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Re: RIDE 64b vs 64tr4

To: padraic mullin <paddyfm@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: RIDE 64b vs 64tr4
From: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 12:33:58 -0800 (PST)
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net, triumphs@autox.team.net
On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, padraic mullin wrote:

> i have 2 essentially "new" brits  64b & 64tr4)
> the b rides much better (e.g., handles bumps and potholes like a new, 
> small car) 

It's because the B (like new, small cars) don't handle well enough to
allow you to drive around poholes and bumps, so they soften the suspension
to compensate ;-)

> any ideas why?
> more importantly, what can i do to my tr4 to make ride more like my b

Umm... experiment?  Try slightly lighter oil in the rear shocks.  Tighten
your seat belt and enjoy the ride.  let some air out of the tires.  Take
the top down on the 4 so you don't hit your head :-)

-Malcolm ('62 TR4 and no B)
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