- 61. Re: Spec Spitfire? (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 07:39:25 EDT
- << aren't the Spits actually going up in price as they attain some collector value? Can you still find the under $750 core car it takes to build a $4000-$5000 racecar? Could you get 5 or 6 guys to ra
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00304.html (7,087 bytes)
- 62. Re: Gear box tunnel padding (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 20:03:42 EDT
- << When I replaced my rather ancient gearbox tunnel the was some rockwool (wall insultation) wrapped in polythene stapled to the old cover, when it was removed the engine sound did increase so I repl
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00467.html (8,119 bytes)
- 63. Re: a few questions (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 20:17:32 EDT
- << If it dries somewhere that's not desired (like your hands) then you're screwed. Went to work for a week with black splotches all over my hands. You're right though, it is high gloss and I think th
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00468.html (8,011 bytes)
- 64. Re: My car is "Fat" (non-technical) (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 19:11:28 EDT
- A similar thing happened to me last summer, while trying to cross College Avenue here in Appleton (a MAJOR cruising strip in the summer). I got stuck at a light and this Gangster-looking kid bounds
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00693.html (7,709 bytes)
- 65. Re: Distributor question - Crane System (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 19:19:31 EDT
- << My distributor appears worn. One of the lobes on the shaft is noticably more worn than the others. And the point gap seems to close weekly. Will my worn distributor work okay with the new Crane Sy
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00694.html (7,373 bytes)
- 66. Re: locking tires, and tires (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:38:21 EST
- Craig apparently favors the Yokohamas. I'm with him. I've got a set of their AVS Intermediates on the GT6 and am thrilled with them. They're a fine compromise on a daily driver which sees occasional
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00272.html (7,489 bytes)
- 67. Re: uprated suspension bushings (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 20:32:48 EST
- << I would like your opinion of the various choices (along with where to obtain them) >> Bob, You might try our intrepid leader Mark B. with his FatChance Garage hat on, although I don't recall wheth
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00362.html (7,591 bytes)
- 68. Re: o/d xmsn (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 17:24:43 EST
- << any thoughts on what it is worth?? Hmmm.... lesseee. .... it's worth what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell. It cost me about $750 to
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00709.html (7,310 bytes)
- 69. Re: Spring Re-Start FAILED! (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 17:44:18 EST
- << I am thinking about draining the tank and trying some fresh gas but I'm not keen on doing this myself. >> Pete, You don't need to drain the tank to test your theory. Just drop run a piece of hose
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00710.html (7,162 bytes)
- 70. Re: Looking for input on Distributer Upgrade (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 09:10:02 EST
- Does anyone have any experience with the PerTronix ignitor system they could share with Rick? I'd certainly consider that as an option, except they don't make units for the GT6s with Delco distributo
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00718.html (7,484 bytes)
- 71. Re: Exhaust secrets? (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 21:29:52 EST
- << The problem is that when I turn the ratchet, there is so little room between the engine and the suspension arm for it to move in, that I can't get the bolt undone - any movement doesn't even take
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00758.html (7,456 bytes)
- 72. Re: Roadster Factory gouging (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 21:27:07 EST
- << It usually happens twice a year, blast TRF, now is only 4 months, even your bank, as well as many businesses, have to operate with a minimum price on some operating procedures, it is all labor int
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00773.html (7,199 bytes)
- 73. Re: diet coke commercial and spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 20:22:07 EST
- Hey, wait a second, I've got one of those as well! It was one thing when it was an MGB, but an Alfa, fergodsake!! Oh well, it probably needed brake work, which would cost more than the car was worth.
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00060.html (8,307 bytes)
- 74. Re: Dash & Guages (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 20:14:20 EST
- I'd say go for the color you like. My dash is a nice maple color - looks almost like birdseye maple. I believe it's the standard dash, as I've seen a couple of others like in, specifically in other l
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00144.html (6,962 bytes)
- 75. Re: Junk mail (spam) no LBC (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 20:35:12 EST
- I started to get a bunch of spam as soon as I got onto the list a year and a half ago or so. It took a couple of months, but ignoring the spammers seemed to make them go away. I've gotten almost no
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00145.html (6,793 bytes)
- 76. Re: Front Coil Springs (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 21:49:44 EST
- How about a nice set of adjustable spring seat shocks (Carreras spring to mind)? Scott Barr ScottBarr8@aol.com
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00164.html (7,067 bytes)
- 77. Re: Front end alignment (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 21:57:36 EST
- I believe I bought mine from VB. Scott
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00165.html (6,940 bytes)
- 78. Re: Radio Installation (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 11:48:40 EST
- << The best sound I have ever heard in an English sports car is the sound of the car. >> I'm with Craig on this one. The cheapo stereo the PO installed finally died early last summer. I never missed
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00240.html (7,580 bytes)
- 79. Re: positive rear camber question (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 12:21:04 EST
- << I know that eventually everything will start to sag a little and I'll be in the zone, but for right now I'd like the rear about 2 degrees negative. Does anyone have any advice? >> AFAIK, there is
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00241.html (7,440 bytes)
- 80. Re: that damn diet coke commercial (score: 1)
- Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 18:46:25 EST
- << one of the cars I would trade my spit for in a second, (well not that exact one) an Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce >> Ok, lemme just say this: $500 for a wiper motor. That is not a typo. $500. Love your
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00342.html (6,755 bytes)
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