I found this video long time ago, and I like it.
It's pretty funny, and contains a very nice car!
I been wandering if it's still around and how modified it is. LSD and stock everywhere else.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=iyVAVdqyt-A
Any chance, any of you lads own this car?
Any chance, any of you lads own this car?
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Re: Any chance, Any of you Lads own this car?
Isn't that John (Trackerjack)?
The designer of the most legendary and sought after Sprint brake upgrade in the land!!
The designer of the most legendary and sought after Sprint brake upgrade in the land!!

Re: Any chance, Any of you Lads own this car?
That's cool, I've heart about the trackerjack conversion, that's cool that he is on here.
I like the car, but why wouldn't I, it's a fast Dolly
I like the car, but why wouldn't I, it's a fast Dolly

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Re: Any chance, any of you lads own this car?
I understand it now resides in the USA.
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Re: Any chance, any of you lads own this car?
Knowing Jon, the car probably had a few tweaks, but it's quite easy to get a mahoosive wheelspin from an uphill standing start on a damp British road.
That clip is well known amongst TDC and forum members!
Steve
That clip is well known amongst TDC and forum members!
Steve
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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
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Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
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Re: Any chance, any of you lads own this car?
Wotcha
Yes I am that man and the road was dry Steve
The tyres were old and could have been better. The car was virtually standard but enjoyed uprated suspension as I believe that handling, cornering and braking come before engine tuning it was still on a standard cam and 2" SU's.
As Alun wrote I sold the car 3 years ago to a very nice chap in Ohio who will keep it in top condition.
Glad you like the video as my wife and I only did one take for a laugh to poke fun at the global warming brigade that waste energy left right and centre by buying new cars and claiming that because of the emissions it somehow makes up for the hideous waste of energy to make the damn thing


As Alun wrote I sold the car 3 years ago to a very nice chap in Ohio who will keep it in top condition.
Glad you like the video as my wife and I only did one take for a laugh to poke fun at the global warming brigade that waste energy left right and centre by buying new cars and claiming that because of the emissions it somehow makes up for the hideous waste of energy to make the damn thing

track action maniac.
The lunatic is out................heres Jonny!
The lunatic is out................heres Jonny!
Re: Any chance, any of you lads own this car?
That is so cool!
Very cool to meet you. Epic car/video!
You are the inventor of the Dolly Disc Brake upgrade kit?
Is the rear disc brake a most-have on street cars or is the front the weak link, and rear is more for track racing?
Did yours have a LSD? Or where you just just lucky and had the right amount of non-grip?
Very cool to meet you. Epic car/video!
You are the inventor of the Dolly Disc Brake upgrade kit?
Is the rear disc brake a most-have on street cars or is the front the weak link, and rear is more for track racing?
Did yours have a LSD? Or where you just just lucky and had the right amount of non-grip?

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Re: Any chance, any of you lads own this car?
THe standard drums on the back of a Sprint are so much too good, they have to be limited by a load sensing valve. So yes the fronts are the weak link, hence Jon's sterling work developing the TJ kit. If you fit Trackerjacks, you CAN dispense with the LSV!
If you look around the forum, you will find a few lively debates on the merits and demerits of rear discs. I'm not going to open THAT can of worms here!
Steve
If you look around the forum, you will find a few lively debates on the merits and demerits of rear discs. I'm not going to open THAT can of worms here!
Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.