pfenlon Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 suspensions nearly sorted now dont know if I should buy the neg camber kit from revvemup motors, any one done it? if so was it worth it. wheels are the next question, I would like wires with knock ons but what size is best, have seen TR6 wheels on TR3A's but even with rack and pinion, is heavier steering worth the "better" roadholding? could those who have been there before me let me know the right way to go please. regards Peter Fenlon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Revington set up well worth while. I have it on my 3a. I also put 72 spoke wires onto it. These are a far stronger wheel than either 48 or even 60 spoke wires. The steering is not in the least bit heavy, even at low speed. You will have to think about rolling over the edges of the rear wings and also think about what to do about the spare wheel. This has been discussed on this forum very recently. This link will take you to the thread. Spare wheel thread My car is great to drive on road or track. It handles far better than any sidesceen car with standard suspension, steering, wheels and tyres. Modifications are well worth while. p.s you will need to change your upper suspension arms, to TR4 type, to fit the Revington kit. I have a spare set, all powdercoated, for sale. See my Garage clearance thread. Garage clearance thread Regards David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Revington set up well worth while. I have it on my 3a. I also put 72 spoke wires onto it. These are a far stronger wheel than either 48 or even 60 spoke wires. The steering is not in the least bit heavy, even at low speed. You will have to think about rolling over the edges of the rear wings and also think about what to do about the spare wheel. This has been discussed on this forum very recently. This link will take you to the thread. Spare wheel thread My car is great to drive on road or track. It handles far better than any sidesceen car with standard suspension, steering, wheels and tyres. Modifications are well worth while. p.s you will need to change your upper suspension arms, to TR4 type, to fit the Revington kit. I have a spare set, all powdercoated, for sale. See my Garage clearance thread. Garage clearance thread Regards David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 David thanks for your reply I have TR4 top arms but will go for the Revington kit thanks regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Peter, that's a good choice. I have the Revington kit on my 3 plus their rack and pinion steering, the car drives great and is very stable in straight line. If you go for 72 spoke wires think about interlaced wheels, look great on a 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Peter, that's a good choice. I have the Revington kit on my 3 plus their rack and pinion steering, the car drives great and is very stable in straight line. If you go for 72 spoke wires think about interlaced wheels, look great on a 3 Hello Jean, thanks for the info72 spoke wires are recommended what is the difference between the ordinary spoked wheel and the interlaced ones you suggest look great. regards peter fenlon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john minchin Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 As unsprung weight is a big factor in roadholding and comfort have you compared the wieght of the wire wheel and adapter + spinner with a standard steel wheel. I did and became convinced that original steel wheels were the choice for me. Lighter and easier to clean and reaquire no maintenance. TR6 wheels fit a TR3 as you see on cars at the international. The wings may need the lips tuning up. The choice is yours ! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Peter, interlaced/centrelaced wheels have a different offset so they give a slightly wider track. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Revington set up well worth while. I have it on my 3a. I also put 72 spoke wires onto it. These are a far stronger wheel than either 48 or even 60 spoke wires. The steering is not in the least bit heavy, even at low speed. You will have to think about rolling over the edges of the rear wings and also think about what to do about the spare wheel. This has been discussed on this forum very recently. This link will take you to the thread. Spare wheel thread My car is great to drive on road or track. It handles far better than any sidesceen car with standard suspension, steering, wheels and tyres. Modifications are well worth while. p.s you will need to change your upper suspension arms, to TR4 type, to fit the Revington kit. I have a spare set, all powdercoated, for sale. See my Garage clearance thread. Garage clearance threadthanks david I have tr4 arms already but thanks for the offer Regards David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 As unsprung weight is a big factor in roadholding and comfort have you compared the wieght of the wire wheel and adapter + spinner with a standard steel wheel. I did and became convinced that original steel wheels were the choice for me. Lighter and easier to clean and reaquire no maintenance. TR6 wheels fit a TR3 as you see on cars at the international. The wings may need the lips tuning up. The choice is yours ! John Yes your right John, I will go for the centrelaced wires despite the weight, just because they look good, I will probably regret it first time I clean them!. regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Peter, sealing off the spokes on the inside of the wheel centre will keep the grease inside This way the spokes and the whole of the wheel will stay clean much longer On my car I used silicone sealer what remains flexible Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Peter, interlaced/centrelaced wheels have a different offset so they give a slightly wider track. Hello Jean, thank you for the picture, I had a message from a member quite near to me, we met today and he has a set of these wheels for sale, I am to buy them from him tomorrow, I must say he was a mine of information and may be able to help me with some other small bits I need, the Forum has worked for me very well. regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Peter, That's good news. Don't forget to consider the flanges on the rear wings. Regards David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Peter, That's good news. Don't forget to consider the flanges on the rear wings. Regards David David, my pal in Wales wants to put a wire around the wheel arch 4mm diameter and fold the lip over the wire, I agree with him when he says it will be a better job, but will this still allow clearance? your thoughts would be welcome regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Peter, I don't know! My TR3a has wired rear wings but I cannot remember what diameter wire. It also has different wheels to yours as I have 72 spoke wires. Sorry I can't post something more helpful. Hopefully, Jean should be able to provide some more helpful information. Regards David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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