Bigo! That's it!
Laura G. and Nigel
----- Original Message -----
From: ralph.jannelli <ralph.jannelli@cwix.com>
To: Peter S. <alfapete@pacbell.net>; <Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com>
Cc: Spit-LIST <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: Spitfire High School Project
>
> I have a copy of an article from December 1992 British Car Magazine about
an
> electric powered Spitfire it is a 1979 at that time owned by Rich
Michaels.
> The article was written by Richard Truett.
>
> Ralph Jannelli
> Matthews, NC
> '65 Spitfire MKII
> '72 Spitfire MKIV
> '80 TR8 DHC
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Peter S. <alfapete@pacbell.net>
> To: <Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com>
> Cc: Spit-LIST <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 12:56 PM
> Subject: Re: Spitfire High School Project
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> >
> > I can rarely find this magazine. Other than subscribing where do I get
> > this?
> > Peter S
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com>
> > To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 1:13 AM
> > Subject: Re: Spitfire High School Project
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> > > There is a brief article in Triumph World (Aug/Sep) about an electric
> > > powered spit somewhere in America.
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> > > Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine) on 07/08/99 17:24:20
> > >
> > > Please respond to Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > To: "Ralph Goodwin" <rgoodwin@ipass.net>, "Auto Cross
> > > Discussion Group" <autox@autox.team.net>, "Spitfire
> > > Discussion Group" <spitfires@autox.team.net>,
> > > "Triumpn discusion group"
> > > <triumphs@autox.team.net>, "Vintage Racing
> > > Discussion Group" <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
> > >
> > > cc: (bcc: Mike Hopkins/Pers/MISLenham)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Subject: Re: Spitfire High School Project
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> > > I've seen an electric Spit-It was in British Car magazine (from
> > > California-the one Rick Freibusch writes for)-this was _years_ ago.
Any
> > > listers have a copy or info they can send to Ralph?
> > >
> > > Laura G. and Nigel
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Ralph Goodwin <rgoodwin@ipass.net>
> > > To: Auto Cross Discussion Group <autox@autox.team.net>; Spitfire
> > Discussion
> > > Group <spitfires@autox.team.net>; Triumpn discusion group
> > > <triumphs@autox.team.net>; Vintage Racing Discussion Group
> > > <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 7:36 AM
> > > Subject: Spitfire High School Project
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > I am working with a local high school to convert a 1980 Triumph
> Spitfire
> > > > to electric power. Part of the competition includes an autocross
> > > > competition. The web site used by event organizers for last years
> > > > competition is linked below.
> > > >
> > > > http://www.rptnet.org/ev
> > > >
> > > > The finished project should be at or near original weight and weight
> > > > distribution. Peak HP of the installed motor will be around 100 hp.
> > > > Torque will be significantly more!
> > > >
> > > > We are planning to use the stock drive train from the bell housing
> back,
> > > > including clutch. It may be possible to run the car in a autocross
> > > > event without shifting gears, but we aren't sure, so we went with
the
> > > > clutch. It will also help absorb the torque from the motor,
> protecting
> > > > the rear end. The transmission in the car has an overdrive.
> > > >
> > > > Can you advise on any drive train mods that will help ensure
> > > > durability. We don't plan on drag racing the car, but we suspect
the
> > > > rear end is our weak link. Rules will allow us to make substantial
> > > > modification. Someone suggested a Datsun 510 differential, but
they
> > > > hadn't seen it done and didn't know if it is a valid suggestion.
> > > >
> > > > We would also appreciate any suspension mods, suggestions etc.
Have
> > > > thought some about coil-over shocks on the rear.
> > > >
> > > > Please don't come back and tell us how we are ruining a classic!
This
> > > > car was DEAD!
> > > >
> > > > Any suggestion would be appreciated! Thanks for your help!
> > > >
> > > > Ralph
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