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1. Re: [Fwd: Re: Jag-engined Bugeye (was Road and Track 100 Best Cars)] (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 23:29:29 +1100; No, my understanding is that it is a genuine bugeye with later model doors ands wind-up windows grafted on. Mike door loaded car public; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00708.html (11,430 bytes)
2. Re: New Midget (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 15:09:10 +1100; I have gone through this exercise too (US LHD cars -> RHD cars for although now we can actually register LHD cars for normal use if they are > 25 yo You can use the old, non-collapsible steering colu; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00759.html (10,942 bytes)
3. Re: Bright Moon's A Here (no LBC content) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 01:08:59 +1100; There was a short spot on the news just now. It is an unusual triple event summer solstice, moon closest to the earth and a full moon - wont happen again until 2052 or something! Mike; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00942.html (9,463 bytes)
4. Re: HIF queries. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 10:37:45 +1100; I had a good experience with a HIF6 on my 1380. Worked well. I ended up ditching it when I up'd the spec on the engine from hot road to race/rally (266 cam to about 296, longman GT6 head to full race; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg01006.html (9,119 bytes)
5. Re: HIF queries. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 10:48:15 +1100; I did the following same car before: HIF6, K&N housing and filter, Maniflow LCB, monza style exhaust, 1380, Kent 266 cam, standard rockers, Longman GT6 head after: DCOE45, K&N filter and housing, Bro; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg01007.html (11,990 bytes)
6. Re: HIF queries. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 19:05:48 +1100; You haven't seen me - if gravity worked that way I'd have fallen off the ages ago John Sprinzel coined my nickname of "Gigantic Mike", and he did it for a reason!!!!! Mike; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg01023.html (9,826 bytes)
7. Re: Timing vs. cooling efficiency (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 09:16:32 +1100; Too much advance will cause detonation (pining, pinging). Overheating in traffic is more likely not enough advance (timing is too far retarded) Mike; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00242.html (8,686 bytes)
8. Re: king pin play (oh no, not another king pin thread!) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 09:18:28 +1100; I'll just remind folk of a front suspension diagnostic page at http://yallara.cs.rmit.edu.au/~mg/cars/goblins/tech/frontend.htm It was based on a tech bulletin from the Late Bob Gill Mike side archiv; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00243.html (9,836 bytes)
9. Re: E clip or circlip (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 08:47:24 +1100; I'll just pass on a handy hint that someone gave me. When changing wheel cylinders, pull the hub, shoes and backing plate off the banjo. Replace the wheel cylinder on the bare backing plate. It is no; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00299.html (8,242 bytes)
10. Re: rear springs movement (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 15:54:12 +1100; Well, you won't tear out the mounts on a solid car - historic racing proves that. On the other hand, a panhard rod sure does help. I'll post a couple of photos of a car (1/2 elliptic) without panhard; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00321.html (8,745 bytes)
11. Re: Rebuilt Shocks (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 15:57:33 +1100; Forget new - go with Peter Caldwell's rebuilt shocks. Great result and fantastic service. You can contact him at Worldwide Auto Imports nosimport@mailbag.com Another happy (international!) customer.; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00322.html (8,151 bytes)
12. Re: rear springs movement (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 12:38:12 +1100; What he means is stiff short springs with a fat anti-roll bar at the front and fairly soft springs at the back. This is the way most race spridgets are setup. A panhard rod will not change the spring; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00362.html (10,745 bytes)
13. Re: rear springs movement (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 13:00:54 +1100; As promised, here are the photos that show just how much the rear axle moves under hard cornering (on a 1/2 elliptic car). http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mikeg/cars/panhard.htm Mike p.s. I am selling thi; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00366.html (10,767 bytes)
14. Re: rear springs movement (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 08:40:55 +1100; The wheels are 13x5", the tyres Hoosier Street TDs No panel work was required, nor allowed in that class of racing. i.e. it is totally stock panel work, trim, suspension and brakes. OK, springs, ride; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00389.html (13,190 bytes)
15. Re: AH speedboat!! (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 22:59:10 +1100; That must be Joe Jarick's boat. he is a well known and knowledgeable big Healey owner. Mike; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00402.html (7,810 bytes)
16. Re: Re:Panhard rod.& dellorto Q's (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:05:24 +1100; I make no promises on *when* I'll get it done, but I'll make up some sketches and post them at some point. The originals are long gone, most likely when we moved. Mike; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00438.html (9,005 bytes)
17. Re: Motorsport Magazine (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:16:03 +1100; I'd guess Fangio was #1, but GV #2? I'd have to say I'd put Clark (2) and Senna (3) and even Schu (4) ahead of GV. Maybe others if I sat down with all the data. Why? Well, while there is no doubt tha; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00439.html (9,515 bytes)
18. Re: Motorsport Magazine (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:19:01 +1100; If we are including drivers outside the "modern era", then there are a lot of extras to consider. Nuovalari would certainly be a major contender. Also, for the post war list, Stirling Moss would be i; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00440.html (10,042 bytes)
19. Re: spin on oil filters (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 08:58:00 +1100; Mini Moke is the one for the spin on adapter I have Ryco Z82 filter - but then again, Ryco may not be available over there. Mike changed adapter for; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00594.html (8,614 bytes)
20. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 16:24:03 +1100; Poor earth? Look for the earth wire onto the pedestal under the knurled Just a guess... Mike; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00823.html (9,043 bytes)

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