Mark B

My concern is not with TFL developing their own in-house system if it is to save money, it's what the current Mayor's future plans are for its use. In my opinion, to build in system flexibly so that other forms of charging based on distance could be catered for equates to pay per mile, which I believe the current mayor, if re-elected will eventually introduce.

https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-1983-2223 This TFL site disappeared at the end of last year, basically a recruitment page looking to find people to help develope software for ANPR charging systems currently outsourced until 2026. Site was "under maintenance" for several months never to reappear. Nothing to do with the upcomming mayoral elections? Somebody requested details through the FOI act. I have always thought that the introduction of London wide ULEZ cameras would be just the start of various ways to raise money from motorists, and that Pay per mile would one day be introduced by the current Mayor. He has denied this. End of the first paragragh states. "The Detroit platform has the capability to be extended and we will be looking to build the system flexibly so that other forms of charging based on distance, vehicle type, etc., could be catered for if a decision was made in future to do so". That sounds like pay per mile to me which personally I am not in favour of. Time will tell.

Not currently A paid up member so don't have access to the club events, but been attending SEM for many years. Just seen the News that "The UK's busiest motorway will close again, this time between Junction 9 for Leatherhead and Junction 10 for the A3. The closure will be put in place from 9pm on Friday 10 May and will last until 6am on Monday 13 May." Beleive it's the weekend of SEM 2024. Not impossible for me to find other routes than the M25, but can imagine its going to be busy.

Hi John I remember Dave Barnes raced a red oxide coloured Vitesse in 1991 TSSC championship. He span in front of me at Brands, I ended up in the gravel trap, Dave was able to continue. Few videos on YouTube, can't make out the reg number. https://youtu.be/4bG2U5TyH04?si=MIPsD30KXhhdsVse

Agree, Triumph was leading the way Sprint etc. Great shame. I like BMW's generally and would be tempted to get e46 300d touring, but out of the question now, due to ULEZ expansion.

My mk2 Vitesse along with nurmerous Heralds and Vitesses I've owned have never had boot carpets, but either fitted with a rubber ribbed liner or textured pvc and backing, with popers that attach to the boot floor. More practicle, carpet will inevitably get wet/damp.

I went through this s while ago. My Vitesse is modified, engine gearbox moved back, J type overdrive etc. I tried all sorts, to cure a rumble, vibration. I do have a shortened prop which i had made in a smaller diameter, but thicker tube due too very little clearance between prop and hand brake/tunnel, as soon as you start trying to alter engine gearbox layout and prop angles. Much better now, but not perfect. https://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/8997-play-in-vitesse-diff/&do=findComment&comment=124312

You shouldn't be able to see any light around the butterfly when the throttle is fully closed. Check the linkage and stops to make sure they are not sticking/ need adjustment. Otherwise the butterflies will need correctly centering.

Nice looking car Steve! Had a couple of 13.60 convertibles, great cars, light on their toes compared to the Vitesse. Owned a mk2 Vitesse for 20+ years. With a little tuning a 13.60 will give a Vitesse a run for its money.

Yup, I made the same mistake. Think they make quieter versions of the direct drive nowadays, don't know how they compare with the belt driven equivalent.

I've owned a Sip direct drive 3hp 14cfm 10 Fad 150 ltr tank for probably 30 years. Ok for spraying, got a large sandblast cabinet, works, but they use a lot of air and it's a very slow process, not like you might visualise. The compressor will run air tools to a certain degree, but again, DA sanders, grinders use a lot of air, so I stick with electric power tools. Another thing to consider is the noise a compressor makes. If I was 30 years younger I would have probably looked at 3 phase, but would imagine that would be expensive to install. You can get by with a 3hp compressor on a basic DIY level definately enough for a spray gun, but it wouldn't be able to supply enough air for say an air fed mask at the same time.

As above, I had a leaky Hs6 on my Vitesse, new needle valves. Not immediately apparent, but it was some form of debris, grain of sand size, probably rubber that was the cause. By the time investigated the float lid, needle valve was prestine, clean and working but the evidence had passed through and was in the bottom of the float chamber. Have a very close look in the float chamber and dig around with a scribe. Check the mesh in the fuel pump also to see what's been caught.

That's great, good luck 👍

Had same issues fitting a diff to my Vitesse. I believe it's caused buy the mounting bracket being bent. Heavy lump, often carried by one of the ears and then dumped down on the other end. Put a straight edge accross the drive flange to confirm. I posted this on Sideways at the time. https://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/8997-play-in-vitesse-diff/&do=findComment&comment=122881

As above the hard top is to far back. The screen surround may have been off the car at some point, and probably needs adjustment.