[TR] First ride

[Joe Laurito]

One of our sons invited us to Good Friday diner at his house. Michele and I
took that opportunity to put the top down on the TR8 and use up some of last
year's funky old gas. I have driven this car for 12 years now and it still
puts a smile on my face. I have to admit though, when I had Strombergs on it
the car was a very docile, well mannered daily driver. Now with the Holley,
it is crude and rude and not at all enjoyable in stop and go traffic. But
when you get it on the interstate, it comes into its own and runs like a
thoroughbred. When I start feeding it fresh gas do you think it will be
better behaved? New gas may not be immediate because the Holley gets much
better gas mileage than the Strombergs....go figure.


-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 6:53 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] First ride

April 2 and I have the 3 out for its first ride of the season. This is the 
earliest I have ever had the 3 all ready to go.

Took the afternoon off - almost 80!

Started right up and then I was down to the gas station for some fresh fuel 
then the long way home. Ran like a top!

Talked the wife into going to dinner at a diner about 20 minutes away and
she 
said yes.

Just got back. Great to have the wind in your face again after about 5
months 
of winter. Tomorrow should be even warmer, may have to get it out again!

Bob