Well - it worked properly 1/2 mile later ...
Lucas - its why the British drink warm beer!
The English Corvette - Our Triumph TR8
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Lucas - its why the British drink warm beer!
ConradH
Lunatic Member
Black tees are counterproductive on hot summer days when not in moving air or indoors. I very seldom wear mine in summer, besides they show cat hair quite well!
That should never happen. I would supply the horn with a dedicated B+ line from the battery through a relay triggered by the horn button, fuse as necessary. What ever is causing it will no longer be a problem.
ConradH
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Right after we got it, our TR-7 would sometimes just go completely dead. Sit on the side of the road for a few minutes and it would start right up again. I eventually found a faston terminal that was "plugged" offset from its tab, so only the plastic jacket was holding it in contact. Plugged it in properly and the problem never happened again.
Next step is replacing the rear shocks. TRouble has old Konis on the back, likely installed by the previous owner who had the rollbar installed and autocrossed her,
circa 2010. To adjust the Konis I'd have to remove them anyway, and once installed, the GAZ shocks can be adjust via the knob without removal.
The 2026 Vintage Triumph conference in TX this year is cancelled since the hotel flooded!
I didn't plan to attend, but I hear next year is Valley Forge, PA - and like Carlisle last year, thats a doable drive!
Update: Folks told me best to replace the shocks AND springs at the same time - so, uprated rear springs arrived yesterday
(presuming the car has original 1980 springs now)
circa 2010. To adjust the Konis I'd have to remove them anyway, and once installed, the GAZ shocks can be adjust via the knob without removal.
The 2026 Vintage Triumph conference in TX this year is cancelled since the hotel flooded!
I didn't plan to attend, but I hear next year is Valley Forge, PA - and like Carlisle last year, thats a doable drive!
Update: Folks told me best to replace the shocks AND springs at the same time - so, uprated rear springs arrived yesterday
(presuming the car has original 1980 springs now)
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I considered adjustable rear shocks for my tr7 as I had almost everything off the body shell at one time, was unaware at the time of the Gaz units. It's not as if I'm gonna haul heavy loads in the bewt once I finish the reconstruction, whenever that happens, so I'll run what I have.
Youre supposed to jump up in your seats a split sec prior to hitting those bumps!
newzealand
Super Member
Hi ,I have aways wanted a tr8,
So very cool,
English corvette for sure,
I went for some thing different, a german corvette lol
So very cool,
English corvette for sure,
I went for some thing different, a german corvette lol
We did the Clifton Cars and Coffee event this morning, then stopped by Motier for a superb breakfast
(Quiche Lorraine, Gruyer omelette and Illy coffee) plus various french pastries for later!
Home by noon before it got crazy hot today!
(Quiche Lorraine, Gruyer omelette and Illy coffee) plus various french pastries for later!
Home by noon before it got crazy hot today!
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When we went to the Carlisle Import car show last year (50th Anniversary of the Wedge cars) we heard TRouble bottom out in the back on some highway speed bumps, so in late August I had our local shop install new Gaz rear shocks and uprated springs - worked like a champ! 
Fun Labor Day Weekend run around the Shenandoah Valley. Started Saturday at Great Meadows for the Scottish Games - with a small British Car show ...
We won 2 awards last year, so a gorgeous T250 won the bottle of Single Malt this year! (Its a pretty blue & gold car!)
Looked like rain at one point so we pulled the Toneau cover up when we walked away for a Whisky tasting
TRouble was loaded down pretty heavy with tools, spare oil & antifreeze, lawn chairs and luggage, so even with new rear springs and shocks,
I didn't toss her around too much in the twisties!
Left the festival at 4 for Blue Door Inn and Kitchen for Emma's (delayed) birthday meal and an overnight stay,
Left there Sunday morning for breakfast at the Before & After cafe, then crossed over Skyline Dr. and off to
Luray for some pictures of the mountains from the Fairgrounds. and Jess's Grill for lunch.
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A bit longer in the country, then we got on Rt 66 near Warrenton for the boring part of the drive back to Fairfax.
About 200 miles of motoring, all told.
Fun Labor Day Weekend run around the Shenandoah Valley. Started Saturday at Great Meadows for the Scottish Games - with a small British Car show ...
We won 2 awards last year, so a gorgeous T250 won the bottle of Single Malt this year! (Its a pretty blue & gold car!)
Looked like rain at one point so we pulled the Toneau cover up when we walked away for a Whisky tasting
TRouble was loaded down pretty heavy with tools, spare oil & antifreeze, lawn chairs and luggage, so even with new rear springs and shocks,
I didn't toss her around too much in the twisties!
Left the festival at 4 for Blue Door Inn and Kitchen for Emma's (delayed) birthday meal and an overnight stay,
Left there Sunday morning for breakfast at the Before & After cafe, then crossed over Skyline Dr. and off to
Luray for some pictures of the mountains from the Fairgrounds. and Jess's Grill for lunch.
- A bit longer in the country, then we got on Rt 66 near Warrenton for the boring part of the drive back to Fairfax.
About 200 miles of motoring, all told.
I have the EXACT same grey leather grip. It has served me well for years. Looks like you two had a grand time!