- 61. Re: Vixen Front Uprights (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2000 21:44:01 EDT
- << and didn't have a Herald arm for us to Correct. to As far as I know the TR2-6 caliper mounting plate (133499, UK, n/s) (133500, UK, o/s) go straight onto the normal uprights (209222, 209223 : side
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00002.html (8,314 bytes)
- 62. Re: Tire Sizes (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 20:24:32 EDT
- << Any recommendations for a particular tire for performance use? In a 205/60-15, the Yokohoma AVS Intermediate looks good, or the Michelin Pilot SXGT, or Pirelli 6000. In a 205/65-15, the choices ar
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00025.html (7,725 bytes)
- 63. Hillclimbing Vixen/uprights, steering and a-arms (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 21:42:29 EDT
- Didn't have time to file a report last week because I was too busy (filing a new a-arm) You may recall, I stuffed my Vixen a couple weeks ago at the Pagoda Hillclimb. I bent an upright and an a-arm o
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00026.html (8,959 bytes)
- 64. Vixen Paint?? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 22:42:58 EDT
- Somehow I got bounced off the list a week or two ago, and have been so busy I didn't even know it! I took my Vixen to Pittsburgh a couple weeks ago to fix the damage I did to the bonnet. Having next
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00046.html (7,903 bytes)
- 65. Re: Vixen Paint?? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 16:53:41 EDT
- << How did you decide to strip the body down to glass, instead of just prepping the top coat? Was the first factory colour-coat paint or gel-coat? Did you consider any alternatives to sanding? Chemic
- /html/tvr/2000-07/msg00048.html (8,198 bytes)
- 66. Hillclimbing Vixen (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000 23:18:47 EDT
- Things have been pretty quiet on the TVR list. We're either too busy driving them or working on them, I suppose. As for me, the work is done, the car is on the trailer, and on Friday afternoon I hea
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00002.html (7,070 bytes)
- 67. Hillclimbing Vixen (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 20:30:43 EDT
- Well, I got through the hillclimb weekend, no major problems. Drove the car on to the trailer Sunday afternoon looking and running just like it did on Friday. Weather was pretty good, if you like it
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00019.html (7,374 bytes)
- 68. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2000 22:35:55 EDT
- << Are you aware, or anybody else on the list, what differential ratios are readily available for the TR6 diff cars? I have the 3.46:1 ratio, and the standard TR6 3.7:1, but I am looking for somethin
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00033.html (8,824 bytes)
- 69. Re: Steering Arms/ Hillclimbing Vixen (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 22:03:18 EDT
- << SteveMy worries were due to the fact I had not heat treated them. I did the job on advice and instructions from my local race car building guru (Bill Schlossnagel), who has done many without the a
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00042.html (7,621 bytes)
- 70. Hillclimbing Vixen/Front Uprights (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 22:40:26 EDT
- Dateline Reading PA. A short but very loud profanity was heard coming from car #114 following a mishap at turn 7 during todays running of The Pagoda Hillclimb. On his second run of the morning, Rich
- /html/tvr/2000-06/msg00044.html (8,789 bytes)
- 71. Re: New to TVR list, sorta (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 20:34:50 EST
- << Rich, I was looking at my hoosier sheet and the bias tire would work on a 5.5" rim. The radial, they say would need a 6.5" rim. I think fudging .5" is okay, but 1" is a bit much? From what I see t
- /html/tvr/2000-02/msg00010.html (8,329 bytes)
- 72. G-Tech performance meter?? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 10:21:48 EST
- Anyone used one of these things? Comments, please! Rich Rock
- /html/tvr/2000-01/msg00000.html (5,754 bytes)
- 73. Vixen rear deck wood? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 22:46:03 EST
- Time to replace the original plywood that fits over the gas tank on a 1971 Vixen. The original stuff was so rotted out I can't figure out what goes where. I'm standing behind the car looking at the
- /html/tvr/1999-12/msg00000.html (6,895 bytes)
- 74. Woodwork? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 19:42:54 EDT
- Anyone care to give a report on the event? I wasn't able to attend :>( Rich Rock
- /html/tvr/1999-10/msg00003.html (6,205 bytes)
- 75. Vixen 2500 diff mount question (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 14:40:41 EDT
- On a Vixen 2500, (not an M chassis) with the TR6 diff, how many of the large metal washers are used, and where? Front/rear/top/bottom? Thanks! Rich Rock
- /html/tvr/1999-10/msg00007.html (6,384 bytes)
- 76. Re: Flewible stainless steel brake lines for 2500M (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:22:25 EDT
- << Does anyone know of a source for stainless steel brake lines for M chasis cars in the U.S.? >> Mark, I have had two sets of braided stainless brake lines custom made for me by Paragon Performance
- /html/tvr/1999-09/msg00002.html (7,807 bytes)
- 77. Woodwork (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 22:26:25 EDT
- Any list members going to be there? Rich Rock Pottstown, PA 70 Vixen 71 Vixen 2500
- /html/tvr/1999-09/msg00010.html (5,969 bytes)
- 78. Re: Ring and Pinion Source (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 21:13:25 EDT
- << Nick, for those of us who are a little out of the loop on this, can you please provide a little background. What ratio would my 1972 TVR (TR6 drive train) have in it? Why are the 4.55 so desireabl
- /html/tvr/1999-09/msg00014.html (8,173 bytes)
- 79. Re: Ring and Pinion Source (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 18:35:26 EDT
- << Rich, thanks for your response! In an earlier post Rolf referred to using 4.11's and 3.89's in his Vixen. Were these widely available and are they a good setup for autocross (or slaloming as we ca
- /html/tvr/1999-09/msg00017.html (7,823 bytes)
- 80. 2500M shocks/springs on Vixen? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 06:50:15 EDT
- Does anyone know if this is possible? Looks to me like it might work, but I haven't tried it yet...... Rich Rock
- /html/tvr/1999-08/msg00009.html (6,675 bytes)
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