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Hi all,
I've owned my 1300 4 door Triumph Toledo for a good few years now and I've always kept it in pretty much stock condition. However, I was wondering if anyone could suggest some worthwhile improvements/mods that wouldn't be too harsh on the wallet within reason?
Any suggestions welcome whether it be performance upgrades, ride comfort, or just general preventative maintenance to avoid future problems.
I look forward to reading your comments!
Many thanks,
Aaron
(1) Front & rear anti-roll bars - I've had some on my four-door, 1974 Triumph Toledo 1300 since the early-1980s
(2) Good-quality, properly-aligned front fog lamps
(3) Rear fog lamps
(4) Auxiliary, high-intensity "reversing-lights" (i.e. work lights or front fog lights with opaque removable covers) for use in unlit driveways and car parks at night
(5) Thermostatically-controlled & manually-over-rideable electric radiator-cooling fan
(6) Legally upgraded headlamps if not already undertaken by the previous owner
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Trackerjack brakes. Essential. Anything else after that is just indulgence.
Unless one drives like a madman, the Triumph Toledo 1300 brakes (i.e. front disc-brakes & rear drum-brakes) are quite satisfactory and nicely weighted for progressive braking under all required deceleration conditions!
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Nigel A. Skeet
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Upgraded 1974 Triumph Toledo 1300 (Toledo / Dolomite HL / Sprint hybrid)
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