- 1. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 11:25:11 EST
- Well I'd say that it wasn't the same thing then!!!!!
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00268.html (7,324 bytes)
- 2. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 10:50:00 -0600 with any abuse report
- Spoken like a true concours judge! I am sure that the difference in logo means a lot of difference in the air-flow as well... <VBG> Heaven help us if you try to use one of the ones that says Sprite
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00270.html (7,506 bytes)
- 3. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 13:07:39 EST
- I think everyone knows I'm not a concours person. The point I was making was the if you want an aluminum alloy filter case that says either Sprite or Midget on it, for twin SUs then you have to pay a
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00277.html (8,259 bytes)
- 4. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 19:46:58 GMT j31Jn9KQ017406
- "Not the same thing" Only operationally, eh? Betting the case is of "smooth" polished chrome rather then the "ribbed" other kind of finish as well.... not quite as "classy"....but less $$$ as well? C
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00284.html (7,585 bytes)
- 5. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 00:04:10 -0500
- God forbid! We all know the Sprite is the MUCH better of the 2 ;) Just look at the lines of the Sprite compared to the Midget. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00295.html (8,244 bytes)
- 6. Re[2]: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 22:37:44 -0800
- i find it more than somewhat interesting that for years when the cars were made as both sprites and midgets, (what about 62 ->69) the midget cost more new, and now every price guide that i have seen
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00297.html (8,350 bytes)
- 7. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 06:54:22 -0600
- IMHO, it all comes down to supply and demand. The Midgets "were" in demand, and there is a huge supply of them. The Sprite rolled off the line at a lesser rate, thus, fewer. Couple that, with the Aus
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00298.html (10,744 bytes)
- 8. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 09:39:18 EST
- God forbid! We all know the Sprite is the MUCH better of the 2 ;) Just look at the lines of the Sprite compared to the Midget Frank, Frank, Frank, tsk, tsk, we all know the poor Sprite was just incom
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00300.html (8,435 bytes)
- 9. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 10:34:51 EST
- Anyway, I got off track. Bill, Midgets = many, Sprites = few. The fewer there are, the more they cost. Imagine trying to buy an Innocenti......... Brad Who the heck would want an Innocenti? Robert B.
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00302.html (8,440 bytes)
- 10. RE: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 13:18:43 -0800
- I guess if your idea of a "real sports car" means you have a boot lid then you are right. Just remember you have your Austin Healey Sprites, then your Spridget "Mark" cars (good parts sources for you
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00313.html (8,995 bytes)
- 11. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 17:12:03 -0500 reply-type=original
- Hi Crash, Do you actually have any friends that like you? Not everyone views the world the same as your limited view ;^)). I happen to own a Bugeye and a '62 box Sprite and each has it's merits. Ther
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00316.html (10,202 bytes)
- 12. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 18:49:55 -0500
- Hey now, I just happen to be a big Healey owner these days. But Brad, you are right ;) I have been around these cars for over 30 years, lots of meets, shows, drives, and yes AH and other clubs. I don
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00317.html (10,725 bytes)
- 13. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 17:19:56 -0800 reply-type=response
- Crash has lots of friends and both of us call him A**Hole to his face ;-) He just likes to jerk peoples chain and see what reaction he gets. He's really a pussy cat. Larry Miller
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00323.html (8,705 bytes)
- 14. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 20:56:04 -0500 reply-type=response
- I know about Crash. I have been on the list almost as long as it has been around. I read most every post. I just never really say much. Mike C -- Original Message -- From "Larry & Sandi Miller" <mill
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00330.html (9,398 bytes)
- 15. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 20:55:10 -0800
- It's your loss if you diss Crash. He is a great, if somewhat unorthodox, guy. And he knows just a little about what it takes to keep these little cars going. Don't know what happened to the theory th
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00333.html (8,638 bytes)
- 16. re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 23:56:11 -0500
- per Daniel1312... How 'bout "Cortina" or "Anglia"? Ed in NC (...who's always liked English Fords. :-)
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00334.html (8,139 bytes)
- 17. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 07:39:09 EDT
- I will be Crash's friend even if it means I have to weld my Sprite's boot lid shut.... It is a Mark Sprite but does have round wheel arches! Daniel1312
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00336.html (8,357 bytes)
- 18. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 08:31:57 -0400 reply-type=original
- Actually, it was not to be taken as literal as it was taken. I guess that I should have made more smiley faces ;^) than just one in the post. I didn't mean anything by the phrase, Crash. I have owned
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00339.html (9,739 bytes)
- 19. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2005 15:02:27 GMT j33F4s0I021683
- "RWA compared to half-arch Spridgets" What!!?? You've been tokin' again, huh? I warned you about this stuff screwin' up your "left side" perspective, haven't I? This stuff is for the right side of th
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00344.html (8,622 bytes)
- 20. Re: K & N again (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2005 15:38:22 GMT j33Feo7V022517
- "Guys, we are in it for the fun of it" Amen...absolutely. Same goes for life itself to the extent your life choices permit! :):) (I look "across" at everybody with the exception of politicians. I don
- /html/spridgets/2005-04/msg00346.html (8,606 bytes)
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