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261. Re: Autox Sprite Handling Questions (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 09:29:09 -0800; A couple of things to try a) remove drop straps b) stiffer front springs - I use 510lb springs on my road/rally bugeye, Many people use something around 425lb and are happy. c) stiffen the front shoc; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00846.html (12,445 bytes)
262. Re: Autox Sprite Handling Questions (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 10:36:02 -0800; OK, OK, I'll try and write something up. Of course, if you are in Australia you'll have to delete the message before reading it! :-) It won't be today because I have to go out for a while, but hopefu; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00851.html (9,259 bytes)
263. Spridget FAQ (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 10:43:58 -0800; I'll try again - I have only had one response to this (thanks Greg). Maybe slipped through unnoticed. Maybe there just isn't any interest? I volunteered to compile and maintain a spridget FAQ that wi; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00852.html (7,694 bytes)
264. Re: Disk brakes, heater. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 14:50:21 -0800; If you are converting to disk brake front end, then I do think you should use the MkIII/IV rear brakes as well and the MkIII/IV master cylinder. I have the Cabon/Kevlar pads and shoes (from Speedwell; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00862.html (8,986 bytes)
265. FAQ (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 15:15:00 -0800; There seems to be plenty of interest after all. I have a bunch of suggested topics now (thanks all!). I'll collate, add any other that I can think of, then I'll post the list of proposed questions to; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00863.html (6,665 bytes)
266. Re: Roller High Lift Rockers (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 16:43:51 -0800; You'll almost certainly gain a little, but perhaps not enough to be noticeable in normal use (unless you put it on a rolling road.) As for lightweight, you might be surprised. The roller rockers I ha; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00867.html (9,360 bytes)
267. Re: Master-cylinder conversion. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 09:57:03 -0800; The MkIII sprite definitely doesn't have the dual hydraulics. I *think* the MkIV started with the single and switched to dual - I'll have to double check the change over to dual line. Sorry about the; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00904.html (11,318 bytes)
268. Re: Torque Curves (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 10:01:59 -0800; Go to a different diff and move it to 2nd/3rd. Use a 5.3 diff if you have BTW, you'll then find the gap between 2nd/3rd is too wide but at least you'll be able to change smoothly. The only fix to the; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00905.html (7,912 bytes)
269. Re: Don't sell it (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 10:22:34 -0800; The only way to change front roll centers is to change the suspension You can change the rear roll center by using a panhard rod and altering the height of the rod. The roll center is the height of t; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00908.html (9,247 bytes)
270. Re: Autox Sprite Handling Questions (actually driving technique) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 12:08:59 -0800; OK, here goes. I think I have rationalised what I do. I just do it on the I don't really think about it!!!! In normal hard driving (and in many "how to race" books), you approach a corner at speed; h; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00920.html (10,759 bytes)
271. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:32:43 -0800; If I understand your description, check the pinch bolt where the column connects to the steering rack. It is a good idea to replace this with a grade 5 7/16" bolt with nylock nut. I have seen the res; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00921.html (7,790 bytes)
272. Re: Master-cylinder conversion. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 12:09:59 -0800; Thanks for clearing that up Frank! Mike --Original Message-- From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@exit109.com> To: Mike Gigante <mikeg@vicnet.net.au> Cc: Andrew Griffith <Andrew.Griffith@ReadRite.com>; Her; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00922.html (14,024 bytes)
273. Re: Autox Sprite Handling Questions (actually driving technique) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 22:43:03 -0800; I should have mentioned that all of this pertains to driving with an open diff. If you use a locker or an LSD, these techniques may or may not be useful. I don't know. One day I'll actually buy an LS; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00931.html (12,221 bytes)
274. Re: Autox Sprite Handling Questions (actually driving technique) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 10:06:26 -0800; As WST pointed out, yes - the apex is late, but is at the same point as if you used the traditional technique. Mike rear exit I info! him?; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00988.html (13,047 bytes)
275. Re: Autox Sprite Handling Questions (actually driving technique) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 10:07:15 -0800; Hmm, I'll definitely go looking for that welded 4.5 today... Mike Somewhere this exit brakes time I on info! him?; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00989.html (14,365 bytes)
276. Re: Wheels. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 15:40:07 -0800; I have the Vega GT wheels (13x6) with 185/50R13 Yokohama A008RTUs (yep real old). You have to use spacers especially at the rear. You can probably get by at the front (although I have interference pr; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg01012.html (9,033 bytes)
277. Re: Sanding or Stripping? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 18:03:30 -0700; But plastic grit or glass bead blasting will *not* distort the panels. The problem is that the media gets in ever nook and cranny and reappears later when you don't want it too! Mike; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00143.html (8,613 bytes)
278. Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 09:23:48 -0700; I find this approach easiest for me. I did this just on Saturday at the racetrack (Austin Healey Challenge races) so it is fresh in my mind. Back off the brake adjuster until it is not contacting the; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00163.html (11,118 bytes)
279. Re: 1974 Midget - New Wishbone & Kingpin (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 17:21:39 -0700; Well, if your lower outer fulcrum pin is near new, and your bushes inner bushes are near new and you've had a new kingpin kit fitted in the recent past, then nothing. If, however, these are of unken; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00297.html (9,591 bytes)
280. Re: PDLJMPR Web Site (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 17:32:24 -0700; Hi Les, I can help out - I have scanner, do HTML etc etc. Probably wouldn't be a good chief editor since I am a long way from your main "customers", but I'd be happy to help out whoever you choose to; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00299.html (9,374 bytes)

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