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41. Re: Meat, wine and other foods (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 14:58:35 -0800; I too am in the Yarra Valley and have a Vineyard here. Of course, Victorian wine is Australia's best and some of the best in the world. MIHO, as a whole, the range of price/style in Victoria is bette; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00500.html (8,716 bytes)
42. Re: Meat, wine and other foods (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:04:28 -0800; There is a reasonable Zin from Cape Mentelle in Western Australia. There are *many* really good Rieslings in Australia, particularly the Clare Valley in South Australia. Grosset's Rhine Riesling is p; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00559.html (9,667 bytes)
43. Re: Trip Helpers (more Australia) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:13:08 -0800; Put me down on the new list. I have a car trailer, shed, tools, reasonable mechanical knowledge and a bunch of old bits. I tow my racecar(s) all over the place. Mike Gigante ph: 014 434 827 (mobile); /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00561.html (12,221 bytes)
44. Re: Wine (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:22:47 -0800; But of course! The biggest non-marque car show in Victoria (Concours d'Elegance) is held at the vineyard of a large sparkly specialist (with French connections) Club concours have also been held at; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00562.html (9,262 bytes)
45. Re: MGR prices and uses for ATF (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 10:29:32 -0800; ATF can be substituted for 20 wt shock oil. The main additives are the Mike; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00632.html (7,627 bytes)
46. 15x6" wheels for 67 GT (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 08:58:10 -0800; Before I commit, I just want to double check with the list. I've been told that 15x6" wheels will fit a wire-wheel GT. Anyone out there have such a setup? What size tyre are you using? These will be; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01240.html (6,388 bytes)
47. Re: Overinflated Tires -> Skiddish (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 08:58:02 -0800; OK, what tyres are you using? Some tyres are more sensitive than others when it comes to the relationship b/n footprint and tyre pressure. Also, tyres vary enormously in the sidewall/corner stiffness; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01499.html (10,708 bytes)
48. Re: oil pan plan wanted (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 20:32:48 -0800; Another option is to insert fuel cell foam bricks into the tank. not quite as good as a really good baffle, but a lot better than a normal tank. I have such a tank in a spridget. The top was taken of; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00557.html (9,230 bytes)
49. Re: Babe Magnets (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:57:03 -0800; " ... Maybe that's because the time I spent on them cut into my time to clean up after a guy, cook for him, work on his car, listen to him brag... " See Denise, you do understand after all! :-) :-) J; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01050.html (10,847 bytes)
50. Re: Supercharging an MGB (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 09:54:33 -0800; High Performance Products (Hans Pedersen) has a modern supercharger kit for a B (and A series as well). His work is absolutely top notch both in performance and workmanship. I have many of his produc; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01221.html (8,620 bytes)
51. Re: The Weekend (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:40:47 -0800; Neil you can buy "Carb Cleaner" in an aerosol can. It works very well. Mike simply quite Sparkling of spindles). did a out; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01232.html (9,935 bytes)
52. Re: Supercharging an MGB (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 15:41:29 -0800; I'll see if I still have the brochure lying about. If not, it may be a week or two until I see him again. Mike supercharger the; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01243.html (9,629 bytes)
53. Re: Roller rockers...worth the $$$? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 09:09:54 -0800; I have already replied privately w.r.t. the primary benefit of the high roller rockers (higher lift) so I'll leave that alone here. I do want to comment on the reputed benefits of roller rockers Vs c; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01297.html (11,204 bytes)
54. Re: Supercharging an MGB (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 09:08:54 -0800; But a supercharger would not be the most $-effective way to get back your lost 20HP. Manifold, exhaust, teeny headwork and an uprated cam will give you that easily. It will cost you less than the mod; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01373.html (13,356 bytes)
55. Re: SU's vs Webers when converting a rubbernose (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 09:17:34 -0800; Webers just sound so much better :-) In addition, unlike SUs, they are "set and forget" - they don't drift out of tune, and they are less prone to wear problems. If they are set up correctly, they ar; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01374.html (11,026 bytes)
56. Re: Supercharging an MGB (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 09:32:29 -0800; Don't be too discouraged.. All you need is a nice engine, not a super-duper one - as long as you don't try and crank too much HP out of it. That is what boost control is all about! Mike; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01376.html (9,504 bytes)
57. Re: SU's vs Webers when converting a rubbernose (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 11:00:00 -0800; Well, that may be your experience, but it isn't mine. I have found the Webers bulletproof and truely 'set and forget', no more carb synchronisation, no more leaky throttle shafts, no more stuck float; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01380.html (14,325 bytes)
58. Re: Roller rockers...worth the $$$? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 14:49:40 -0800; More valvetrain loads will wear out the cam and lifters faster - that is however, on the scale of offenders the high-ratio rockers are not real bad. the worst offender would be heavy valve springs. H; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01393.html (8,038 bytes)
59. Re: SU's vs Webers when converting a rubbernose (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 21:39:09 -0800; The HIF is an excellent carb, and a significant technical advance on the older style SU. For all around use (road) I'd be more than happy using a HIF. In fact I have used a HIF6 on a 1380cc spridget; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01414.html (13,478 bytes)
60. Re: Stuck head, 77 Midget, the saga continues (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 21:47:06 -0800; It is amazing what threats can do! As soon as your car saw you were seriously going to take a big sledge to it - poof! it stopped stonewalling! Mike; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01415.html (10,470 bytes)

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