- 1. Imagination? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:01:15 -0500
- Hi Guys- I have a question regarding the suspension on a Herald. Currently, my car is a good deal lighter than full weight, this as the rear valances, fuel tank, spare, and vast majority of the inter
- /html/triumphs/2001-01/msg01238.html (7,485 bytes)
- 2. Re: Imagination? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:07:22 EST
- Scott, this is not only abnormal but probably fatal. Send the car to me and I will properly dispose of it for you, in compliance with all Hamlet of Hoag's Corners, NY, Herald regulations. Seriously,
- /html/triumphs/2001-01/msg01245.html (8,148 bytes)
- 3. Re: Imagination? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:17:47 EST
- Scott, FWIW I just looked up the spec's: a Herald convertible would normally have a "laden camber" of about 1.94" *Neg.* +/- .13" according to the Workshop Manual. On the other hand, just about every
- /html/triumphs/2001-01/msg01247.html (7,537 bytes)
- 4. Re: Imagination? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 00:35:04 EST
- My first car was a '62 Herald station wagon (only one I've ever seen). Its rear tires also tilted outward at the top. Shortly after installing a new set of Michelin radial tires, I had my brother ta
- /html/triumphs/2001-01/msg01253.html (8,076 bytes)
- 5. RE: Imagination? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 10:43:11 -0000
- Just like earlier Spitfires, all Heralds have a tendancy to oversteer if power is lifted or brakes applied when cornering - it's an inherent feature of the swing spring arrangement. The Estate is ac
- /html/triumphs/2001-01/msg01270.html (9,065 bytes)
- 6. Re: Imagination? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 11:58:11 EST
- << Hi, My first car was a '62 Herald station wagon (only one I've ever seen). Its rear tires also tilted outward at the top. Shortly after installing a new set of Michelin radial tires.... [tales of
- /html/triumphs/2001-01/msg01288.html (8,218 bytes)
- 7. Re: Imagination? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 23:14:46 -0600
- is It's a flaw in the suspension. Read "Unsafe At Any Speed" for an explanation. Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1970 Lotus Europa, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L LOON
- /html/triumphs/2001-01/msg01337.html (7,313 bytes)
- 8. Re: Imagination? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 19:41:19 -0700
- Scott without the full weight (and if your leaf spring is not collapsed), the rear will be higher and the wheels would tend to tuck under. One other possibility is if you installed gas charged shocks
- /html/triumphs/2001-01/msg01341.html (8,804 bytes)
- 9. RE: Imagination? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:49:51 +0200
- Don't worry about it Scott . It's normal .Heralds and early Spitfires tend to do that . Kind regards . Chris de Wet . TSCC membership number : 356 . '56 TR 3 ( TS 10795 ) + '64 Spitfire 4 Mk 1 ( FC 2
- /html/triumphs/2001-01/msg01411.html (7,950 bytes)
This search system is powered by
Namazu