by "Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
Published 01/17/2017 at 20:58
by "Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
Published 01/17/2017 at 20:58
Tags: DOTS
STARS: 2
Triumph TR7, Did they badge them with stickers? I walked around it and not one badge. If its still there next time I go to VA, I’ll be asking about it. Perfect chassis for what I want to do.
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
01/17/2017 at 21:01, STARS: 2
Yes nothing but sticker badges IIRC
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/17/2017 at 21:04, STARS: 0
Is it a fiberglass body? I’m looking for something very light.
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
01/17/2017 at 21:10, STARS: 1
Steel body
"djmt1" (djmt1)
01/17/2017 at 21:15, STARS: 1
Full Disclosure: Old British wedges are my guilty pleasure.
I’m constantly going back and forth between what I prefer out of the TR7 and the TVR 350i.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/17/2017 at 21:22, STARS: 1
I love all wedge cars.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/17/2017 at 23:38, STARS: 0
Google says they’re 2430lbs so not heavy exactly, just heavier than you’d expect.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/17/2017 at 23:48, STARS: 1
The paint was so bad I couldn’t tell what it was made of. I didn’t want to start knocking on someones car. That’s not “too” heavy.
"BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires" (biturbo228)
01/18/2017 at 08:11, STARS: 0
Hell yeah TR7s! Still want to make a widebodied V8 FHC myself...
What’s your plan?
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/18/2017 at 12:03, STARS: 0
Motorcycle engine! I’ve been looking at Saab Sonetts, But can’t find one close enough. This TR7 might be the answer to my problem
"BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires" (biturbo228)
01/18/2017 at 18:46, STARS: 0
Great plan! My initial thought would be that a TR7 would be on the heavier side for a motorbike engine, but then I thought that MX-5s are suitable and they’re near as damn it the same weight. Plus, there’s a lot more to come out of the TR when the engine’s swapped.
Keep us updated!
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/19/2017 at 00:38, STARS: 1
I haven’t made a post about it yet. Mostly because I haven’t found the right chassis. Once that is bought, I’ll give updates often. & I feel like that TR7 could loose quite a bit of weight, pretty easily.
"BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires" (biturbo228)
01/19/2017 at 07:45, STARS: 1
Very true :) they sit at 1062kg for a UK-spec drop-head.
If the bumpers are anything like the running boards on my X1/9 then that’s an easy 30kg saved. Lose another ~50kg from the engine swap. ~10kg for an FG bonnet and 5kg for an FG boot. Lightweight battery -15kg.
~950kg already :) not including a gearbox swap if you’re doing one (standard box is beefy so could be replaced for a lighter one if you’re going for a low-torque bike engine).
I wonder if a BMW E30 IRS is lighter than the live axle...