- 41. Re: Source for Vixen shocks. (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 20:18:10 EST
- When I bought my Vixen several years ago it still had the original shocks and springs. In the rear, two shocks per wheel, but only the two rearmost shocks had springs. All four springs (two front an
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- 42. Re: Source for Vixen shocks--one more thing! (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 20:40:29 EST
- I forgot to mention that I am referring to the "round tube chassis" Vixen. I think spring and shock specs/numbers may be different on the "hybrid" (M chassis) Vixens. Rich Rock /// /// tvr@autox.tea
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- 43. Converting from mineral-based to silicone hydraulic fluid (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 20:52:21 EST
- Thought this might be of interest. The following message was posted on the Triumph Team. Net list. Rich Rock Pottstown, PA << Subj: Summary - Converting from mineral-based to silicon hydraulic fluid
- /html/tvr/2001-03/msg00021.html (9,355 bytes)
- 44. 2500M rear axle??? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 20:55:52 EST
- What parts of the 2500M rear axle come from a TR6? I know that the center section (differential pumpkin) is TR6 but what about all the other stuff? Halfshafts, bearings, outer axles, etc.? Thanks! R
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- 45. Re: [usa-tvr] does the Quaif diff. designed for the solid axil (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 21:43:19 EST
- << Actually, the TR6 only had an independant rear end -- semi-trailing arms. So did the TR250 (the non Lucas PI version of the TR5). But the TR4a had a solid rear axle in the USA because Leyland didn
- /html/tvr/2001-02/msg00013.html (8,148 bytes)
- 46. Re: [usa-tvr] Give me a brake (hose) (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 10:38:10 EST
- << Are the hydralic hoses from the brake line to the wheels on a 2500M standard Triumph TR6? Mine are 27 years old, and I think one has finally sprung a small leak. In any case I want to replace them
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- 47. Re: [usa-tvr] Roll bar or cage (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 19:15:53 EST
- In a message dated 01-02-27 18:43:56 EST, o1tvr@aol.com writes: << Does anyone have a roll bar or a cage in their Vixen? If so did you have it made or did you buy a kit. Also how much did it cost and
- /html/tvr/2001-02/msg00031.html (7,370 bytes)
- 48. Re: Silicone brake fluid conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 13:14:36 EST
- << Most of the old fluid is currently removed. I am planning on flushing the system with denatured alcohol and then adding the silicone and bleeding until it runs clean. Any thoughts or suggestions??
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- 49. Re: Silicone brake fluid conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2000 12:32:01 EST
- << I've heard many arguments back and forth among racers, autocrossers, concours folk, and noone has any compelling argument for it's overall benefit. Also I've done track days, autocrossed, and show
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- 50. Re: yipeee (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 10:23:50 EST
- << The Hybrid was just what you mentioned, a M chassis and the old Vixen body. Somewhere I read the interior was a bit more awkward than the one before or after. (2500&2500M) But i think it would be
- /html/tvr/2000-12/msg00017.html (7,097 bytes)
- 51. TVR mail lists???? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 20:22:13 EST
- I am a member of the Team.Net TVR mail list, have been since it began a couple years ago. At last count there were about 71 members. Talking to a few people recently, I have learned that messages se
- /html/tvr/2000-11/msg00007.html (7,679 bytes)
- 52. Re: Windshield (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 10:22:33 EST
- << Sorry to all for dragging up an old discussion but with my advancing age my memory is shot. I can't seem to find the information about were I can get a new front windshield for my 1970 TVR Vixen.
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- 53. Re: Windshield (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 11:48:50 EST
- I found my old invoice for the Vixen windshield from Lo-Can Glass Int. 1-800-345-9595 Somerville, MA Part # FW 029 GTN GTN is greeen tint which I chose over the untinted Invoice price $279.00. Untint
- /html/tvr/2000-11/msg00019.html (6,864 bytes)
- 54. Hillclimbing Vixen (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2000 19:01:45 EDT
- Just got back from Weatherly, PA where I ran my Vixen in the last hillclimb on this year's Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association schedule. Had a pretty good weekend, finished second in my class, no pro
- /html/tvr/2000-10/msg00003.html (6,733 bytes)
- 55. Re: Hillclimbing Vixen (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 08:27:57 EDT
- It looks like the newspaper web site does not keep Sunday's edition available through the week, so clicking on the link will not get you to the hillclimb article today. For those who didn't see it,
- /html/tvr/2000-10/msg00005.html (6,332 bytes)
- 56. Griffith 200 front brakes???? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 09:52:33 EDT
- I still can't believe it, but a Griffith 200 is now sitting in my garage and it belongs to me! This summer I went to the Triumph Register Of America meet this summer in the Pocono Mountains area of
- /html/tvr/2000-10/msg00007.html (7,706 bytes)
- 57. UPDATE-- British car flea market Oct 22 Bristol PA (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 23:13:56 EDT
- Sorry, folks. I screwed up on Lou's #. The correct # is 610-639-4036. But I could be wrong about that again, it's a long story. Anyhow, I have some more info and directions, and I will be around thi
- /html/tvr/2000-10/msg00014.html (7,036 bytes)
- 58. Re: Griffith 200 front brakes???? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 19:18:04 EDT
- << As far as the brakes go, I believe that they are Healey 3000 units (at least mine are on chassis no 011). The Vixen 2500 mounting plate should bolt up with no problem, however if you really want t
- /html/tvr/2000-10/msg00015.html (8,880 bytes)
- 59. Hillclimbing Vixen (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 10:30:02 EDT
- Just got back on the list after being bounced off a couple weeks ago (again)! The short update and lessons learned during the recent stripping/painting/racing of the car: 1. Don't ever wreck your ca
- /html/tvr/2000-08/msg00048.html (7,951 bytes)
- 60. Vixen Front Uprights (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 23:39:18 EDT
- I spent Friday afternoon visiting The Roadster Factory, and Classic Motors (Gene Bird). Here's what I learned about Vixen uprights and a few other parts...... While the source for the uprights has b
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00000.html (9,079 bytes)
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