[Preferred detailing brands and products]

On 7/14/2020 at 7:40 PM, Sill Gap Problem said:

Hi Geoff, It’s off at a bit of a tangent, but I use Chemical Guys products, self administered. I have to admit, I don’t use the car hardly at all in the wet and so the polish, wax and glaze I use from them gets me a great finish. I then use a quick detailed after cleaning.  It means I have to do the car every year, but I quite enjoy it.

Thanks.   I am looking for self application products.   I enjoy cleaning and detailing.  I’ve heard good things about Chemical Guys range.  
Thanks,

Geoff

[Preferred detailing brands and products]

Thanks, KC.  

There is a lot of work to get to the ceramic coating stage. I bet your car looks fantastic. Gtechniq has a great range.  

[Preferred detailing brands and products]

Does anyone have experience and preference of using detailing and cleaning products by Koch Chemie and Gtechniq.   So many good products, I can’t decide! 
 

[Hire a TR6 for a day]

18 hours ago, Graham said:

Wouldn't be put off by a PI car once set up by a specialist pretty much fit and forget in my experience, in fact the problems come if you start fiddling with it. BTW I've had a PI car since about 1985. 

Thanks, Graham

[Hire a TR6 for a day]

5 hours ago, Tom Fremont said:

Sorry, can't help myself  -

If you're going to have someone set up your fueling system, fit triple Webers ( engine has to be CP spec or beyond ). All the benefits of the P.I. and...

zero maintenance.

Did I mention they're fine at altitude? 

 

Cheers,

Tom

Hello Tom,

Thanks.  Funnily enough I’ve seen a car similar to that which you describe, although with twin SUs.  165bhp.  Quite lovely.   I’m very happy to spend a few hours a fortnight cleaning and polishing, and I’ll rather not spend that time under the bonnet.  
 

It’s a lovely choice that faces me.  
 

[Hire a TR6 for a day]

7 hours ago, wjgco said:

For sure, setting up is more difficult than carbs, but, I had mine set up by a guru (sadly no longer with us) and it ran faultlessly for the year, until I had to sell the car (I now have difficulty operating the brake with my right foot, so drive autos and left foot brake).

The PI has had a bad press, don't believe all the horror stories you hear.

There are still plenty of people around who can set them up, you will get plenty of serious recommendations here, if you ask.

Thanks.  Yes I can see that this forum is a goldmine of knowledge and information.  

[Hire a TR6 for a day]

1 hour ago, wjgco said:

Before you make that final decision, drive a well set up PI.

 

I drove both, prior to buying my '6', I was convinced by the PI . . .  It works.

 

John

Thanks.   I’ve heard the pi needs more maintenance than the carbs.   Both have their merits.   

1 hour ago, wjgco said:

[Hire a TR6 for a day]

8 hours ago, Scotland Director said:

We went through a very similar process, we lived in Asia and on our return I wanted to buy a car I remembered from my youth, yes it was a ‘6.  We live in Scotland and rented from this guy, they also have a beautiful BandB and you can use this as a base and tour the wonderful highlands.  Only do this if you’re super keen, as once you’ve driven the 6 through Scottish scenery you WILL absolutely desire one.  That was four years ago and we’re back in UK with a signal red car.  Definitely join the Register and head on down to your nearest club.

http://www.caledonianclassics.co.uk

Thank you.  I’ve seen Caledonian Classics.  They have a beautiful TR6. That would make a great trip.

Thanks for the pointers.  

[Hire a TR6 for a day]

On 7/3/2020 at 3:01 PM, Pogo said:

Hi Geoffrey

I did exactly the same as what you are planning.

I'd wanted a TR6 since I was a lad but had never got round to it. I hired a TR6 from a place in Otley (Yorkshire) a good few years ago (I can't find a link to the company now so don't know if they are still there). My wife and I took it up to the Lakes for a weekend and had a great time. It was on that trip that my wife said we should get one of these. That was it - the green light! I started looking the week we got back and a local TR guy found mine for me. Had it ever since.

As has been mentioned though, TRs can vary considerably. I don't know whether my hire car was a PI or carb model. It was quite a late one (N reg I think). It seemed OK and drove pretty well, although I had never driven another one so I had no level to work with. Having said that on the Monday when I was driving it back to the hire place the heavens opened and the rain came into the car. Not a drip - it actually poured in! I was soaked. It didn't put me off though. The hire company said that it was coming off the road to be renovated - not before time!

Good luck in your search for a hire car - and a TR6.

Roger

Hello Roger,

Thank you for your inspiring memories.   I suppose it’s like buying a house.  If you like it in the rain, you’ll love it in the sunshine.    I first went in a TR6 in 1985 and loved it.  I considering a CF series with SU carbs.  Great condition.  Intitially I wanted a UK spec, but I’m being persuaded round.  As long as the engine is reliable and the exterior is a traditional honest TR6 I’m happy.  
 

Best wishes,

Geoffrey

[Hire a TR6 for a day]

Thank you so much for your advice.   I’m looking at a couple of cars.  The trouble is just finding the time to travel 

I’m very impressed with knowledge and openness of this forum.  It’s a delight.  
 

Thanks again.  I appreciate it 

[TR6 Value]

On 6/26/2020 at 8:44 AM, Tims200 said:

Hi all

i inherited a TR6 a few years back and have come to the decision that I would like to sell, as I do not get the chance to use this car as much as it deserves!

it has 103000 miles on the clock and is in average to good condition, no signs of rust etc.  There is full MOT and has recently been serviced.  The issue is I have had offers all over the place so I have no idea what this car is worth! 

As a sub note, could someone advise how to use the overdrive, when I try to use there stalk there is no response- could this be down to a blown fuse? 
 

thanks all! 

Hello Tim,

I’m in the market for a blue TR6. What colour is the car you are considering selling?

Best regards,

Geoffrey

[Hire a TR6 for a day]

2 hours ago, SteveB21 said:

Hi Geoffrey

I don't know of a TR6 available for hire around London, but once lockdown is lifted you are more than welcome to come along to one of the London Group meetings (we tend to alternate between Richmond and Malden Rushett (near Leatherhead) and our members have a selection of TR6s (including myself), so we can tell you all you may want to know about a 6 (and much that you probably don't want to know as well!).  One word of caution though about hiring - I have driven a number of 6's and they can vary considerably in their setup and feel, so do bear that in mind if you do find one to hire.  It is well worth buying "The Essential Buyer's Guide" by Roger Williams and "Triumph TR6 (1968-76)" by Paul Hogan is also useful book.

Best of luck in your search - a good 6 is well worth it.

Cheers

Steve

Hello Steve,

Thank you for your kind message. That sounds ideal.   I have Roger Williams’ and David Knowles’ books and have done quite a bit of research.  My first experience of being 9n a TR6 was when I was 16.  The memory has never left.  I’m now 54 and the time is right to buy one.   I’ll definitely visit one of your meetings.   I’m in Fulham, so both locations are easy for me.   Let’s trust lockdown is lifted soon.  

I look forward to meeting you.  
Best,

Geoffrey 

[Hire a TR6 for a day]

5 hours ago, Paul Hill said:

Not close to London but you can in Yorkshire so you could make a long weekend of it 

classiccarhirenorth.co.uk

01535 279152. Or 07788 276304

Thank you, Paul.  Great car + great scenery = perfect weekend 

[Hire a TR6 for a day]

As part of preliminary research before buying, does anyone know of a TR6 available for hire for a few hours close to London, please?