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19 minutes ago, KiwiTR6 said:
I went a slightly different route.
Mintex 1144 pads on new drilled discs, Morgan rear wheel cylinders, braided hoses and DOT5 fluid. The main change though was fitting a 12V Audi brake vacuum pump controlled by a small switch designed for automatic transmissions in older American cars which allows me to adjust the vacuum to the servo. I'm currently running at 13 inches and the brakes are superb. The only downside is I can hear the vacuum pump running at standstill and low speeds.
Gavin.
I like your setup Gavin
could you let me have the part numbers as i might try something similar !
steve
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Second Edition Wash Wipe units taking shape in the ( air conditioned!) workshop today......
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Hi Pink
you might go a grade hotter with ngk, which would be a 6,
or perhaps try the tripple electrode plugs from Bosch etc which seem to work well and last a long time in the 6ncyl motor at least.
steve
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39 minutes ago, Hamish said:
Like I said I’m sorry I mentioned it.
please can we get back to cars on this threadyou can start another
I’ll delete mine if it helps.
this was me at Shelsely
Nice photo Hamish, i’d like to try that one day !
steve
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So thats the 5 Second Edition units allocated !
Malcolm, Stuart, David, Mike and Darren are the fortunate few this time !
I could do with a 4a/5 test car to validate that the park switching is compatible, i do think ot is but need to test on a car ideally
in the meantime i’ve ordered the components and will make the units in the next 2 weeks.
once they are made i’ll request shipping details and get them on their way.
steve
PS as winter draws in i’ll likely have time for a bigger production run to meet any further demand....
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And for the ‘electronic enthusiasts’ here’s a link to the instructions :
https://1drv.ms/w/s!AhDJKiWSrX7_xEkYIA3QQDouvFXB
steve
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V1FE units all packaged up with instructions ready to send !
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Morning TR fans
following the runaway success of the First Edition WashWipe controller for the TR6, and other models with some fettling, I’m ready to make a Second Edition!
this will be a run of Five units and the price will be £30 including UK postage.
quite a few people asked to be ‘put on the list’ but as i never actually made a list please reply to this thread with your orders, first come first served!
i’ll also make availabe the Instructions Sheet later this week for those wanting to copy/enhance/read about the units.
regards
steve
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I found some time today to draft the instructions, including an Addendum on how the circuit is constructed for those who want to build upon the concept!
jiffy bags also arrived so the First Edition units will be in the post soon :-)
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I’m sold out at the moment but am planning a second batch in September!
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Thanks for the positive comments everyone !
i’m very pleased with how the units turned out, and how much effort it was to make and test 4 of them in one go.
i’ll be home on Friday so will make a start on the instruction sheet then, and aim to post the First Edition units early next week ( once the jiffy bags arrive)
The price will be £25 plus postage, which I expect to be about £3.50 for uk first class post.
i’m thinking of making another small batch in September, depending upon availability of the relays.
Steve
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Progress update, First Edition units are tested and finished ready for shipping :-)
each unit has today been wired into my TR6 and tested
all Four worked correctly providing intermittent wipe timing and also four wipes of the wipers when the washers are operated.
I do still need to finalise the instructions / info sheet and buy some jiffy bags then they can be off to their new lives.
for those with earlier cars i will explain how the units work in the instructions which should allow them to be wired into cars other than a CR TR6
for the CR TR6 I will explain exactly how to wire the unit.
i have chosen not to terminate the wires so buyers will need to add appropriate connectors to suit their installation
the units are wrapped in Tesa loom tape for protection, and they look great i think !
steve
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Nice photos, looks like a great day was had by all.
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Units taking shape, next stage is testing !
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Made a start this morning by extracting the prototype from the ‘test’ vehicle and reaquainted myself with the circuit.
components gathered ready for assembly !
i’m still thinking of the neatest way to do this, and awaiting the Tesa loom tape which should be here today
Aiming to have these sought after ‘First Edition’ units out in the post next week :-)
steve
PS, relay units are back in stock too so i can make more if this production run goes well.
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Realys are in!
some minor components still to arrive, eg loom tape, but i might get basic assembly done tomorrow
i’ll have to take the unit out of my car to remind myself of the final configuration :-)
steve
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On 8/17/2021 at 8:27 PM, Tim D. said:
Or you could have a hard top with webasto sunroof!
That looks fabulous !
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Plus Gas for small stuff Diesel for big stuff
for Lockdown i bought a derelict Honda CB550 from 1974 that had been standing for more than 20 years and had a siezed engine.
my first action was to put a little Diesel in each cylinder and after 3 days the motor freed up beautifully
steve
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Package arrived today, but i’m away on Sapphire, i think its the relays so i’m thinking i might make the units on Friday.
they’ll all need testing but might benready next week for the lucky few :-)
steve
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2 hours ago, Dady said:
Roger/Chris, many thanks for your very prompt replies.
I don’t suppose either of you guys can recommend a suitable sealant. I was considering Captain Tolley, although not used it before.
David
I used Captain Tolley to reseal my tr6’s windscreen and it worked well but took a few applications
CT expands upon drying which is how it works, the thin liquid creeps into small cracks then expands to seal them as it dries.
steve
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Same for me, i’m occupied with other things this weekend but would have attended otherwise.
hope it stays dry for you, and me !, and look forward to seeing the pictures
maybe i’ll be there next year selling Intermittent Wiper kits :-)
Steve
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9 minutes ago, Richard Pope said:
I'm in no rush but is this still possible, Steve?
Absolutely.
once i have reminded myself how it works .... i’ll document that in the ‘installation instructions’ ..... and youare welcome to a copy Richard
steve
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So the first batch is sold out ..... :-)
Chris, John and Ian ordered today, and Harry has been patiently waiting for ages!
relays are on order and once they come in i’ll have a session in the workshop, and write some instructions.
these should work for any TR as long as it’s wipers require a positive feed to start the wipe, with the self park completing the process.
watch out for updates !
Steve
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43 minutes ago, John Morrison said:
I've got a TR4 single speed.
If it works on mine, count me in.
John
It will work on a single speed John, but you will need to add a switch to turn on the intermittent wipe function OR it will replace the single speed which wouldnt be ideal.
steve
Intermittent Wash Wipe controller Second Edition, order NOW!
in General TR Technical
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Good afternoon TR fans.
following testing/feedback on the FE units I do not think they will work as configured for cars prior to the TR6
i’m sure they can be made to work but i’ll need to test/experiment on an earlier car before i can offer a unit for a 4/4a/5
so for the SE units, which are ready to ship!, I’d really only be confortable supplying them to TR6 owners.
i think that is only Darren from the ‘lucky 5’ ?
Malcolm, Stuart, David, Mike, i propose to move you to the ‘first customers for a 4/4a/5 version list’ if thats ok?
please confirm
if so i’ll have Four more SE versions available for TR6 owners and will review the requests above in order to allicate these.
i’m sorry the units don’t work easily for earlier cars, the park switching is just too ‘different’ from the ‘6.
Steve