gilles Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hi, I plan to buy a TR3 or TR3A for all day life. It means about 10 km to go to office and 10 km to go back home + 15 - 25 km during noon what do you think about this use. What could you advise me to improve on the TR3 (and how) for security or mostly for securing the motor... thank you best regards gilles (france) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Gilles a battery switch is good, one that the operating lever fits your pocket. Another idea would be to fit an on/off gate valve in the fuel line in the boot. But if they want it, they will get it, so, insure it Properly. Peter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 For my 1958 TR3A, I mount a CLUB across the steering wheel and a CROOK-HOOK under the clutch pedal up to the steering wheel. I turn off the gas line valve and remove the rotor. For very serious situations, I have a sturdy chain about 2 meters long that I covered with foam tubing. I secure the chain around the front lower wish-bone under the front suspension and then I lock the loose ends of the chain around a lamp-post. That's what the motorcyclists do to secure their bikes. Don't lock it around a tree. I heard that someone did that once and when he came back, his motorcycle had been stolen.. THEY HAD CUT DOWN THE TREE ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G.Guiot Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hi, I plan to buy a TR3 or TR3A for all day life. It means about 10 km to go to office and 10 km to go back home + 15 - 25 km during noon what do you think about this use. What could you advise me to improve on the TR3 (and how) for security or mostly for securing the motor... thank you best regards gilles (france) Bonjour Gilles Ifyou are french, have a look at my site (www.trmentvotre.com) , there is a section called "fiabilisation" http://www.trregisterfrance.com/meca/fiabi...bilisation1.htm that could help you; that's all what I did (and even a little bit more - see TR3_rallye section) on my rallye TR3. For my every day TR3, I did also the majority of these modifications. Rgds GG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 When using a TR3A daily I would first ask myself how often I'm stuck in traffic. Traffic jams are the worst ennemy of any TR not only from the point of overheating, but also clutch operation, not easy to drive in very slow moving traffic Don, with the modern battery operated angle grinders few things will resist. I recently saw a car on which the steering wheel was cut open to remove the locking devise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 (edited) Jean - I had heard several cases of thieves cutting through the steering wheel with a hack-saw to remove the CLUB quickly, but most people where I live are just all smiles when they see my 1958 TR3A and when I park it, I also zip closed the tonneau cover. All this is to delay or discourage anyone stealing it. There is also the Denver Boot or wheel clamps. Bulldog France sell them. http://www.thesafeshop.co.uk/products/cc100-auto-clamp.html But if someone really wants it, they will come with chain cutters and a truck and lift the car onto the flat bed. Edited November 11, 2008 by Don Elliott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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