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I’ve owned my TR6 for 27 years now and in the early days I used to be able to drive in to any tyre centre and they’d be able to deal with my wire wheels. Now nobody will touch them.
Who do people use for fitting new tyres (I’ve already got the tyres) in the East Midlands? I’m in Leicester.
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2 hours ago, brenda said:
Looks a little wet and windy for the run down, but should be nice and dry once we get inside.
Mike Redrose Group
It’s definitely on then? Weather here (Leicester) suggests it shouldn’t be!
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Wanted in working condition.
Cheers!
Jake
07862 126667
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16 hours ago, matttnz said:
Whilst I respect and love the attempts to do this "old school", why don't you just GPS your speed with a smartphone to convert?
Would love to, would they be able to do that but my old speedo went “POP!” last week!!
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Hi,
are these still available?
Jake
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3 hours ago, john.r.davies said:
Roll the car for one wheel revolution, chalk line on tyre and set square to make sure its vertical at beginning and end.
5280/distance in feet = revs /mile
If you have enough space, then ten wheel revolutions and use 528/distance - lessens the error.
JOhn
Hi John, the car is on old (wrong size) tyres at present.
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A long shot but has anyone got the figures for the number of turns of the inner speedo cable their car makes with ten turns of the rear wheel?
Your car needs to be identical to how mine will be;
3.7 diff
25% J type OD
195/65/15 tyres
cheers,
Jake
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10 hours ago, bluerinse said:
Thank you. Just one further question.
Is the black on the sill the same satin black as the rear panel?
Mike.
I believe it was a textured 3M style sealant rather than just paint, but I’m sure someone will confirm or otherwise.
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41 minutes ago, Tom Boyd said:
Jake,
Your TR6 is lovely. For insurance purposes, I would put a value of £22-£25k all day long
Tom
Thank you Tom. As I think you know I’ve owned her since I was 22. I’m 50 this year!
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8 hours ago, TRTOM2498PI said:
Hi Jake,
Do you have any pictures ? Of course, would need a physical inspection, but we would have half an idea, etc.
Cheers.
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Mine will be even more difficult to value.
ex USA RHD conversion
owned for 27 years
Older restoration
massive history folder
many recent upgrades
rust free
Im wondering whether £15k is enough, too much, or about right?!
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Has anyone got a link to an accurate grid showing TR6 values? The ones in the magazines never seem to change year on year!
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40 minutes ago, Waldi said:
It does on my CP Jake.
Waldi
The bit I’m talking about is the loose end on yours. Does it curl around the end of the runner at that end.
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Please could someone post a picture of the felt on the TR6 boot board runners showing if it wraps around the end of the runner where it clips under fuel tank board? Ta!
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2 hours ago, Andrew Smith said:
Hope this photo helps below, I have the same TRE telescopic conversion kit fitted on my 6 - although this isn't my car below.
Cheers, Andrew
Brilliant, very helpful.
Jake
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I sold my used one for £25.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F324042657384
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Does anyone know which type (1, 2, or 3) the TR Enterprises telescopic conversion kit is? It is part number TRE3225 but it gives no info or pictures on their website. I’m guessing it is one they make themselves.
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3 hours ago, ntc said:
The original 123 can be set to any requirements you need.
I thought it was limited to 16 presets?
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Yes, the corner pieces on saloons are identical. However most people know this so you won’t find them much cheaper off a saloon!
Make sure you don’t get the ones with the holes for the rubber strips though (different part number), unless you are happy getting the mounting holes welded over (original rubber strip ones come up much more often, even NOS sometimes).
See here for confirmation of the interchangeability:
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-910158
Jake
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Hi Peter,
The engine is CC783xxUE.
I’ve checked with a couple of the specialists in the last hour too and they say they are interchangeable, and have said the same as you about valves.
Very helpful Peter, thanks.
Jake
Wire wheel tyre fitting East Midlands
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Cheers Pete, not too far.