early tr and 512bb

I didn't know there was much of a maintence difference issue between early and late TR's as long as the early TR had the pump chain upgrade.
Why is everyone looking to get early TR's all of a sudden?
John, I haven't seen your 328 around Richmond Hill. I live in the north end close to Yonge.

 

It's not early TR that are similar mechanically to late 512bbi -- it's only early (about pre-'87) euro version TR (these are K-Jet without Lambda) that are similar to 512bbi. One could even argue that an early euro TR is better than a 512bbi because it has an ignition system that actually works

 

A local guy here in Denver/Boulder is going to be selling his 87 Euro TR, 19K miles..... putting it up on my website shortly.
www.scuderiaautosport.com

Steve, I see you all the time driving around Boulder in your Testarossa. We should try to meet up sometime. It would be a pleasure as you provide such great advise and counsel on this site.

Any chance that you'll be going to Cino's tomorrow AM for Coffee/Cars?

John
89 Mondial t cab
Boulder

 

Not unless you can change the physical laws of the universe -- we moved to Round Rock TX this summer.

But I appreciate the kind words and thoughts -- and wish you the best in trying to keep Boulder rational (or, should I say, return Boulder to reality )

 

The 2 cars share almost nothing really, even the CIS is different (ok the gearbox interchanges). I wont argue that the aproach to diag and repair of the CIS is similar but thats it.

In repsonse to the original question, since the cars really have little in common where you can interchange parts directly you cant really compare the two. I think typically a TR gets used more (and abused more) than a boxer so its repair bills are greater. The gearboxes in the TR's seem to have more failures which I blame on more HP and more weight while using the same type of gearbox as the boxers. If you buy a boxer you wont use it as much, its not as easy to live with as a TR so naturally the TR will need more $$$$ to keep it on the road vs the boxer.

 

Round Rock Texas huh? The only thing I know in Round Rock Texas is Dell.

John

 

Yes, Dell is here in a big way -- along with their baseball stadium

The scary part is Austin -- which is trying its hardest to be just like Boulder. The don't quite have as much of other people's money as Boulder, so they can't do as many stupid things as Boulder, but they are running a close second.

 

Enlightenment can be an ugly thing when placed in the wrong persons hands.

John

 

Self delusion and enlightenment are perceived as the same by the affected person.


Onno

 

That really speaks volumes !!

I guess that's why TR owners are happier....we drive our Ferraris !



Shamile

Freeze...Miami Vice !

 

This may be so, but I just had mine out this morning. Oh boy! What a blast! Even after all these years, she still makes me giggle "like a school boy.."

Giddy up!

David

 

My brother had an early TR (from new-- sold a few years ago), and he keeps telling me how much better a car the TR was over the Boxer. How Ferrari spent all this time listening to the customers, and incorporated all that feedback into the TR.

I tend to forget all about that when I start my carb 512BB, though!

 

So how many miles you've done this year, Shamile? I did about 175 miles per day in my Boxer the first two weeks. And the 550 gets driven more!


Onno

 

dont be such a homo, every other thread on this site is about a broken down TR needing a crown and pinion and they dont sound too happy about it LMAO!

 

Ain't that the truth...

 

Really? "every other thread"? You must be talking about www.triumphtr.com

 

Yours could be next, might even cause an accident like I saw posted last week. Maybe I should have said every third thread...my mistake.

 

homo ?

Sorry Newman, I've seen a picture of you....you're not my type. Try a blonde wig and a short skirt....then we'll see.


I agree about the TR issues. I will say though, at least there aren't any "check engine" lights like on my Lamborghini....always chasing a CEL code....damn stupid computers.

I just can't part with my TR.....um....must resists...no..I ....."Freeze.....Miami Vice! " ....there, I said it.


Shamile

Freeze...Miami Vice !

 

No surprises there, then. Can he leave some nice stubble?


Onno

 

Now that hurts.

 

I was considering buying a TR several years ago before I bought my BB and it was JRV from the other site who steered me towards a Boxer as he mentioned BBs are much more reliable and cheaper to maintain as they dont have as many electrical addons and additional components to the motors, I always wanted a BB anyway but was swayed towards the TR when Miami Vice was on, then I was a bit dissapointed after driving a TR as it felt very bulky/wide and heavy