4Mal
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Sadly Roy Fidler died on the 19th of March.
Please see link to web article below
Roy kindly signed a couple of things for me a while ago. Nice Guy.
King Cod!
https://rallysportmag.com/vale-roy-fidler-1966-british-rally-champion/
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Overdrive, whilst you have the choice. Makes driving on A and B roads better and makes motorways tolerable.
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Mine was via TR Enterprises as part of the build.
It was recommended by Steve following his rally experiences and I have to say it’s brilliant. I only ever have it on for les than a minute and it does the job. In Ireland this year, when it was a tad wet at times, it kept the screen clear as a TR screen would ever be. I have a warning light to show it’s on, which is a good idea. Although if you do leave it on, the outside world can do a bit of a “shimmy”
I think it used to be available via Moss
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I have the heated windscreen. A quick go now and again sorts misting out a treat.
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Thanks for looking at this and to those that contacted me.
The chap has been tempted back to the dark side with a Porsche 912 project.
Too tempting to let go in the end
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Thanks Hamish. ????????
I like it too.......hence not for sale....
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I sent it to him.
Tempting, but then remembered he’d just become a grandfather
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A mate of mine, who is a previous TR owner and restorer, cannot shake the TR addiction and is wondering about a TR4 again. Whilst he is a competent restorer, the arrival of a new grandchild means that he really wants a good solid driving car in good order. Surrey top would be good too. Reasonable modifications may be interesting ( he likes my car, but it isn't for sale ).
If you have a suitable 4 for sale please pm me and I can pass the info on.
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The MGOC has, as far as I'm aware, been a commercial operation from its inception in 1973 - a private limited company, the holders of its 100 shares owning the company, which is run by just two directors . . . . . . and all credit to Roche Bentley for his initiative. He has done remarkably well for himself.
That is a very different concept from the TR Register . . . . we are a private company limited by guarantee, we exist solely for the benefit of our members, and there are no shareholders to support. Our directors are elected, not self-appointed, unremunerated volunteers supported by just a trio of employees, not a staff of several dozen.
There are potential merits in both types of operation, but I for one am quite happy to see the TRR sticking to our TRaditional path, a club owned by the members for the sole benefit of those members . . . . . and I'll accept the limitations that path imposes on the scope of our activities.
Cheers,
Alec
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+3 CTek
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That man deserves a beer...Oh wait, he has one about 14.19
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Looks good.
Here is one that I use in the NW
https://www.tyresonthedrive.com/
Excellent service but supply mainstream tyres. If I need something for the TR, I'll buy from a specialist and they will fit for me. They do all cars for me now and normally can't be beaten.
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I was put off bullet style and went for Tex flat ones as TR6 original I think.
Having driven a car with bullet style, it was one of my better decisions.
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I have the ctek battery maintainer which was essential for my old E Merc ( now probably a taxi somewhere ). The battery would be flat after just over a week of non use. I now use this on the Porsche, which requires a good battery charge to let you get in and start - like a lot of cars with electric interfaces you don’t want a flat battery and all the resets.
I bought another ctek awhile ago, different connectors, for my wife’s Micra and the TR.
The TR doesn’t normally need a charge, but it does have a full isolation switch.
One Ctek is over 10 years old and no probs at all and the other is over 5 years old. Again no probs.
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Personally I run both the TR and "Darth Vaders Porsche" on Shell V Power and go to BP Ultimate if not available.
I do use Millers additive in the TR, occasionally.
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See you at Oulton, I hope
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We use the Surrey Hardtop most of the year and it's great. Good for a bit of security as well.
Contrary to popular belief, the hardtop section does come off for part of the year and I get a bit of fresh air
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Graham,
Mine was done by TR Enterprises at Blidworth, near Mansfield. I'm very happy with mine. A local engineer and vintage racer drove mine this week and said " that brings a smile to your face".
Talk to a few potential builders - you'll get some other recommendations as well. When you start talking details, be very clear what you are looking for from the unit.
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Checking the insurance cover is essential.
ALl the above are good and depend on how far you want to go.
...and one more would be a driveway barrier bollard ( the type that retracts ) as an example :
http://www.securitybollardsdirect.co.uk/security-bollards.html
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A friend recently had a superb E Type Coupe stolen. His pride and joy.
SOme police advice he received was to turn the wheels on lock and fit a disklok. Hard to tow away as well like that.
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Smithy Garage Sandbach. They service a range of classics as well as modern motors ( though they have a love of classics really ). Richard ( proprieter ) is an engineer and works on his own family racing 500's and he is restoring a junior. Not connected, but I have used successfully. Nice guys.
Also he has a TR4, so he knows the family.
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Magnacors mate
Panel switch
in TR2/3/3A/3B Forum
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I reckon the Rheostat is as useful as a chocolate whatever. You could always use the hole for another warning light / low oil pressure, overdrive or electric fan.....