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gold rover said:

All I can say is that anyone who appreciates the foibles and peculiarities of LR/RR would appreciate those same features in Triumphs

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That probably explains why I ended up buying a Rangey - after owning a Spitfire, Herald, Dolomite Sprint, Triumph 2000, and the TR7. Go for a drop head, they look so much better. Wish I'd got round to dropping a v8 in it (easy conversion). Back in the late 80's I even had a Triumph Amphicar! A Herald in water - scary!!

gold rover said:

All I can say is that anyone who appreciates the foibles and peculiarities of LR/RR would appreciate those same features in Triumphs

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True, except for the TR7, an ugly unreliable heap of ****. I would enjoy any TR up to the 6IRS but not the 7, the MR2 is much better built handles better and is reliable.

Datatek said:

True, except for the TR7, an ugly unreliable heap of ****. I would enjoy any TR up to the 6IRS but not the 7, the MR2 is much better built handles better and is reliable.

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Oh you are so cruel datatek. But right of course. But anything up to a TR6 would cost a heap of cash (plus the Lucas elec ignition was very unreliable). The Triumph straight 6 was a great engine. The slant 4 in the TR7 was, as you say an unreliable heap of ****, and way underpowered; but the car was designed to have the rover v8. As for build quality, well British Leyland at the height of its powers, and on its last legs.

kevwill said:

Oh you are so cruel datatek. But right of course. But anything up to a TR6 would cost a heap of cash (plus the Lucas elec ignition was very unreliable). The Triumph straight 6 was a great engine. The slant 4 in the TR7 was, as you say an unreliable heap of ****, and way underpowered; but the car was designed to have the rover v8. As for build quality, well British Leyland at the height of its powers, and on its last legs.

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That sadly is why I don't have one. Electronic ignition is not difficult to replace with different kit I believe
Putting a V8 in the 7 might have made it go, (they still didn't stop) but it would never have made it pretty.

Datatek said:

That sadly is why I don't have one. Electronic ignition is not difficult to replace with different kit I believe
Putting a V8 in the 7 might have made it go, (they still didn't stop) but it would never have made it pretty.

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Depends on the body kit.....I like this one

kevwill said:

Depends on the body kit.....I like this oneView attachment 38392

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The model in the foreground looks quite racey, the background is positively pornographic

Datatek said:

That sadly is why I don't have one. Electronic ignition is not difficult to replace with different kit I believe
Putting a V8 in the 7 might have made it go, (they still didn't stop) but it would never have made it pretty.

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I found a cure for that issue ...................... the rear end of a vauxhall stopped mine quite well. :5bblush5:
I'd love a TR6 but they're a bit expensive. I just want a runaround for a bit of fun. On top of which the TR7 has loads of head and leg room , which is a rarity in 2 seaters.

gold rover said:

I found a cure for that issue ...................... the rear end of a vauxhall stopped mine quite well. :5bblush5:
I'd love a TR6 but they're a bit expensive. I just want a runaround for a bit of fun. On top of which the TR7 has loads of head and leg room , which is a rarity in 2 seaters.

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Pretty good head and leg room in the MR2 and if you can find a rot free one ultra reliable and probably the best handling/ride of any small sports car Have to admit I'm biased

For a year or two this graced my driveway.



But then this arrived ...



You can just see the Jag wrapped up behind it.

Some months down the line, I was given the order that one of 'em had to go.

Guess which one was sold orf? ... I still shed a tear when I see it's picture on me shed wall.

Believe it or not, the Jag was thirstier than the Classic, but it wasn't faster.

Johnny.

Datatek said:

Pretty good head and leg room in the MR2 and if you can find a rot free one ultra reliable and probably the best handling/ride of any small sports car Have to admit I'm biased

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mk2 mr2's are an awsome little car i had this for a while.kinda miss it

jwm said:

For a year or two this graced my driveway.

But then this arrived ...

You can just see the Jag wrapped up behind it.

Some months down the line, I was given the order that one of 'em had to go.

Guess which one was sold orf? ... I still shed a tear when I see it's picture on me shed wall.

Believe it or not, the Jag was thirstier than the Classic, but it wasn't faster.

Johnny.

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I had the Daimler V8 version of the Mk2 Jag, IMO the V8 engine was better than the Jag straight six (even though I don't like V8's), pretty economical as I recall, 25mpg on a run Took it to Africa with me, wiped the silencers off on a dirt road so fitted 2 straight lengths of pipe, sounded awesome Never let me down.

Datatek said:

Pretty good head and leg room in the MR2 and if you can find a rot free one ultra reliable and probably the best handling/ride of any small sports car Have to admit I'm biased

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I do like the Mk2 MR2 but not as much as I like the TR7. I wish I had never used that Vauxhall instead of brakes She was a lovely little car until I adjusted her looks