Hi Guys, this is a bit off topic, so if anyone wants to reply off-list, that will be fine. What sort of clubman racing is available in the states? My wife and...
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Peter Whitlam
Peter.Whitlam@...
May 31, 2000 10:09 am
I have been advised by a friend, who has many years experience in the rally business, to use a 2l Pinto from a Cortina/Transit as a power source. I know we...
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Chris James
chrisj@...
May 31, 2000 10:24 am
It weighs about 3 tonnes! We've got one in a Dutton Malaga B+ which used to have a 1600 X-flow. There's more power but noticably more weight. Strangely this...
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christian
christian@...
May 31, 2000 10:36 am
... any one know?...
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Graeme Banks
graban@...
May 31, 2000 10:42 am
Allen Although I am in New Zealand a long way from USA I understand that there are a lot of club events run at airbases or large car parks as PRO SOLO or ...
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christian
christian@...
May 31, 2000 10:49 am
Rob hope you dont mind I have posted the De Dion picture on my site go to www.viola.co.uk and click on locost...
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John Roberts
sev07n@...
May 31, 2000 10:52 am
Hi Rick, How on earth can you type that fast that all your messages have the same time on them?? Just sent a message back to David explaining how the AFM is...
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John Roberts
sev07n@...
May 31, 2000 11:12 am
Hi David, This is the second attempt to answer you, I think I pressed the wrong key or something. All I needed to mate the 20v and the T50 box was a new...
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Rick & Lesley Hargraves
rhargrav@...
May 31, 2000 11:14 am
Hi John, Just go to typing school and get up to 200 WPM -OR type the replies up offline and then flood the market. Did you use the standard intake runners and...
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rick.ellwood@...
May 31, 2000 11:31 am
A quick question about seating, does anyone know who can supply seats to fit as I'm not too keen on making my own? Fairly cheap as I have seen some for around ...
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John Roberts
sev07n@...
May 31, 2000 11:42 am
Hi Rick, Sounds easy, but you obviously understand all these computer thingys. Threw the complete intake box in the cupboard and started again. There is a...
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Duncan & Susan Ratcliff
13126624@...
May 31, 2000 11:44 am
Simon, I will run the tape over them tomorrow and let you know. DTR...
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Chris James
chrisj@...
May 31, 2000 11:54 am
Whilst very much being in my black book at the mo., Stuart Taylor do some decent ones. You may have to wait several years for delivery though ;) CJ ... fit as ...
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allen.clark@...
May 31, 2000 12:02 pm
Hi guys If any of you know where I can find one for a friend in the Newbury, I would be most greatful. Allen ...
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Esko Ala-Nisula
eskoa@...
May 31, 2000 12:07 pm
It all depends on what part of the country you plan on relocating to. As said before, there are airfields that are used for Solo and autocross events and then...
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Sven Boulton
sven@...
May 31, 2000 12:20 pm
Peter, Apart from the obvious weight problem, the engine is a good solid reliabel and highly tuneable lump. The transit engines are usually low compression, so...
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Lewis Family
lewis@...
May 31, 2000 12:23 pm
Hi Rick Might give the Webers the flick and try injection, its a bit easier now that we have an agent in town, I looked at it a few years ago for the other car...
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James Hughes
jhughes@...
May 31, 2000 12:26 pm
Does anyone know what is required to convert to unleaded operation, and general prices. TIA James...
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Ken Walton
kenwrace@...
May 31, 2000 12:46 pm
Andrew-the flux-in-line system sounds vary interesting. agree on bronze. please send details------thanks, seeeya-Ken...
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Michael Rankin
Michael.Rankin@...
May 31, 2000 12:49 pm
Hi All, I'm edging ever closer to the day when my social life ceases (i.e. I start the build) and I've got a few questions, 1) Ron's web site seems to imply...
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Chris James
chrisj@...
May 31, 2000 12:57 pm
... I think you'll find that Ron is reselling MK's chassis. ... It's pretty new but don't have any qualms about it. After all, he's running one in his...
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Leslie Newell
les@...
May 31, 2000 1:49 pm
Hi Andrew, I would be very interested in pics... TIA Les ... make...
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Leslie Newell
les@...
May 31, 2000 1:49 pm
Hi Peter, The 2l Pinto from the Sierra/Cortina/Capri/Transit etc is a little tall and rather heavy. However many listers, including me, are using them. Watch...
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Leslie Newell
les@...
May 31, 2000 1:50 pm
The Volvo 340 uses an alloy transaxle with the propshaft running at engine speed. I thought about this for a Locost but it would mean at least doubling the...
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James Hughes
jhughes@...
May 31, 2000 2:13 pm
I thought that brazing was banned in the UK for repairing chassis (this may have changed) because it *can* be brittle. I think you fail an MOT if repairs are...
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James Hughes
jhughes@...
May 31, 2000 2:17 pm
Nuts. Anyone have any other suggestions in this area? James ... From: Leslie Newell [mailto:les@...] Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 2:46...
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Rob Lane
rlane@...
May 31, 2000 2:35 pm
... From: Chris James <chrisj@...> To: <locost@egroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [locost] Ron & MK's DeDion setup ... Fully...
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William Bratt
bratt@...
May 31, 2000 2:41 pm
To find out what is happening in the area you are going to relocate in, do a search for Sports Car Club of America, and find the appropriate Region, and there...
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Chris James
chrisj@...
May 31, 2000 3:52 pm
... That would make sense as it was specifically an MK chassised car they were looking for. I'll have to wait then. Cheers CJ...
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A W MacFadyen
awm@...
May 31, 2000 4:00 pm
Almost "Brazing" isn't stronger than welding in terms of tensile or shear strength but even a so-so brazed joint will have more fatigue ressitance than a...
