avivalasvegas Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Had the GT6 wheel balancing checked. It was very slightly off, so that was fixed. The technician didn't have the shims needed, so was only able to adjust toe in on his alignment machine. Looks like there's no school like the ol' school for the GT6's Camber and Castor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avivalasvegas Posted February 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Wondering if this gauge with its connector will fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Interesting gauge, oil and temp in Centigrade and Fahrenheit, oil should be OK but you will need the right temperature sender. And a chrome bezel would be period. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Also the needles move from 6 to 12 where the ones I’m used to move 9 to 3 on a clock face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 I'd avoid capillary gauges. They don't fit well, rust in place, can never be removed intact. My Vitesse had one when I bought it but it cracked the water pump housing so I've converted back to the standard setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, NonMember said: I'd avoid capillary gauges. They don't fit well, rust in place, can never be removed intact. My Vitesse had one when I bought it but it cracked the water pump housing so I've converted back to the standard setup. +1 Capillary gauges can be fragile, so I would be wary of buying secondhand. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avivalasvegas Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks all. Sounds like I'll have to look to have it rebuilt by a Smiths specialist rebuilder. In other news, I've purchased Koni front shocks and EBC front discs. 15% off thanks to an ebay promotion. I've been quoted 5-6 hours to replace them. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EBC-Replacement-Front-Solid-Brake-Discs-for-Triumph-GT6-2-0-66-71/312053658308?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Koni-Classic-Red-Front-Shock-Absorber-Triumph-GT6-Mk2-69-70/122226896219?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Wonder how the discs compare against the standard versions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 at twice club pric (£60 pair) hope they live up to expectation Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avivalasvegas Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 It's actually £50 a pair posted after discount. Given that they're coated/ treated, I think that's an okay price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 ok i did just see the Pair noted down in the text Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avivalasvegas Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 I was just informed that the springs need to be compressed and removed to replace the shock absorbers and the hubs need to come off to replace the discs (hence the 6 hour estimate). Was wondering if I should replace anything else while this job is done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, avivalasvegas said: I was just informed that the springs need to be compressed and removed to replace the shock absorbers and the hubs need to come off to replace the discs (hence the 6 hour estimate). Was wondering if I should replace anything else while this job is done? Six hours??? That's a long time for a fairly straightforward job, but it's maybe only an estimate and the final bill will tell. Springs do need compressed, quite substantially, but only once off the car and that's ten minutes per side, max, so it's a simple operation. If you have the hubs off then possibly bearings, if you reckon they need replaced. Pads are being replaced along with the discs (I'm assuming) so unless you want to replace wishbone bushes while the assembly is all disassembled, it should all go back on again fairly easily. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 ST's repair schedule gives 1 hour per side for "Road spring or damper, Replace". And they don't normally quote a quick time. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Casper said: ST's repair schedule gives 1 hour per side for "Road spring or damper, Replace". And they don't normally quote a quick time. C. How long for a disc change? About the same? If the front bearings are not new, I would be buying a set of timkins to fit as it will add very little extra time to the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 39 minutes ago, clive said: How long for a disc change? About the same? If the front bearings are not new, I would be buying a set of timkins to fit as it will add very little extra time to the job. We all know our cars, where the bolts are and what the job entails, so we could do it fairly quickly but an hour a side for discs and springs wouldn't be far off. Wonder if the ST timings included tea and biccies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avivalasvegas Posted February 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Dale's quote is for the discs and shock absorber replacement (5-6 hours). Nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 I suppose there could be some seized bolts.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMi Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 I would consider replacing the trunnion bushes (at least check) whilst loosened and that bolt could well be seized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Quote How long for a disc change? About the same? Brake disc. Replace 1.00 hrs Upper wishbone arms and/or bushes. Replace 1.30 hrs Bottom trunnion bushes. Replace 0.80 hrs C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avivalasvegas Posted February 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Sadly, EBC supply is severely backordered. Not a single retailer has the solid discs in stock. I am keen on coated discs (for rust prevention) so had no choice but to get their slotted/ dimpled version from Rimmers. On the plus side, I'm impressed that it is dimpled but not drilled. Looks like a very high quality product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 enjoy the noise ha !!! did you try club shop ??? for BDC0063 or TDfichetts Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, avivalasvegas said: Sadly, EBC supply is severely backordered. Not a single retailer has the solid discs in stock. I am keen on coated discs (for rust prevention) so had no choice but to get their slotted/ dimpled version from Rimmers. On the plus side, I'm impressed that it is dimpled but not drilled. Looks like a very high quality product! Contain your enthusiasm! No such thing as "coated discs (for rust prevention)" On the friction surface, any coating will rub of IMMEDIATELY - if it doesn't you're in trouble. And the other surfaces get so hot that few coatings if any will stick. And you're "impressed that it is dimpled, not drilled" ? That it isn't drilled will prolong its life - they always crack around the holes. But why dimple at all? What are they supposed to do? If you want a "better disc" go ventilated. That is a great improvement, abolishing any fade, but only of rreal use in competition or when pass storming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avivalasvegas Posted February 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 In my experience, disc coatings do last for a number of years. Indeed, my Mercedes rotors (made by ATE) are rust free and still coated, 3 years after installation. They’re indirect injection diesels, so hardly ever driven above 70mph. I couldn’t find ventilated discs that bolt on the GT6 anywhere. Do you have a source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 30 minutes ago, avivalasvegas said: In my experience, disc coatings do last for a number of years. Indeed, my Mercedes rotors (made by ATE) are rust free and still coated, 3 years after installation. They’re indirect injection diesels, so hardly ever driven above 70mph. I couldn’t find ventilated discs that bolt on the GT6 anywhere. Do you have a source? I fitted front discs to the Mondeo which were allegedly guaranteed not to rust due to some coating or other aspect of their manufacture; a year on they're still rust-free. No idea of what they're coated with. Ventilated discs on the GT6 require a spaced caliper; either a standard caliper with a spacer in between the two halves, or a wider caliper originally designed for ventilated discs. Ford Capri discs used to be a good option, if they were redrilled for the Triumph PCD but if my Bing search is correct these guys sell 4-pot calipers and proper discs:. https://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=24097 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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