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Aye, I think this set in richness is the issue when I hit modern traffic.
Triple Webers a known thing but I kinda like the geekiness of the mechanical PI, and presently I've got the twin Solex Alfa to trundle about in, which (bonus in cyclone hit Auckland) doesn't leak as much... Wish I could find a hard top over here
Price of 3 Webers (good ones, not knock offs) vs EFI hiding inside Weber-like bodies doesn't seem toooo dissimilar as far as I can tell.
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On 5/19/2023 at 3:16 AM, dingle said:
Driving the TR6 daily or frequently is the key to reliability.
Berry
Agree w Berry here. Unfortunately due to floods/fires/pestilence in NZ recently it's not been a good year for the TR6 to get out much. It's correspondingly sulked, predominantly in the rubber seal department. The PI doesn't really like traffic and tends to foul plugs despite a Prestige rebuild so I suspect she'd do better as a daily if I was to convert to EFI (which I don't want to do at this point).
I do run a '74 Alfa as a daily though. It's been in "trailer queen" neglect for awhile before me so there's been tiny issues to iron out for the same reason as above, but now I've done that and added an electric fuel pump and electronic ignition it is more reliable than many cars I've owned. Nothing has stranded me at the side of the road with the Alfa and only once did the TR6 ever need a tow when the suspension mount fractured (Koni damper "upgrades").
Bonus aspects are an infinitely nicer car to be in on work commutes instead a sea of black/beige plastic, people who smile and let you in instead of cutting you off and an anti theft device built in of manual gearbox and choke means 15yo toerags won't nick it...
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On 5/15/2023 at 10:58 AM, Steve-B said:
Given how much a bit of music could be appealing, this might be a better investment https://www.classiccarstereo.co.uk/shop/classic-car-stereos/autosound-classic-car-stereo/hidden-bluetooth-amplifier/
Then you play whatever, or Spotify or BBC player, etc… and hide the unit up in the boot!
This above!
I've done this in my Alfa (TR6 dash already butchered). Keep an old style head unit in the space for show (or blanking plate and pop one of these in the boot. Connects to smartphone and all radio/music runs off it easily. Added bonus that if you do want to listen to something w the top down the amp can cope and you don't shred your speakers.
Best solution sofar I've found. I've heard some disappointment from people using the retroradio style head units
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Late to the party here but am I right to assume your buzzer circuit is so you can hear the indicator? The original flasher unit is pretty stealthy.
I fitted a modern (no LEDs here) flasher unit and the "click" is clearly audible, even from the passenger foot well install. Might be worth getting one of those too, they're not exppensive?
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On 1/17/2023 at 6:45 AM, Mike C said:
I used to use solid paraffin from wax sticks:
But it would go hard in the sun.
Prob best not to leave the door cards off then?
(I'll get my coat...)
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1 minute ago, Andy Moltu said:
I think they copied/were inspired by was its look.
I thought handling was part of it. Probably the basic British car ethos with the Elan as the prototypical version
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Nice explanation @RobH, thanks v much
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There's a reason why the Elan was the inspiration for the MX5... Not many (any?) cars will be a fair comparison in handling, they're a different best. But I wouldn't have thought that the TR6 should be significantly different from a TR4A apart from more nose heavy/understeer. Perhaps you're driving the wrong cars/over-tyred/misaligned?
I like my 6. The steering after getting after a modern car with it's electronic numbness is great and feels quite different to my 74 Alfa. Not different good or bad, just... different. Lazy, torqe-y engine means relaxed driving but still for me, nimble around town. Completely agree w the bumpiness, feels like a tent ontop of a tin can at times, the monocoque cars feel more "together"
For me, it's the design. The Michellotti 4/5 is lovely but I prefer the 6 and something about it and it's interior works for me better than the Elan too (although that's a v pretty beastie to be sure). There will be "better" handling cars available in any semi-modern used car yard, but I bet you won't be smiling in them the same way...
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Cheap upgrades...
Electronic ignition. I have Pertronix but as the dizzy ages, I'm going 123
Surprised this has not been mentioned (unless i missed it), but: 2nd thing I'd do is run relay wiring to the Headlights and fuel pump. Takes current load of aged switchgear and improves voltage at 2 devices that are voltage sensitive.
(In my car's case, extending this to a swap of the glass fuse box to a laded type also v v helpful)
I love the engine sound, but I also love my music. Ideal is both together IMHO. Pop a small amp in the boot to run speakers so they don't distort over the wind noise at motorway speeds.
