- 21. Re: : Penalty? - Restoration Costs (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:05:22 -0800
- That's just crazy talk ;) Skye -- "If the fool would persist in his folly he would become wise" - Proverbs of Hell, William Blake 1961 /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at
- /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00938.html (7,180 bytes)
- 22. Re: dash light reostat (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:44:40 -0700
- Oh, you have a 77... I was trying to imagine the metal fascia with the choke knob between the gauges :) Yes. Alternatively, you can just move one of the connectors to the same side as the other conne
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00132.html (7,815 bytes)
- 23. Re: Tires for 1980 MGB? (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 10:11:57 -0700
- Define "performance", will you be driving on track or at autocross? Is winter/rain performance important to you? Tire selection is tricky business. For all-season driving, the Bridgestone Potenza RE9
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00172.html (7,830 bytes)
- 24. Re: Bad Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 17:06:02 -0700
- I think they are a trade-off. You get slightly firmer pedal feel, but you give up being able to do a visual inspection and see if they need to be replaced or not. With regular hoses, you can look at
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00183.html (7,634 bytes)
- 25. Re: Questions on Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 09:55:23 -0700
- Go to http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp and search for 175/70R14 and 185/70R14 sizes in whatever specification suits your driving style. Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Arch
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00257.html (7,045 bytes)
- 26. Re: Questions on Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:50:21 -0700
- Yup... and be very close to the original diameter. 175 is closer to original but there are many more choices in 185 Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.te
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00263.html (6,620 bytes)
- 27. Re: engine oil (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:53:56 -0700
- Castrol GTX 20W50 seems to be a favourite. On the front shocks, you undo the hex head bolt that is mounted horizontally pointing out towards you, near the top of the shock, between the arms. On the r
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00264.html (7,485 bytes)
- 28. Re: Damn pedestrians! (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 13:31:06 -0700
- Thats right, they are more virtuous, and if you have ever ridden a bike in Seattle you would know you're putting your life on the line every time you do, because NOBODY seems to check their blind spo
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00268.html (8,703 bytes)
- 29. Re: Overdrive tranny vs non-overdrive question (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 13:32:44 -0700
- I'm pretty sure the transmissions are totally different, or else you would see "conversion kits" available. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.mgbexperience.com (_o
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00270.html (7,745 bytes)
- 30. Re: Damn pedestrians! (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 14:15:16 -0700
- I think we can agree that EVERYONE needs to obey the rules of the road more, which includes paying attention to what's going on around you. Its true that a pedestrian or cyclist can stop a lot faster
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00274.html (8,591 bytes)
- 31. Re: brake lines (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 12:14:41 -0700
- What is the correct size for the brake lines? I don't need a whole set... Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00332.html (7,788 bytes)
- 32. Re: brake lines (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 13:04:18 -0700
- Here's another question, should you use anything on the threads? I had a leaky brake pressure switch, that stopped leaking when I put a bit of teflon tape on the threads. OK or no? Skye /// or try ht
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00379.html (8,400 bytes)
- 33. Re: brake lines (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 15:41:30 -0700
- I have an early single line system, this is the brake light switch at the 4-way junction, I don't have a pressure differential switch. Well, I beg to differ, because it did fix the very slow leak aro
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00388.html (8,536 bytes)
- 34. Re: brake lines (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:15:06 -0700
- No problem, I should have been clearer; eg "pressure-operated brake light switch". I think it was one of the few times I forgot to include my "signature" at the bottom of the message, which specifie
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00435.html (8,483 bytes)
- 35. Re: MGF Stylish or not ? (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:20:55 -0700
- Spring Chicken, MGA hands down. Double hands down for MGA Coupe. Was there an MGA Coupe Twincam? That would be da bomb, yo. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.mgbex
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00437.html (7,425 bytes)
- 36. Re: Clutch shudder (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:24:01 -0700
- Glazing on the flywheel perhaps? Was it resurfaced the last time the clutch was changed? Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.mgbexperience.com (_o____o_) /// or try
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00438.html (7,342 bytes)
- 37. Re: Pertronix install.....zap (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:26:06 -0700
- Yeesh, for $100 couldn't they afford to put a diode in it? Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.mgbexperience.com (_o____o_) /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/ma
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00439.html (8,183 bytes)
- 38. Re: Fw: Pertronix install.....zap (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 15:13:43 -0700
- Ignitor II eh? When's that coming out for our MGBs? Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00474.html (8,448 bytes)
- 39. Re: Never under estimate your DPO. (If you had one...) (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 16:39:02 -0700
- Must be a new DPO method for setting the end float :P Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.mgbexperience.com (_o____o_) /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorco
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00658.html (8,246 bytes)
- 40. Re: Inner sill rust protection on BMH Body Shell (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 16:44:10 -0700
- Here's my experience summed up in one line: There is no cheap way to restore a car. -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.mgbexperience.com (_o____o_) /// or try http://www
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00659.html (8,556 bytes)
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