Bradley1500
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Will only be running around 130hp and 160nm so not a lot of power, just wanted something better than currently on the car as it does have a tendency to wash out and under steer a lot. Was looking at Toyo T1-Rs but having just had a drive shaft snap and having to shell out £150 for a new one the purse strings are a bit tight now, that's where the Nankangs came in as they looked like a decent budget sport tyre. Just ordered 4 so fingers crossed they're alright. :) Mr Rosso, unfortunately couldn't find any Yoko's in my size as they seem to get a good write up.
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Getting some wheels refurbished and need to get some tyres before the end of the week. Anyone ever used these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190850737801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Alternatively, anyone got any recommendations?
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Could do a CV conversion at the same time.
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Some pictures here that should help you. These were taken from (IIRC) a MK1 Spitfire with GT6 running gear, there's a build thread over on the sideways forum if you wanted to contact the person who owns the car. There's been threads in the past on this forum regarding hidden hinges should have a search, might find some more info. :)
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Good luck finding some. :) When I had my Spitfire I looked for quite a while without anything turning up in the correct PCD. 4 spoke are easier to get in this size but 5 spoke are few and far between. I would probably buy new 15x6 from Revolution themselves. http://www.revolutionwheels.com/5-spoke/
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There's pictures on Nick's build thread. :) [Sorry, link no longer available]
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Was that, that Vitesse over on retrorides? or did he fit a T9 too? Didn't know about the GT6 though.
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Thanks, it was out of interest mainly. It seems most go down the T9 route rather than the Supra box, in fact of the top of my head it's only yourself and the other Nick I can think that use them. I thought as much regarding the later Supra box.
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Hi Nick, Looking good now. What made you choose the W58 over a Type 9? Just out of interest, as, from what I've heard, sourcing of parts is more difficult than the Type 9. Also, does anyone know if it's possible to fit a 5 speed Supra box would it be possible to fit the 6 speed V160 verision from the later twin turbo Supra? I'm guessing not seeing as no one seems to have done it.
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Carburetter Exchange. http://www.carbex.demon.co.uk/ They refurbed the twin SUs from my Spitfire. Did a fantastic job and were very friendly to talk to. Offered lots of advice on refitting and tuning, also asked about the tuning of the car to match the needles and springs. Full rebuild was £160+VAT IIRC.
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4058 wrote: My colleague at work has a mk2 golf with tyres stretched on like this, they look like balloons and in my opinion look dangerous. Would it not be a legality issue with then fitted like this? Mmm, I agree, suspect a blow out is more likely. Personally I do like the look if not done to extremes like in the picture. Most run 155 tyres on 8j wheels with lots of camber as well. Can't imagine being the nicest things to drive. Legality I don't know tbh. They got a lot of pulls usually for tinted front windows, no front plates etc. Not sure whether plod have ever commented on the wheel/tyres. Clive, drive? a car are you mad? They just cruise around slowly dodging pot holes most of the time. ;)
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If you think that is stretched you should see what some of my mates run on their 'stanced' cars.
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Before going for a start up turn over by hand with the spark plugs out, it'll make it easier as there'll be less compression on the engine. Once this is done, stick them back in and spin it over on the starter with the lead from the coil to the dizzy disconnected to get the oil pressure up, have you got an oil pressure gauge? It may be worth rigging one up temporarily. Then once you've done all your checks and everything seems ok, reconnected everything and go for a start up with your fingers crossed.
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Like so... Nick_Jones wrote:I've got a 6 pot block hung on an engine stand right now. What I've done is made an offset plate that picks up on the engine mount pad (as used on GT6/Vit/TR6) so that the block is mounted sideways on with the engine stand pivot point pretty much in the centre of the block. Easy to spin to whatever position and both ends of the engine are left free. Less load on the engine stand this way at the weight of the block sits much nearer the pivot point. Bare block weighs about 70 kgs, short engine about 120 kg. Nick Here's the thread, http://club.triumph.org.uk/cgi-bin/forum10/Blah.pl?v-post/b-TechnicalChitChat/m-1341003046/q-19/. You'll have to scroll down a bit for the part about engine stands. Edit: just released this is a Spitty engine, they don't have the same mounts at 6pots do they? :B
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Dad's last Spitfire had stainless braided pipe connecting the float bowls. Didn't particularly like it because it hung down too far for my liking. Also you can't see the condition of the rubber underneath.