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Got these pics, looked quite an elegant solution to me. Bradley.
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3106 wrote:Keep in mind that foams for the high seat back seats are not readily available for sale. I had my upholsterer fabricate something to augment the low back foams, which are readily available. They are. :) http://www.newtoncomm.co.uk/cars/triumph-gt6/model-154/seats/2773-products-2773/ I believe Leon Guyot (lordleonusa) gave them a pattern a few years back so that they could be made, although don't quote me on that. Bradley.
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I could be interested if the price is right. PM me the details if you prefer. I too nearly got some highbacks from the US but gave up eventually as shipping was too expensive, I didn't even bother having a look at what import tax I would incur. Bradley.
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Contente, These wheels http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Spitfire-5-5J-x13-New-Silver-Alloy-Wheels-Special-Offer-Price-/290753955185?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43b2494571#ht_481wt_1417 Which you linked to earlier are fantastic. The bloke who sells them lives just around the corner from me and they look great in the flesh. In fact I buy a lot of my spares from him top bloke. Pete, These are his new range of wheels. He's still got the 13X5 but started selling the 13X5.5. I prefer the 5.5j because of the slightly deeper rim. Bradley.
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smithy wrote:And to suggest that if you drive "properly" Bradley, you can flex wire wheels noticeably enough to tell from the drivers seat, is insulting not just to me but to the intelligence of anyone who reads it - a fairy tale worthy of the Princess and the Pea level of fiction. Still, you're not listening and I'm not here to persuade you, so you can have the 'Hugh' role on this one - there's a vacancy! Getting a bit touchy about these wheels. ;) And I thought you said you weren't 'wedded to them'. Seems like you're pretty attached to me. I'm only joking, each to their own. I like the look of wires (although think they suit the earlier MK1-3 cars better).
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smithy wrote: Because of course you'd feel them moving around and bending on even the slightest curve. (whistle) You mustn't tease your Uncle Smithy Bradley (Wim's doing that already!!). That's an old wives tale perpetuated by people who don't have wires on their cars. Knew you'd pipe up if I insulted wires, maybe if you drove the car properly you would notice the flex. ;) Contente, have a check of what size wheels you've got as this will dictate what size tyres you can stick on. I'm running 175/70s on 5.5j steelies at the moment, they're alright but not fantastic but think this is more due to the suspension set up and old tyres at the moment. My Dads Spitfire was running 155/80s on 4.5j Slot mags, this handled fantastic but again this was partly down to polybushed/lowered suspension. This is an interesting video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3KWU1qlfIM Although it is obviously about an Elan Harry Metcalfe mentions the 4.5j wheels on 155 tyres in the video and how great the car handles on this wheel/tyres combo. In fact he goes on to say that the bigger wider wheels/tyres upset the cars handling. Bradley.
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5069 wrote:Yes, she is Carmin Red. Love the color! I have just seen the centers you are talking. It can be an option if I refurb these wheels. What kind of good tyres are we talking? do you have any brand/model in mind for tube tyres? I believe I will try to go for some 175/60 r13 or something similar. At the moment I have 155. There is some discussion on tyres sizes and makes in the thread I just linked to. What size wheels have you got 4.5j, 5j or 5.5j? Bradley.
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5069 wrote:The main reason is that the ride now is not very nice. The tires bend a lot in corners and I would like to put a bit more grip and stiffness with some nice tubeless tires. And also give it a good look. At least this was my main point. If you think the wheels flex a lot in the corner now you wouldn't like wires. Few different wheels featured in this thread. [Sorry, link no longer available] Personally my favourites are Nick Moore's 15" Revolutions, but suspect they won't be yours. Bradley.
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ferny wrote: 1500 engine and a small 'bomb http://youtu.be/X32uiWgVZiw http://youtu.be/2Hp0h6U9zig Bet the neighbours love you! I thought the single big bore system was quieter than the wheelbarrow set up no? Would be nice to hear it in person though, don't think youtube videos ever do the sounds justice tbh. Bradley.
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Gaz, I didn't know that, seems I've got the standard GT6 box just in stainless then. I was toying with the idea of either buying a second-hand wheelbarrow type or sticking some cherry bomb on my set up. But now I've decided to sell I can't see the point. The wheelbarrow type on my Dads Spit didn't seem to loud on a run to me. We've driven it down the M25 cruising between 60-80 and it didn't seem to drone. In fact we had the radio on for part of the journey and it was easy to hear. I think the choice of exhaust comes down to personal preference, if it were me I would be looking towards a wheelbarrow set up although I'd like to hear a big bore single exit type first. Bradley.
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Alright Scott, I currently have this system fitted on my car (first picture), looks the same as Gaz's, but it doesn't sound anything special to me. If your watching the car go past and it's given a boot full it doesn't sound amazing but has a fairly nice growl but from inside there isn't anything that sounds nice to me. My system was a full stainless steel one from Rimmers. My Dads Spitfire which he's just sold had this system fitted (second picture). I'm not sure which make it is as there was no receipt for the exhaust when we bought the car. It did sound fantastic though. It didn't seem any louder than my set up whilst cruising but had a really nice growl when you put your foot down. Where it did seem a lot louder than my set up though was when it was idling, just seemed to have a really loud drone to it. Not that that bothered me, probably did the neighbours though! I think (although could be wrong) that the best and most free flowing exhaust is the single big bore system, haven't heard one of these in person so cannot comment on what they sound like. Think they look quite nice though. Probably best to get along to a local meet and have a listen to the different setups' people are running. Bradley.
