- 41. TVR: Bonnet hinging (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:38:28 +0100
- I'm looking at better solution for hinging my new Vixen bonnet using spherical rod ends or rose joints. The thread in the DavidGerald fitted frame is 3/8 UNF and the std for rose joints is UNF as its
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00044.html (6,957 bytes)
- 42. Re: seeking 200 rear tail light lense (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 00:23:05 +0100
- Kevin, I would try T&J Enterprises, PO Box 1963, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK B28 9LP Tel: (0121) 777 3386 Fax: (0121) 777 1702 Regards, John Upham -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Ind
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00046.html (7,337 bytes)
- 43. Re: Vixen Front Uprights (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2000 23:22:27 +0100
- Specifically, the 12/50 Herald, drum brake variant. the uprights on Spitfires up to Commission #15,575 are They could be. Over the years many people have used non-standard front suspension parts to a
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00001.html (11,567 bytes)
- 44. Re: Vixen Front Uprights (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 22:23:45 +0100
- It would seem that way. This is useful to know and I'll add to the parts list. DG sell these and maybe Exactly TVR also do them? You could probably get them made without too much hassle. The drop lin
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00003.html (9,322 bytes)
- 45. Re: Vixen Front Uprights (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2000 22:43:31 +0100
- Rimmer Bros has them in stock (superb service always) and so does David Gerald. Yes. No effect. The rack needs to be moved height wise. I think mine is a Spitefire rack and I can't say that I've noti
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00006.html (12,334 bytes)
- 46. Re: Vixen Front Uprights (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2000 22:30:23 +0100
- Indeed. As I said previously, the failures are caused by massive lateral loads when putting the steering on full or near full lock. DO NOT do it! It is not a Taxi but has the lock of a Taxi! Most/all
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00007.html (13,135 bytes)
- 47. Re: Vixen Front Uprights (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2000 22:57:51 +0100
- You may well be correct. I will test it shortly. I now have two Vixen S3s (always useful for MoT purposes: did I say that?) and can compare the two. The new one is white but the reg document says its
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00009.html (8,815 bytes)
- 48. Re: TVR Vixen info (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2000 23:51:51 +0100
- (I have copied this reply to the US TVR mailing list which is mainly Vixen/Tuscan types. The UK list is useless or it was when I unsubscribed.) Probbaly not as I've never had the 2500 engine in any
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00010.html (8,640 bytes)
- 49. Re: Vixen Turbine Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 22:24:26 +0100
- The Midland Metallic alloy rims are supposed to be used with innner tubes. They seem fine without however. Regards, JU -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index, http://www.ukmotorsport.com/, webmaste
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00019.html (8,490 bytes)
- 50. Re: Vixen Paint?? (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 01:16:37 +0100
- You might be using the old address. Try http://www.ukmotorsport.com/vixen/ Regards, John Upham -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index, http://www.ukmotorsport.com/, webmaster@ukmotorsport.com, Voic
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00050.html (8,760 bytes)
- 51. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 22:23:35 +0100
- How much space frame twist is there with 230bhp (although the torque figure is more relevant)? I'd guess most of the twist is in the middle section but a decent roll cage should stiffen it up proper
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00016.html (10,933 bytes)
- 52. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 22:32:44 +0100
- Use the forward most holes for the steering rack. Adrian Venn does a much better rack than standard which combats the nasty inherent Vixen bump steer. Use the rear holes for mounting an oil cooler sh
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00017.html (10,719 bytes)
- 53. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 23:49:52 +0100
- BDA stands for Belt Drive Series A hence BDG, BDX etc etc. Atop a basically stock Regards, JU -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index, http://www.ukmotorsport.com/, webmaster@ukmotorsport.com, Voice
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00025.html (9,636 bytes)
- 54. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:13:06 +0100
- I have a whole bunch of stuff to add to the site including many more detailed photos and information but am waiting to finish the Vixen before I do so. I am not but maybe my TR6 Haynes manual is. I h
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00029.html (11,656 bytes)
- 55. Re: Steering Arms (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 23:19:01 +0100
- I don't know what steering arms the M series use but the Vixens and Tuscans use Standard 8 ones! Not the easiest things to source... Regards, JU -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index, http://www.
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00036.html (8,148 bytes)
- 56. Re: TVR alloy rims (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 23:10:04 +0100
- They do indeed. I had a Thomas Salter Chemistry set number 7: is the above similar? Regards, JU -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index, http://www.ukmotorsport.com/, webmaster@ukmotorsport.com, Voi
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00050.html (8,598 bytes)
- 57. Re: Hillclimbing Vixen/Front Uprights (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 01:56:25 +0100
- The Vixen front uprights are sourced from the drum-braked Triumph Herald 12/50s. See http://www.ukmotorsport.com/vixen/parts/front_suspension.html Remember that they should be swapped sides. Your RH
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00051.html (10,096 bytes)
- 58. Re: Steering Rack mounting; (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 00:21:12 +0100
- The front but you could use the rear with modification to the rack and steering arms I guess. Regards, JU -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index, http://www.ukmotorsport.com/, webmaster@ukmotorspor
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00052.html (7,154 bytes)
- 59. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 00:26:35 +0100
- This is correct: bump steer is cured by moving the rack vertically. Could there be differences in frames??? I doubt it at least the chassis are the same for various Vixens where the rack mounts but t
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00053.html (12,293 bytes)
- 60. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
- Author: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 00:40:34 +0100
- I don't think that the chassis broke but that they rear uprights failed and/or the quill shafts snapped. Either event would have been inconvenient. Regards, JU -- Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Ind
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00056.html (14,435 bytes)
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