Rear spoilers

jeffremj · Postby **jeffremj** » 23 Feb 2008 19:28

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Would be a rare find nowadays,but the boot spoiler of Austin Montego Turbo (and the later MG EFI models) fits exactly, will have a look on google later to see if i can find any images
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">No need, here is my car with said spoiler, bolted on:

Spot the difference!!

jeffremj · Postby **jeffremj** » 23 Feb 2008 19:36

RJS, that spoiler looks good. If it is heavy, you will have to retro-fit the boot strut (works like the bonnet strut). I would also get hold of a spare boot lid incase you want to go original again.

john 215 · Postby **john 215** » 24 Feb 2008 09:29

Hi,
The 'Turbo' spoiler is made from a foam type substance,was available in a range of body colours. You can get very sticky type foam tape we use at work to stick spoilers on BMW's there may even be a part number for it so anyone can order it will investigate if that helps anyone [?]
These guy's use too and probaly do still do tuning goodies for Montego Turbo's so may be able to advice where you can lay your hands on one-
http://www.moto-build.com/
Think the guys up at S+S Preperation supplied them [?] Steve [?] but not 100% sure
http://www.ss-preparations.co.uk/
Cheers John.

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Steve @ SandS · Postby **Steve @ SandS** » 24 Feb 2008 09:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by john 215

Hi,
Think the guys up at S+S Preperation supplied them [?] Steve [?] but not 100% sure
http://www.ss-preparations.co.uk/
Cheers John.

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John, you are correct, we found that the Montego Turbo spoiler was a perfect fit to the TR7 in the late 80's.They are IMO the best spoiler for the DHC, they don't look as good on the FHC.The old RS style spoiler is better suited to the FHC.

I'll dig out a photo and post it later of the Turbo spoiler.

Steve @ S&S Preparations

john 215 · Postby **john 215** » 24 Feb 2008 13:39

Hi,
I agree with you Steve, the worse thing being, i had 4 laying around with very minor paint defects that i changed under warranty when these were new and i worked at an Austin Rover dealership they did'nt have to go back under warranty. When i moved house 8 years ago i binned them [:0] [V] [:(!].I only had my FHC at the time and was'nt mad keen on the look on the FHC (suits the lines of a DHC IMHO) Cant keep everything but why is it the stuff you throw away eventually would help someone out[?]
Cheers John.

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1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6 WILL BE ON THE ROAD VERY SOON!
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RJS · Postby **RJS** » 25 Feb 2008 02:25

People are concerned about a boot strut if I put on the spoiler. I have a great boot strut now. I call it a stick.

One of the many things I have on my list to fix on my car (but way down on the list right now).

Rob

busheytrader · Postby **busheytrader** » 25 Feb 2008 15:56

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jeffremj

RJS, that spoiler looks good. If it is heavy, you will have to retro-fit the boot strut (works like the bonnet strut). I would also get hold of a spare boot lid incase you want to go original again.
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I flooded my boot lid with waxoyl many years ago. It's twice as heavy than standard but it hasn't rusted through yet. Gas struts used to hold it fine until I did that........

Beans · Postby **Beans** » 25 Feb 2008 17:26

Or just put a plastic bootlid on [:p]

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1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)
1981 TR7 DHC (not very well known yet, but back on the road)
Also a 1980 TR7 DHC, 1980 TR7 DHC FI, 1981 TR7 FHC
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/</center>

jeffremj · Postby **jeffremj** » 25 Feb 2008 18:20

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">RJS, that spoiler looks good. If it is heavy, you will have to retro-fit the boot strut (works like the bonnet strut). I would also get hold of a spare boot lid incase you want to go original again.<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">I flooded my boot lid with waxoyl many years ago. It's twice as heavy than standard but it hasn't rusted through yet. Gas struts used to hold it fine until I did that........
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"><hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">I was assuming you were going to drill holes for the spoiler - this is why you may feel the need for a spare.

lebochet9 · Postby **lebochet9** » 26 Feb 2008 17:12

Here's mine...

I also beefed up the hinges, Wedlde nuts no either side, bored them out and had special bolts made up. This is all becuse the rivets BL fitted wear after a while.

1980 DHC TR7-V8 (was an 8V, then a Sprint)
Back on the road after 3 years restoring...

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 26 Feb 2008 18:29

What a lovely colour your car is â€¦[8D]

Also what a lovely poster you have next to the spot lightâ€¦[:p]

If it's not broke don't fix it.

Steve-LPS-Thomas · Postby **Steve-LPS-Thomas** » 26 Feb 2008 18:33

Very nice and the spoiler isn't bad either... thats the one I had, pretty heavy.

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<li>The First and Only UK TR7 "Victory Edition" (Now Sold) </li>
<li>Ex-BL/Safety Devices Development 8v Rally Car.</li>
<li>"The Shape of things to Come" Trailer.</li></ul>

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diver · Postby **diver** » 27 Feb 2008 15:07

Spoiler,
I would like some info. on the black spoiler that is on Lebochet9's TR. Is that the stock type or aftermarket one that was on early TR's? Was it a heavy rubber type? Would it fit next to boot rack?
Would boot brace hold it up, or would it fall on your head or hand?
Like the look on a HTC.
Diver

lebochet9 · Postby **lebochet9** » 27 Feb 2008 16:47

It is the heavy rubber type. Made up foam rubber, with vinyl shrunk over it. I think there is a kind of steel structure in the centre. I'm not sure of the manufactuirng process...I bought it off fleabay, and it was advertised as a TR7 spoiler. I believe it was an original fitment somewhere. You do have to drill holes in the bootlid (Measure 20 times - drill once) and I did that before the paint... The (new) gas boot struts hold it up with no problem, once its past about halfway up. I wanted to fit a warning triangle inside the boot lid (ala BMW / Mercedes etc) but did not get round to that yet and of course it will not help the cauase of "keeping it up" [;)]

1980 DHC TR7-V8 (was an 8V, then a Sprint)
Back on the road after 3 years restoring...

moestr7v8 · Postby **moestr7v8** » 28 Feb 2008 00:19

Hi i9f anybody is interested I have a bootlid for sale with the holes already in it for the black rubber spoiler.
Regards Moe

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