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81. Re: O Ringing a Head Gasket (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 18:00:45 +1000
I have had good success by no longer using the "competition copper" gasket, and replacing it with the Mini Metro Turbo gasket. Since then I haven't had gasket problems (this is on my race motor). The
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00001.html (9,418 bytes)

82. Re: LBC question (no one unsubscribe, please) (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 18:11:06 +1000
Good shocks, a sway bar, good shocks, and oh did I mention good shocks? My bugeye also has a 3/4" saw bar, short 510lb springs, wedges at the rear, panhard rod. I'm happy with the result but then I h
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00002.html (9,955 bytes)

83. Re: Mini Turbohead gasket (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 12:08:41 +1000
No. at the racetrack I just pulled off my copper gasket, cleaned the mating surfaces with avgas and put on the Turbo Metro gasket - it has a tacky finish so you don't even need to use gasket cement o
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00060.html (7,432 bytes)

84. Re: Kingpin Shims ?? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 12:34:51 +1000
The shims *are* necessary. Without them the steering will bind. the shims sit on the narrowest part of the kingpin and ensure that the big bronze washer under the trunnion is not clamped onto the stu
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00063.html (7,953 bytes)

85. Re: LBC question (no one unsubscribe, please) (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 12:42:57 +1000
My wedge solution is based on a bit of rectangular alloy bar (1/4" thick and the same width as the spring (1.5" I think). Simply cut a piece about 1.5 " long and apply to a grinding wheel so as to pr
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00064.html (9,429 bytes)

86. Re: Rubber Bump Stop Patent #55 (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 1999 12:45:59 +1000
Well I was actually waiting for someone to ask, but as Gary pointed out, it really is important. Rather than Gary's suggestion of simply cutting a chunk off the bump stop,I modified mine to be shaped
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00106.html (10,128 bytes)

87. Re: Rubber Bump Stop Patent #55 (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 1999 12:47:58 +1000
The wedge is only useful for 1/4 elliptic cars, 1/2 elliptic cars use a rectangular block with a hole for the spring pinch bolt. The procedure was described in my earlier mail - Wedge fits under the
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00107.html (10,736 bytes)

88. Re: Rubber Bump Stop Patent #55 (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 10:38:36 +1000
OK guys and gals. enough of the smart remarks While it is true that my dearest can sometimes have a sharp tongue, what I actually meant was a very sharp kitchen KNIFE! Lucky she hasn't seen the mail
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00163.html (8,280 bytes)

89. Re: Camshafts (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 10:37:41 +1000
I used to have the 266 cam in my 1380. It is indeed a very nice street cam. I've gone up to a 286 but only because I use the car in competition (rallies) as well as on the street. BTW, It isn't just
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00216.html (10,658 bytes)

90. Re: Panhard rod question What, Why (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 11:02:23 +1000
The primary role of a panhard rod is transverse axle location. With standard suspension there is little to stop the entire wheel/banjo assembly from moving laterally under cornering load. There is en
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00459.html (11,332 bytes)

91. Re: Rear Springs: New or Re-arch? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 08:11:30 +1000
Hey, I resemble that remark! Mike their on This years to height I APEXiboneztokicohoosierdaddiesgreddyeibachlowesmagnecorcone
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00882.html (10,741 bytes)

92. Re: flares (not bellbottoms!) (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 10:47:39 +1000
Well, you can mangle the inner guard so that 5.5" wheels don't rub (I've used Performance Superlites and Performance Spitfires (five slotters)). Mind you, I have stiffer springs and a sway bar so I d
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00257.html (8,893 bytes)

93. Re: rear hub pulling question (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 12:24:28 +1000
Similar to Peter I used of the the flanges of a broken half shaft before I got my puller. Now I use the ace hub nut spanner I got from Bob Gilll and use the puller to press against that (a tyre lever
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00362.html (9,344 bytes)

94. Re: Romanian Rear Hub Bearings...help? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 12:29:10 +1000
I've used sealed bearings in my race and rally cars for years now. Frankly I think the sealed grease is probably better than the diff oil, As for the Romanian bearings, I don't know. More balls is go
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00363.html (7,882 bytes)

95. Anyone live in or close to Walnut Creek? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 08:41:52 +1000
If so, please send me email. I'd like a very little favour. cheers, Mike
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00658.html (7,302 bytes)

96. Re: Anyone live in or close to Walnut Creek? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 11:59:23 +1000
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00813.html (7,970 bytes)

97. Re: Anyone live in or close to Walnut Creek? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 12:07:27 +1000
Whoops, hit the send button by accident. I'd like to thank everyone for offers of help. I appreciate it. This list, as always, is terrific! Since Chris Palmer seems closest, I'll take up his offer of
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00815.html (9,344 bytes)

98. Re: Tooth Count (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 09:40:25 +1000
http://yallara.cs.rmit.edu.au/~mg/cars/goblins/tech/diffs.htm The 3.7 diff has 11/41 Mike
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg01261.html (8,848 bytes)

99. Re: synchro (double clutch to 1st) (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Sun, 2 May 1999 10:25:04 +1000
You sure can change down to 1st on a Sprite by double clutching. I've had to do it with the racecar at Morwell Hilclimb. The only problem is the shudder that runs up your spine when, while you were l
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00010.html (9,708 bytes)

100. Re: Haystack (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 20:44:24 +1000
To which I'll point out that last year, my then Weber-equipped 1380cc bugeye won the AHSDC economy run with 45mpg, defeating many SU-equipped spridgets (948, 1100, 1275) Webers can be economical if y
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00169.html (8,023 bytes)

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