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Author: | mercsprint [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
Hi, Have been on here before, decided to return as a move of house has meant the Sprint is now in my drive, so more accessible. Unfortunately this also coincided with a major planned op. So off work for two months with plenty of time to browse the net looking for parts/advice........ BUT in position to do any manual work! Six years ago I came across a Dolomite 1300 locally, with good body, but not so good mechanicals.... I bought it cheap ..... then two weeks later found a rotten Sprint (in the same Russet Brown!) with good mechanicals... too good to resist!! Also 30yrs ago.....(in my youth) I did a similar thing, upgrading a Toledo 1300 to Sprint mechanicals..... time to relive youth...... with much more mechanical experience and a little more money. The very rusty Sprint shell was soon stripped bare and scrapped, the 1300 stripped and all good parts sold on. Decision was made then to rebuild as a sort of 1970/80ās BTTC replica! So.... stripped interior and moderate upgrades to make more user friendly/reliable/safer! I worked at Saab for a few years and was familiar with Triumph/Saab history... realising years later the alloy radiator out of my 2001 Saab Aero has similar pipe outlets to the small Sprint one! Time for mods to start!! Paul |
Author: | new to this [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
Saab seats also fit Dave |
Author: | mercsprint [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:44 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
Hi Dave....... now that I didnāt know...... but do know Saab sears some of the most comfortable! I have been given a pair of MG Metro recaro style seats..... but they are SO heavy! |
Author: | new to this [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
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Hi Dave....... now that I didnāt know...... but do know Saab sears some of the most comfortable!
The other good thing about Saab seats,if and when the seat base wear out you can replace just the base from another SaabI have been given a pair of MG Metro recaro style seats..... but they are SO heavy! What other mods are you planning Dave |
Author: | mercsprint [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
Apart from Saab Turbo radiator & electric fan, looking at fitting MGTF wheels (already have a set) ... but modifying the car in such a way that, I can use either Sprint wheels or MGTF..... last time I was on here got a lot advice regarding using LR Defender 12mm studs and then bespoke nuts for Sprint wheels! Also looking at front brake upgrade...āTrackerjackā conversion maybe if I can find the details and which calllipers I need. Also possibly upgraded springs/shocks. Oh.... and respray in white... with Leyland ST stripes Paul |
Author: | mercsprint [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
When I work out how to do it..... Iāll post some pics!!! |
Author: | MagentaSprint [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
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Apart from Saab Turbo radiator & electric fan, looking at fitting MGTF wheels (already have a set) ... but modifying the car in such a way that, I can use either Sprint wheels or MGTF..... last time I was on here got a lot advice regarding using LR Defender 12mm studs and then bespoke nuts for Sprint wheels!
Funnily enough I've just been searching out threads on the Trackerjack conversion and came across a good thread/write up about fitting the conversion by RodR from early last year, a while ago but The man himself (Jon ) ( Trackerjack username on the forum)posted on the thread last August so still about I guess.........Also looking at front brake upgrade...āTrackerjackā conversion maybe if I can find the details and which calllipers I need. Also possibly upgraded springs/shocks. Oh.... and respray in white... with Leyland ST stripes Paul viewtopic.php?f=4&t=32699&p=306564&hili ... ck#p306564 An interesting write up and read I thought |
Author: | mercsprint [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
Thanks Magenta..... Iāve seen a few articles.... few years ago people said use Sierra callipers & VW discs... but it seems Sierra callipers are hard to come by..... so looked at suggestions regarding Puma/Ka callipers... as long as using right size calliper/disc combination to fit inside Sprint wheel... Iāll read the write up now.... thanks |
Author: | Carledo [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
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Thanks Magenta..... Iāve seen a few articles.... few years ago people said use Sierra callipers & VW discs... but it seems Sierra callipers are hard to come by..... so looked at suggestions regarding Puma/Ka callipers... as long as using right size calliper/disc combination to fit inside Sprint wheel...
