Peter Cobbold Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Fast rack - kills the max lock. Underbonnet air filters - hot air kills a few percent of power. Most cost-effective 6 upgrade: solid steering rack mounts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Brady Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Tubular exhaust manifolds, most of which actually perform worse than the standard cast manifod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 27 posts and nothing personal. Forum record! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Rear telescopic shock conversion Drilled and slotted rotors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2long Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Clackety electric fuel pump instead of mechanical. But I like my Al-Fins! Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Dan, I like my "Alfins" too but they are bling for (my) normal driving. Much the same with my 42DCOEs. Surprised no-one has mentioned the "upgraded" water pump yet - so I will. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Money saved and all that However it is a toy Even If the car is running realy well, You think to your self, what can I buy it now, that is half the fun, It would be pretty boring if you just drove it, parked it, cleaned it, and covered it, till the next time, I love all the toys, I no they don't do much, from ordering it,receiving it in the post, to fitting it And of course lying about about the cost of it Great fun Pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Sadly Paul due to regulations if you compete you need an oil catch tank/breather...... True but buy a proper one that actually does something Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Anything alloy that comes into contact with hot oil needs coating .... Talk to vintage car people ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Larnder Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Alloy rad R & P steering Menno Sorry Menno, Can´t agree! My R&P steering has made all the difference, now one finger steering. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 True but buy a proper one that actually does something Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Totally agree:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stanpartmanpartwolf Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Twin hoop "style" fake rollover bars. Rear-end collision, anyone? Those Fairy Wings windbreaker things- if you're worried about the syrup going into orbit, get a Surrey Top! Upgraded door locks Any sound system over 50 quid (hardtops excepted) Heated screens Electric windows Supercharger kits All tubular manifolds except two types Programmable 123 distributors Certain "magnesium" wheels @£2.5k/set that are heavier than aluminium alloy ones Goodridge brake hoses Overdrive "logic" switching kits But the winner by a mile...... Lightweight chassis I'd prefer the lethal injection to the public stoning, please; it's a Sunday SPMPW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stanpartmanpartwolf Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Sorry, forgot- second place goes to the Quaife "LSD" which isn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 27 posts and nothing personal. Forum record! There will always be one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 "I'd prefer the lethal injection to the public stoning, please; it's a Sunday" No worries Jon, public stoning is only on Fridays, it's a towel head thing . . . . It's the old 80/20 rule, 80% of what's on offer is always going to be cr*p, the only question is whether it's merely slightly cr*ppy or if it's full blown total cr*p. Whichever, it's probably a successful product in terms of keeping specialist suppliers in the style to which they (or their wives) aspire to become accustomed, and the redistribution of surplus wealth does help keep the wheels of the economy turning. Even if said product doesn't make the TR any quicker, it's always a talking point in the pub car park, and if it's nicely finished in bright shades of bling then so much the better. The more shekels the unwitting owner has cast upon the supplier's counter, the happier he's likely to be, think of it as just another form of philanthropy . . . . . Personally I've TRaditionally found the scrapyard a useful source of upgrades, whether it's electric cooling fans, bigger brakes, radiators, headlamps that work, or antiroll bars . . . . there's probably something appropriate for a fraction of the spondoolahs required by TR Walletwallopers. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 My 6 has many upgrades for many years and they never made me feel unhappy, and in 40 years the car never let me down, only the new red rotor ( THE good one ) broke in two . On the other hand my money in the bank only makes the bank mangager feel happy.. why not me.. will probably have to buy some more upgrades ... or maybe a new L.R. Evoque Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Piper socks OE brake master cylinder Most repro column switches Many repro steering column UJs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 OE brake master cylinder Most repro column switches Many repro steering column UJs Not upgrades just not well made Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Green Stuff BrakePads. Edited September 8, 2013 by TR NIALL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Craig Davis EWP + other types of Upgraded Water Pumps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Mudflaps of any Type. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Good advise so far chaps anybody adding the numbers up? this if it plays game should be pinned Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Graeme~ If you've still got the alloy sump do as I did and coat the interior with Glyptal oil resisting paint from Frost's ~ it works a treat! Best regards to you and Sue ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Mal Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Can't resist saying mud flaps......... Ooops already in. Edited September 8, 2013 by 4Mal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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