(not as cheap)
A reconditioning of the PI system and (espl in a CR) reconditioning the throttle body controls with a modern upgrade rather than one specc'd by BL accountants made a massive difference.
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Hey Phil
I think if I were in your situation, I'd initially put on electronic ignition (Pertronix or Ignition 123) new tyres and ensure suspension bushings etc correct and run it about for a few months whilst researching options. Maybe convert to RHD-It'll still feel authentically 70s but keep up w modern traffic ok.
Enjoy the car for awhile and plan how you are going. Head skim and 3 webers will bring US engine up to UK power or you could sort a Lucas PI system but I reckon if I were in your shoes I'd go straight to EFI and get the car more efficient and more reliable than either option. It's a question of originality v enjoyment. I have a PI car, love the tech to bits but it is a liability if I find myself in traffic. The plugs foul and she runs like a dog until I can get them sorted. The PI system (at least as installed in my one) does not like modern traffic... A EFI system will sort that. You can also decide on cams for more top end power or just allowing the engine's existing torque to pull you around. Question is whether you're racing vs fast road car more than making the HP numbers look smart.
A 3rd option that @RogerH can advise on is supercharging the US block. Might be a quick way of achieving acceptable HP without expensive mods. May lose some of the engine noise but less fiddling/cost to sort.
Other advice: Relays for the headlights (and fuel pump if you go PI). It's a relatively simple DIY (PM me) but if you're nervous I'm sure a decent auto sparky could do in an afternoon. That takes the strain off the original wiring and (more importantly) switchgear by reducing the amps through those circuits.
Mine has rear shock conversion which I understand is good if your levers are aged. Some swear by the levers, others swear at them. If you go for the upgrade make sure it's the more robust mounting option and consider a chassis reinforcement. Again: In a staged, rolling restoration, it's not stupid money.
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Good to hear all fixed and I suspect having a new pump will give some peace of mind...
Plus, thanks for the thread to clarify the Sytec option before the Bosch completely unobtainuim.
IIRC, there's an upgraded PRV option if you're continues to be troublesome. I'm sure someone will let us know where it's best sourced from?
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Sounds like a dodgy connection to the H4 high beam connection to me. As per @RobH, I’d be checking those bullet connectors on the blue/white wire to the RH bulb. If you have low beam ok, the ground should be good.
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It's such a Marmite thing, right?
When I was looking for a TR6 I wanted BRG as I've had red cars and they don't do well long tern w the UV downunder. But I ended up w a Mimosa yellow one and... I hate yellow cars, but for some reason I've grown to like this yellow...???? And I mean, really like it- I couldn't imagine having any other colour on a TR6 now.
I do personally think the blues suit the TR6 and the 70s colours as well (including the browns!) but the issue will be that: if you're looking at resale, most people come in looking for a TR6 new are thinking red or BRG. I reckon; to sell, paint a car in period colour red/BRG and black interior (less disagreements) but if you're keeping it whatever you like, it's yours (even if I hate it). Or: it's original code-it's v hard to argue with that!
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I just fitted a modern flasher unit. Much easier to hear than the original
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Thanks Stuart, I'll take a look
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Had an underwhelming experience with the bonnet hook assembly which I replaced a couple of years back but the metal is soft and started bending quite quickly... (hook, not spring).
Anyone know if any of the suppliers have better quality kit than the others? I think mine was a Rimmers or Moss unit but wondering if I'd be better served going to SC parts, Revington etc. Or are they all the same...?
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On 9/16/2021 at 7:37 AM, Tim D. said:
I suspect further discussion on this isn't really in keeping with the TR forum. Very happy to continue to discuss by PM.
Thanks Tim - I agree this fits better in the Pub, an uncomfortable mix of science/quasi-science and politics. Plus much of it is very UK centric for what is a somewhat international forum.
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On 4/9/2021 at 6:21 AM, PodOne said:
Up to me I'd keep her Damson but Yellow nah bit too bilious for my taste on any car
It's better than "beer garden" which needs a bit more brown in it to be proper bile...
"Exorcist" is really an unforgivable pea soup colour. Even for the 70s...
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So many choices...
I'm taking it that originality isn't the absolute prime directive or you wouldn't change to suit Mrs PodOne. If you ever need a crowdsourced vote (there's an idea-what does the register think is the best iteration?), I'd vote: black windscreen surround (IDK why-it just looks right), black sills (it's trad and I wish my PO had done it properly), absolutely and utterly a black Kamm tail rear and remembering to matt black behind the grille.
