- 1. Re: Dyno test (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 07:22:55 -0700
- I was able to pick up 6 Hp and 6 foot pounds of torque by the test. And a better running car. The headlight problem was/is a stuck check valve. I was able to get it to work by lubricating it with oil
- /html/chapman-era/1998-10/msg00000.html (6,575 bytes)
- 2. Dyno test (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 15:34:03 -0700
- This is probably old hat to many of you, but yesterday I took my Elan to Cleveland for dyno tuning, my first time at such a thing. Many, many thanks to list member Phil Babcock, who answered all my i
- /html/chapman-era/1998-09/msg00006.html (6,579 bytes)
- 3. Re: Twin Cam... 1700cc comparison (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 23:53:29 -0700
- I gave Jeff Robinson from JAE a ride at last years LOG, he seemed very impressed with the power. Of course he may be biased, his builder, CRD, did the short block..... Good luck, probably nothing se
- /html/chapman-era/1998-08/msg00013.html (7,779 bytes)
- 4. Re: 150 HP Cams (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Thu, 06 Aug 1998 14:42:15 -0700
- All this is interesting stuff. I guess this validates DBE's contention that this profile cam gives 150 hp. Is this a 1600 TC? Compression ratio? Did jetting and ignition timing alter the ratings much
- /html/chapman-era/1998-08/msg00015.html (8,320 bytes)
- 5. Re: Incurable (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 23:56:16 -0700
- I recently added an "LA" shortblock, (with std. bore and std. 6-bolt Very good Tony! I figured we could get a rise out of you! When building my 1700 TC, I discovered to my pleasure that it too was a
- /html/chapman-era/1998-07/msg00000.html (6,657 bytes)
- 6. Re: Elan reliability (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Jul 1998 14:56:28 -0700
- Also, it amy be noted that the installation of a roll bar will slightly limit rearward seat travel, not a factor in my case and car, but certainly a consideration for someone 6'2" Mike
- /html/chapman-era/1998-07/msg00016.html (7,654 bytes)
- 7. Lotus Elan in C@SC (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:17:54 -0700
- Peter Windsor of F1 fame writes a wonderful section in the August C@SC article on devoted Elan owners. He owns an S3 formerly owned by Ian Scott Watson of Border Rievers racing fame. He has had the c
- /html/chapman-era/1998-07/msg00039.html (6,768 bytes)
- 8. Elan shifter (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 13:50:09 -0700
- I seem to remember reading somewhere that the rubber bushed shifter was introduced as the "anti-sizzle shifter". I think the object was to isolate the driver from direct inputs of gear selection, noi
- /html/chapman-era/1998-06/msg00053.html (6,812 bytes)
- 9. Incurable (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 15:19:19 -0700
- Mike
- /html/chapman-era/1998-06/msg00062.html (7,070 bytes)
- 10. Re: Incurable (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 11:17:03 -0700
- Because of the typically lousy Northeast weather, my Elan spends 5-6 months parked. That first nice day of spring when I get it out EVERY year, it never ceases to thrill me with its' superb directnes
- /html/chapman-era/1998-06/msg00066.html (7,962 bytes)
- 11. Re: list activity (score: 1)
- Author: Michael and Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 10:52:33 -0700
- The only stereo I'm interested in is those 4 strategically placed cylinders under the hood. Ah sweet music! The car doesn't even have a radio...... Mike
- /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00051.html (7,354 bytes)
- 12. Re: Fueltronics in Australia (score: 1)
- Author: Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Tue, 09 Dec 1997 12:27:07 -0800
- What does Fueltronics do or sell, and how does it relate to, say a 1972 Elan? Inquiring minds etc... Mike Braun
- /html/chapman-era/1997-12/msg00009.html (6,690 bytes)
- 13. Re: Digest lotus-cars.v002.n748 (score: 1)
- Author: Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 12:32:43 -0800
- Welcome to the list, Mike. Your wit as well as the famous Unix box will be valued here too. Mike Braun
- /html/chapman-era/1997-12/msg00038.html (9,941 bytes)
- 14. Re: 45 Elan Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 13:06:40 -0800
- Just my 2 cents on the subject. When I bought my Elan, it had Dunlop SP tires on it. Bar none, they were the worst d**d tires I have ever owned. Hopelessly out of round and impossible to balance, the
- /html/chapman-era/1997-11/msg00013.html (8,356 bytes)
- 15. Re: CV joints (score: 1)
- Author: Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 13:17:38 -0800
- Erik, I enjoyed your comments on Cvs. I can add a couple things. I am running JAE's CV joints, and they will bind at droop. Tony Thompson offers short travel Koni shocks to limit this ( and suspensio
- /html/chapman-era/1997-11/msg00015.html (7,091 bytes)
- 16. Re: 45 Elan Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 13:32:43 -0800
- You are not the first to bemoan the a001's demise. I have a friend who bought two sets just because he was thinking of the future.... Mike Braun
- /html/chapman-era/1997-11/msg00016.html (7,291 bytes)
- 17. Re: 45 Elan Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 02:50:51 -0800
- Hello Andres, Thanks for your insights on the tires. I don't feel that low aspect tires look correct on a stock Elan either. A friend put 185-60-13 tires on his Elan, and was most unhappy, and remove
- /html/chapman-era/1997-11/msg00020.html (9,606 bytes)
- 18. Cv Joints (score: 1)
- Author: Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 03:00:00 -0800
- I will be most intersted to hear how the first race goes! I have a friend who is running the TT Koni shocks on his car, along with adjustable ride height, etc etc. Rotoflexes served me well for many
- /html/chapman-era/1997-11/msg00021.html (7,040 bytes)
- 19. Mike Braun me/mine (score: 1)
- Author: Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 13:08:59 -0800
- name Mike Braun location New Castle Pa. USA profession auto collision tech e-mail address elan66@ccia.com carmake Lotus carmodel Elan S3 FHC RHD colour blue main use pleasure driving chassis layout 2
- /html/chapman-era/1997-10/msg00023.html (6,606 bytes)
- 20. No posts (score: 1)
- Author: Betty Braun <elan66@ccia.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 12:44:16 -0800
- Been on this list for three days, haven't received a post. At least I'll get one now..... In November's Classic and Sportscar mag I saw where next month's issue pits an Elan sprint vs. an Elise along
- /html/chapman-era/1997-10/msg00025.html (6,426 bytes)
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