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41. Re: Settings for Koni shocks on Elan (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 21 May 98 11:26:46 PST; I would recommend adjusting any adjustable shock to full soft and adjusting up as the shock wears. The reason for this is that shock absorbers (dampers) are designed as "dampers", not springs. Set th; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00046.html (8,566 bytes)
42. Re[2]: Settings for Koni shocks on Elan (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 21 May 98 13:15:27 PST; Well, I do not even know what bump steer is so please explain.(Perhaps my father knows, he is "chief mechanic"(but he is not around,I do not live at home anymore since I am studying)). But I still t; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00048.html (10,038 bytes)
43. Re[2]: list activity (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 21 May 98 13:20:51 PST; Somehow, that seems different than defining the fine-tuned sound quality from six, strategically-placed Bose speakers as a feature of a car's performance. ;-) Rod Did I happen to mention how well a T; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00049.html (7,312 bytes)
44. Re[2]: list activity (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 21 May 98 15:18:51 PST; You know, come to think of it, the sound of a twin cam is unique and rather intertwined with the enjoyment I get from my Elan's pure performance. My radio (some old original era type) doesn't work a; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00052.html (7,376 bytes)
45. Re[3]: Help - T/C electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 21 May 98 15:48:17 PST; Now that I think of it, the "for CD" Allison is (surprize, surprize) Model XR700CD! Rod Crane makes a nice CD system - the HI-6. (They also make something called the XR300, I think, which is not as f; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00053.html (7,396 bytes)
46. Re: Settings for Koni shocks on Elan (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 21 May 98 20:39:43 PST; Tor, Happy 17th May! I fitted Koni's to my +2S about 30,000 miles ago. I set them at 1.5 turns originally. Over time I felt the suspension was not effectively damped (the car would dive, then bounce; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00059.html (11,157 bytes)
47. First time poster. (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Tue, 26 May 98 06:30:15 PST; I'm looking for more Lotus Elise movies. I've found three (cockpit.mov, taupo.mov and top_gear.mov) does anyone know where I can get more? I'm addicted :-) I'm especially looking for some with cool s; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00082.html (8,480 bytes)
48. A note from Carroll Smith (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Tue, 26 May 98 13:14:43 PST; I spoke with Carroll Smith over the phone this weekend. A while back, Ray had told us this and I faxed the post to Carroll: He wanted to know who the idiot at ARP was and that 45 ft. lbs. was ridicul; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00083.html (9,902 bytes)
49. Re[2]: Bump Steer (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Tue, 26 May 98 13:10:58 PST; Road cars generally have more designed-in imprecision (rubber bushings for isolation, more flexible chassis, softer sidewall tires, softer springs) and it's a good thing because the typical road has; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00084.html (8,283 bytes)
50. Re[2]: Carroll Smith's Books (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 28 May 98 05:19:43 PST; There is a very useful book called "How to Make Your Car Handle" by Fred Puhn. Fred is from San Diego where he used to be a sports/racer manufacturer (Quasar) as well as being the inventor of the so; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00087.html (8,521 bytes)
51. Re[4]: Carroll Smith's Books (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 28 May 98 09:26:11 PST; You'll appreciate the Smith collection. The other one was mentioned because it involves spending less money and will still tell you quite a bit. Really, you should have both. No actually (see my com; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00089.html (8,986 bytes)
52. Re[8]: Carroll Smith's Books (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 28 May 98 13:37:49 PST; No, I'm not suggesting you revert to stock bushings but just offering an explanation for any harshness you may experience. Wider wheels in the rear (if you are committed to f & r being different) wi; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00092.html (9,662 bytes)
53. Re[6]: Carroll Smith's Books (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 28 May 98 10:44:10 PST; Even at their softest, Konis are stiffer than stock shocks so this is the way it will be. Ah, that's where some of the harshness comes from, I think. On an Elan, you can get away with stock bushings; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00093.html (9,594 bytes)
54. Re[9]: Carroll Smith's Books (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 28 May 98 18:19:26 PST; Oops. I just got your question. Performance tires, and especially the ones with the softer compounds, have an optimum operating temporature, usually higher than ambient since competition motoring wo; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00094.html (8,127 bytes)
55. Re[10]: Carroll Smith's Books (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Fri, 29 May 98 09:57:42 PST; I'm just realizing what an unusual car you have for Norway and how unusual you and yor father are. Come to think of it, I never have heard of the Grand Prix of Norway. :-) Have a nice weekend. Rod Y; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00099.html (10,859 bytes)
56. Re[2]: 7 list (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Wed, 01 Apr 98 18:26:07 PST8; I say WELCOME Seven enthusiasts! I find a lot of common interest on chapman-era and I hope they do too. Rod Keith Gustafson commented: I've never been subscribed to the 7 list, so this is interesting; /html/chapman-era/1998-04/msg00003.html (7,811 bytes)
57. Re[4]: 7 list (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 02 Apr 98 11:54:34 PST8; The Elan blocks were light grey so I'm assuming Fords of all types are similar in color. Rod; /html/chapman-era/1998-04/msg00008.html (7,599 bytes)
58. Re: Elan lust abatement (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 09 Apr 98 06:59:01 PST8; Wow Erik, that's great! As I remember, that's a pretty nice car. Is it still pumpkin orange? Rod Ahhhhh..... that was great; now I need a cigarette... (Umm no, actually I don't smoke ;-) But seriousl; /html/chapman-era/1998-04/msg00026.html (7,774 bytes)
59. Re: Lars-Olof Eriksson me/mine (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Thu, 09 Apr 98 13:16:34 PST8; Welcome to chapman-era. Your Elan sounds very interesting. Actually, your collection is interesting. Quite a variety (and completely understandable). I have three Type 26 Elans, one of which I'll pr; /html/chapman-era/1998-04/msg00031.html (8,226 bytes)
60. Re: Elan fitness for daily use (score: 1): Author: rebean@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Date: Mon, 13 Apr 98 10:28:27 PST8; Having had Type 26 Elans nearly exclusively, I can say that they are not weather tight. The Type 36 and later cars are much better. However, I believe that the 26 window/rubber seals arrangement can; /html/chapman-era/1998-04/msg00040.html (7,523 bytes)

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