Sierra calipers are NOT hard to come by, my local factors has them in stock! The tricky bit is the caliper carrier which is now in very short supply at the scrappies. The disc size you need (and that Jon supplies) is 239mm Golf. I gather there IS a Puma with discs at 240mm you can scavenge the calipers and carriers from, but it was only fitted to earlier cars (circa T/V reg) later models had 258mm discs, which I have on my Sprint with 256mm Passat discs and Puma calipers and carriers, but these will NOT accept Sprint wheels (the price I pay willingly for the extra braking on my Automatic car) The generic Ka caliper/carrier combo is fine though the pads have a slightly smaller area than those on either the Sierra or the early Puma. ALL of these caliper/carrier/pad combos will work with Jon's brackets (voice of experience, i've fitted 'em all)Iāll read the write up now.... thanks The studs you need for the 12mm convo are not Defender but Freelander (series1) MGF or TF rims are OK but you will have slight clearance issues with the rear arches, front clearances are fine! I also have the Saab turbo (9-3, 97-03 model) in both my Vauxhall Carlton 8v powered 2 door Toledo and my Omega powered Sprint, the rad will fit with a Sprint motor, but the Saab fan (which i've managed to use on the Toledo) is too fat to use with a Triumph engine. HTH, Steve |
Author: | mercsprint [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
Hi Steve, thanks for the informative reply.... I think we have spoken before (a good few years ago) regarding the wheel studs. I appreciate your advice about the brake callipers.... other than the callipers/carriers and discs, what else do I need? Is there a specific trackerjack part/bracket I need? Thanks again for advice Paul |
Author: | new to this [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
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Hi Steve, thanks for the informative reply.... I think we have spoken before (a good few years ago) regarding the wheel studs.
your need the mounting brackets for the brake calipers, and fitting spacers for the disc only other thing is brake hoses and your good to go, or in this case good to stop I appreciate your advice about the brake callipers.... other than the callipers/carriers and discs, what else do I need? Is there a specific trackerjack part/bracket I need? Thanks again for advice Paul Dave |
Author: | Carledo [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:10 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
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Hi Steve, thanks for the informative reply.... I think we have spoken before (a good few years ago) regarding the wheel studs.
your need the mounting brackets for the brake calipers, and fitting spacers for the disc only other thing is brake hoses and your good to go, or in this case good to stop I appreciate your advice about the brake callipers.... other than the callipers/carriers and discs, what else do I need? Is there a specific trackerjack part/bracket I need? Thanks again for advice Paul Dave HTH Steve |
Author: | mercsprint [ Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:03 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
Steve/Dave..... Canāt thank you two enough for all the valuable detailed information you have passed on..... plenty to think about! Iāve just been offered (via Ebay) a pair of early Puma callipers and carriers for Ā£50 delivered (at present canāt do ANY manual work due to an op ) Sorry to ask more questions, but does it matter whether 1.4 or 1.7 Puma? Also do you know if Trackerjack still does the kits? Thanks again for ALL your advice Paul |
Author: | new to this [ Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
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Steve/Dave.....
PaulCanāt thank you two enough for all the valuable detailed information you have passed on..... plenty to think about! Iāve just been offered (via Ebay) a pair of early Puma callipers and carriers for Ā£50 delivered (at present canāt do ANY manual work due to an op ) Sorry to ask more questions, but does it matter whether 1.4 or 1.7 Puma? Also do you know if Trackerjack still does the kits? Thanks again for ALL your advice Paul Just send jon trackerjack a message for the brake caliper brackets, Dave |
Author: | Carledo [ Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Track day/Road long term Sprint project |
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Steve/Dave.....
The Puma I rescued my 258mm calipers and carriers from was a Y plated 1.7, but that only says what we already know. I would guess if you are looking for 240mm discs, then the 1.4 and an early car is the safest bet. I would say, to be safe, ask the guy to measure the disc diameter, if it's 240mm you're good to go, if they're 258mm it's a no! As far as I am aware Tackerjack Jon is still building kits, I fitted a kit he made for Mahesh of this forum last summer. Drop him a PM!Canāt thank you two enough for all the valuable detailed information you have passed on..... plenty to think about! Iāve just been offered (via Ebay) a pair of early Puma callipers and carriers for Ā£50 delivered (at present canāt do ANY manual work due to an op ) Sorry to ask more questions, but does it matter whether 1.4 or 1.7 Puma? Also do you know if Trackerjack still does the kits? Thanks again for ALL your advice Paul Steve |
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