Kevin in CT Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Does anyone know the fore and aft weight distribution of the side screen cars? (And is the 'wet' weight agreed to be right around 2200lbs?) Thanks- Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I seem to remember from text written about 50 years ago that it was 55% front and 45% rear as the TR sat there with no one aboard. Why is this important to you ? If it runs, then just drive it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin in CT Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Bless your heart Don, that made me chuckle out loud, and I needed that on a Friday afternoon like this one! Reason is, this poor old dear hasn't run since I'd guess, maybe 1975. When I bought it 30 years ago, the first thing I did was strip it down to the last nut and bolt! I was young, and dumb(er) and when the babies started to arrive I put all the bits in a shed and promised myself I'd get back to it. In the intervening years the shed sort of fell down on it, the mice ate thru most of the card board boxes and peed on all the parts and labels, etc. I damn near gave up on her, but 2 years ago I dug her out and started from scratch! Long story short, the original frame was un-salvageable so I bought a Ratco replacement and am making it into a track day/fun car. The front suspension has adjustable camber; I need the weight balance so I can ballast the frame properly to set and weld-up the camber plates. (I know I'm nuts, you don't need to tell me...but I am having a ball!!!) Can't wait to drive it- still at least a year or even two away, but it's coming! Thanks again-Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Kevin - I bought my 1958 TR3A brand new 51 years ago and drove it 80,250 miles till 1972 by which time it was a basket case. Then it sat in my warm heated (no mice) garage till 1987. It took me three years to restore. You can see a few photos on the Montreal TR site. I've driven it 100,000 miles since 1990. http://www.rucompatible.com/triumphmtl/member_cars.htm#TR3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin in CT Posted May 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Kevin - I bought my 1958 TR3A brand new 51 years ago and drove it 80,250 miles till 1972 by which time it was a basket case. Then it sat in my warm heated (no mice) garage till 1987. It took me three years to restore. You can see a few photos on the Montreal TR site. I've driven it 100,000 miles since 1990. http://www.rucompatible.com/triumphmtl/member_cars.htm#TR3 Thanks for the link, Don. The page isn't opening right now, but I'll ck it out later and see if the server is up to speed. I've read a great many of your very helpful posts here, since joining a couple of years ago. You and guys like Menno have been a real inspiration to me while getting back into this project. Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menno van Rij Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) You and guys like Menno have been a real inspiration to me while getting back into this project And in fact, guys like Don were (are) my inspiration. Mind you, I don't think I had been able to complete all so fast without the help from forum members. Anyway, I'm always willing to answer a PM if you have any questions. Menno Edited May 16, 2009 by Menno van Rij Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin in CT Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Further update...I got an email from Neil Revington at Revington TR. He says that the 1000kg of a stock TR-3 is distributed 51% front, 49% rear, which is kinda hard for me to imagine, but.... It just seems to me that with all the heavy stuff up front, and so little in the boot, it'd be more like Don's recollection of the 55/45 split. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) Maybe Neil weighs more than Don ? Edited May 22, 2009 by Kiwifrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin in CT Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Maybe Neil weighs more than Don ? Hah! You can ask Neil...I'm not brave enough! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Not many chaps are significantly lighter than Neil, or shorter ! Tough and wiry, with a real advantage in power to weight ratio ! Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I have met Neil several times and I would guess his weight somwhere around 160 pounds. I weigh 170 lbs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 When I saw Neil on Saturday, I queried the 51/49, asking whether that was with crew aboard. He said "no, that's just the car without its crew". I, too, find that surprising, but Neil is one of the most knowledgeable of TR men and has probably made measurements when undertaking the design of the various upgrade packages which he offers. He did quote some slightly different percentages for other models, but I didn't have notebook and pen to hand to record them (well, it was a wedding celebration!). ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin in CT Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 When I saw Neil on Saturday, I queried the 51/49, asking whether that was with crew aboard. He said "no, that's just the car without its crew". I, too, find that surprising, but Neil is one of the most knowledgeable of TR men and has probably made measurements when undertaking the design of the various upgrade packages which he offers. He did quote some slightly different percentages for other models, but I didn't have notebook and pen to hand to record them (well, it was a wedding celebration!).ian Cornish Thanks, Ian. I appreciate the confirmation/clarification! Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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