AarhusTr6 Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Morning So a general discussion but important to me. I saw my low tension wire off the coil was brittle so made a new one myself. Then I saw this https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-125957 So as I go down this journey of slow restoration, what would you guys do? Make or buy? I don't have a bottomless bank but I do want authenticity - but maybe up to a point. Just curious.. Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkerwilliams Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Rich, If you open a packet and fit then you are not learning new skills and your "journey" is not as beneficial to you. To borrow IT terminology, it's just cut and paste engineering . But it is easier and quicker, just less rewarding. Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Morning So a general discussion but important to me. I saw my low tension wire off the coil was brittle so made a new one myself. Then I saw this https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-125957 So as I go down this journey of slow restoration, what would you guys do? Make or buy? I don't have a bottomless bank but I do want authenticity - but maybe up to a point. Just curious.. Rich Make It's simple and quick Probably doesn't save any money, but, the satisfaction of doing it and knowing how to for next time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Your effort would be just as authentic as the after market product - neither of them original. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Make, definitely, for the reasons already stated. Avoid the pre-insulated connectors sold by some large chain accessory shops and use properly crimped non-insulated terminals with plastic insulated sleeves. To get started, a kit like this is ideal: http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/347/non-insulated-terminal-kit-british-type With practice, the simple crimping tool in this kit will produce high standard, secure crimps. Once you've replaced the ignition wire, you're bound to find other electrical jobs where the kit and your new-found skill will be useful. If you need to make a lot of crimps, a more sophisticated (and expensive) ratchet crimping tool could be a worthwhile investment. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Hi Nigel and others I am using more modern crimps with a bit of heat-shrink but maybe those clear insulators are also a good purchase. I think also I am worried (call me weak..) of the day I go to a TR show, pop the hood and see grimaces on the faces of those looking I . . . oh . . shallow shallow... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 It's your car, for you to enjoy as you choose. Don't worry about the opinions of others too much, which would only matter if you were entering an original class in concours. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Do whatever you want with your TR, as long as it keeps you safe on the road, or off it. But do it fast. Fossil fulled cars may well be banned from polluted cities rather soon, conceivably within a decade. Then petrol may be NLA sooner than we think. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I'm very much "Do as you will" in this, as long as it doesn't frighten the horses, but the insulators on the ends of that Rimmers item look most non-period to me. But am I wrong? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 The insulation may well be made of modern 'green' corn-based polymers, not even dreamed of in the '60s-70s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) Hi Peter Yes, mixed emotions on removal of fossil fuels - especially as I work in renewables! So buying the TR is a ethical challenge for me, but my plan is of course its a bit of weekend fun and not my commuter car. totally another topic, but one I am knowing a bit about is how a game change batter cars will be, answer to so many energy distribution problems. NB . . I work in Hamburg often and cars like ours (with high fuel and poor emission control) are banned, less for 'old timers' as they are called so oddly enough I can drive mine but a 10-15 year old gas guzzler is not allowed ! Edited September 17, 2017 by AarhusTr6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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