Oddball Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 Hi All I’m looking for a Monza fuel cap for my 6, however there is are numerous choices with wildly different prices. Has any acquired one that they can recommend. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr2_applegreen Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 Hi Cameron, take a look at this thread. I recently installed an Aston cap to my TR2: I can highly recommend the Mocal ones! Yes, they are expensive, but it is worth it. Here is the full Mocal brochure: https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/e112be6e/files/uploaded/cap2.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 What exactly do they do better than the standard one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Andy Moltu said: What exactly do they do better than the standard one? Look devastatingly cool, Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oddball Posted January 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Andy Moltu said: What exactly do they do better than the standard one? Nothing really.I just need to replace my original tired one, and am looking at possible alternatives.For me its purely an aesthetic choice. Applegreen, thanks for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Here is Think Automotive who are UK source and pricing https://www.thinkauto.com/acatalog/On_line_shop_Aston___Monza_Filler_Caps_306.html cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oddball Posted January 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Thanks Peter, just what I’m looking for. Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 The standard filler cap has always struck me as being somewhat vulnerable in that anyone can flick the catch, leaving the tank open. And that's why I purchased and fitted one of Marco's internal locks for my TR4. The Aston filler looks very fine and is ideal for competition, but the catch is even more vulnerable, especially if the car is rolled, when it would seem likely that it could be released when in contact with the ground. Apologies for being a grumpy old fart! Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 4 hours ago, ianc said: The standard filler cap has always struck me as being somewhat vulnerable in that anyone can flick the catch, leaving the tank open. And that's why I purchased and fitted one of Marco's internal locks for my TR4. The Aston filler looks very fine and is ideal for competition, but the catch is even more vulnerable, especially if the car is rolled, when it would seem likely that it could be released when in contact with the ground. Apologies for being a grumpy old fart! Ian Cornish Which is why Caterham Cars went to a flush fitted fuel cap in the 1980’s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bleednipple Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/5/2020 at 7:09 PM, tr2_applegreen said: Hi Cameron, take a look at this thread. I recently installed an Aston cap to my TR2: I can highly recommend the Mocal ones! Yes, they are expensive, but it is worth it. Here is the full Mocal brochure: https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/e112be6e/files/uploaded/cap2.pdf I want I want I want. (Also, I want your trip meter... is that a Brantz Retrotrip? Looks much more 'period' than what I'm currently using). Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) . Edited April 15, 2020 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr2_applegreen Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Bleednipple said: I want I want I want. (Also, I want your trip meter... is that a Brantz Retrotrip? Looks much more 'period' than what I'm currently using). Nigel Hi Nigel, yes, it is a Brantz Retrotrip with additional Back Tracker (below the dash). Actually, I am going to offer it for sale, since I am upgrading to a Rallycounter S2 with AV Clock. Interested? ->send me a message! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bleednipple Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 33 minutes ago, tr2_applegreen said: Hi Nigel, yes, it is a Brantz Retrotrip with additional Back Tracker (below the dash). Actually, I am going to offer it for sale, since I am upgrading to a Rallycounter S2 with AV Clock. Interested? ->send me a message! Just PM'd you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 11 hours ago, tr2_applegreen said: Hi Nigel, yes, it is a Brantz Retrotrip with additional Back Tracker (below the dash). Actually, I am going to offer it for sale, since I am upgrading to a Rallycounter S2 with AV Clock. Interested? ->send me a message! Just curious (because I use Brantz International): why are you making the change from Retrotrip to Rallycounter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr2_applegreen Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, TorontoTim said: Just curious (because I use Brantz International): why are you making the change from Retrotrip to Rallycounter? Mainly because of the great Average Clock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bleednipple Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 9 hours ago, tr2_applegreen said: Mainly because of the great Average Clock. Ha! Cheating! (Well in UK anyway - we're not allowed averaging calculators in most classic rallies here). Unfortunately though I can't make use of Applegreen's lovely Brantz Retrotrip as my nav insists having on a meter with a hand-held remote for zeroing. Sorry, WAAAAY off topic for fuel caps. Daphne (TR4) wants one of them Marco fuel caps and what Daphne wants, Daphne usually gets. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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