Hi,
Maybe it's just me but i find it so wonderful how we're all local but so many miles apart. FI spyder, that pic sums it up for me. Same car, completely different backdrop. Obviously by owning a BMW and my Land rover i visit the respective forums with a view to saving me a few quid but none seem to have the honesty and friendship that this forum gives. I know it sounds a bit cliche but we really do have "The Best TR7 Forum" on the web.
Anyway, enough of the gayness. No offence if anyone is, well, ahem, you know........
The reason my TR7 is laid up for the winter is because of the lack of rust protection, this will be sorted when it gets dipped and treated. Trekcarbonboy, I'm not too sure about other countries but the british winter, accompanied by the british road salt can ruin a car very quickly. Once she's treated then i will happily use her through the winter. A TR7 in the snow must be very entertaining!
Cspence, I can't remember the last time i saw one of those on the roads here. I remember quite a few years back a friends dad had one and i couldn't believe how quiet it was. In fact so bad was my jealousy that i told my friend that my mums Ford Orion was quicker because it was noisier. I don't think i've changed much[:D]
Stan, you need to set yourself a goal be it a rally, road trip or anything that involves putting money down. Or anything that commits you to a date, the Le-mans trip did it for me. If it wasn't for that i think i'd still have an engine in bits and the poor old car still sat in the garage with no hope of it moving again. Everyone's different, you might be one of the rare few blokes who says "it'll be done by spring" and lo and behold you meet the deadline. I'm not, much to the dismay of my wife!
Jim, i still can't get over those arches and that paintjob. The paint looks deep enough to swim in and i'm sure a quick stab on the throttle is enough to give people an idea as to what's under the hood! You've done a cracking job on that car mate.
Beans, i do the same as you, get those tyre pressures up and remove the battery and stick it on trickle charge. I really want those minilites by the time she's back on the road in the spring, lovely deep dish jobs. Oh and the big brakes etc etc. I really hope the missus doesn't read this!
Right, how to get a TR7 out of my garage.............
I tell the wife i love her, i offer her a cup of tea and chocolate or biscuits and leave it an hour. Then i casually mention the TR7 needs moving[:D]. She has to climb up on my bench, saddle along so her legs can go through the passenger window (i make sure she removes her shoes) and she slides in to start the car up. Full lock left followed by full lock right sees the car clear and able to drive straight out. I don't even have to leave the living room, it's like the TR7 is on remote control. Putting the car back in is my job, refitting is reversal of removal.
I'm a bit gutted the car's out of action now[:(]
Rob.
