David Owen Posted July 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) On 7/24/2021 at 1:16 PM, David Owen said: I am sure there are plenty of solutions out there but this is what I did to mount the phone. Used: Result: So my human GPS, which just happens to include a feature that tells you exactly how to back out of her parent's driveway, doesn't like where my phone sits. This works out well because when the human GPS is functioning, I don't need the phone because it's just too much input. That was today's TR lesson. Edited July 25, 2021 by David Owen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted July 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 It is driving season. What's the fastest speed anyone has had their TR going on road. I am not looking for a challenge. Just interested. Mine was around 75mph last summer. And I won't be doing that in the whitewalls that I now have installed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Over 100 back in the 1970's These days I never go over 70 Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, Lebro said: Over 100 back in the 1970's These days I never go over 70 Bob. I cross the line at aintree at 97 on the road it’s 70 as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Gave mine its head the other day on a quiet stretch of the old A1 near me. It romped up to 80mph, really comes "on song" when the revs go over 3000. I have never driven a TR with the 3.7 diff, but mine really leaps ahead with the 4.1 fitted. Ralph. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 My old Derrington built 3a would regularly go right off the clock without really trying, Ive had 115 out of my 4a but it was getting very light at that speed, could probably do with the later 6 type air dam. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted August 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 I think the earth just shifted. For the second time this summer my wife said we should research shipping the car to the UK and driving around for a few weeks. I will let you know when I come out of shock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, David Owen said: I think the earth just shifted. For the second time this summer my wife said we should research shipping the car to the UK and driving around for a few weeks. I will let you know when I come out of shock. WOW! I wish mine would say that! (Then again, I'm still testing and shaking down). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 What does the U-joint sound like just before it blows up? Seriously! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, David Owen said: What does the U-joint sound like just before it blows up? Seriously! Thanfully, I dont know the answer. What I do know is that my wife is scared of travelling in our TR3, finds the seat uncomfortable, the engine too noisy (blame the free flow s/s exhaust!) And refuses point blank the very idea of a long journeyy. But she can't complain about the rain, because KST 277 unlike my first TR, doesn't leak at all. Who knows? Maybe this too will change. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 54 minutes ago, DavidBee said: Thanfully, I dont know the answer. What I do know is that my wife is scared of travelling in our TR3, finds the seat uncomfortable, the engine too noisy (blame the free flow s/s exhaust!) And refuses point blank the very idea of a long journeyy. But she can't complain about the rain, because KST 277 unlike my first TR, doesn't leak at all. Who knows? Maybe this too will change. My wife loves it. She gets me all to herself without a radio. Touring wineries and breweries any weekend we can. Lunch at 3 pm. It's hilarious. I get an amorous glint in my eye and she responds with let's go to..... Beats the hell out of a headache. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 11 hours ago, David Owen said: My wife loves it. She gets me all to herself without a radio. Touring wineries and breweries any weekend we can. Lunch at 3 pm. It's hilarious. I get an amorous glint in my eye and she responds with let's go to..... Beats the hell out of a headache. It's great to hear that! I'd like to say "congratulations", but sounds silly. I'm just glad. Maybe Áine will change or soften up eventually, David, you never know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted August 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, DavidBee said: It's great to hear that! I'd like to say "congratulations", but sounds silly. I'm just glad. Maybe Áine will change or soften up eventually, David, you never know! It's all about the destination and having fun on the way. Once I get the sidescreens restored this winter we will be doing overnighters. We were going to start this summer but the accuracy of the weather services has deteriorated to below useless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 8 hours ago, David Owen said: It's all about the destination and having fun on the way. Once I get the sidescreens restored this winter we will be doing overnighters. We were going to start this summer but the accuracy of the weather services has deteriorated to below useless. Yes, a man with a plan! A sidescreen car can be pretty water-tight. Mine is. And if you have a heater. Reconditioned Smiths or a more effective equivalent. I run winter tyres, Bridgestones, good in rain or snow and flexible for good weather. I have installed 1960s Minis spring-loaded wiper blades which are miles better than the originals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/14/2021 at 11:28 PM, David Owen said: What does the U-joint sound like just before it blows up? Seriously! Usually get a clonk when pulling away or slowing down as the drive takes up the slack. When they get really bad you will get a vibration as you accelerate. They have to be really bad before they "blow up". I have seen some really bad ones that still held together. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 20 hours ago, David Owen said: It's all about the destination and having fun on the way. Once I get the sidescreens restored this winter we will be doing overnighters. We were going to start this summer but the accuracy of the weather services has deteriorated to below useless. The most accurate app that I have found and importantly, one that is updated very regularly is AccuWeather. Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted August 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, MilesA said: The most accurate app that I have found and importantly, one that is updated very regularly is AccuWeather. Miles I've started calling a pilot I know for his interpretation of the radar. 6 hours ago, Ralph Whitaker said: Usually get a clonk when pulling away or slowing down as the drive takes up the slack. When they get really bad you will get a vibration as you accelerate. They have to be really bad before they "blow up". I have seen some really bad ones that still held together. Ralph Thanks Ralph. No clonk, just a rattling when accelerating. Then it diminishes as the revs settle to a constant RPM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 17 hours ago, David Owen said: Thanks Ralph. No clonk, just a rattling when accelerating. Then it diminishes as the revs settle to a constant RPM. Worth investigating then. With the handbrake on and the car in gear (without the engine running), try twisting the propshaft to see if there is any play at either end. Sometimes though even worn ones can be quite stiff. When knackered there is usually a tell tale of rust dust on the UJ. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 20 hours ago, David Owen said: I've started calling a pilot I know for his interpretation of the radar. Thanks Ralph. No clonk, just a rattling when accelerating. Then it diminishes as the revs settle to a constant RPM. Exhaust rattles at the chassis cruciform when under power on my car. Cruise is quiet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 2 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Exhaust rattles at the chassis cruciform when under power on my car. Cruise is quiet. Peter, can you post a few shots of your car? We only ever get a glimpse of the engine bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) Here are some Pat took at Stratford TRR I Edited August 17, 2021 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted August 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 16 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Here are some Pat took at Stratford TRR I Great Pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted August 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/17/2021 at 1:39 AM, Ralph Whitaker said: Worth investigating then. With the handbrake on and the car in gear (without the engine running), try twisting the propshaft to see if there is any play at either end. Sometimes though even worn ones can be quite stiff. When knackered there is usually a tell tale of rust dust on the UJ. Ralph On 8/17/2021 at 5:06 AM, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Exhaust rattles at the chassis cruciform when under power on my car. Cruise is quiet. Thank you both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/17/2021 at 11:57 PM, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Here are some Pat took at Stratford TRR I Beautifully turned out 3A, Peter. I'm trying to guess why the rear blinkers are white? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) Now here is a reason to have two mistresses: http://davidsclassiccars.com/triumph/162505-1962-triumph-italia-2000.html Edited August 19, 2021 by David Owen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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