Welcome to the fun Steve..
> 1. Poly bushings - Gotta do em all including differential!
> Any difference/preference between em?
There are several different types of "poly" bushings. The common replacement
for the standard rubber bushings seems to be urethane, which is what I used.
The high end is Nylatron or Delrin, which are extremely rigid and used
mostly for racing, though some here use them for street. I feel the urethane
is a great replacement for rubber and take all the play out of front and
rear suspension pivot points. I have a set of differential bushings but
would only recommend using them if your mounts have been strengthened as the
"give" of the rubber won't be there to absorb torque. Skip the poly shock
and stab bar bushings (IMO) and stay with rubber. Don't forget to change
over the steering arm mounts to solid aluminum blocks, takes all the play
out...
> 2. Coil springs - Ditto and standard or heavy duty?
I have all new standard springs from VB and am happy with ride height and
comfort. It comes down to what you want to accomplish I guess.
> 3. Shocks - Front....standard, gas, Spax? Rear....New or
> rebuilt lever arm?
> Conversion?
I'm on the fence here and will stay with stock setup for now. Would like top
go with all Carerra's at some point, a shock you won't see mentioned much
here..
> 4. Trunk panel kit - BPNW or Vic Brit at twice the price?
I need one too, can't wait to hear the opinions!
Best of luck!
Gary R.
http://www.icer.net/TR6.html
74 TR6
Woodbury, CT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of STEVE STERN
> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 3:36 PM
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: New TR6 owner
>
>
> Hello All,
>
> I've been a lurker for a couple of years now, and have
> finally got my TR6. The info learned from the experienced
> collective minds on the list was invaluable in my almost 2
> year search. I purchased a 1974, all stock, and will only
> drive it for spirited road use. It had a frame off resto 4
> years ago but at only 50,000 miles only body and interior
> were addressed. It was jobbed out so I'm sure co$t came into
> it. I've drawn up a shopping list for those areas that are
> immediately obvious to me and after checking all of the
> catalogs and websites, I am wondering how much difference
> there is in the offerings of each. Any advice would be
> greatly appreciated. I've basically searched among TRF, Vic
> Brit, BPNW & British Toolbox.
>
> 1. Poly bushings - Gotta do em all including differential!
> Any difference/preference between em?
>
> 2. Coil springs - Ditto and standard or heavy duty?
>
> 3. Shocks - Front....standard, gas, Spax? Rear....New or
> rebuilt lever arm?
> Conversion?
>
> 4. Trunk panel kit - BPNW or Vic Brit at twice the price?
>
> Thanks, Steve
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