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21. Re: FW: Tire suggestions (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 13:46:28 -0400; For someone who wants to get a bit more handling from their car, I feel that tires are a great area for improvement. For most automobiles, a change in tires can yield the single biggest improvement i; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00755.html (8,843 bytes)
22. Re: ARP head stud sets (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 20:14:51 -0400; Unless they have changed since last year, get out your 12 point sockets. All of the ARP nuts I have can be installed using these sockets. And yes, I agree with Ed, they are nice nuts and studs for th; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01150.html (7,550 bytes)
23. Re: Springs (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 11:25:03 -0400; Our MGBV8 conversion has the shortened front springs with stock rear springs. While the advertised drop in ride height was approximately one inch, we got quite a bit more than that. I would venture t; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01356.html (7,588 bytes)
24. Re: Cleaning Gas Tanks (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 18:08:57 -0400; I had to clean the gas tank in the P-car some time ago. I called my local Brit car specialist. He is familiar with the material from Moss, and Eastwood. He didn't like the stuff. He referred me to a; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01459.html (8,877 bytes)
25. Re: Interior Door Panels (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 13:31:02 -0400; Gary mentions use of Masonite. Good idea! I did this with the '78 B, but be forewarned that you should try to use the thinnest Masonite. I used the 3/16" material and the finished door panel made put; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01636.html (7,542 bytes)
26. Re: ARP head stud sets (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 11:32:12 -0400; I wish I had a ARP box in front of me, but I'll try from memory. Something like 80%+ of the torque applied is used to overcome the effects of friction among the threads, so in essence less torque is; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01765.html (7,960 bytes)
27. Re: Continuation of Buying my first MG (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Sat, 06 Mar 1999 16:39:47 -0500; Hi, I thought I'd chime in here, since this thread does seem to be centered around MGs, and I've had experience owning two MGBs and one Porsche, since I attained ownership of my first B (age 18). The; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00320.html (12,398 bytes)
28. Re: Oil Coolers - '80B (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Sun, 07 Mar 1999 18:11:29 -0500; Eugene, unless you live in the deep, deep south, you shouldn't need anything larger than the 10-row cooler. My '70B with higher compression, and resultant higher engine temps, runs fine with the 10 o; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00350.html (11,075 bytes)
29. Re: Why Does Moss Sell Crap? (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 13:30:36 -0500; When you get poor quality parts from Asia, this is all you can expect. I have supported getting parts re-chromed from the beginning. Now, the reason plating operations are getting harder to find is b; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00386.html (11,477 bytes)
30. Re: Seat cover kits vs. upholstery shop (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 20:27:18 -0500; Bill, my brother, dad and myself redid the seats on the '78 B this past year, and we were VERY dissatisfied with the fit of the pieces. We purchased four new seat cushions AND their upholstery kit. T; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00423.html (8,969 bytes)
31. Re: oil coolers (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 21:12:31 -0500; If you run the cooler, though, you lower your oil temps and you can then run lower viscosity oil and thereby alleviate the problems of pumping cold oil. By your statements above about the cooler not; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00429.html (9,613 bytes)
32. Re: oil coolers (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 22:50:49 -0500; 230 is about as high as you want the oil to get. A nice temperature is around 200-220. You are in big trouble when the temp gauge starts to see 250 degrees. With regards to thermal ability, the synth; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00435.html (8,614 bytes)
33. Re: Seat cover kits vs. upholstery shop (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 08:36:33 -0500; Last night I posted about the poor fit of the seat covers and cushions. I stated they were from VB. Well, I was wrong. They were from Moss. My brother said the cushions were perfectly fine and the bo; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00448.html (7,449 bytes)
34. Re: Compression test- - -opinions needed (long) (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 20:44:59 -0500; Consider that your hotter camshaft with longer duration will allow some of your compression to bled off at the speeds your engine is turning with starter only. Did you do a proper job of break-in for; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00578.html (8,325 bytes)
35. Moss Quality and Quality in general (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 14:35:13 -0500; Please be aware this post is long, and if MG content is not what you are interesting in, then please hit the DELETE key now. In reply to several posts about quality of mg parts: My reply: We are not; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00694.html (12,031 bytes)
36. minilite source (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 22:01:18 -0500; Don't forget Paul Spruell Alfa Lamborghini here in Atlanta. 800 552-2532. I can't remember their prices, but they are true Panasport wheels. I think they were around $150 for 15x6 and $175 for 15x7.; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01757.html (6,409 bytes)
37. Porsche, Wilwood calipers on MGB (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 22:19:46 -0500; Hi all, a few months ago I boasted about putting Porsche brakes on our MGB-V8 conversion. I have stressed to my brother that we should get the car to stop before we get it to go. The car will be fini; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01761.html (8,201 bytes)
38. Re: Porsche, Wilwood calipers on MGB (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 11:39:46 -0500; Porsche 911 vented rotors for 75-83 Porsches are less than $50 each. I have seen them for $28 each, and they claim they are original equipment manufacturer. Most Porsche guys just chunk the rotors wh; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01794.html (8,825 bytes)
39. Re: Oil Fill on Rebuilt Engine (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Mon, 01 Feb 1999 08:50:21 -0500; Unless you have the sump full before you put it on, this is the only way to get oil into your engine. You can fill from the dipstick, but I don't think dumping oil down will wash away your cam lube.; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00008.html (7,222 bytes)
40. Auto-X fever (score: 1): Author: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>; Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 16:40:11 -0500; I'm going to try to run in the Atlanta SCCA Solo 2 this coming February Can anyone give me a primer or some hints? Tire pressures? Run max RPMS, or shift at HP peak? What class would I run in? Please; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00105.html (6,751 bytes)

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