How to Improve Triumph TR2-4A [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Roger Williams (Author)

Book Description

Series: Speed Pro | Publication Date: October 19, 2003

Applies to all 4-cylinder TR sportscars. Practical and realistic advice on how to improve performance, braking, handling, reliability, appearance & comfort. The author is a production engineer with real hands-on experience of improving these cars. Step-by-step illustrated procedures, color throughout. CONTENTS:Chapters: 1) First priorities. 2) Chassis strengthening & roll-cages. 3) Handling, suspension & steering upgrades. 4) Live axle & rear suspension improvements. 5) Hubs, wheels & tires. 6) Brakes. 7) Clutch, gearbox & overdrive. 8) Improving the ignition system. 9) Selecting an improved camshaft. 10) Carburettor induction. 11) Potential EFI systems. 12) Tuning engines. 13) Electrics. 14) Body, trim & seat improvements. 15) reproduction cars. 16) Weight watchers. 17) Conclusion. Appendix - Specialist suppliers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This volume is divided into 17 chapters dealing with all aspects of the cars. It is very well illustrated with mostly color photographs and the author goes into great detail ..." – Club Torque
 

"The new edition of How to improve TR2-4A is a great book and destined to be on all TR2-4A owner's shelves." – TR Action
 

 

 

"Concentrating solely on four-cylinder TRs, this is as comprehensive a tuning manual as you're ever likely to find." – Octane

TR Register  New Zealand

"I would recommend it to anyone who is interested, not only in modifying their TR, but in understanding just what possibilities exist and where there may be opportunities to make small improvements when they come to replace worn out components.

About the Author

Aircraft was Roger Williams' first love, and he joined the de Havilland Aircraft Company where he quickly added motorcars to his list of prime interests. During the ensuing six years he not only completed his apprenticeship and studies, but also built two Ford-based specials. and in 1986 he started his own consultancy business, which allowed him to restore numerous MGBs, a Triumph TR6 and a Triumph Stag, and to write several MGB and Triumph TR books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Veloce (October 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903706807
• ISBN-13: 978-1903706800
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,753 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #62 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Customize

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best compilation of ideas in years!, August 28, 2006

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This review is from: How to Improve Triumph TR2-4A (Paperback)

Anyone working on or even thinking about tuning, tweaking and improving their 4-cylinder TR needs to read this book! It's the best overview yet. It nicely complements the restoration books by Williams and Piggott, and the Competition manuals by Kastner, and the old tuning manual by Vizard.

I would like to see more, larger and better illustrations, some are unclear. There are a few inaccuracies, or perhaps it would be more proper to say a few "disputable" statements of fact. Still, there is a wealth of useful and detailed info that a TR enthusiast simply won't find elsewhere.

Hopefully for his next edition Williams will make an extended visit to the U.S., interview enthusiasts, vendors, manufacturers, tuners and historical figures here, and then include what he finds. After all, the vast majority of TRs were exported to the U.S., making it a far larger marketplace for his book than his native England!