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41. Re: Newbie (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 22:25:01 EDT
Is a car still an Authentic Tiger if the engione has been changed up, say from a 260 to a 289 or 302? What about transmissions? Don't confuse "original" with "authentic" and it will all become clear.
/html/tigers/2005-04/msg00097.html (6,709 bytes)

42. Re: Labeling situations (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 15:26:29 EDT
We need to be careful about labeling definitions, lest we reduce the value and incentive of producing parts physically identical and equal to "original". Maybe we can draw a distinction between NOS (
/html/tigers/2005-04/msg00113.html (7,642 bytes)

43. STOA Autocross May 28 (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 18:34:54 EDT
For NorCal Tiger and Shelby club members, a quick heads up that the first STOA autocross of the season will be Saturday, May 28th on the wide open, and grippy, concrete of Marina. For those that won'
/html/tigers/2005-04/msg00123.html (6,774 bytes)

44. Re: Labeling situations (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:54:07 EDT
BTW, just added to my Brit car collection - a Mini-Moke. Anybody know what that is? But of course, No. 6's favorite mode of transport on "The Prisoner" ;-)
/html/tigers/2005-04/msg00133.html (7,782 bytes)

45. Re: Shelby clone gets $550k (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:13:57 EDT
This definitely falls into the "more money than brains" category or "I shouldn't have had that last bottle of wine before bidding"....
/html/tigers/2005-04/msg00242.html (6,572 bytes)

46. Re: Seats (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 13:49:02 EST
Some of the aftermarket manufacturers (like Corbeau) still make "Clubman" type seats, which have fixed seat backs and no head rests...they're also not very expensive. I personally think this type of
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00046.html (7,601 bytes)

47. Re: Limited Slip Diff (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2005 12:08:40 EST
<<I think the posi made a whale of a difference in the capabilities of the car, was one of the best up-grades I made.>> Couldn't agree more. Before I did anything else to a Tiger, this is where my mo
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00067.html (7,861 bytes)

48. Re: Friday Mystery (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 11:53:10 EST
How about a Lotus Formula Ford, like maybe a 61? Mike Wood
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00175.html (6,790 bytes)

49. Re: Tiger Seats (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 11:54:39 EST
they mention the seats as "Procar". I believe they are made by a firm called Scat, and are available through Summit, Jegs and other hot rodding oriented suppliers. I've seen those same seats in a num
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00176.html (6,601 bytes)

50. Re: Friday Mystery (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 12:23:44 EST
Should have noticed, there are struts coming from the transaxle and brake ducting...must be a sports racer with rear bodywork? OK, its a Chevron :-) Awfully hard to guess, can't see much besides the
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00178.html (7,005 bytes)

51. Re: Torque and Horsepower (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:44:24 EST
I can't understand why anyone would want an effective 5th gear ratio which would spin the motor over 2000-2500rpm at 70mph. 5th should be a deep overdrive, IMHO. You do all of your racing, obviously
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00219.html (7,979 bytes)

52. Re: 15 inch tires (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 22:26:34 EST
Can someone explain (without using the term "looks good") why someone would want to put 14" or 15" rims on a Tiger. I would think that going to a lower profile tire would make it ride harder. Am I mi
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00230.html (8,413 bytes)

53. Re: Torque and Horsepower (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 13:13:15 EST
<<Your probably right... I have found as I get older (and older) that much of what in theory is the optimal performance setup offers limited real benefit compared to the compromised real world use. I
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00253.html (8,449 bytes)

54. Re: Lotus (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 14:37:09 EST
<<To stretch this a little further, IMHO, for a few extra dollars a mid-to-late 90's BMW 325 or 328 would be a better all around car>> Not too sure a potential Tiger/Lotus/Miata prospect is going to
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00257.html (7,855 bytes)

55. Re: synthetic lube;tranny and rear end (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:23:20 EST
<<Yeah, I know that smell all too well. Many years back I had a jug of 90W that was about half full when it slipped out of my hand, and split wide open when it hit the brick walkway next to the drive
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00287.html (7,369 bytes)

56. Re: "RESTORATION" (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:44:14 EST
I've seen cars advertised as "completely original" and "fully restored". My thinking always was, "completely original" would mean that the cars has all of its original parts, but often these same ads
/html/tigers/2005-02/msg00358.html (7,525 bytes)

57. Re: National Sunbeam Club (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 18:41:41 EST
<<It's a good thing that subscription to this list is free, otherwise it wouldn't have much content.>> What's that expression? "Truer words have seldom been spoken" or something like that... ;-) The
/html/tigers/2005-01/msg00198.html (7,512 bytes)

58. Re: National Sunbeam Club (long) (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 20:42:30 EST
<<What would a national club offer you that you can't get from this list and regular contributors to TU?>> You make some great points and give credit where credit is very, very due. But, to answer th
/html/tigers/2005-01/msg00205.html (7,475 bytes)

59. Re: Tiger question (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:00:39 EST
<<For about 5 years, my local Vintage Racing Club, SOVREN, has recommended (but not mandated) suspension parts should NOT be powdercoated, because of potentially hidden cracks developing.>> Yep, same
/html/tigers/2005-01/msg00227.html (7,178 bytes)

60. Re: National Sunbeam Club (long) (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:07:23 EST
<<Yes, agreed. We recognized this as the role of the local groups, which TU supports. But how would a different national organization do a better job in this regard than what is already happening tod
/html/tigers/2005-01/msg00228.html (7,488 bytes)


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