boxofbits Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Not entirely TR related, but many complain about the quality of TR panels but which might pale into insignificance when faced with this panel! It’s a Morris Minor van front crossmember which has 4 bolts each side for the lever arm dampers. My dividers show the difference between centres of the mounting bolt threads on the original and reproduction. Obviously it’s a very critical mounting for both ride height and camber since the lever arm is attached to the top trunnion. The threaded plates are also welded in position on the back so no adjustment. The odd thing is the pressing itself looks fairly decent, but quite how they can manufacture a panel this badly is beyond me! Needless to say it is going back, I’ll have a refund of £68, and I’ll repair the original. Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Why do they fail to measure the parts properly before making and selling them? Insufficient supervision in the factory ?? or wrong specification from the seller. Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 I think maybe the price you quote is the key Kevin. How on earth do you think they could produce a good and accurate part, ship it halfway round the world, add on profit and tax and only charge that much? Something has to give somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted November 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Richardtr3a said: Why do they fail to measure the parts properly before making and selling them? Insufficient supervision in the factory ?? or wrong specification from the seller. Richard & B That defies all logic! And I appreciate Rob it’s not overly expensive but had it been £98 I would probably have still bought it as I wasn’t budget panel hunting. Not fit for purpose and you can’t even bolt a damper to it, not to mention which of the two holes shown are in the right place! You would think at least use a jig made from something like 1/2” steel plate with 4 holes drilled in it! I know we have to fettle some panels but with 4 steel mounting brackets MIG welded to the panel, grinding those off would not do the panel any favours either. It’s a panel spoilt for a ha’peth of tar. Kevin Edited November 11, 2020 by boxofbits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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