06-04-2022, 11:07 AM
Thank you all so much for the insightful replies and such a warm welcome!
I definitely now have a more relaxed feeling about A7 ownership. I had a Frogeye about 10 years ago but had largely forgotten what classic ownership is like!
As threads are always more interesting with some pictures, here's one from last weekend; out with the pooch and the bird.
1. With regards to 1st gear crunch. I've tried slipping it into 2nd and then 1st when stopped, but it still crunches in both gears. I'm led to believe if the clutch was dragging, the car would try and set off once in gear, even with the clutch pedal depressed?
My idle speed is about 1200rpm, so perhaps worth setting it lower and seeing if that helps.
2. So anyone have a spare Ruby steering wheel or longer column that will fit? I'd rather try to use correct parts rather then chopping/welding. Unless there's someone local to Leeds who's handy at the latter...?
3. All good.
4. I'll shelve that idea for now. I follow a chap on Instagram @jonnysgarage who's Special is un-silenced, it sounds great. Worth a look if you're on Insta.
5. How do I check the gearbox oil level is correct? I think I've read somewhere that you can insert the engine dipstick into the fill hole?
6. All good.
7. I think I'll go down the flat rear springs route then. Where would one find a pair of these?
8. I'm guessing what has been referred to as the "core" is the same as what I have referred to at "fins"? If so, I've topped it up twice (about a pint each time) until I can see water sitting on top of the fins. Then when I check again after a run, it's dropped.
9. I'll stick with 3 speed then and try 19's on the rear. But won't 19's make it even more necessary for 1st to be engaged for steep hill climbs?
As an aside, I'm 82kg so not exactly a heavyweight!
Thank you again for you patience.
I definitely now have a more relaxed feeling about A7 ownership. I had a Frogeye about 10 years ago but had largely forgotten what classic ownership is like!
As threads are always more interesting with some pictures, here's one from last weekend; out with the pooch and the bird.
1. With regards to 1st gear crunch. I've tried slipping it into 2nd and then 1st when stopped, but it still crunches in both gears. I'm led to believe if the clutch was dragging, the car would try and set off once in gear, even with the clutch pedal depressed?
My idle speed is about 1200rpm, so perhaps worth setting it lower and seeing if that helps.
2. So anyone have a spare Ruby steering wheel or longer column that will fit? I'd rather try to use correct parts rather then chopping/welding. Unless there's someone local to Leeds who's handy at the latter...?
3. All good.
4. I'll shelve that idea for now. I follow a chap on Instagram @jonnysgarage who's Special is un-silenced, it sounds great. Worth a look if you're on Insta.
5. How do I check the gearbox oil level is correct? I think I've read somewhere that you can insert the engine dipstick into the fill hole?
6. All good.
7. I think I'll go down the flat rear springs route then. Where would one find a pair of these?
8. I'm guessing what has been referred to as the "core" is the same as what I have referred to at "fins"? If so, I've topped it up twice (about a pint each time) until I can see water sitting on top of the fins. Then when I check again after a run, it's dropped.
9. I'll stick with 3 speed then and try 19's on the rear. But won't 19's make it even more necessary for 1st to be engaged for steep hill climbs?
As an aside, I'm 82kg so not exactly a heavyweight!
Thank you again for you patience.