TRixie7
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Howard wrote: Not a lot I can add. My 7 has Rimmers polybushes throughout, anti dive kit, standard springs, standard shocks, mgf 15 inch wheels with continental tyres - 185 at front & 205 at the rear. I drive it quickly but have never had it on a track. Ride is good so no problems with speed bumps etc. But handles well and totally enjoys being cornered hard. Unless you want to compete this should be fine for all normal driving. Sounds pretty good!
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Wow, so many ways to go with suspension. A kit or pkg sounds like a good idea for starters. Then I can tweak it later on, if it's not exactly what I want. My first car was a 71 Spitfire (how I wish I still had that one!) and I loved the tight, perky, cling-to-the-road-like-glue way that it drove. I'm thinking I'll probably go for a firmer ride, but I will most likely stick with the stock wheels and tire specs.
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Thanks all, for your help. She does have the 13" wheels, which seem okay, but the rubber is old and I'll need to replace them soon, too. So with all this new info, I will start looking at those parts you recommend and see what fits for what I'm after. I will definitely change the gearbox mount, since it's pretty much a blob of gum at this point. As far as buying the recommended parts, I have bought typically from Victoria British and Rimmer Bros. Have you any suggestions for other sources? Annah
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My TR7 seems to sit a bit low in the front - she bottoms-out on what seem pretty minimal bumps in the road - and after 33 years I don't think the shocks and springs have ever been replaced. I think this because they appear to be original and I'm the second owner and the first owner didn't recall having replaced them. So I am considering making springs and shocks the next bits to replace and/or upgrade. My question from you guys-in-the-know is this: Should I go with standard OEM shocks and springs, or should I go for an upgrade of some sort? The roads around Arizona are pretty smooth, overall, and I don't drive her on dirt ever. We have some twisty roads to drive, but overall she is gently driven. I like a tight, grippy feel to the road, but I don't want it to feel like I'm driving a go cart. Any suggestions you have are immensely appreciated!
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NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Alright, those look good, too, but not as cool as the others, imho.
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Incredible! Nice work. I love the choice of wheels. Those look sweet on the TR7.
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Beans, I notice you don't have the fresh air vent scoop attached. Are you going to put that in, or forego it? That bit was one of the few that my TR7 did not have when I bought it. I'm not sure if I want to spend the time/money finding a used one, or find an alternative, which is why I'm inquiring.
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Woo hoo!! Will you shoot some video and post it for us? I'd love to see and hear it in action!
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Wow. Beans, that looks stunning. I really like the blue-trimmed interior. Where are the seats and carpets from, originally? The upholstery work on them is great. I love the top stitch work on all of it. Is it all leather? Also, I'm trying to decide on whether or not to have my nasty old radiator fixed, or buy a new one. What do you recommend? Really incredible restoration you're doing. VERY inspirational!!