- 301. Re: Triumphest 2000 (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:34:35 -0400 (EDT)
- [stuff deleted] Wow, and I thought I was the only cynic on this list. As the Romans might have said: Ave! See above. FWIW, I don't recall seeing an autocross at many Triumphest events' brochures that
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00110.html (7,846 bytes)
- 302. Re: Wheels? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:02:27 -0400 (EDT)
- Hello. Ironically, I was just looking at those results. I had to miss the event due to tow-vehicle problems (since repaired) - but had I been there, there would have been _three_ six swilinder big TR
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00154.html (8,653 bytes)
- 303. Re: Wheels? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:50:46 -0400 (EDT)
- Wise-guy. What you have in sunny days over your way, folks up here in the northeast have been having all sorts of bad weather. Interestingly, I think in the Boston area we're actually close to normal
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00157.html (7,828 bytes)
- 304. Re: Rev Limiter (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:04:47 -0400 (EDT)
- Well, you have a 4 cylinder motor with overhead valves, I'd say you have 8 little rev limiters... also known as valve springs. ;-) If you want more than that, I'll go out on a limb and suggest that y
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00196.html (8,752 bytes)
- 305. Maine Forest Pro Rallye (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:20:15 -0400 (EDT)
- I was flipping through the tele' the other night... alright - I was sitting there watching Speedvision... they had coverage of the Maine Forest Pro Rallye... great lead-in to the F1 Hungary coverage
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00198.html (7,632 bytes)
- 306. RE: Rev Limiter (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:05:21 -0400 (EDT)
- According to the MSD wab pages (www.msdignition.com), the RPM series kits come in 200 RPM increments. So, if you want 6500, you buy the "6100" kit (part number 87461. That gets you "chips" for 6100,
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00208.html (8,706 bytes)
- 307. RE: Maine Forest Pro Rallye (fwd) (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:00:04 -0400 (EDT)
- I think John meant to send this to the FOT list... but it was sent just to me. I'm re-forwarding to the FOT list, just for general interest. Comment: it is nice to see a Triumph being _driven_, whet
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00211.html (10,198 bytes)
- 308. Re: Aluminum rad for Spit (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 12:00:55 -0400 (EDT)
- Joe - this is the voice of your conscinece, baby. We've been watching your progress since you've been taking the shots... errr... think spares. You _need_ this part. Aluminium radiator - lighter than
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00276.html (7,694 bytes)
- 309. Re: SCCA National Races/ARRC History/Burnside's Book (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:38:34 -0400 (EDT)
- I haven't been involved as long as Mike C., but I'll echo the sentiment of checking out the Runoffs(tm). The paddock is crammed with cars for this event. My only trip to this eevnt was frankly a lit
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00285.html (9,805 bytes)
- 310. Re: Mike Cook...and more. (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:51:40 -0400 (EDT)
- Today must be the day for folks to "rub salt in the wounds" or something. I mean this tongue in cheek, of course. I just got a message from my local SCCA region trying to find out which members are
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00286.html (8,067 bytes)
- 311. Re: Mike Cook...and more. (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:55:51 -0400 (EDT)
- I'll echo Joe's statement about Speedvision but add the following: the program airing was coverage of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Part one of two (apparently). Jag-you-are was the featured marqu
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00287.html (7,130 bytes)
- 312. Re: racing TR6's (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:56:19 -0400 (EDT)
- He (Jack M.) raced in the SCCA CENDIV in 1997, if memory serves. I think he was teamed up with Sam Halkias who is another Ohio-an that races a TR6... or more precisely TR6s. If Jack is anything like
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00296.html (7,320 bytes)
- 313. Re: 4.3 ltr. Triumph (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 09:34:48 -0400 (EDT)
- Not sure if anything actually exists, but check with John's Cars in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. They offer a lot of conversions. I know they have a GM V6 conversion for TR7 - but I don't know for sure
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00339.html (8,481 bytes)
- 314. Re: 4.3 ltr. Triumph (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 09:26:45 -0400 (EDT)
- I have not made any measurements, but many of the newer in-line sixes, like the BMW 2.5 and larger units seem to be longer packages. You could make them fit, but welding and grinding if the body woul
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00369.html (8,997 bytes)
- 315. Re: FOT-Nomination for Marty Sukey & Family (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 11:10:49 -0400 (EDT)
- If this is the same person that seems to be at TRF summer party quite frequently, I can say that at least one TR6 creation from the family stables is quite impressive indeed. Welcome, Marty. Don't t
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00372.html (7,127 bytes)
- 316. Re: Vintage Car Race - San Diego, Ca - Oct 21,22 (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 14:24:18 -0400 (EDT)
- Do you have "bad weather" in San Diego? I heard it's always pleasant there... ;-) It's certainly more temperate than we get up here in the snow belt! rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for re
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00382.html (7,535 bytes)
- 317. Help me ID a Spitfire, Please?? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 14:07:21 -0400 (EDT)
- I'm on deadline - but I'm trying to ID the #6 Spitfire (black) that was at Mid-Ohio for the SVRA Sprint Vintage Grand Prix this past June. Can anyone tell me the name of the driver? I like to give c
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00413.html (7,022 bytes)
- 318. Re: Help me ID a Spitfire, Please?? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 15:26:28 -0400 (EDT)
- Sean Ryan - got it. Thanks folks! rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent. Consultant MIT Computer Services | Voice: (617)253-7438 FAX: (617)258-9535 | --
- /html/fot/2000-08/msg00417.html (7,018 bytes)
- 319. Re: Mike Barratt 50th (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 11:31:19 -0400 (EDT)
- I know I shouldn't do this, but - Hey Totten - got any vacation time??? ;-) rml p.s. for reference - Totten drives a replica of ADU 4B - would be sort of "period correct" for the task. -- Bob Lang R
- /html/fot/2000-07/msg00160.html (6,852 bytes)
- 320. Re: Preference research - FOT caps/Jackets - (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Lang <LANG@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 12:25:34 -0400 (EDT)
- I just want to chime in on this one because my local club (New England Triumphs) is doing something similar... and what we just learned is sort of interesting. Triple C has a deal (and I'm sure othe
- /html/fot/2000-07/msg00220.html (8,035 bytes)
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