And Mimosa Yellow bc despite my initial reservations it's really grown on me
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6'2", 14" dished leather.
No problems
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Familiar story. I’m still tracking all my fuelling gremlins down.
Best bang for buck for me was making sure that the throttle butterflies are balanced and opening a)fully and b) symmetrically -the CR throttle control can get loose so 5/6 don’t ever open properly and run rich. There are replacement kits available.
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4 minutes ago, RogerH said:
Possibly a straw that is useless.
But it is a straw that has anecdotal possibility, is cheap and generally harmless up to quite large doses
I have zero issue with this. It's cheap and has minimal risk and there are several areas of health in which it shows promise. I'd even consider it if CV19 was uncontrolled in my area but not at the exclusion of other, well proven (and cheaper) preventative measures such as handwashing/social distancing.
BUT: the inference that "big pharma" and the medical community is willfully ignoring an effective therapy in order to line their pockets in a worldwide crisis such as this is an absolute conspiracy theory, not to mention insulting to those who work in the hospitals and healthcare.
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Wow Peter, that is some pretty industrial grade consipracy theorising going on, and maybe I do know a little more than you think.
Do you really think that the "profession" would really subject so many people to extreme risk of mortality purely in the quest of better profit margins? A profession with ethics at its core (admittedly one where it gets it wrong at times) and a NHS currently drowning and run by managers trying to minimise cost to the taxpayers?
One where the staff each day are putting themselves in harms way treating the profoundly unwell, who are dying in front of them despite their best efforts? If this could all be reversed by the simple administration of Vit D, it absolutely would be. To suggest otherwise is an insult to the people who currently are working horrendous hours and in incredibly stressful situations to save the lives of those people currently severely unwell with CV19.
The thing I don't get about all these CV19 conspiracy questions: "virus released by China", "the real treatment is easy", "it's just the flu" etc. What would be the point? Why on earth would some international shadowy conspiracy or governments allow the deaths of 100s of thousands and the extreme economic hardships when the benefits just aren't good enough?
I acknowledge completely that cheap agents can struggle at times to find suitable funding for proper studies to be conducted. It may be that VitD is an agent that can help. But to suggest that it has widespread evidence that is being ignored or suppressed is dangerous until those studies are done in a sufficiently robust way to support their use. When those studies exist, the agents are used. Pure and simple.
I know this will not even begin to change your mind due to the nature of these things. Unfortunately it will likely result in a storm of replies lambasting my uninformed state. And, I will go away and have a look at some of your papers to see if there is something I have missed in Vit D in human physiology, because- despite your protests, these studies are going on in healthcare. But for others who may be reading this: Wash your hands, use a mask, social isolation and get vaccinated.
2 hours ago, barkerwilliams said:Odd that the medical profession seem quite happy to accept with no trials that obesity, diabetes, et al are all factors in the outcomes of covid, but surely no testing of such hypothesis has been undertaken.
Alan: Agreed, except that these are being used as indicators as to those at high risk. They're not advocating treating obesity/DM/HT etc during the acute illness as COVID management. One could argue that Vit D deficiency could be used as a marker in a similar way on the basis of the observational studies conducted.
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Please everybody:
The Spanish study only shows association, not causation. There are very real differences and very real reasons why people should not oversell this yet (think bleach and hydroxychloroquine). It may well be real but it in no way meets sufficient scientific rigour to be considered an appropriate treatment modality. Please trust me that if something so simple, cheap and safe was the solution it would be rolled out as soon as possible. Note that dexamethasone (old and cheap) was the 1st mass adopted treatment over the expensive or Trumpistan supported solutions out there.
Unlike those 2 false examples, Vit D supplementation should be vaguely benign in terms of side effects/risk and in many countries in winter has studies around that indicate multiple benefits. So far they are not sufficiently large to ensure it's in the water supply. This is not a "big pharma" conspiracy but more just due to the politics and economy of how science is funded. Good and cheap struggles to attract finance.
Do I think it's a panacea to protect vs COVID: not remotely. May it be useful and has minimal harm: absolutely yes. Should you mortgage your home (or worse your TR) to support it: absolutely not.
By far: you safest and best protection is vaccination. Prior to that: Social distancing, masks, hand washing etc. Stay safe and adopt a plague like mentality if you are in the UK right now.
Fuel injectors working fine and then not (normally 2 & 5)!
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Mine supposedly has non return valves reconditioned and is just as hard to crank after a period lying idle as it ever was...
If it was recent;y driven (within the past fortnight) it starts right up.