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1. Great LBC Drives (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 17:57:59 -0700 (PDT); Have to concur that Schnebly Hill Rd. (I think that was once the name) down to Sedona Az. from the highway is one of the world's top drives. I haven't been on it in years, but it used to be dirt. You; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01156.html (6,929 bytes)
2. Great LBC Drives (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 19:08:03 -0700 (PDT); Though this is probably off topic, is there any truth to the travel rumor that Chico Ca. has at least six women for every guy, all ages included? Wouldn't that be one hell of a rally? Jim '74B; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01213.html (6,464 bytes)
3. Re: Ignition Switch vs. seat belt interlock (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 17:05:57 -0700 (PDT); belt -- Could be, but other 74 listers might want to check out their ignition switch condition for almost identical symptoms. On the 74's they're all about going out now...Moss has them back in stock; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00210.html (7,432 bytes)
4. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 17:17:56 -0700 (PDT); --Kai Radicke <mowogmg@pil.net> quotes: "It was the early '80s, and the era of the affordable roadster appeared to be Surely technology more -- Do listers actually like how the Miata handles? It remi; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00212.html (8,550 bytes)
5. Re: Nostalgic Design -Reply (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 11:48:50 -0700 (PDT); Information in -- Have you ever driven a Miata? It's unbelievable the hype that people have comparing it to, say, an MGB. I expected a neat car, and I was amazed at the difference. The sightlines out; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00270.html (8,251 bytes)
6. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 12:03:39 -0700 (PDT); -- I guess what bugs me about the Miata is all the hype comparing it to a "classic" British roadster. I hated the X1/9 feel of the car, because the center of gravity made the wheels feel like they we; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00271.html (9,290 bytes)
7. RE: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 18:24:22 -0700 (PDT); In reponse to my: Several Listers have commented. I agree that the Miata is more maneuverable than a B or a Healey, and that it corners better at high speeds, but I think handling is so much more tha; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00297.html (9,687 bytes)
8. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 19:53:05 -0700 (PDT); And I car in my early B as Don't get me wrong-- I don't hate the Miata, or newer cars. It's just that I was really disappointed in it. It does maneuver well, but there's something missing there. I'm; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00305.html (9,791 bytes)
9. Re: 5 speed vs. OD conversion (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 19:35:19 -0700 (PDT); -- I agree--at today's higher speeds. When new, my non O/D 74 B tached 3500 @ 60mph. After awhile it settled down to 32. Gas mileage was about 32mpg at same speed, 22 or so street. I had the chance t; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00310.html (9,536 bytes)
10. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 6 May 1998 18:21:15 -0700 (PDT); Triumphs -- It's not the Miata owners that bother me-- although I've known some who parrot the 'British Cars were crap' stereotype. No, it was the auto press that pissed me off when the Miata came ou; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00342.html (9,188 bytes)
11. Re: Weber carbs and aftermarket fuel pumps (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 7 May 1998 17:26:53 -0700 (PDT); little solid on -- Yes-- and it's a real real drag-- meaning like, totally unacceptable. A few years ago I thought I'd be different and replace my SU with one of those solid gold things. I was being; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00414.html (7,783 bytes)
12. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 7 May 1998 17:31:32 -0700 (PDT); gets it. -- If you really need and want all that stuff, get a Camry! Jim 74 MGB, A REAL Roadster; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00415.html (8,803 bytes)
13. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 7 May 1998 17:45:19 -0700 (PDT); my opinion, a bit tired hearing LBC listers deriding Miatas simply because sports -- Wildbill, Thanks for your comments. Being new to the List, I didn't know that this has been a pretty long winded t; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00416.html (9,000 bytes)
14. Re: Electrically Dead MG (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 13:18:43 -0700 (PDT); the start -- Obvious check would be coil leads or main coil wire. Check fuse block for loose connections (I had this same thing happen after a 2000 mile trip, and fuse block was to blame). Especially; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00520.html (7,711 bytes)
15. Re: rust prevention on unpainted parts (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 13:31:31 -0700 (PDT); out on rust on -- The OEM way is to wrap the whole thing in oil-cloth. One of the neat things about buying MG parts is to see how the manufacturers take these old time precautions. Oil cloth works! J; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00521.html (6,988 bytes)
16. Re: 5 speed vs. OD conversion (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 16:20:59 -0700 (PDT); I agree with you about OD. It's overrated. At the high speeds some people say they like it at, the B is putting out mostly noise anyway! When I bought my B new the dealer highly recommended against i; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00623.html (8,235 bytes)
17. Re: 5 speed vs. OD conversion (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 16:21:54 -0700 (PDT); Mike Lishego, I agree with you about OD. It's overrated. At the high speeds some people say they like it at, the B is putting out mostly noise anyway! When I bought my B new the dealer highly recomme; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00624.html (8,134 bytes)
18. Re: Defogging inside of windscreen (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 17:03:49 -0700 (PDT); -- The stock MG defroster is good. For years mine ran poorly, and one day, when I had the glovebox out, I discovered why: the right duct hose located behind the box had fallen off! A two second fix m; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00674.html (7,560 bytes)
19. Re: Clutch replacement (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 16:26:25 -0700 (PDT); What all is What are some -- Not a bad job, if you get help, but $650 is a normal price. While the engine is out it's a good idea to replace the rear bearing and seal, maybe the timing chain if old,; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00750.html (7,364 bytes)
20. Re: mg shocks (score: 1): Author: Jim Carlile <j_carlile@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 16:37:53 -0700 (PDT); or to it -- Stick with rebuilding the stock Armstrong lever shocks, or get new ones. Avoid the conversion kits-- I don't like how they feel (different) although other listers will disagree. Your loca; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00751.html (7,396 bytes)

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