- 61. Re: Braided Steel lines - best method/tools for cutting? (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 09:30:38 -0500 (EST)
- It's a LOT easier if you use a "proper" lubricant. rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent Consultant MIT unix-linux-help | Voice:617-253-7438 FAX: 617-258-9535 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --
- /html/fot/2005-03/msg00118.html (8,778 bytes)
- 62. Re: Cam Bearings for TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 11:32:33 -0500 (EST)
- While there is always merit to the philosophy of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", the TR6 cam bearing surface is one aspect of the TR6 motor that is weak at best. The problem is that if you are rac
- /html/fot/2005-03/msg00143.html (9,260 bytes)
- 63. Cute Video Clip (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 10:14:42 -0500 (EST)
- If you need some cheap entertainment, check out this link: Just for fun, go to the attached site and click the Milwaukee pit Stop Video http://home.nycap.rr.com/patroonbmw/DriversSchool.htm Apparent
- /html/fot/2005-02/msg00013.html (6,859 bytes)
- 64. Re: spit6 (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 10:44:12 -0500 (EST)
- Nope - I can't. I have too many cars. :-( I'd like to bid on it. It looks like a BALL to drive. It' in FL. If you put a Mazda 13B motor in it, it'd look just like the GRM RoSpit! rml -- Bob Lang Room
- /html/fot/2005-02/msg00058.html (7,135 bytes)
- 65. Re: TR6 race car on eBay (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:13:52 -0500 (EST)
- Mark Gerdes? It sure does look like Sam's car. I kind of like it! But alas, the garage is too full as it is. rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent Consultant MIT unix-linux-help | Voice
- /html/fot/2005-01/msg00036.html (7,705 bytes)
- 66. Re: Monterey Historics (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 10:21:29 -0500 (EST)
- [stuff deleted] Is it just me or does the idea of having a private 2-mile test race track in your back yard sound appealing? That would be _SO KOOL_. In my backyard that would take about $40M to aqui
- /html/fot/2005-01/msg00293.html (7,378 bytes)
- 67. Re: Potential new member to FOT (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:57:33 -0500 (EST)
- I will (if nobody else has yet). Chip owns the x Fletcher Williams TR6 SCCA racer. He also runs a repair shop in the Richmond, VA area called UK Motorsports and was quite helpful to a few folks with
- /html/fot/2005-01/msg00380.html (8,131 bytes)
- 68. Early Xmas Present (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:08:30 -0500 (EST)
- As many folks on this list know, I like to race TR6's in SCCA Solo 2. Last night in between chucking logs into the wood stove to keep warm, I was reading the latest SCCA "Sports Car" section called
- /html/fot/2004-12/msg00123.html (8,635 bytes)
- 69. Re: TR4 Race Cars on e-bay (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 15:43:43 -0500 (EST)
- Does anyone recognize this car: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=88433&item=5543103509&rd=1 It seems like a car that FOT might be familiar with. I like the wheels! Regards, rml
- /html/fot/2004-12/msg00124.html (7,861 bytes)
- 70. RE: TR4 Race Cars on e-bay (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:00:38 -0500 (EST)
- The wheels are worth more than $760. I don't have any more space though. And my town legislated my ability to "collect" cars to a total of "one non-registered car". I guess the neighbors didn't like
- /html/fot/2004-12/msg00126.html (8,259 bytes)
- 71. Re: TR3 for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 09:24:41 -0500 (EST)
- I'd be interested to know the history of the car. To me it looks like a dirt-track modified car. I doubt it ever saw Watkins Glen like that! Oh well... regards, rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This s
- /html/fot/2004-11/msg00006.html (7,391 bytes)
- 72. Re: STAIGHT CUT DOG GEARS (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 11:23:57 -0500 (EST)
- I'd be very interested in this, but cost is a considerable issue. If anyone could provide a cost range (plus or minus $500 is fine), then I might commit. Regards, rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This
- /html/fot/2004-11/msg00008.html (7,811 bytes)
- 73. Re: line-up of either TR-3's for sale on ebay (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:03:46 -0500 (EST)
- Hmmm... I fully understand this. I'm #4 of 4 in 40 months (Jun-1-1952 through Sep-24-1955). Mother (rest her soul) "relied" on rhythm too. rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent Consulta
- /html/fot/2004-11/msg00201.html (9,854 bytes)
- 74. Re: Future FoT Challenge Race-A Proposal (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:40:26 -0400 (EDT)
- Kool... so if the concrete at Forbes Field breaks up any worse, the Solo program can move over there to have the nationals. I drove around the access roads to Heartland Park, Topeka a couple of times
- /html/fot/2004-10/msg00228.html (8,468 bytes)
- 75. Re: SCCA cages (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 10:40:22 -0400 (EDT)
- If you are road racing, then the answer is NO. The GCR/PCA has very strict guidlelines as to what is acceptable and worthy of being declared "safe". So, if you plan on SCCA raod racing (and many rule
- /html/fot/2004-10/msg00288.html (8,833 bytes)
- 76. Driving Opportunity (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:51:56 -0400 (EDT)
- Note: I'm posting this to several lists - sorry for the cross posts, and if you live outside New England, you can probably ignore this post altogether... I'm trying to reach a wide audience in New E
- /html/fot/2004-10/msg00292.html (9,781 bytes)
- 77. Re: Driving Opportunity (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 14:30:28 -0400 (EDT)
- And you would be most welcome to, Mark. Any time. rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent Consultant MIT unix-linux-help | Voice:617-253-7438 FAX: 617-258-9535 | --
- /html/fot/2004-10/msg00297.html (6,894 bytes)
- 78. Re: Moldex price and delivery (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 11:02:08 -0400 (EDT)
- Yes, the long "tail" crank is the early one. 1970-ish. My best guess - CC50000. Note that the TR250 used the long-tail crank too. I would guess all the 6-cylinder mark I 2500's use the long-tail too.
- /html/fot/2004-09/msg00017.html (9,032 bytes)
- 79. Re; C/R Gearbox Query (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 23:52:16 -0400 (EDT)
- It's time to (finally) install the c/r gearbox in the TR6. This is the setup using the "Dolomite sprint" input shaft. I test fitted the gearbox to one of my core motors and it does fit. The question
- /html/fot/2004-08/msg00009.html (7,078 bytes)
- 80. Re: TR6 engine for sale in VTR Classified-NFI (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:43:44 -0400 (EDT)
- FWIW, the engine is being sold by FOT Dean van de Carr. It's pretty "healthy". rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent Consultant MIT unix-linux-help | Voice:617-253-7438 FAX: 617-258-953
- /html/fot/2004-08/msg00306.html (7,974 bytes)
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