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Re: TR6 steering (was automatic transmissions)

To: Peter.Hore@dhs.vic.gov.au
Subject: Re: TR6 steering (was automatic transmissions)
From: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 21:58:18 -0800 (PST)
Cc: A.Nugent@unsw.edu.au, owner-triumphs@Autox.Team.Net, james.carpenter@ukaea.org.uk, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net

On Tue, 17 Mar 1998 Peter.Hore@dhs.vic.gov.au wrote:

> It looks like it would also be easy to upgrade the steering by installing a 
> Stag/2500S unit, anyone done that yet?

Early TR4s (like mine!) have a very fast steering, 2.5 turns lock to lock.
I think Moss has been remanufacturing the rack unit, and will gladly take
your money in exchange.  I'm pretty sure it would be direct bolt in, and
coupled with a slightly smaller wheel gives you super-quick response...

> In Europe the real reason most people don't buy automatic transmission cars 
> is because they cost 1 or 2 cents a gallon more to run than manuals. Nearly 
> all expensive cars are autos however.

It's funny, the work van bought new in 1984 was a base model, equipped
with 3-speed manual trans.  Similar van, bought 1996, is automatic-
also for the base model.  Seems that ideas as to what constitutes a 'base
model' have changed-- but it sure makes it easy to drive!  Power steering was
another nice addition... 

-Malcolm
'62 TR4, power engine only



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