- 1. Re: What would you drive? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:18:24 -0700
- I couldn't resist. As a racer, I'll offer a completely different perspective: Race Cars: -- - 2002 BMW M3 w/SMG Tranny -- set up for Speed World Challenge - Original Cobra -- Vintage Racing - Mini C
- /html/mgs/2002-08/msg01248.html (9,465 bytes)
- 2. Re: What would you drive? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:32:17 -0700
- Now that's an idea! Why would you need to go visit a race track if you could have your own at home? If you ever get a chance, visit Rupert Bragg-Smith's track at Pahrump, NV. It's about 50 miles nort
- /html/mgs/2002-08/msg01252.html (9,545 bytes)
- 3. Re: The Lotus Elise (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 21:31:25 -0800
- I spend at least one weekend a month on the track and I'll agree with this. In fact, one of them were driving a clean line _all_ the time, but they were doing pretty well for the most part. There's a
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00309.html (8,496 bytes)
- 4. Update to MGA MkII DeLuxe Restoration Site (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:22:05 -0800
- It's been quite a while (September) since I updated my restoration log site, but it's finally done. I thought y'all might be interested in seeing the latest updates: http://www.guagenti.com/MGA/ Enjo
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00586.html (6,680 bytes)
- 5. Re: Sound Deadening (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 20:32:04 -0800
- As others have mentioned, Dynamat is the best choice. It's heavy, but it's permanent. If you have ever do a rollcage in a modern BMW or Porwsche, you'll see that the factory uses the same exact stuff
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00634.html (8,431 bytes)
- 6. Re: Storm Trooper tactics used by BMW, "Mini" folks allege! (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2002 15:36:17 -0800
- BMW are real sticklers for the use of their copyrighted brands. There's a reason for this -- if they are at all lax about people using the name, and a real issue arises where they need to get someone
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00306.html (10,274 bytes)
- 7. Starting up a motor that's sat... (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 22:11:16 -0800
- I'm at a point in my MGA Deluxe restoration where I'd like to start up the motor. It has sat for at least 6 years without having been started, but I've been able to get the car to turn over with the
- /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00326.html (7,504 bytes)
- 8. Radiator / Thermostat Question on MGA DeLuxe (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:05:47 -0800
- I'm in the process of overhauling the cooling system on my DeLuxe (the first step in trying to get the engine running again) and I was hoping for some advice. The radiator is off the car and after in
- /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00640.html (7,525 bytes)
- 9. Re: Radiator / Thermostat Question on MGA DeLuxe (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 16:46:35 -0800
- I'll try this. Thanks for the tip. -p /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///
- /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00683.html (7,382 bytes)
- 10. OT: T-Shirts For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 13:00:59 -0800
- I had a t-shirt made for myself and a bunch of friends and I have a few extra left over. I know that more than a few folks on the list are road racers and track junkies, so I thought you might be int
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00258.html (7,060 bytes)
- 11. MGA Chrome Bumpers --Restore or Replace? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 14:56:44 -0800
- I'm trying to decide what to do about the original bumpers on my '62 DeLuxe. the rear bumper is badly pitted, although it is not dented. The front is lightly pitted, but the inside is showing a great
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00508.html (7,424 bytes)
- 12. Restoring Original Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 15:03:57 -0800
- I am planning to start restoring the factory wheels on my DeLuxe. They are quite rusted, and the paint has chipped off in a number of places. Has anyone done this before? I'm assuming the process wou
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00509.html (6,906 bytes)
- 13. FS: T-Shirt for track junkies (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 18:48:16 -0800
- I made a bunch of shirts for a yahoo club I belong to -- Track Addicts -- and I have a few left over. I know there are a few folks on this list who are racers, so I thought I'd see if anyone was inte
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00524.html (7,030 bytes)
- 14. Re: WTC disaster (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 08:38:43 -0700
- My wife and I both have a great deal of family and friends who are on the force or are firefighters. Sadly, a great deal of both lost their lives yesterday in the service of their fellow citizens. My
- /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00369.html (7,730 bytes)
- 15. UPDATE - MGA MkII DeLuxe Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:28:34 +0000
- I just added another update to my MGA Mark II DeLuxe restoration site. I just tried out the Eastwood Plating Kit, so I could re-chrome all of my tonneau hardware and other assorted bits. A full revie
- /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00802.html (6,749 bytes)
- 16. New to List - Questions about MGA (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2001 16:52:31 -0700
- I'm new to the list, and _very_ new to LBC's. I just picked up a long-sitting '62 MGA. It's been neglected, it's ugly, but it's complete. I haven't checked to see if the engine is seized yet (I spen
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00101.html (8,915 bytes)
- 17. New to List - Questions about MGA (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2001 21:54:23 -0700
- I'm new to the list, and _very_ new to LBC's. I just picked up a long-sitting '62 MGA. It's been neglected, it's ugly, but it's complete. I haven't checked to see if the engine is seized yet (I spen
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00102.html (9,047 bytes)
- 18. Updates to Restoration Site (score: 1)
- Author: peter@guagenti.com
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 16:05:13 US/Pacific
- For those who haven't seen it, I've been keeping a log of my restoration efforts on my '62 Mk II DeLuxe. To see the latest, go to: http://www.guagenti.com/MGA/ Thanks. -p -- This message was sent usi
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00573.html (6,778 bytes)
- 19. Re: AutoX New Boy (score: 1)
- Author: peter@guagenti.com
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 16:30:21 US/Pacific
- Congrats on taking the plunge and going to your first auto-x! They can be highly addictive -- I went to my first about 2 years ago and I'm now competing on a regional level. If you do it often enoug
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00574.html (10,940 bytes)
- 20. Source for MGA Competition Seats (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 21:04:33 -0700
- I've started to collect the interior bits and pieces for the restoration of my MGA DeLuxe, and was wondering if anyone know of a source for competition seats. This is one of the few options this car
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00723.html (6,673 bytes)
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