Joe,
I havent tried your method, although I have thought of it many times, 3
hrs is not a bad time to have done the complete job. I am curious though
about your phantom grip. I am just now getting ready to take mine for its
first test ride here in 2 or 3 weeks. Which set of springs did you put in
yours.... as I remember there were two sets, the standard and a "race"set
(two different colors as I remember).
Also, just what did the phantom grip seem to do, and how well? I guess
another relevant question would be how hard do you drive the car? Do you
consistantly have the inside rear wheel off the ground? on the ground but
light with little traction? keep it firmly planted on the ground?????
I assume you have the camber compensator on the car?
I'm sure driving style will have a lot to do with whether or not we think
the thing is doing anything... I fear your telling me I may have wasted my
time and money here.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Curry" <Spitlist@gte.net>
To: "Friends of Triumph" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2003 10:33 PM
Subject: Spitfire Quick Change Rear end
> Today I decided to put the Quaife back in the Spit after determining
> that the Phantom Grip was a lot of hype and not much else.
>
> I decided to time myself and see how long it would take. it took right
> at 3 hours start to finish.
>
> I dropped the front mounts and allowed the carrier to be removed without
> disconnecting the housing. Maybe that saved time, maybe not. But it
> was easier to stab the carrier to the case than to try and fit the ears
> into the channels on the rear frame.
>
> Has anybody tried this routine?
>
> Cheers,
> Joe (C)
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