We used to call them the 25 hundred S, but each to his own!

That pull out switch in the console with the light is the heated back glass.

Just watched the video. Well done! The sluggishness you're encountering with the auto is because you have the wrong box fitted. The 2500 models, post the PI's production run, had the Borgwarner Type 65, which was far more responsive and less 'slippy' in take-up. My late father had a two-year-old 1977 2500TC automatic saloon and it took off better than my later purchased 2.5 PI auto saloon, simply because of the PI's Type 35 auto-box's sluggish take-up. When I had the PI converted to manual/overdrive, wow! What a difference. Super quick. But the TC and S models on a healthy Type 65 pull away quickly with an immediacy that won't be found on the Type 35 box. Kickdown is also very impressively responsive on a 65. The in-fills on the steering wheel were introduced on the late Dolomite models, well after Stag and 2500 production had ceased, but many of these Dolomite steering wheels have found their way into such. One pointer I must make. The urethane bushes people are fitting ruin the vibration isolation, as compared to the original rubber bushes. The ride compliance and tyre noise are adversely affected as a result. Is that a straight-through exhaust box you're using there, or a large straight-through backbox? They're not worth it as you get a drone sound, as could be heard in your video. These cars, when fitted with the correct exhaust system are very quiet indeed. So few are fitted with the correct exhaust system. Claims of increased performance are tenuous at best. The same goes for running on synthetic oil, as was advised by a 2000/2500 club specialist. All this does is push oil past the rings when accelerating hard which then fouls the plugs (Champion N9YC still a better result than NGK on these cars), blunting the performance and power. The 2500S had better handling and cornering than the 2500TC due to the anti-roll bar that was a standard fitted item on the S. Power steering was standard on both models but optional on the earlier PI. Remember to only use super unleaded with correct lead additive/substitute, or to get the valves re-seated with hardened valves, as per many TR5/6 owners' cars. A sports coil and electronic ignition plus Kenlowe electric radiator fan always a plus. If wanting to banish the rear axle Triumph 'Twitch on throttle let-up on bends, Toyota Supra drive shaft conversions work a treat, as does the General Motors 4-speed locked-final-drive (overdrive ratio benefit) conversion, as used by Stag owners for lower r.p.m. on motorway driving from that of the 3-speed auto.

@ArryTheStag

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for all these tips - I'm sure others too will find them helpful. All the best and thanks for posting! Kind regards TR T

Looks great in that red colour.

The knob is the heated rear window!

Most exciting car I ever owned .

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

We are very impressed we have to say! All the best TRT

Looks great, drove a girlfriends dads 2.5PI went like the proverbial off a shovel!! Great to seek it back and a tribute to you deep pockets and perseverance!

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Yes..it's been a journey!! Thanks for your support! Best TR T

Sorry I have to join in!! It’s for the rear heated window 😂 I’ve had many triumphs. Not a lot of people know this but that car has heater vents in the rear at your feet.

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks - much appreciated! We really didn't have a clue..but do now! Ahh ok that's useful to know, will check her out! All the best TR T

Yes! Happy to see the 2500S ...just waiting for the late MK2 2500PI Stag facelift face-lift now... 😊 You know you want one, Harry!

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

That's the plan! Best TR T!!

Great to see the 2500 back on the road. The switch at the console is for the heated rear screen.

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas - it's taken ages, we know..but been worth waiting for! 'Appy Days!! Best TR T

Congratulations Tony the 2500s looks and sounds awesome cracking motor 👍

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate - much appreciated! Best TR T

Looks great, I had a 2.5tc overdrive. Loved that car right up to folding round a pedestrian fence 😢 in my defence it was icey and I was a stupid 18 year old.

