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1. RE: Grassroots Motorsports TR3 comparison story (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 08:19:14 -0400; Great concept Tim. But, alas, I find #37 sans engine at the moment. I'll have it ready for the Sebring and Moroso Nationals in January 99 if that helps. Curious though, what "political implications"; /html/fot/1998-10/msg00100.html (8,133 bytes)
2. RE: Gearbox Info Needed (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 08:29:57 -0400; It seems there were three evolutions of the bellhousing design with the final having more substantial webbing between the housing and the main body of the case. I've broken the earlier ones from noth; /html/fot/1998-10/msg00101.html (7,637 bytes)
3. RE: FOT NewsFlash: Announcing SVRA TR/MG Challenge (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 19:06:08 -0500; The best marketing phrases PR people at SCCA can develop is "Speed Freakz" and "Old Fartz"". The most recent competitive adjustment to TR's in SCCA E Production is a 20# weight addition. The stsndard; /html/fot/1998-10/msg00260.html (10,074 bytes)
4. RE: TR4A Nat'l Runoffs Winner-For Sale (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 15:22:58 -0400; I just want to add that I know both this car and Jack and can assure anyone that may have an interet, what a bargain this deal is. There is nothing on the car that could not be easily backdated to vi; /html/fot/1998-08/msg00050.html (9,505 bytes)
5. RE: Observation @ VTR (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 10:11:40 -0400; I remember back in the mid 70's, that interest in the TR-3 was pretty solid, but the TR-4 was really considered just a parts donor to keep the 3's going. You could buy a running TR3 for about $500, b; /html/fot/1998-08/msg00055.html (8,026 bytes)
6. RE: Getting the race car to the track (back too) (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 16:45:16 -0400; I'm out. For this year anyway, I did hear that Halkias is a contender again. He had a late start this season but, per local MGB pilot, will attend. Last year he had a total of three TR-6s on track. C; /html/fot/1998-08/msg00111.html (7,740 bytes)
7. RE: Getting the race car to the track (back too) (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 08:54:49 -0400; Not quite that serious after all the specialist attention, just noxious leakage past the seals and some occasional flatulence. I've not heard about the TR-6, I wonder if that was Fletcher Williams' c; /html/fot/1998-08/msg00125.html (7,659 bytes)
8. RE: TR3 axels & hubs (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 09:09:35 -0400; Cary and FOT, I am having success with the new axle and hub combination on my SCCA car. At this point I've 4 weekends on the setup and all seems well. I'll tear down at the end of the season, after L; /html/fot/1998-08/msg00140.html (7,722 bytes)
9. RE: Countdown to BRIC-South Paddock (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 17:21:45 -0400; You guys have me thinking of putting the old sheetmetal back on.... sounds like this is the Triumph social event of the year. Oh well, maybe next year. I wish you all the best. I'll be battling a Mia; /html/fot/1998-07/msg00063.html (9,981 bytes)
10. RE: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:19:23 -0400; My last "from scratch" engine took several months. Maybe, 120 hrs. It was assembled and dissasembled at least a dozen times to check and set clearances. Everything was "blueprinted". Setting rod clea; /html/fot/1998-07/msg00082.html (7,491 bytes)
11. RE: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 17:20:28 -0400; 1995 prices:(from memory) Moldex crankshaft: $1400.00 Carillo rods, set 900.00 forged pistons, set 320.00 good oversized ring set $100.00 roller rockers & pedastals 1000.00 Pro flowed head and valve; /html/fot/1998-07/msg00086.html (8,030 bytes)
12. fuel consumption. (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 08:57:20 -0400; Tim brought up an interesting point we haven't yet discussed. Just what kind of milage is everyone getting? I'm at 9.8 mi/gal at the last event. This is surprising since the 1996 motor was around 7.5; /html/fot/1998-06/msg00033.html (6,919 bytes)
13. RE: Trans advice needed (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 11:04:44 -0400; Uncle Jack, the word going around is that it's better to use decent old synchros than the repro stuff. Evidently, the new ones don't last very long in even street car use. I'm using redline MTL (75/8; /html/fot/1998-06/msg00042.html (7,932 bytes)
14. RE: fuel consumption. (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 17:41:29 -0400; Only if he'll trade in kind! of an Perhaps you should pass along your secrets to Jeff Gordon! Irv; /html/fot/1998-06/msg00047.html (7,283 bytes)
15. RE: My last race report? (long) (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 08:31:08 -0400; Hardy, I admire your restraint and know you are frustrated. What is it, 27 consecutive runoffs? It's a shame the SCCA has decided to transform itself by reshuffling the decks of the cars and drivers; /html/fot/1998-06/msg00078.html (10,709 bytes)
16. RE: My last race report? (long) (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 15:02:58 -0400; The big problem for most has been the "full width" main hoop requirement. And the fact that where alternate configurations were at one time accepted (given a registered engineers seal) they no longer; /html/fot/1998-06/msg00086.html (9,501 bytes)
17. RE: 4.10 ring and pinion (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 08:29:19 -0400; I've heard that also, but don't have direct knowledge. FWIW, I've noticed the Triumph 2000 sedans (saloons) with manual transmissions are spec'd with 4.10 rear gears. Since the read axle is a common; /html/fot/1998-06/msg00092.html (9,781 bytes)
18. RE: Chip Bond-GRM (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 08:51:09 -0400; Guess I've about used up all of my 15 minutes of fame. Another matter, Are any of you interested in some original Velvetouch brake shoes for the early 10" TR drums. I came by five new sets included i; /html/fot/1998-06/msg00173.html (7,633 bytes)
19. RE: upper TR-3/4 / alfins ala japon (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 19:57:42 -0400; With regard to the upper A arm conversion: You will need to shim the position of the internal threaded portion. A corresponding length of 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 angle will put the new CL in line with the ol; /html/fot/1998-06/msg00199.html (8,778 bytes)
20. RE: Chip Bond-GRM (score: 1): Author: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 17:33:18 -0400; Check with British Frame and Engine for cams, Henry. Keg G. has a variety of grinds from street to full race. Chip -- From: Henry A. Morrison[SMTP:dos_gusanos@email.msn.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 19; /html/fot/1998-06/msg00225.html (7,640 bytes)

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