What don't we like about the wedge?

[FI Spyder]

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I find the 2L engine isn't very attractive because of the shape of the rocker cover & the hose that goes across the top from the exhaust to the airbox inlet. Sorry 2L people but I do.

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The rocker cover is what I like best about the engine. It gives it a nice light airy feel. The Sprint head looks like its a heavy 100 lbs. and is crudely cast. True the hot air hose of carb engine looks awkward but my FI engine doesn't have one although it's air plenum does have a home made look to it which gives the engine bay "character".







TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

[Mowog73]

This is an easy one. My step-son and I are in the middle of a complete restoration and what I don't like about the TR7 is not the looks or the seats, or anything like that; it's all the plastic clips and fasteners that are needed to put pieces back on like the lower still trim, the threshold plates, front grill trim, the side marker lamps, etc. Even with a parts car I bet we'll be spending close to $100 for plastic fasteners from someone like Rimmer. Why couldn't they use nuts and bolts and machine screws like previouls TRs did? Ahhhh![;)]

Mark

1973 MGBGT, 1976 TR7, 1980 Spitfire 1500

[tr7inc]

Mark couldnt agree more, the things that annoy me are thread plates behind things( ie when i took the door mirror off once for example and the thread plate drops down to gods knows where) you get the idea fellas



Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

[Underdog]

Actually the plastic fasteners are similar to many other European and Asian vehicles of the period. An advantage is they aren't prone to corrosion like metal fasteners. A screw into sheetmetal is an invitation to rust. I look at them as a step forward as the Wedge cars were in general.


I agree though that they aren't easy to source in the US. While not a huge fan of VB, I think they stock most of the fasteners.

72 MGB BRG
80 TR8 Persian Aqua
If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

[Mowog73]

Oh, I forgot the mention the lack of welding skills, or the utter lack of welds at all in some areas! I'm continusly going around to new spots and "spot" welding with my MIG where there should have been spots welds from the factory. OMG

Last night I was in the front wheel wells removing the suspension and found the inner wheel well panels are just sitting; just a few welds holding the panel in place.

Mark

1973 MGBGT, 1976 TR7, 1980 Spitfire 1500

[wedggie perrin]

The low seat, the heavy clutch pedal, the heavy steering, the notchy gearbox (when cold 1-2 change), can't see the front, too quiet standard exhaust,almost everything under the bonnet, the electrics, the poor brakes, poor handbrake.
But when you do manage to get out of the low seat, shut the door and walk away, i always look back and smile!
TR7's don't ya just love 'em!

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"Twenty-two minutes late, fed up by train delays, came by bike. Slow puncture at Peckham."

[Maxwell]

Mr Perrin.... Nicely summed up!

Maxwell [8D]

[john]

the master light switch much toooooo flimsey

[8 whole cylinders worth of punch to ram the world through the windshield and out the rear view mirror. Car & Driver]
1981 Grinnall TR7 v8
1981 Black FHC
1979 & 1980 Black Premium FHC(laid to rest) Sorry


John

[Henk]

Hi wedggie,
my gearbox made also a creaky sound when shifting ( 1-2 cold).
I have replaced the gearbox oil with ATF oil the gearchange is now good even with this weather.

Henk

1980 TR7 US Convertible
1978 Mini Clubman Estate

[moestr7v8]

My pet hate is the fuse board, whoever designed that and put it in the back of the glove box must have had long skinny arms and equally long skinny fingers and an evil sense of humour. [;)][:D]
And as for putting the relays etc behind it Grrrrrrrrrr.
Regards
Moe

[Underdog]

Heavy clutch?? Drive a TR6 sometime.

72 MGB BRG
80 TR8 Persian Aqua
If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

[Shauniedawn]

Or an old Jag.

The clutch is light!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12691409@N08/

[tr7inc]

My old Vitara i had the clutch was so light on that too.



Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

[Mowog73]

Hey Moe, don't be crapping on the fuse box. If you have the same one in your car as I have in my 76 TR7 then its the same piece of crap found in most MGBs. [;)]

But really, why stick it at the back of a glove box? Did they think no one would ever have to change a fuse?

Mark

1973 MGBGT, 1976 TR7, 1980 Spitfire 1500

[Beans]

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My pet hate is the fuse board, whoever designed that and put it in the back of the glove box must have had long skinny arms and equally long skinny fingers and an evil sense of humour....<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Reminds of a break down I had two years ago in Scotland [B)]
Of course it was raining cats 'n' dogs, we were in the middle of nowhere and the fuse for wipers blew ...



Of course the spares were packed at the bottom of the boot, but that was my own fault

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