@ArryTheStag

7 ай бұрын

Yes - my first car, a Triumph Herald 1200 I managed to trash inside a year. Such a shame looking back now! Ditto, loving the 2500 S.. she's amazing! Thanks for posting! All the best TR T

@sgtmack23

7 ай бұрын

@@ArryTheStag I'm a diehard triumph fan, have had 2 Vitesse, 1 1600 and the other 2.0 a 1300, a spitfire a gt6 and a tr6 pi all before i was 30 (59 now) and now I've got a stag in the queue to restore. I'm currently restoring a mk2 1961 ford zodiac.

@ArryTheStag

7 ай бұрын

@@sgtmack23 Nice - join us on a weekend at www.arrythestag.com/saturday-sockets for loads more. Always interested in pics and stories to feature in it too - thetriumphstag73@gmail.com All the best! TR T

Well done, good to see it back on the road (from an ex owner of a lovely manual Mk.1 2000 in UK). Regards from Oz.

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark - she's a beauty! All the best from Blighty! Kind regards TR T

I think the illuminated switch is the heated rear window

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon - much appreciated! Had us all a bit confused I have to say!! Cheers TR T

Had a Mk1 back in the day, and that switch was for the side parking lights on the B pillar. Were they still there on the MK2?

The very best of luck with the car now that it's back on the road, I take it is a replacement engine you have in it now and not the original that let you down when driving it home from where you bought it. It sounds fabulous.

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Hiya - yes we got a new short engine and had that rebuilt. New gearbox as well, so good to go! 'Appy Days!

Great to see Eddie back on the road. The button you pull out by the gear lever is for the heated rear window! Also good to see your grab handles are taught 😂.. they usually droop !

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul! All the best TR T

I think the switch you were activating was the heated rear window. Looks like a lovely example and a little bit of red pain in the bonnet / engine bay will make it look much more original. I know you painted it black when the engine was out, but they were never like that from the factory. You can see that from the 2500$ brucherei…. Happy motoring. These cars had one of the nicest interiors of any car at the time

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon! Best TR T

That buttons for the heated rear screen 😎👍

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark! All the best TR T

Beautiful motor👏👍

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Rik - All the best TRT and TPSB

The switch could be the heated rear screen. Congratulations on seeing this one through. Great outcome

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Guys - much appreciated! Best TR T

I think the pull switch you mentioned was the heated rear window. What I remember of the 2.5 engine was that it felt very powerful in its day although I only drove the PI and there wasn't much that would leave it behind in the 70's

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Ahaaa the mystery solved - thanks very much. Now its frosty. we'll have to check it out! An added feature I'd not even thought about. 'Appy Days! Felt nice when driving, I must admit! Best TR T

The strange button at 3:30 ish is for the heated rear window

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil - much appreciated! Best TR T

Many congratulations, the car is looking great! I've followed the restauration since the start, when Eddie put a conrod through his block sidewall and left you all stranded at the wayside. So chuffed you did all this work (or had it done). Please don't sell the car any time soon - I want to hear that Triumph six cylinder roar after Alan has refitted the kickdown! People pay large money for the same engine in a TR6. Good to see "Trumpet Pilot" James back - maybe at some stage behind the wheel? All the best, or how do you say - "Arry the Stag!"

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend and yes, we want to enjoy the car for a little while at least. It really was a pleasant drive, even by modern car standards! I'll talk to TPSB and see if I can negotiate his appearance! All the best and thanks for your support! Kind regards TR T

Switch was the rear screen heater

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks - wondered what it was!! Best TR T and TPSB!

That switch may be the rear windows heater demister I was in a different place in the Australian delivered cars

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks David - I reckon you're right. Hadn't even thought of that, so looking forward to testing it out next time we're out in Eddie! Best TR T

Nice one...

