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Re: TR-3: Autocross, brake fade

To: Rogsie@telesistech.com, triumphs@autox.team.net,
Subject: Re: TR-3: Autocross, brake fade
From: WSpohn4@aol.com
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 14:53:07 EDT
In a message dated 24/07/01 10:08:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
Rogsie@telesistech.com writes:


> Check your front wheel bearings. If they are worn or just losely adjusted you
> will get a good case of pad "knock-back". 

Good advice - make sure the end-float is within spec (not too tight, or they 
will heat up).



> >>> John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net> 07/24/01 12:21PM >>>
> 
>    Took the TR-3 out autocrossing for the first time and enjoyed it quite al
> ot.  

Either your expectations were modest, or........

Actually, the TR is not too bad on a slalom course as it is rather stiff - 
get it out in big radius corners, and you'll quickly find it's Achilles heel 
- the axle will bottom on the frame and then lift and no more power from then 
on. You need a much heavier sway bar for racing than for slalom for that 
reason.

Bill

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