DOTS: Virginia edition

"Noodles" (hilgyjeep) 01/17/2017 at 20:58 • Filed to: DOTS

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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.

Pic from Camry

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > Noodles 01/17/2017 at 21:01

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Yes nothing but sticker badges IIRC

Noodles > My X-type is too a real Jaguar 01/17/2017 at 21:04

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Is it a fiberglass body? I’m looking for something very light.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > Noodles 01/17/2017 at 21:10

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Steel body

djmt1 > Noodles 01/17/2017 at 21:15

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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 > djmt1 01/17/2017 at 21:22

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I love all wedge cars.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Noodles 01/17/2017 at 23:38

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Google says they’re 2430lbs so not heavy exactly, just heavier than you’d expect.

Noodles > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/17/2017 at 23:48

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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 > Noodles 01/18/2017 at 08:11

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Hell yeah TR7s! Still want to make a widebodied V8 FHC myself...

What’s your plan?

Noodles > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 01/18/2017 at 12:03

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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 > Noodles 01/18/2017 at 18:46

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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 > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 01/19/2017 at 00:38

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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 > Noodles 01/19/2017 at 07:45

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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...