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18603
Scott, I presume you are upgrading a hatchback, not a jellybean. Is the DC/DC living in the controller compartment? For batteries, best to stick to D34 Yellow...
Ed
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Jul 1, 2005
12:54 pm
18604
I own 4 Sparrows and often drive 3 of them in excess of 70 Mph. They have always been very stable and a pleasure to drive at highway speeds. The fourth is...
indynet4me
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Jul 2, 2005
4:58 am
18605
What's happening with the Sparrows built by Myers Motors? Are they still operating or back at the factory for repairs or recall? Any information about plans...
tomshay
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Jul 4, 2005
12:37 am
18606
This past weekend I left the bird parked on the street for an evening. When I went to drive it I had no power to anything. I depressed the BRB in an attempt...
Marshall Bonnie
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Jul 5, 2005
2:18 pm
18607
... Wild guess - DC-DC converter overheating? That could cause it to go into shutdown/crowbar, then require a removal of source power (BRB pushdown) and...
Phil Salkie
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Jul 6, 2005
1:31 pm
18608
I didn't tale any pictures, though I wanted too. When I set a chance I'll get some posted. The one diagram I made was for my wiring harness. I'll get a picture...
Jamie Marshall (GAMES)
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Jul 6, 2005
7:13 pm
18609
Wondering if anyone has any opinions on the Myers replacement front spindles. They have floating caliper brake assemblies, and may have better bearings - hard...
Phil Salkie
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Jul 6, 2005
9:23 pm
18610
I had the same problem. I was told "the brain" under the dash might have a loose connection. Before I had a chance to look into it some fine, upstanding...
Don
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Jul 6, 2005
10:19 pm
18611
I know this group is non-advertisement. But I thought maybe some of you would be interested in a new Sparrow site I made, with all correct info. I am not done,...
Elmer Pickle
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Jul 7, 2005
8:01 pm
18612
Earlier this week, I was trundling along when all of a sudden I lost power. All auxiliary systems continued to work. I coasted to a place I was lucky enough to...
Craig Schwandt
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Jul 8, 2005
1:42 pm
18613
I think that you sort of whitewashed Corbin and made the Business Partner the bad guy. Corbin took full payment for cars they never delivered. They did...
anbausa
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Jul 8, 2005
3:06 pm
18614
Colleagues, I bought an ATV jack and need to lift my sparrow to do some work on it. Any advice as to where to lift or not lift. Should I use a piece of...
franklindale2003
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Jul 8, 2005
3:40 pm
18615
... I think the ATV jack spreads the load enough to not need any plywood. About the only place you CAN lift the Sparrow is under the middle body pan area. -- ...
John G. Lussmyer
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Jul 8, 2005
4:47 pm
18616
Elmer: I agree with Noel. I don't think your telling of the Corbin Motors history of 2000 and beyond matches my recollection of Corbin Motors behaviour during...
Jim DeLaHunt
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Jul 8, 2005
5:45 pm
18617
Finally, I am planning for a trip East in the coming weeks. Those interested for me to stop by, please contact me off-list at EdAng (at) airlabcorp dot com. ...
Edward Ang
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Jul 8, 2005
5:55 pm
18618
I know this may be controversial, but while the Sparrow is registered as a motorcycle, that does not necessarily mean that from a licensing perspective you...
Craig Schwandt
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Jul 8, 2005
6:49 pm
18619
... WA made some changes so that the Sparrow counts as a motorcycle. You may want to check the latest rulebook. Also, you REALLY don't want it classified as a...
John G. Lussmyer
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Jul 8, 2005
7:25 pm
18620
Besides, getting the 3-wheel motorcycle endorsement is trivial. The worst part is paying the extra few bucks. - Jake Oshisn ... From:...
Jake Oshins
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Jul 8, 2005
8:00 pm
18621
If the reverse light works, then it's not the dash. I think there is only one wire to the back of my Sparrow that carries the "reverse" indicator. I believe it...
Jamie Marshall (GAMES)
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Jul 8, 2005
10:04 pm
18622
Why not tell the people? Corbin is the one that produced the vehicle that you are driving. I think they deserve a lot of credit for what they have done, even...
W&DJS
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Jul 9, 2005
3:26 am
18623
I didn't take sides. ... From: "anbausa" <evfinder@...> To: <sparrow_ev@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 8:05 AM Subject: [sparrow_ev] Re:...
W&DJS
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Jul 9, 2005
3:27 am
18624
Dale, No plywood is needed. Just need to find the balance point, about 12" back from the rear of the front fenders. Be certain to push the jack in as far as...
Ed
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Jul 9, 2005
11:38 pm
18625
The correct number of Sparrows actually produced is much less than the 350 you state. Corbin made 282 or 3, plus the few Myers turned out, so the total is less...
Chris Worthington
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Jul 10, 2005
6:46 pm
18626
Myers told me that approximately 350 were made, not counting theirs. Talk to them about it. ... From: "Chris Worthington" <chrisdw@...> To:...
W&DJS
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Jul 10, 2005
7:45 pm
18627
... "made" != "shipped" or even "completed" -- John G. Lussmyer mailto:Cougar@... Dragons soar and Tigers prowl while I dream.......
John G. Lussmyer
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Jul 10, 2005
8:43 pm
18628
Does it really matter? All I know is that Myers Motors said Corbin Motors made a total of 350 completed Sparrows, ok? ... From: "John G. Lussmyer"...
W&DJS
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Jul 10, 2005
10:02 pm
18629
I should have said the forward/reverse indicator lights operate when the switch is turned either right or left, per normal, but apparently no signal is being...
Craig Schwandt
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Jul 10, 2005
11:49 pm
18630
Actually, I thought Elmers depiction of the sparrow in those early days was a fairly accurate one. I never thought I'd see the day where I'd actually be...
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Jul 11, 2005
1:44 am
18631
The total is about 350 if approximately 70 empty body shells are included in the count. A number of these empty shells were for cars that customers paid for...
tomshay
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Jul 11, 2005
2:32 am
18632
Course it does. But I digress. The owner of the website claims it contains "all accurate information" and it is a very nice looking site with a dot com...
Chris Worthington
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Jul 11, 2005
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