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4526 wrote:And where is the best place to buy a steering wheel ( quality/price) ?? ;) I just got a second-hand Mountney one off of eBay, came with the correct boss etc. £30 IIRC A lot cheaper than buying new. And agree with others comment on this thread, go leather nicer to hold than wood ones. Bradley.
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I've got the GT6 style twin exit set up on my Spitfire, but I just don't think it sounds that nice. I much prefer the 'wheel barrow' type my Dads Spitfire has and don't think it is much louder once on the move than my exhaust (although does sound a lot louder and deeper at tick over) I know what I'd spend my money on given the choice. Bradley.
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Cheers for the picture Nick, will be doing the same once the engine and engine stand arrive. Bradley.
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Cheers Nick. Npanne, thanks for the experience. I think I'll do the same thing as Nick though just to be on the safe side. Bradley.
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Sorry I didn't read Nick's reply properly before I posted. Advice taken on board I'll mount the engine the same way as Nick has. Don't suppose you've got any pictures of the engine mounted, having trouble picturing it. Bradley.
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That's a shame, Richard, as I've just bought one. It didn't cost the earth so I'll give it a go and see how I get on with it. Thanks for the info Nick. The engine stand I bought says it good for up to 350kg so hopefully it'll cope fine. Bradley.
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Thanks everyone for the advice. I think I've decided on the spec of the engine. With a late GT6 head on what sort of CR would I be looking at? Steve P, that's a really good result especially as you're still running on carbs. I was only expecting around 150bhp and I'm planning on doing more engine work than you have. Should produce some good figures. Also has anyone used one of those engine stands I linked to earlier? Bradley.
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Really, the TR5 cam? I thought it was a good drivable 'warm' cam, not anything silly? I was hoping for around the 150 mark with the mods I've got planned, so the car should go really well. I'm going the EFI route which from all accounts can make even really wild cams behave themselves on the road. So thought the TR5 would be fine. Don't worry I've thought about the rest of the drivetrain and braking/handling. Bradley.
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James, not going for anything 'special' as this is for a road car, albeit a fast one hopefully, not a race car and want all round good figures. I don't want to get fixated on peak BHP. Clive, I couldn't get a good look at the engine as it was tucked away in a corner with lots of heavy things balancing around it. I wanted to check engine numbers etc. to make sure I was getting what I was buying. The bloke is moving to a smaller workshop which is why he wants to get rid of the engines. I might see if he wants to throw the whole GT6 block/head in as well, good for spares as you say. He wanted 250 just for the 2500 engine (with ancillaries) and I suspect it was a little steep. This guy is running a MK2 GT6 with a 2500 engine amongst other Triumphs so he said he could advise me on modifying the sump to suite. Also whilst we're on the subject of engines, anyone ever used one of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190696508238?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Are they any good? I thought the engine would be easy to work on, on one of these as the engine can be rotated 360 degrees. Bradley.
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Thanks everyone for the replies. Just wanted to know what I was starting with, so to speak. So it seems 106bhp was standard for this engine? I assume the S engine ran Stromberg carbs as standard? Just wondering cause this engine has SUs on it at the moment. I was already planning on sticking a TR5 cam in and from advise here will be sticking a late GT6 head on, unless there is a better alternative? Would it be easier to have this head skimmed to get the CR up? Although Clive mentioned this head has smaller valve, so the GT6 head is probably the better route? The engine has been dry stored for 10years at the back this bloke workshop. He says it came out of a running car. It comes with the dizzy, SU carbs and exhaust manifold (standard). What do you people think it's worth? While I was routing around, I also saw a bare GT6 engine block and head so I might see it he wants to throw that in as well if the GT6 head is the way to go. Bradley.
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Been looking up the specs of the 2500S Engine and found some contradicting information. On the CT site it states the S engine produces 99bhp. [Sorry, link no longer available] Then over on the Mintylamb site the same engine produces 118bhp http://www.mintylamb.co.uk/?page=triumphcompare.php It's been a busy day and I'm tired so have I missed something simple? Bradley.
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Some pictures. What do people think, could it be repaired easily enough? Bradley.
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I've got one hanging around but where the studs goes through has broken/fractured so would need welding before it could be fitted. If you're interested I could get a picture up for you. Bradley.
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Talking of gauges lying, Dad had a Capri 2.8 Special last year. We were coming back from Luton (going home to Hemel) after buying some compound to mop the car. The car had performed fine all the way there and had been given a fair bit of stick, kept an eye on the worry gauges but all bang on where they should be (except the fuel which was going down pretty quick). Around 5 mins from home we came off a roundabout and up a fairly steep but short bit of hill when the car lost all power and the engine really started knocking. Dad nursed the car home as we weren't far away. Opened the bonnet and there was a bloody great hole rad! But still the temp gauge read fine. We thought it was smelling a bit hot on the way home but assumed this was from all the fun we were having. Don't trust what a gauge reads! We let it cool down, record the rad and all was well but think we were bloody lucky! Bradley. Bradley.