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21. Re: Anybody mucked about with one of these? (Jag IRS) (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 13:36:39 -0800; I suspect that the internels were beefed up. The source I heard said that the stock center was good up to about 400 ft/lb (if I remember right), but you could get various other stuff grafted in there; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00610.html (8,289 bytes)
22. spitfire parts for sale in santa cruz, CA (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2001 23:46:31 -0700; I have some parts that I acquired as a package deal with parts that I do need. I have no place to store the larger parts, so if I don't sell/give them away, they will go in the trash. Basically, I g; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00024.html (8,015 bytes)
23. Re: Fuel economy in a Spit. (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2001 11:00:52 -0700; It was for a while. But even then, traffic moved at 65+ Now (in california, at least) it is 65 on freeways and 75 on interstates. Traffic on both moves at about 5 mph or 85 MPH, with sudden transitio; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00058.html (9,043 bytes)
24. MK3 Tonneau on a 1500 ? (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2001 14:27:52 -0700; Quick question, will a MK3 tonneau (with headrests) go on a 76 ? -- Email: rfm(at)redshift.com or rfm(at)portalofevil.com Home page: http://www.redshift.com/~rfm; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00101.html (6,819 bytes)
25. Re: Some thoughts on engine swap, Lotus maybe?? (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2001 14:36:44 -0700; I'd second this. IMHO (having done one spit engine swap) the effort will be about equal for most moderate sized 4 bangers and small V6s. Unless you choose something really small and simple, that happ; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00163.html (10,090 bytes)
26. removing GT6 rear A-arm from upright (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Sat, 08 Sep 2001 19:46:39 -0700; Having trouble with the subject... The bolt that holds the A-arm to the upright doesn't want to turn or move, despite much twisting and banging. Is there a trick, or do I just have to find a bigger h; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00186.html (7,198 bytes)
27. Re: removing GT6 rear A-arm from upright (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 19:22:46 -0700; Whoohoo... they're off. Tools used: hammer, bigger hammer, ax, pickle fork, torch, hacksaw, vice, breaker bar, 200+ pound friend standing on breaker bar, impact wrench, and about a pint of liquid wre; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00212.html (7,429 bytes)
28. Re: MK3 Tonneau on a 1500 ? (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 19:32:25 -0700; Well, rimmers has mk3 tonneaus on their sale page for 30 pounds (about $43) see http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/stoppress/reductions.html Also, they have white mkIV/1500 ones for 35 pounds. -- Email: rfm; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00214.html (7,062 bytes)
29. rear spring questions (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 14:36:57 -0700; I've noticed that there are different part numbers for early GT6s, rotoflex GT6s, and fixed spring spits. Does anyone know if these are just different stiffnesses, or are do the dimensions/mounting h; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00304.html (6,745 bytes)
30. Re: Gas Pedal (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 23:27:22 -0700; If you keep it covered with your foot, firmly pressed to the floor, maybe no one will notice how 'plain' it is ;-) -- Email: rfm(at)redshift.com or rfm(at)portalofevil.com Home page: http://www.redsh; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00401.html (7,455 bytes)
31. More Trunnions (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:55:48 -0700; Would I be correct in assuming that any rocking motion possible on the threaded axis of the trunnion indicates excessive wear ? I assume so, but haynes is says nothing, and every example I have lying; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00544.html (6,768 bytes)
32. Spitfires in Moss Landing, Californa junk yard (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 22:56:45 -0700; There's a 73 and a 78 spit in the Pick N' Pull yard at Moss Landing. Both are pretty much complete, with motors and suspension parts. Also saw a TR7, midget, and a 60's rover. And the lesson I learne; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00333.html (7,336 bytes)
33. Re: Kill switch - feed thru and switch - rip the rotor (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 03:06:14 -0700; I did once take my nice wood steering wheel with me when parked in San Francisco. Half as a theft deterrent, and half beacuase the wheel was probably the nicest part of the car at the time, so I didn; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00375.html (7,226 bytes)
34. Re: Seatbelts & Bumpers (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:45:38 -0700; Without getting to the 'which is better' debate... The last bumpers (79-80) are entirely black, and don't have a nice chrome bumper underneath. With the earlier bumpers, you can just take of the rear; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00393.html (8,804 bytes)
35. Re: Yeeeeeeee-ha! (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 13:00:53 -0700; That is, of course, the only part that really matters. Personally, I have a 5 speed and want another gear for interstate cruising ;-) -- Email: rfm(at)redshift.com or rfm(at)portalofevil.com Home pag; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00419.html (9,009 bytes)
36. Re: Yeeeeeeee-ha! (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 15:54:17 -0700; The OD on my tranny is only .82, which is a little less then the ratio you get on an OD spit (.80, I think) Anyway 80 MPH is about 4000 rpm in fifth. Traffic does go that fast when it can around here; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00426.html (9,791 bytes)
37. Re: Yeeeeeeee-ha! (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 15:59:11 -0700; That is the true genius of LBCs... to give you the feeling of speed while staying under the limit ;-) But then we still all try to make them faster. Silly humans... -- Email: rfm(at)redshift.com or r; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00427.html (9,131 bytes)
38. Re: Yeeeeeeee-ha! (score: 1): Author: reed mideke <rfm@redshift.com>; Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:55:49 -0700; IMHO, driving a spit on long trips is actuallly SAFER than driving one of those modern luxury boxes. Why ? In a spit you have to pay attention... It is much easier to 'zone out' if you are in a quiet; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00460.html (9,090 bytes)

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