- 21. Re: tvr,s (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 22:28:52 +0000
- I have copied your enquiry to the US TVR mailing list in the hope that someone can shed some light on your problem. As far as I knew, TR6 discs are 10.75" in diametre but I'm no expert on TR6s. I am
- /html/tvr/2000-11/msg00024.html (8,359 bytes)
- 22. Re: Vixen Batteries (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 22:38:57 +0100
- I have the main battery earth going to the stud on the chassis nearest the starter motor. I have one large earth lead going to the block (the bolt near the alternator on a Kent engine) and another g
- /html/tvr/2000-10/msg00001.html (11,998 bytes)
- 23. Re: Bonnet hinging (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 00:39:09 +0100
- Good logic which is likely to be correct. I will take pictures of my rose joint solution when it is finished. Regards, JU -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index, http://www.ukmotorsport.com/, webma
- /html/tvr/2000-09/msg00003.html (10,112 bytes)
- 24. Re: Alternator replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 00:24:38 +0100
- Rolf, There are some very high output units which are very small and these are made for the real motorsport market (as opposed to the "Go Faster" brigade). I use a 75amp Lucas 25ACR type using a soli
- /html/tvr/2000-09/msg00007.html (9,030 bytes)
- 25. Re: Bonnet hinging (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Sat, 09 Sep 2000 00:48:18 +0100
- Okey doke. I have found that a National Rod End (part number to be posted shortly) works fine. Wipac do a standard plastic bowl kit for 7" headlamps. I use Hella headlamps although Cibie/Valeo are pr
- /html/tvr/2000-09/msg00009.html (9,308 bytes)
- 26. Re: Alternator replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 00:00:19 +0100
- Thanks but it won't last long like that in the UK! The exhaust manifold was hand-made by Mick Cross of Autocross of Bracknell as was the whole system. It uses 2" primaries into a 4-2-1 then a 2.5" fi
- /html/tvr/2000-09/msg00011.html (8,243 bytes)
- 27. TVR: bonnet spherical rod ends (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 00:40:26 +0100
- Dear All, I have specced what seem to be the right spherical rod end or "rose joint" to use in the Vixen type bonnet hinging mechanism. National Rod End p/n RM7T which is supplied by BRT Bearings in
- /html/tvr/2000-09/msg00012.html (7,089 bytes)
- 28. Re: Vixen Batteries (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 23:54:14 +0100
- Today I fitted a new battery to replace the Exide RE1 Torque Starter which died on me after 8 years. It was a gel type a bit tempremental (so it suited the car!). I have fitted an excellent unit whi
- /html/tvr/2000-09/msg00017.html (8,115 bytes)
- 29. Re: Vixen Batteries (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2000 00:13:11 +0100
- There was no try as such (sitting on top of the GRP) A clever touch by the factory was to bond a bit of steel sheet into the GRP over the passenger foot well box. In time, this rotted and split open
- /html/tvr/2000-09/msg00019.html (7,674 bytes)
- 30. Re: Vixen Batteries (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2000 00:44:25 +0100
- I have the original battery frame and even the bit of rubber that went under the battery. I'll take a picture some time. Regards, JU -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index, http://www.ukmotorsport.
- /html/tvr/2000-09/msg00021.html (9,633 bytes)
- 31. Re: Vixen ------>Tuscan, a good idea? (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 01:57:06 +0100
- Over the years, many a Vixen S2 has been coverted to a Tuscan V6 or V8. The V6 swaps tend to be regretted since a decent handling car is turned into an under powered, under steering vehicle. I'd like
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00014.html (7,886 bytes)
- 32. TVR: Vixen door shutlines (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 02:13:04 +0100
- Dear All, Having rebuilt probably the worst engineered part of a Vixen (the door frames) I would like to know the following: Does anyone have a modern solution to attach the Al door frame to the GRP
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00015.html (7,512 bytes)
- 33. Re: TVR: Vixen door shutlines (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 22:35:13 +0100
- Do you mean in the channel in which the glass slides up and down or elsewhere? Regards, John -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index, http://www.ukmotorsport.com/, webmaster@ukmotorsport.com, Voice:
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00018.html (7,234 bytes)
- 34. Re: TVR: Vixen door shutlines (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2000 23:58:54 +0100
- Thanks. I have obtained much useful materials from Woolies. The front and tops of the channel use 317 Universal window channel. The rear uses 317 but the sides and top glued in having had some materi
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00028.html (10,865 bytes)
- 35. TVR: Door Fasteners (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:51:09 +0100
- I think I might have found a source for the nasty little fasteners which attempt to join the window frame to the door. See http://www.jetpress.com/CatPagesFolder/Scrivets1.htm Also, I had this inform
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00033.html (6,965 bytes)
- 36. TVR: Front Side Light Bezel (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:58:26 +0100
- I believe I have found a the a source for the front side light complete with the correct chrome bezel with the triangular mounting plate. I have ordered a pair from T&J Enterprises, PO Box 1963, Hall
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00034.html (6,869 bytes)
- 37. Re: Front Side Light Bezel (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 01:47:43 +0100
- Do you that this 19 is the last of these forever? Probably. Regards, JU -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index, http://www.ukmotorsport.com/, webmaster@ukmotorsport.com, Voice: +44 (0) 976 634 053
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00036.html (8,513 bytes)
- 38. Re: Vixen Door Windows (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 00:16:20 +0100
- This is a very nasty piece of TVR Engineering indeed. I like the way the original design has a tendency to increase the size of the four locations until it falls out! Its been quite a while No or do
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00039.html (7,880 bytes)
- 39. TVR: Chassis Plates and Lubrication Panels (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 23:16:42 +0100
- If someone can send me an accurate photo of the Lubrication panel for the Vixen (or Tuscan) I am pretty sure I can get some more fabricated. Mine has lost the printing so I can't read all the details
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00040.html (6,886 bytes)
- 40. Re: Chassis Plates and Lubrication Panels (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:33:43 +0100
- jpg format sounds fine. It would be nice to authentic colour reproduction as well if we can. good. My S3 is nearly finished. Finals jobs are: headlining and non-removable trim i.e. A and B pillars in
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00043.html (9,632 bytes)
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