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81. Re: rubber body plugs (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 12:27:21 -0400; Dan, useful to know. I was looking to replace the missing ones on my car and all they have when you normally ask is plastic ones. Are you sure the Balkamp ones are rubber? Alan Napa Auto Parts. Balka; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00029.html (8,297 bytes)
82. Re: HS2 vs HS4's on a Spit (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:10:06 -0400; Paul, I would have thought that the HS4 since they pass some more cfm than the HS2. Also someone even suggested HS6!. I am going for the HS4. Alan '76 Spitfire So... what's the consensus... which run; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00049.html (8,086 bytes)
83. VTR 2000 (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:24:52 -0400; Well I went last night for the opening. Lots of folks, nice cars, but only a few spitfires :-( Well mine will be there today and hopefully Reid will have his fixed by tonight to add 2 more cars. I'll; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00051.html (7,628 bytes)
84. Re: Which carbs (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 10:50:57 -0400; Tim, I just brought back (to the US) a pair of used HS4 plus rebuild kit needles etc. which I got from Sports Car Supplies (they are near Newcastle). I see Rimmer also sells the kits over in the UK.; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01053.html (9,211 bytes)
85. Re: MOT Time... (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 12:16:08 -0400; Ken, last time I had an MOT done was about 10 years ago at least ( now that I have been in the US for just over seven). The MOT checks out brakes, tyres, lights (including headlamp alignment), seat b; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00050.html (11,244 bytes)
86. Re:MOT Time... (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 13:36:59 -0400; Doug, one reason for them being newer is that compared to the UK, salaries are higher and car are far cheaper, leading of course to the ability to afford a newer car for a higher percentage of the po; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00054.html (11,162 bytes)
87. Re:MOT Time... (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 15:39:46 -0400; Laura, think what it would do for public transport and the congestion on the Also for a 99 Honda - it's got to be under warranty for emissions for what is it, 5 or 6 years, so it should be free to fi; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00062.html (12,540 bytes)
88. Re: Re: Re: abbreviations (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 15:54:03 -0400; Yep, and road tax used to be about 100 pounds a year ($160+) and the test was not cheap either. I have no idea what it costs now or what road tax is plus gas (petrol) is a lot more expensive (last ti; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00064.html (8,188 bytes)
89. Re:MOT Time... (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 16:01:27 -0400; In case anyone is interested I found the official UK goverment site at Looks like is costs about $50. So the Oregon $21.50 for a quick DEQ test is expensive in comparison. Alan -- This message has be; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00065.html (8,716 bytes)
90. Re: Rimmer SS header part number? (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 13:16:51 -0400; Folks, I got a reply from Rimmer. They do have header and twin exhaust system plus both parts as a package ( save a couple of bucks). RL1206SS S/S 4 BRANCH EXH.MAN. F Ł115.00 + VAT RL1207SS S/S TWI; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00157.html (11,286 bytes)
91. Re: Rimmer SS header part number? (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 14:06:49 -0400; Dave, Looks like quite a few of us are on the same quest. I was just concentrating on SS systems. Also FYI, I am also checking out what Spitbits have got. So far I have "Stainless steel exhaust $299.; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00159.html (9,003 bytes)
92. Re: MOT Time... (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 15:51:14 -0400; As usual like so many things, time takes it's toll..... Then of course there's the lobbyists, interested parties, etc. etc. It's the same everywhere in some shape or form, except we never get any you; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00164.html (9,252 bytes)
93. Engine valances (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 16:06:11 -0400; Folks I plan to make some new ones before the old ones complety disintegrate. They are still usable as templates. I have seen the various plans on the web. But what is masonite (forgive the ignorance; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00166.html (8,103 bytes)
94. Re: Re: Engine valances (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 16:56:57 -0400; Paul, thanks for the clarification. I've seen a quite a few things like a thermos (vacuum flask)and a hoover (vaccuum cleaner) in similar naming vein so it sort of makes sense. But does not help when; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00170.html (10,360 bytes)
95. Re: Engine valances (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 17:14:49 -0400; Rob, I guess it's up to what you can get and what tools you have. I don't have a torch so that one's out, but I have heard of that type of technique before. I saw that Paul does not have an air pump; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00172.html (10,806 bytes)
96. Re: Engine valances (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 17:47:04 -0400; Tom, many thanks. I am going for that home made look! It's not the cost, it more the fun/challenge. If I mess up the hardboard (even with the old ones as templates it can happen) at least it's a chea; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00174.html (9,404 bytes)
97. Re: Re: Engine valances (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 18:07:53 -0400; Rob, that's the answer I expected. Thanks, Alan '76 Spitfire (with power sucking air pump) My California '74 doesn't require an air pump. Three cheers for that. And I am guessing that the weight diff; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00176.html (11,923 bytes)
98. Re: Engine valances (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 19:15:22 -0400; John, thanks for the info. Soon I'll have too many choices and not be able to make up my mind! Alan it more the fun/challenge. If I mess up the hardboard (even with the old ones as templates it can h; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00180.html (9,029 bytes)
99. Re: Weld Breaks on SS Headers (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 11:39:40 -0400; Doug, I have seen sections of pipe that looked like that may be flexible in an auto parts store. Only thing is they looked pretty long (about 6 feet). Never looked to see if they have shorter section; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00207.html (10,123 bytes)
100. Re: Weld Breaks on SS Headers (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 12:02:05 -0400; Tony, Definitely. But as to whether the existing mounting is enough for an SS one, would be nice to know. My PO had missed the two hanging brackets, plus one of the silencer brackets had no rubber mo; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00209.html (11,181 bytes)

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