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I don't do anything with the web site? ..just the blog
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https://docs.google.com/spread.....id=2&single=true No 6 ?
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RBRR-1966-2015,stories from the roadside..
Shed 1969 replied to Shed 1969's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
2000- Bog standard 2000mk2 Auto- not wanting to loose momentum (as it takes a while to build up in a 2000 auto!) demonstrating Triumph 2000 drive shaft spline lock "rear end twitch" to "modern car co-driver" whilst taking roundabouts at said "twitch speed" ..the response from "virgin co-driver" being "Bloody hell how the swear did you do that" Response from other co-drive ..."oh he always does that" -
Tim I could leave the 2000 in the shed and bring the Scimitar SE6a if you want to see less saloons! ...its got a few Triumph bits on it! On a serious note its a real task loading all the info up -this is the first year I have helped Tim and Jason and didn't really appreciate the work involved ! On a less serious note some of the modifications/history jotted down on the Entry forms makes great reading I would like to put some of that info on the blog with a few pictures and stories about the old war horses ...just a few light hearted sentences will be fine so if you want to see you car/prep/progress featured over the next 11 months on the blog ping me your stories and pictures to ctrbrr@gmail.com http://ctrbrr.blogspot.co.uk/ Again if you want to view all the pages and extended features of the blog click on the link in this post not the one in the top right of the page - cheers Mr Sheed
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blog updated...list will follow by Thursday/Friday! http://ctrbrr.blogspot.co.uk/
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Mike your epic drive from Didcot to the plough in 2014 will go down in RBRR folk law .....
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Blog updated ...again use the link in this post to get the full functionality of the blog and its pages ! http://ctrbrr.blogspot.co.uk/
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The trouble with the cheque thing is Data protection and the cost of secure interface ..wouldn't want the entry fee going up due to IT costs and not everyone uses pay pal ...anyway half the fun and tradition is getting a cheque in the post ...it adds "mystique" and it is a final show of defiance to the "modern world" from a load of grumpy old gits festering in their sheds dreaming of the good old days... ...well in my head anyway !
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You going to do it in the TR5!?!!
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Blog updated ...click on the link below for the full benefits of the blog ...not the link on the right of this forum/website http://ctrbrr.blogspot.co.uk/ Cheers Mr Sheed
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I like the "feel" of an old car if the engine swap doesn't detract from your enjoyment and the feel of the car then crack on!
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Mk1 Brake conversion to Stag brakes (Or Mk2)
Shed 1969 replied to thebrookster's topic in Running Gear
I also have a contact for stag brake bits a bit closer to home PM me if interested! On a slight thread drift sorry in advance ..The basildon banger seems to have a Russian (brake)master cylinder on it! could be TUV group ..it works but wanted to get it some new seals "incase" or a new standard master flicking through flea bay noticed a Land Rover master that looks a bit like the "Russian" one the seller claims will fit a 2000 MK2 ..Anybody used one of these land rover ones ?- 34 replies
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Mk1 Brake conversion to Stag brakes (Or Mk2)
Shed 1969 replied to thebrookster's topic in Running Gear
I put stag front brakes on the MK1 "Cairo Taxi" used MK2 hubs that I had kicking around,kept the MK1 rear drums for the decent manual adjusters, Mk2 servo and master ...bashed the inner wing in a bit to get it to fit braided front flex pipes worked a treat never had a balance issue,or diving front end etc- suspension worth considering when making braking upgrades as it all works together .. Taxi was MK2 ARB,front dampers were spax with a CW progressive spring,rears were Koni classics with a 475 spring, (standard height) 14" wheels 175/65 Continentals superflex all round...all seemed to work really well for fun everyday day use ..oh and MK2 trailing arms with MK2 "Datsun" drive shafts ..and a CW "quick rack"- 34 replies
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as an aside I would still go for converting rod throttle to cable and use a modern cable gives the pedal such a nice feel !
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Nice one well done!
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RBRR-1966-2015,stories from the roadside..
Shed 1969 replied to Shed 1969's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
I can bundle all these up and put them on the RBRR blog pages http://ctrbrr.blogspot.co.uk/p/the-route.html -
RBRR-1966-2015,stories from the roadside..
Shed 1969 replied to Shed 1969's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
2006-Red Mk1 2000 3 up all going well apart from a bit slow Stopped at Exeter services to help a stag with a snapped rear damper - diverted home to pick a spare (about 10 miles away) hit a deer on the way to getting the damper,(-we also now needed two headlights!)I was in the passenger seat so took over driving post deer kill only to see the oil light on- I asked the co-driver how long it had been on.. he said it had been flicking on and off for the last hundred miles or so on the way to exeter- he thought it was the indicators coming on randomly! . check oil; no oil! .so turned round drove past the dead deer bought 5l of oil at exeter explained to stag crew they would have to wait a bit longer for their damper..filled with oil drove home changed headlights picked up spare damper returned to Exeter service dropped off damper - NAILED it to LE just managed to get breakfast,found problem with oil in day light - the breather had blocked so it blew oil out from dipstick etc ,cleaned out breather at dartmeet - didn't use a drop for the rest of the run - insurance paid me £400 to repair the car myself post deer incident ...forgotten all about that one! -
OK whose having them! And has anyone got an engine cross member with anti roll bar mounts for sale ta?
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Who's got what to do for 2016?
Shed 1969 replied to GreenV8Machine's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
Yep its prep time again...dont forget to refresh yourself with a few ideas from the RBRR blog here http://ctrbrr.blogspot.co.uk/p/preperation-some-notes-and-ideas.html- 374 replies
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Spares ...Future 10CR`s/Continental trips
Shed 1969 replied to Velocita Rosso's topic in Ten Countries Run (10CR)
Tend to agree with Tim Couple of key points-if your worried or suspect a part replace it before the start and get some test miles on it to prove..at least 500 to 600 miles..then you don't have to carry a spare! Plan ahead..none of us have much time..so start prep now for the 2016 event ..aim to have the car in event "trim" 2 months before the start and use it..a lot! (ref cost -Put a fiver a week away in a "shed fund" to help cover spares/prep/fuel ..soon builds up over the year) Links here to prep notes etc here... http://ctrbrr.blogspot.co.uk/p/preperation-some-notes-and-ideas.html -
Looks to be a pig of a job...
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Dear me sounds like carnage ! hope all are ok After catching fire in the Scimi in France back in 2013 I know what its like ..hopefully they can re-group get a bit of kip and form a "hire car" contingent !
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Guys ..I know the mad prep feelings all too well,in fact do I dare admit to missing that mild panic mixed with adrenaline buzz I seem to have the second week of September every other year (but not this year taking a break from Euro trips this year) Just remember back in the day when we only had one car and it was invariably old-people used to jump in their "old" car and drive a couple of thousand miles and just give the oil a quick check.. These are tough old basic cars the trick is to drive to what you have underneath you and you will get round hook or by crook Its too late in the day to worry too much now so just go have fun! I took 11th hour to a new level back in 2011 - read this and take heart http://shedtune.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/10cr-shed-and-all-that-part-one.html we made it round by the way! Wishing you all luck and be safe
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Good luck to everyone taking part...my top tips - Don't leave the fire extinguisher in the boot have it to hand! 🙂 -Convince your co-driver that "screenies" are in fact wet wipes and OK to wipe your bum with ....provides hours of entertainment -Keep the oncoming traffic on your left (when not in UK) and the sky in the top half of the windscreen (UK and Europe) Have fun guys !