- 101. Re: Synthetic vs conventional (was Re: STP & engine temperatures) (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 21:49:08 -0700
- That's quite a testimonial! -g If you can stay calm, while all around you is chaos... then you probably haven't completely understood the seriousness of the situation. G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01664.html (10,723 bytes)
- 102. Listmember's cars (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:21:35 -0700
- Some time back, someone on the list suggested/requested I put up a page with listmember's cars. A few people have sent me images of their cars so I have started a page with those images. If you woul
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01700.html (8,311 bytes)
- 103. Re: spridget axle shafts (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:25:14 -0700
- There wouldn't be any difference between left and right except to have installed them on the same side from which they were removed. Of course you would have to have labeled them at the time to know
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01702.html (8,744 bytes)
- 104. Re: Hissstoric wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 15:55:52 -0700
- Boy, those fit the description of mine exactly, only with a different plastic center. Are the center cone a press fit to the center of the wheel with small inverted dimples around the inserted edge?
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01724.html (8,213 bytes)
- 105. Re: Listmember's cars... more (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 11:23:17 -0700
- To all those who sent me photos yesterday, your images are now up. All are really nice examples of our obsession. Nice to see all your pride and joys! Gerard If you can stay calm, while all around yo
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01778.html (9,189 bytes)
- 106. Re: spare tire (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 23:37:15 -0700
- On the Bugeye, there is a loop in the center right where the jumpseat drops down to meet the trunk floor. The other two are left and right at the rear of the trunk floor. I believe later cars with tr
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01812.html (7,942 bytes)
- 107. Re: Mk. IV info (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 23:24:19 -0700
- The chassis number is the "official" VIN number. My understanding is that the chassis number is the one referenced for tracking component options and color scheme. For example, the dash in earlier c
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01813.html (9,843 bytes)
- 108. Re: Listmember's cars... more (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 23:31:34 -0700
- Lucky dog... I'm having a hell of a time just trying to get mine painted. Most places here only want to take on insurance (quick money) work. Others want a fortune to do it, partially because of all
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01814.html (11,712 bytes)
- 109. Re: Listmember's cars... more (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 01:39:31 -0700
- There was a // slash missing... so sorry. this ones will work http://www.gerardsgarage.com/ Gerard If you can stay calm, while all around you is chaos... then you probably haven't completely underst
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01815.html (9,091 bytes)
- 110. Re: Mk. IV info (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 12:39:24 -0700
- Well Bob... you got me on that one. It would be interesting to know what this redundancy is about... anybody know? Gerard If you can stay calm, while all around you is chaos... then you probably have
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01839.html (12,004 bytes)
- 111. Re: Listmember's cars... more (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 11:35:27 -0700
- Yes, I did miss the second slash, I sent out a correction the following day. The "friend cars" link is in the navigation panel on the left once you enter the Sprite section. Since I have two major s
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01897.html (8,796 bytes)
- 112. A little bit early... (absolutely no LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 12:07:39 -0700
- My apologies to my southern friends, but here's a little early Xmas humor. -g If you can stay calm, while all around you is chaos... then you probably haven't completely understood the seriousness of
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01900.html (12,261 bytes)
- 113. Re: Bolt pattern (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 03:25:48 -0700
- Spridgets are 4" and BMW wheels are 100mm. 100mm is about 1/16 less than 4 Gerard If you can stay calm, while all around you is chaos... then you probably haven't completely understood the seriousnes
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01926.html (7,985 bytes)
- 114. Re: Valve Adjustments (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 09:17:26 -0800
- Did you find you were loosening the adjustment screws rather than tightening them. If so, they would have been too tight eliminating the noise, You might want to recheck them and make sure one or tw
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01956.html (9,968 bytes)
- 115. Re: Listmember's cars... more (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 10:06:02 -0800
- Well so far there have been 21 submissions for the Listmember page (whew). If I missed anyone or if there is anyone else who would like to contribute, please let me know. Thanks, Gerard If you can st
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01957.html (8,660 bytes)
- 116. Re: Help Please (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 16:16:47 -0700
- I believe that is the number from the left door A-post... not sure of it's value in determining year. It may be traced through BMIHT, but unless it's different for later cars, they have requested ri
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00059.html (7,884 bytes)
- 117. Re: wooden steering wheel?? (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 20:51:44 -0700
- I don't have one, but if you take a look on my web site, there is a brochure for the MKIV that shows an interior shot with the optional wood steering wheel. If you want to compare if it's the same o
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00060.html (9,224 bytes)
- 118. Re: 1275 Oil Filters (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 16:20:27 -0700
- The Fram PH966B is fairly easy to find at Grand Auto and other local car parts stores (California). I even found it in the Sears automotive section... believe it or not! Gerard G G Gerard Chateauvie
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00061.html (9,031 bytes)
- 119. Re: Getting Out The Vote (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 13:07:15 -0700
- I watched the vote jump from 5 to 23 in a matter of a couple of minutes! I think we'll be in first place before the day is over. Gerard G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com A
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00115.html (10,626 bytes)
- 120. Re: Jaguar conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 02:36:43 -0700
- I believe that was Allen Hefner. http://www.jagsthatrun.com Hope you're alright... Gerard At 11:48 PM -0700 9/2/99, Mike Maclean wrote: G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com A
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00177.html (8,653 bytes)
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