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posted Sat 18th Feb 2006
At the moment I am in the process of uprating the front suspension for my TR7 Sprint. Most important upgrade will be the brakes but that is all worked out more or less.� ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Sat 18th Feb 2006
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Theo - I think there's a conversion to fit Ford (Sierra?) bearings to replace the rubber top mounts. https://www.facebook.com/TheBorderRaiders/ http://raidertr7.blogspot.com 1969 Triumph 2000 Mk2 saloon 1977 Triumph TR7 16V rally car 1982 Triumph TR7 DHC 1987 Rover SD1 3500EFI VDP 1992 Mini Mayfair (Mrs R's) 1992 Rover 214i 1995 Rover 214 SEi |
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posted Sat 18th Feb 2006
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Thanx Martin, that's indeed one of the bits I am thinking about. The other part (and of the question) is the upper spring pan, I am not quiet sure what's gonna happen to steering when I leave that one out ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Thu 23rd Feb 2006
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http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=1358_532 ![]() Shed with a few Dolomite (1850&Sprint) bits & TR7 bits |
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posted Thu 23rd Feb 2006
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I do have a the adjustable spring conversion kit (only have to weld it on to the struts). But I am wondering what will happen to the steering as the thrust collar in the upper spring pan on which the steering normally rotates will be gone. ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Thu 23rd Feb 2006
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I tihnk converting to RBTM at the same time will help, but I'm no use there as I've not done it yet! ![]() Shed with a few Dolomite (1850&Sprint) bits & TR7 bits |
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posted Thu 23rd Feb 2006
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Thanx, very intersting thread ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Sat 15th Apr 2006
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Well after lots off browsing various (TR7) sites, some measuring off existing parts, and a good few hours behind the computer I think the redesign is ready, the new front top mount is going to look like this. Most important parts; ![]() ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Sun 16th Apr 2006
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Has anyone thought of using these? http://www.k-mac.com/ To be honest iv had a pair stuck in the garage for a few yrs but with the V8 having adj TCR's i think it would be over kill, ill prob put them on the DHC in Summer ![]() |
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posted Sun 16th Apr 2006
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I planned converting to spherical bearing top mounts but "was talked out off it". ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Sun 30th Apr 2006
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Quoted from Beans Picked up the parts yesterday. Now back to the drawingboard to work out the springlength/rate. Should become something like 240/250lbs/inch rating with a fitted length off approximate 7 inches ![]() ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Sun 30th Apr 2006
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I've gone coilovers on my fronts. I had the strut housings shortened so there was less droop using some Koni reds made for a Stag. I've heard the k-mac strut tops weren't real good, from more than one source. I settled on Noltec ones. a bit more sturdy. They should only rattle, or be noisy if the top bearing isn't secured tightly and can rattle in place. I still haven't got my setup installed on the car, but hopefully in a week or so they will be. ![]() |
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posted Mon 12th Jun 2006
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Well it has taken some time but now the suspension upgrade is almost finished. ![]() ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Tue 13th Jun 2006
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They look very impressive! http://www.waringstowntr7s.co.uk/blogs/index.php/Ally |
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posted Wed 14th Jun 2006
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What is the free length of the springs you have? I got 10 inch springs to retain good travel and ensure no chance of the springs bottoming out but found that the stock 13 inch wheels just rub on the perche and spring. I'm rinning 65 dia springs. |
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posted Wed 14th Jun 2006
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10 inch free length (225 lbs/inch to start with) ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Wed 14th Jun 2006
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Quoted from Ally_H Hopefully they are. Will probably take some weeks for the brakes to arrive, So I'll have to wait a little longer before I can fit it all ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Thu 15th Jun 2006
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I'll be interested to know how you go with ride height when you get them all installed. I have my perches sitting a bit lower than you have yours and have the platforms wound to the bottom. I haven't got the engine in there, so it doesn't give an accurate ride height yet. |
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posted Fri 7th Jul 2006
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At last .... ![]() ![]() 1976 TR7 FHC (currently undergoing some TLC ...) 1980 TR7 DHC (a.k.a. Kermette, my first car bought in 1988 ) 1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined, a.k.a. 't Kreng) http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/ |
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posted Fri 7th Jul 2006
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posted Fri 7th Jul 2006
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Hey guys great looking brakes would like a set for mine , where did you get them from and what sort of money are they worth, just got the alloy 4 spot ap factory style caliper conversion at the moment and want something a bit better without having to pay brembo prices. |
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