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! All the best! TR T and TPSB

Heated rear window switch just in case you haven’t worked it out yet. I used to have a Mk1 2000 with 2500s running gear wish I never sold it but marriage and 2 kids put paid to that. It went to rally in Ireland 😢😢 Yours is gorgeous enjoy it I am very jealous

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Rob - yes, we've had a few messages on the heated screen, so I think we'll give it a go!! Hadn't thought of that at the time we were videoing, but of course now all makes sense!! Fully intend to enjoy it and yes, she's a bit of a cracker - even by modern day car standards, she feels great to drive! Go on treat yourself to another one - there are still a few on the market and a great following still..you know you want to!! 'Appy Days and all the best! Kind regards TR T

I’m pretty sure that’s not an original clock, I had a 1975 2.5 pi back in the day and the clock matched the main dials

It's for the heated rear window

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Justin - much appreciated! Had us fooled for a bit! Best TR T

They did have factory air.Mine in Aust had it.

@ArryTheStag

6 ай бұрын

I suspect it was only for the export markets e.g. US and Australia. Very rarely if ever seen any here in the UK. Too wet most of the time I guess!! All the best TR T

@user-pb8vc8vp8w

6 ай бұрын

@@ArryTheStag That makes sense.They're still a triffic road car,with mile-munching ability

Hi,couple of comments. The red Hella switch is aftermarket from the '60-'70's.. Possibility Aftermarket for a Heated Rear Screen Rear Fog lamp or,a Switched Live to the Towing Socket for Split Charging a Caravan Leisure Battery. Also an idea would be to leave your Sidelights on for a couple of hours to allow the heat generated by the Panel light bulbs to get rid of the condensation in your instruments Check you have the correct Drive Gear in the BW35 'box if you feel the Speedo is reading incorrect.. Hope this helps...

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate - very useful and we'll check those out. Eddie does have a towbar (came with it) and I think only single electrics judging by the plug on the back, but we'll have a look. Yes, she was misting up a bit on the dials and I've seen the same on the Stag too, so great tip, we'll give that a go as well! And the drive gear - good point. All the best TR T

She sounds really nice sure it's not a stag engine under the bonnet

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

A purring in line six! Gorgeous!!

The 2000/2.5/2500 are fantastic cars. The 2500S is getting extremely rare now. So pleased that you have revived and featured this car. The cylinder head on the "S" was internally different featuring improved airflow. Unfortunately "S's" were built at a time when restricting the fuel/air mix was foremost in sales as an arguably ineffectual way to reduce emissions. You can free the breathing considerably by rebuilding the HS6 carburetors including changing the butterflies for ones without poppet valves fitted and changing the needles from the factory "fat" items to TR7 ones for best efficiency and smoothness of power delivery. Hopefully that will help any S owners. Lovely car, lovely blog.

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jonathan! All the best TR T

Your button is the Heated rear window. Your Clock isn't the original, the chrome rim indicates to me it from a early Mk2 2000 model.

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks - probably explains why the clock works! Stag's is useless!! Best wishes TR T

Great work Tony! I had the pleasure of driving a 2500 recently on the Club Triumph Round Britain Reliability Run. It was a delight to drive and a lovely soundtrack too. I think the switch by the handbrake is the heated rear screen?

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate - yes, I must admit, even by modern cars I was very impressed with the drive..and the engine noise too! You're right I think, it is the rear window demister. We'll have to give it a go and see! Best TR T

That button on the console is the heated rear window switch.

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Adey - need to try it again and see if it works! Best TR T

TRT, what a brave man, suggesting that you retrace the route back to Scotland, how many fingers do you have that are not broken????? Sounding good but I would think many times before asking Lady Throop, if she would like to travel that route again. All the best Bob

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob - if you hear a loud explosion over Bournemouth later today, you'l know I've asked her!!! Great talking yesterday! Kind regards Tony

@bobspeller2225

8 ай бұрын

@@ArryTheStag Great reply, have a good week matey

That switch with a light in it might be your heated rear window?

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Hi Eddie - yes, we think it is..just gotta test it out now! Great to get the feedback! All the best TR T

Is the switch for the heated rear window?

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Hiya Martin - I reckon it is..we'll have to test it now and see!!! Best TR T

Look after it this time please?

@ArryTheStag

8 ай бұрын

Promise!! Best TR T

Shame it's auto. The manual is a different beast & far & away better than the slushbox.