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101. Re: One eyed sprite! (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 17:07:47 -0700 (PDT)
Thanks for the sympathy... I went to the shop at lunch, and it's looking like it will cost 1500-2000 to fix. The body guy pointed out alot of things that I didn't even see at first, including the fac
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00978.html (10,372 bytes)

102. Re: fine tuning (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 10:30:26 -0700 (PDT)
Maybe there is some way to do it by putting a dial gauge plunger through the spark plug hole.. In fact, if you dont have a dial gauge, you can probably rig something up a wooden dowel, screw in type
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01024.html (13,027 bytes)

103. Honda 2000 - Saw it last night (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 10:53:13 -0700 (PDT)
To anyone who's interested, I saw one of the first Honda 2000 coupes last night. Fresh off the boat - one of my neighbor's son-in-laws had brought it by his house last night. Appaently he works for a
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01025.html (8,872 bytes)

104. Re: Honda 2000 - Saw it last night (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 13:38:50 -0700 (PDT)
I guess, I just look at all honda's as 'wannabe' cars. I have never jumped on the 'Honda Band wagon', and I view them as cheap well engineered 'disposable' economy cars. I have a lot of friends that
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01041.html (10,161 bytes)

105. Re: Honda 2000 - Saw it last night (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 13:51:09 -0700 (PDT)
So basically the engine would only sound 'good' under hard acceleration such as getting on the freeway, or passing someone. That's one thing I like about my Sprite. It sounds good All THE TIME, and I
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01045.html (10,392 bytes)

106. Bugeye bonnet needed (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 15:04:01 -0700 (PDT)
Does anyone know of a 'really straight' steel bugeye bonnet for sale?? I am in San Jose, CA so if there is one available within driving distance, that would be preferred. I'm also looking for an orig
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01061.html (6,856 bytes)

107. Re: MSRP (no LBC content) (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 13:53:29 -0700 (PDT)
The ironic thing is, that probaly none of those bugeyes would probably pass concourse... too many 'runs' in the paint, no hubcaps, and look at the side curtains ;-) The picture does make you drool t
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01310.html (9,903 bytes)

108. Re: Car show judging, now OE tools (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 14:05:39 -0700 (PDT)
Now that's awsome! (Strathcarron) I'd take that over a Honda any day! I sounds like the design criteria is simular in a lot of ways to the orginal sprite. Too bad it will probably never make it to th
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01311.html (9,381 bytes)

109. Re: Can you lift your Spridget? (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 14:14:09 -0700 (PDT)
I suppose you could also you use a dog or even a cat, instead of a small child. The hard part is getting them to lie in front of the car while you drive up onto them. Personally I've found that they
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01312.html (11,337 bytes)

110. Re: Can you lift your Spridget? (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 14:19:45 -0700 (PDT)
So, let's get this straight. While you were sitting comfortably on the floor, with some lug nuts in your hand, you called your wife over to 'lift the car'. Hummmm, am I the only one or does something
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01314.html (11,429 bytes)

111. Re: Got my dream car. (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 15:31:42 -0700 (PDT)
That's beautiful man! (uncontrollable sobbing) I hope you and your bugeye have many (sob) happy (sob) years (sob) together! Oh - BTW, when you get it finished and start driving it around... Don't eve
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01326.html (9,837 bytes)

112. Re: Can you lift your Spridget? (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 09:53:37 -0700 (PDT)
I was talking about one of those big fat fluffy ones, of course! ;-) - Bryan
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01367.html (10,682 bytes)

113. Re: Got my dream car. (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 11:00:38 -0700 (PDT)
Is it white??? if not, you may be OK, but just to be safe, make sure you keep both cars at least 50 feet apart, and NEVER park the sprite anywhere behind the F150. As an extra precaution, make sure
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01370.html (11,247 bytes)

114. Re: wax poll (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 11:48:28 -0700 (PDT)
My god! what have I wrought??? Did I in advertantly start this cat stuff?? In any case, I've tried the Persain for buffing, but I'm having alot of trouble keeping it on the 'power buffer'. I've trie
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01472.html (10,301 bytes)

115. Re: Another spridget hit! (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 16:26:39 -0700 (PDT)
I can definitely feel for you. I guess in a way, I was pretty lucky. The guy that hit mine, waited for me to show up, and then apologized. He gave me all his information, and when I gave him my body
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01508.html (13,011 bytes)

116. Re: wax poll (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 09:00:46 -0700 (PDT)
I've found that the thrashing motion of a live cat adds to the 'buffing experience', and gives a better shine;-> - Bryan some have
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01562.html (9,466 bytes)

117. Re: wax poll (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 10:32:17 -0700 (PDT)
Oh definitly the neighbor's cat. Here's some tips that will help ensure, it's clean enough for the 'buffing process': doesn't really matter what so long as it's propmpts them to give the cat a bath.
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01573.html (10,868 bytes)

118. Re: Possibility of fuel line primer? (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 12:18:22 -0700 (PDT)
I put a new SU electric pump on my Bugeye, and I have never needed to 'prime' it. It has no problem sucking the fuel up out of the tank, even after running the tank dry. I have the pump installed un
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01693.html (8,595 bytes)

119. 1275 oil pressure (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 16:34:03 -0700 (PDT)
Hi all, I'm still fighting a persistant oil leak on my newly rebuilt 1275 engine (all new bearings, hepolite pistons, and new 12g940 head, and kent md266 cam and lifters). I had installed one of the
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01751.html (8,455 bytes)

120. Re: 1275 oil pressure (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 09:43:44 -0700 (PDT)
When I rebuilt the engine, I did check the locating of the rear main seal, to make sure it wasn't draging on the crank, and all my tolerance seemed pretty tight. I have modified my sidedraft intake
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01797.html (8,901 bytes)


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