Garmin DriveSmart 6.95 Inch Sat Nav with Lifetime Map Updates for UK, Ireland and Full Europe, Digital Traffic and Built-In Wi-Fi, Black (Renewed)

    brought this for last years 10CR. is a refurbished unit cost £134 but would accept offers around £85.00. If I am honest didnt find it any better than my TomTom.

    Here is the original Amazon link.

    Garmin DriveSmart 6.95 Inch Sat Nav with Lifetime Map Updates for UK, Ireland and Full Europe, Digital Traffic and Built-In Wi-Fi, Black (Renewed) : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

    In Cambridge.

    Herald Hood webbing retaining plate

    in Body

    Posted

    On 27/06/2023 at 09:06, Antonnick said:

    "really important to make sure that the hinges on the end of the front rail are not seized, they need to move as the hood is raised and lowered. If they are seized they will break.."

     

    It looks to me as if the arms on the header rail ( or stick in the article) which get bolted to the hood frame have been welded up at some stage . Never been a problem before though.

     

    Oh... if they dont move then it puts strain thru the rest of the frame. Normally the fixing to the Stick break. If that been strengthened then the force will bend the rest of the frame.
    If its always been like that, and worked, then maybe other parts of the frame are taking the movement. It is a very complex and neat design.
    Good luck with the installation.

    mike 

    Herald Hood webbing retaining plate

    in Body

    Posted

    really important to make sure that the hinges on the end of the front rail are not seized, they need to move as the hood is raised and lowered. If they are seized they will break..

    Never fitted a mohair hood but it really helps to do the fitting on a nice sunny day or in a very warm garage so that it can be pulled tight.
     

    mike

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