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Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:56 pm
by jeroensprint
I've ordered and received them already. They have only one bad thing. I always mount the sprockets with 4 bolts instead of the tiny two. When you have a cam with more lift and stronger valve springs it is better to mount the sprocket with four and that cannot with the lightened verniers.
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:02 pm
by Sprint36
Vernier sprockets? Darren your thread's been hijacked again!!
David
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:50 am
by eightiesflamer
Can we stick to the thread topic please.
Dollyracer 33 that would be a great idea to start up a UK based source of arches, however how many bodies do you need to make it worth while and at what cost. Tell us more.
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:22 pm
by DF
Also would it be possible to make them a better fit
I understand they were just for racing so looks were unimportant
I had to spend alot of time getting mine looking correct
Also the mounting of them is a little feeble this area could also do with adressing,
If they were a good fit and needed little work to get looking nice i would
def have 3 or 4 sets,
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:26 pm
by Neil907
I belive hans does two versions. One for race and one for road. I agree with everything you have said though, especially the mounting points.
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:09 pm
by DF
Neil907 wrote:I belive hans does two versions. One for race and one for road. I agree with everything you have said though, especially the mounting points.
I have now Ripped some of the mounting points out of my arches and its
Quite a job to reinforce them without it looking
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:36 am
by Dolly racer 33
I will make some enquiries>
Regards.
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:38 pm
by eightiesflamer
Ken
Do you have any news regarding the group 2 arches, or am I being impatient.
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:13 am
by Dolly racer 33
Hi, no news yet. Now the racing season is over I can concentrate on other things. Very busy season.
Regards.
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:04 am
by oldred
Dolly racer 33 you got PM.
oldred.
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:13 pm
by NFXdynomite
Now then lads about them arches ive seen a set on Brian Kitley triumphs website, he used to do the tuning for the works dolly team. might be worth a call i got my sump guard made there hes a real nice bloke.
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:19 pm
by eightiesflamer
Ok NFRSYTdolomite are you volunteering, If your not then PM me the main man's number and I will chew his ear off. Do you think this would be a more viable route to take.
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:18 pm
by Neil907
I wouldn't waist your time, I tried that route before going to Hans for mine and found him uncoperative and quoting prices out of this world.
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:05 am
by NFXdynomite
really? maybe he was havin a bad day, or a good day when i rang. nowt as queer as folk
what you using your sprints for? track racing or rallying?
Re: Group 2 Arches
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:24 pm
by xvivalve
he used to do the tuning for the works dolly team
Really? From the horse's mouth:
He joined the British Leyland factory at Abingdon in 1978, where he was a part of the TR8 works rally team. It
was here that Brian gained his in depth knowledge of the workings of British leyland cars and his passion for the
Triumph Dolomite.
In 1979 Brian established Brian Kitley Triumphs and has been successfully trading for over 25 years. Along with his dedicated staff, Brian continues to provide top quality service and parts.
So was at Abingdon for anywhere between 2 and 23 months, after the Dolomite heyday which petered out in early '78...
Starting at a normal dealership in '74, how long was an apprenticeship in those days?