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Hi

Has anyone fitted one of the spring loaded top lids to the steering box

Is it worth the expense and does it work?

Any experiances?

Thanks

Tony

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Hi Tony

 

I fitted the Revington top plate to my long door------- A revelation!, much less slop at the wheel

 

Keith

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I bought one, noted how it was made, & concluded that I could make one for zero cost.

So I did, & sold on the original at half price to a mate.

 

Yes it makes a differance, but only if the rest of your steering gear is in very good condition.

It won't make a knackered box come right !

 

Most noticeable at speed in a straight line, any play is reduced to pretty much zero.

 

Bob.

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I bought one, noted how it was made, & concluded that I could make one for zero cost.

So I did, & sold on the original at half price to a mate.

 

 

 

Bob.

Hi Bob,

I like your financial acumen. You could be the next Chancellor of the Exdeckchair.

 

Roger

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I fitted one to my TR2 which is my daily driver. I did it with a steering box rebuild and Revington phosphor bronze steering rod bushes to replace the silentbloc ones.

 

My steering is fantastic and how they were intended I expect.

 

I agree it would be pointless to fit one to a worn out steering system, but replacing the original steering with r&p with a bigger turning circle, possible bump steer, the loss of your original cockpit and a higher cost doesn't suit many TR owners.

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I only sprint and hill climb my 3a. But typically are courses are very tight.

Mine has a good box and bronze bushing.

Very pleased with the responsiveness

A little heavy at less than walking pace manoeuvres. But I do have 185/70x15 tyres.

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I fitted one to my TR3. However, I needed to ease off the adjustment nut a minimum from tight to make a difference which perhaps indicates a fair bit of ware within the steering box.

 

I also fitted Revingtons revised steering arms and longer tie rods. Altogether it does make the steering a lot better without the sloppiness at the steering wheel and it turns in better, no bump steer either.

 

​Rob

 

​PS Bob - Have you infringed copyright! :D

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There is one R and P conversion that does not increase the already quite large turning circle. It is not as reversible as the bolt on conversions.

I have driven two Tr3a’s with this conversion.......they are excellent......but are they what driving a side screen car is all about.?

A well set up steering box with all components in good order is still a good car to drive, if a tad heavy at very low speed.

Iain

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