- 21. Boot Lid (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 14:51:45 -0400
- Well, my '78 Midget is almost ready to go to the painters for a respray. ...but (why is there always a but), I sure could use a new boot (trunk) lid so that it could be sprayed at the same time. (the
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00631.html (7,500 bytes)
- 22. Re: CFR engine (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 08:50:59 -0400
- Real modern (shields up!) computer controlled engines control knock by 'listenening' for the engine knock and retarding the spark until the knock goes away every time the ignition fires. Older versio
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00851.html (12,035 bytes)
- 23. Re: CFR engine (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 10:51:25 -0400
- For the curious you can get more info for DIY engine controls at: I have thought about adding an O2 sensor next time I have exhaust work to do. This allows you to tune the carb for the best air/fuel
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00864.html (9,577 bytes)
- 24. Re: CFR engine (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 14:51:27 -0400
- Yes, this is Honda's VTEC engine. It has been pushed in the new S8000 coupe to 240H in a 2 liter engine (@8300rpm!). For those who don't have a cultural objection to SushiRockets check out Honda's ne
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00904.html (9,739 bytes)
- 25. Re: Gas tank question (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 20:11:09 -0400
- You will eventually wind up with problems. The rust that is there will create a fine silt in the bottom of the tank which will eventually clog up your fuel filter and fill up the bottom of the float
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00286.html (9,563 bytes)
- 26. Re: RE: t-shirts, thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 21:06:36 -0500
- Don't forget the Spridgeteers temporary tattoo's.....
- /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00151.html (8,263 bytes)
- 27. Re: Newbie Question (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11:35:26 -0500
- I believe the California spec midget 1500 is also a different head/compression from the 'Federal' spec. It may have been the head and not the pistons, but I can't recall. Ahh...the pistons...yes. I d
- /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00473.html (12,984 bytes)
- 28. Spotted (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 07:16:58 -0500
- AH Sprite in Duxbury MA, BRG, very stock, looked great! Had me drooling for hours later. Anyone we know? Christian Stanton '78 Midget
- /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg01117.html (7,117 bytes)
- 29. Re: Tan top (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 14:01:30 -0500
- Try Caribou Canvas, I just recieved a top from them for my '78 and it looks good (it isn't fitted yet). I think they have black, tan, blue and red available. I paid about $180 for it. I have seen thi
- /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00339.html (9,708 bytes)
- 30. Another Lurker (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Tue, 05 Jan 1999 08:37:37 -0500
- Hi, My name is Christian and I am a Spridget Lurker. I have recently come into posession (it found me) of a RB '78 Midget 1500. White, no rust, 78K, CA emissions. No DPO (i.e. it's pretty much intact
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00116.html (7,110 bytes)
- 31. Re: 60 Sprite in Newspaper (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 16:56:18 -0500
- You have my $10...just for the _thought_ of the look on his face.
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00440.html (9,364 bytes)
- 32. Re: 60 Sprite , Checked It Out (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 09:45:30 -0500
- My vote is to go for it....how many of us with the space would turn down a LBC to fill it up with. More details on the condition of the shell? Can someone negotiate?
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00596.html (8,434 bytes)
- 33. Carpet Kits (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 11:44:39 -0500
- I about to plunk down some cash for a carpet set for my '79 Midget. Anyone have any opinion (good, bad or indiferent) on the quality of the major vendors carpet sets? (My current pick is VB's premium
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00782.html (7,909 bytes)
- 34. Re: fuel tank cleaner (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 14:29:09 -0500
- By fuel tank cleaner I assume you mean a two part etchant/sealer product. I used the fuel tank kit from JC Whitney to clean and coat the inside of the tank for my '68 Saab. I am very pleased with the
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01046.html (9,314 bytes)
- 35. Identifying electronic components: was 300zx circuit boardhelp - long (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 16:02:48 -0500
- No specific LBC content. Our cars have blessed few of these. Diodes and Electrolytic Capacitors are directional. Resistors and most non-electrolytic Capacitors can be installed either way. Now I am g
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01174.html (11,481 bytes)
- 36. Re: Difference for CA cars (score: 1)
- Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 21:51:55 -0500
- I have a 78 Midget (CA). Here are the differences I have been able to gather (they my be different for a '76). - Emissions (mostly the same stuff connected differently) - Carb is different (needle an
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01489.html (9,287 bytes)
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