- 21. RE: Pulsing and surging (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 20:13:12 -0600
- Does it happen cold or hot? Could be the gas line too close to the exhaust header? Heat shield? Mike
- /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00345.html (8,591 bytes)
- 22. parts catalog quality (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:02:22 -0600
- I know this has been discussed to some extent before, but please refresh my memory. I am rebuilding the front suspension of my '79 Spitfire, and am purchasing parts as I can afford them. Usually, I p
- /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00594.html (7,947 bytes)
- 23. Wheel weight (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 22:19:10 -0600
- Can anyone tell me what the weight in pounds of a stock steel wheel would be on my '79 Spitfire? Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00442.html (6,523 bytes)
- 24. Re: Custom drilled bolt pattern (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 18:50:37 -0500
- Thanks for the FYI, Jason. Mike Omaha used 3.75
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00034.html (8,314 bytes)
- 25. RE: KYB Shocks (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 17:55:22 -0500
- Paul, I was recently quoted $200 for KYB's on all corners from www.shox.com in which they may be able to answer your question on catalog numbers. As for the coil overs at www.prirace.com for that pri
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00422.html (8,308 bytes)
- 26. Re: Taking a drive -- thanks to all (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 19:03:40 -0500
- I'm sure your feelings are echoed by many, me included... Mike Omaha own to suggestions, on got
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00122.html (9,298 bytes)
- 27. 'Dead Man' pedal (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 18:18:13 -0500
- I'm a new Spitfire owner, and a 'list lurker' until now. Simple question, My '79 Spitfire does not have a 'dead man' pedal on the left of the clutch. Should there be one, or has a PO removed it? Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00269.html (7,425 bytes)
- 28. Re: 'Dead Man' pedal (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:18:33 -0500
- Might also be known as a 'dead' pedal, 'cause it doesn't do anything except help you maintain your position in the seat when pushing against it... while driving in a 'sporty' manner. Mike question, c
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00285.html (8,564 bytes)
- 29. Re: US Listers: Sears American Racing wheels on sale (49.75 each) (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 19:18:20 -0500
- I'd like to know more about wheel size, what has worked for others, and what hasn't worked. Anyone? Mike the
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00464.html (7,866 bytes)
- 30. Electric Fan (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:41:18 -0500
- Greetings All, My newly acquired '79 Spitfire has the front leaning radiator and electric fan combination. The PO had disconnected the thermo switch on the radiator, combined the two wires and splice
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00519.html (8,131 bytes)
- 31. Electric Fan Relay (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2000 14:57:05 -0500
- I posted a week ago asking for wiring advice for my '79 Spit with electric fan trouble. I received some valuable suggestions from some, and greatly appreciate it. The final source of the trouble was
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00744.html (6,913 bytes)
- 32. Re: Crane (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 09:13:53 -0500
- I'm currently dealing with the same thing. New car to me, ('79 Spit) has the XR700 already installed. The PO bypassed the thermo switch on the radiator and wired in a manual switch. (The thermo switc
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01088.html (7,549 bytes)
- 33. Restoration, or Preparation? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 22:32:43 -0500
- I'm sure the list is somewhat divided in whether to 'restore' your Spitfire to original specs, or 'prepare' your Spitfire for the occasional autocross. I would fall in the latter category. As a new S
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01213.html (7,281 bytes)
- 34. Re: Restoration, or Preparation? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:11:50 -0500
- Thanks, Bill, for the reply. How do you see the SPAX shocks without the adjustable spring seats being a disadvantage. Is it a suspension performance issue, of simply a ride height adjustability issue
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01287.html (8,430 bytes)
- 35. Re: Restoration, or Preparation? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:23:29 -0500
- Good to hear you use the phrase 'significant difference' as I'm floatin' all over the place, both front and rear. You say the Koni's need removing to adjust them? That would be 'strike three, you're
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01289.html (10,301 bytes)
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