Robbins has this dark blue cloth top in their catalog. it first and looks
really nice.
In a message dated 9/15/10 3:41:15 PM, dave@munroe.ca writes:
> Hi Tim;
>
> Your comments have no doubt added value to the entire Tiger
> fleet...Thanks!
>
> I followed your Tiger project right through to the end in Classic
> Motorsports, and admire your work. I was interested in your comments
> regarding the 3:07's, as that is what I have in my Tiger.
>
> I was not happy with the performance of these gears, as most of our Tiger
> use is medium to long trips with my wife, and I didn't like the revs at
> highway speeds. But interestingly, I had some internal mechanical issues
> with my engine, which were corrected this spring, and the 3:07's have
> ceased
> to be an issue.
>
> Its nice to have another opinion, as I began to think I was accommodating
> to
> the revs, rather than actually recognizing the newly found comfort with
> the
> much smoother, better performing engine.
>
> BTW, I need a new top, and you mentioned you had a very nice, non-stock,
> top
> made, but I don't recall from whom you bought it. Can you give me a clue?
>
> Thanks Tim.
>
> Dave Munroe
> B382000450 Waverley, Nova Scotia
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <GRMTim@aol.com>
> To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Cc: <tom@grassrootsmotorsports.com>; <andy@grassrootsmotorsports.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:10 PM
> Subject: [Tigers] Classic Motorsports Tiger on the Going to the Sun Rally
>
>
> > Hey Guys,
> >
> > Just got back from an incredible week with the Tiger on the Going to the
> > Sun Rally in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming with my dad. What a great 1200
> > mile
> > event and what a great place to stretch the Tiger's legs. Car ran very
> > well
> > and very fast with speeds often over 100 mph. I am so happy with the way
> > this
> > car turned out and want to thank Bill Martin and a host of others for
> some
> > sorting tips. Even with the Top Loader the 3.07:1 final drive Barry
> built
> > for
> > me worked great. Never felt like I needed a fifth gear after switch to
> > 23.9" diameter tires. New Dale's Restorations springs transformed the
> > handling.
> >
> > Got to switch cars with a guy in a 427 Cobra and while that car is fast,
> > it
> > wasn't much faster and not nearly as comfortable as the Tiger. Put me
> down
> > for the Sunbeam Tiger being perhaps, the best car in the world.
> >
> > Got a few pics and details on our Classic site under project car
> updates.
> > Full story to come in the magazine. Thanks again to all of you who have
> > talked to me and helped me on this project. Man am I happy I picked a
> > Tiger.
> >
> > Tim Suddard
> > Publisher; Classic Motorsports
> > and Grassroots Motorsports magazines
> > www.classicmotorsports.net
> > www.grassrootsmotorsports.com
> > Phone: (386) 239-0523 Fax: (386) 239-0723
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>
Tim Suddard
Publisher; Classic Motorsports
and Grassroots Motorsports magazines
www.classicmotorsports.net
www.grassrootsmotorsports.com
Phone: (386) 239-0523 Fax: (386) 239-0723
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