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by bigbob
Sun Jul 04, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Le Mans Classic 2010....
Replies: 37
Views: 40392

Le-Mans

I think the pointy letter things are where I'm going to break down!
by bigbob
Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: New member - Hello!
Replies: 38
Views: 47756

Hallo

I've got an ex-Mcgee tiger in blue that i'd sell for £40,000, & I'm in Surrey. Won 3rd best modified at last years national. Just did 90 miles today in it & nothing broke!!
by bigbob
Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:06 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: New member - Hello!
Replies: 38
Views: 47756

Hallo

Surrey Tiger group meeting for a beer & curry tonight [16th] Meet in the Bell, Reigate about 8.00ish , folowed by curry next door.
by bigbob
Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:32 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Tiger restoration
Replies: 0
Views: 4248

Tiger restoration

There has been a good series on a Tiger restoration in the USA by Classic Sports car magazine. Some useful information given. See high lights on
http://classicmotorsports.net/project-c ... r/updates/
by bigbob
Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: stolen tiger
Replies: 11
Views: 17151

stolen tiger

My anti-theft method worked too well. It took me over an hour to get the wire back on the starter! [see Tony's photo from Brooklands]
by bigbob
Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: stolen tiger
Replies: 11
Views: 17151

stolen tiger

My plan has always been to have the scruffiest Tiger, so thieves walk by & nick a nicer one. Its worked so far! Suggestion for new award at the National...Car least likely to be stolen. But on a serious note, it is worrying the front these scum have in taking cars from shows when they could be spott...
by bigbob
Thu May 13, 2010 9:21 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Brembo caliper's
Replies: 76
Views: 113862

Brembo brakes

I've had Brembos for some time, but I'm struggling to find suitable pads. I'm using Hawk HPS D592 pads, which were recommended, but I find they lack "bite". I don't run a servo & the car stops ok if you press hard, but would like better feel. Any suggestions for alternative makes?
by bigbob
Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:40 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Interesting article on cooling
Replies: 2
Views: 5528

Cooling

I've tried some of their suggestions over the winter, with good effect so far. Blocked off horn holes & infilled between rear of front valance & underside of rad. Fitted curved bladed pusher fan on thermostatic switch. Also replaced mechanical water pump with electric version, better flow at idle. A...
by bigbob
Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Alternative Front Spindles Lowering Ride?
Replies: 9
Views: 17337

front spindles

Dales replacement suspension looks fantastic, but at a price.
by bigbob
Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Russo & Steele Classic Car Auction
Replies: 1
Views: 5234

auction

Heart breaking. Thats going to be some insurance claim. Lots of filler & polish required.
by bigbob
Sat Jan 16, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: hot running
Replies: 34
Views: 46932

hot running

Mine was from a Fiesta, as it was cheap & compact. Make sure its a clockwise running alternator. My simplified installation ran for years with no problems. http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/Bigbob9571/july091.jpg http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/Bigbob9571/july090.jpg http://i1019.p...
by bigbob
Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale Tiger For Restoration ***SOLD***
Replies: 5
Views: 9489

Tiger resto project

How about thinking outside the box. Get a cheap 1725 engine/box, & try to pass it off as an Alpine!
by bigbob
Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:29 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: insurance
Replies: 12
Views: 14013

insurance

The question was asked "whats the power now?" I took a wild guess at 300 bhp as it's a 302 motorsport engine running 8psi boost & its not been on a rolling road yet, so I'm not sure..... I might be wrong though. But as Gary, so kindly noticed ,its off the road for at least 6 months a year & very low...
by bigbob
Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:30 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: insurance
Replies: 12
Views: 14013

insurance

I don't want to upset you, but I,ve just renewed with Flux for £235. Thats with some speeding points, & I've declared my 302 with supercharger. Value only £15000 & 5000 miles though. Addition of supercharger only added £40, much to my amazement. They must know how slow I drive.
by bigbob
Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Brembo caliper's
Replies: 76
Views: 113862

brembo calipers

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/Bigbob9571/brembos003.jpg http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/Bigbob9571/brembos002.jpg http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/Bigbob9571/brembos001.jpg Photos of my installation. I remember more details. Disc machined down to 280mm dia, mounting h...