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by michael-king
Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:44 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Goodwood Revival 2008
Replies: 9
Views: 14581

Seems that the LM Tiger had a poor showing at the RAC TT during the goodwood revival. From the video footage i saw it was running about 4th last. Was this the guest drivers or have the oposition done some more development since it last competed in (2002?)? :?: Also did anyone go and take videos/phot...
by michael-king
Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:44 am
Forum: Sunbeam Team Tiger
Topic: LM Tiger at Goodwood
Replies: 0
Views: 6829

LM Tiger at Goodwood

Seems that the LM Tiger had a poor showing at the RAC TT during the goodwood revival. From the video footage i saw it was running about 4th last. Was this the guest drivers or have the oposition done some more development since it last competed in (2002?)? :?: Also did anyone go and take videos/phot...
by michael-king
Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:55 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Wheel types
Replies: 5
Views: 12770

The test Tigers using the alpine wires shredded the spokes.. that said, alpine wires are not strong and not overly endowed with spokes. A set of tripple lace wires woudl be fine, as would 72 spoke wheels or stainless spoked wheels. Boranis are a VERY expensive option, but aston martin/AG XKE uprated...
by michael-king
Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:57 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Tiger cooling
Replies: 12
Views: 24062

I would leave the stock engine fan on for 2 reasons: 1. i doubt you will notice the Hop loss of the fan on a tiger.. they barely make a 1 bhp loss on an alpine. 2. It churs the air around in the engine bay.. without a hodd in the bionet the hot air will just rise and sit round the carb, i figure the...
by michael-king
Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:16 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Air vents in wings/fenders
Replies: 4
Views: 10249

the holes being reffered to are the horn holes.. on the teae site their is a techarticle on how to block these and build a chanel for the air from the bottom of the front valence
by michael-king
Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:09 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Air vents in wings/fenders
Replies: 4
Views: 10249

Andy, There are a few different vents on the Tigers. The works rally cars had the triangular vents high up on the wings, the US based race cars had vents in the sides lower and larger.. and there were optional LAT vents for the sides that someone in the USA is reproduicing right now. some examples a...
by michael-king
Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:25 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Tiger cooling
Replies: 12
Views: 24062

OK guys.. got the maverick 6 blade fan.. looks like i have clearance issues with the rack, pulley to lubg etc.. anyway.. turns out the electric fan while mounted correctly was wired wrong.. hence blowing air OUT the front of the car.. reversed the wirring.. car now stays at 185 even in traffic on a ...
by michael-king
Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:25 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: alger harrington article
Replies: 1
Views: 6154

alger harrington article

The August issue of Thoughbred & Classic Cars has a comparison between a S3 Alger harrington and a Dove TR. Interesting reading.. sort of

as close as i can get to a sunbeam as im stuck in dubai for a month :roll:
by michael-king
Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:38 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Tiger cooling
Replies: 12
Views: 24062

Thanks Graham, From what i hear (and this is similar to alpine experience) the ally radiators are actually more useful on the move than when at idle. I have a Dales restorations alloy radiator in the car (this is mean to be a good one) and an electric pusher fan on the fron from summit racing (thoug...
by michael-king
Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:26 am
Forum: Sunbeam Team Tiger
Topic: Team Tiger at Silverstone Saturday June 2nd
Replies: 2
Views: 8222

Are there any photos from these events? Would be great to some some snaps of the tigers on track. Is Jackie Cochrane still racing the Dark Blue tiger featured in C&SC back in the 1996 manx TT article?
by michael-king
Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:24 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Tiger cooling
Replies: 12
Views: 24062

Tiger cooling

A quick question regarding Tiger cooling.

Those who are running modfied Tigers:

What electric fans are you using? pusher/puller, after market or OEM, what size?

What engine driven fans are you using? Part numbers and brand?
by michael-king
Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: new to STOC board
Replies: 3
Views: 9434

Hi, Actually, we have had an issue with a Tiger/Alger here in AU lately. A car was imported from N.Z a few years back. It is a SIV alpine that has had all the rusty tiger bits welded into it. It was sold through the healey factory in melbourne. Now, if you pushed and prodded about the history of the...
by michael-king
Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:26 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: new to STOC board
Replies: 3
Views: 9434

new to STOC board

Hi guys, I'm new to the board but am active on other sunbeam boards. I have a few sunbeams. A SII, SIVGT and now a MKIA tiger. here are some info and shots on my cars: Tiger: http://rides.webshots.com/album/559101302NDAGLG Tiger restoration: http://rides.webshots.com/album/559414724uHNGRU Alpines: h...