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21. Re: Elan S4 - Dash pad removal and replacement (score: 1): Author: rodbean@ix.netcom.com; Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 17:55:30 -0800; The early Elans (S1 and S2) dash pads are definitely glued down. The foam is glued to the fiberglass (bodywork). I'd suspect this is also true of later Elans (S3 through Sprint). Rod; /html/chapman-era/1999-03/msg00009.html (7,050 bytes)
22. Re: from RUSSIA (score: 1): Author: rodbean@ix.netcom.com; Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 09:20:47 -0800; Highly skeptical. Rod; /html/chapman-era/1999-03/msg00016.html (6,472 bytes)
23. Re: Front Toe-In on Early Elans (score: 1): Author: rodbean@ix.netcom.com; Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 08:10:41 -0800; Hello Andres, Generally, 1/16 in. per wheel is used. If it seems hesitant to turn in, you can go more toward zero toe-in (some slalomists like to use toe-out for very quick turn-in... I don't think i; /html/chapman-era/1999-03/msg00021.html (7,650 bytes)
24. Source for hard to find gas caps (score: 1): Author: Me <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 06 Feb 1999 10:59:44 -0800; I found an unlikely source (well, maybe not so unlikely) for the gas caps on my '72 Lotus Europa TC. It's: Vintage Ford Parts 11318 Beach Blvd. Stanton, California USA 90680 phone: (714) 894-5464 The; /html/chapman-era/1999-02/msg00020.html (7,149 bytes)
25. Re: A110s (NLC) (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Dec 98 10:48:12 -0800; Same engine (Gordini) as I used in the vintage racer Europa S1. The A110 should be similar, although I think the Europa is lighter and generally handles better. There was one running around here (LA; /html/chapman-era/1998-12/msg00015.html (8,072 bytes)
26. Re: From: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com> (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 9 Nov 98 13:26:49 -0700; Phil, Well, I've never tried ice racing so I certainly accept your description. It sounds like we in the warmer climates are really missing something! I'd love to try it sometime. Rod; /html/chapman-era/1998-11/msg00007.html (8,243 bytes)
27. Re: Philippine Vintage Race Weekend (longish) (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Nov 98 10:56:05 -0800; Thank you for the inspiring race report. Being an Elan driver who's first sports car was a TD, I can imagine the attitude adjustment necessary to race the TC when you'd been prepared to run the Elan; /html/chapman-era/1998-11/msg00014.html (6,515 bytes)
28. Re: Springs for Racing (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 2 Oct 98 12:50:28 -0700; Hi Andres and Ray, Hear is what I have in my files (all Elans are S1, S1 1/2 or S2): Used on a slalom S2 with no flares and 6" Minilite wheels (ordered with correct offset)): Frt: 170-175 lb./in. Rr; /html/chapman-era/1998-10/msg00001.html (9,641 bytes)
29. Re: New guy... (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Oct 98 17:46:58 -0700; Hi Mark, You didn't say what engine you're using. Ah, but then I went to your website (very nice ... both website and car). I know the standard is a 1275 Sprite engine but I didn't know Delortos wer; /html/chapman-era/1998-10/msg00007.html (8,772 bytes)
30. Re: From: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com> (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 31 Oct 98 14:55:22 -0700; I agree with you, Eric. I say the Saab is in an understeering four wheel drift. That is, all wheels are sliding but, in order to maintain the drift (stretching the definition a bit), the steering wh; /html/chapman-era/1998-10/msg00020.html (9,016 bytes)
31. Re: camshafts (Dave Bean's address) (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Aug 98 17:56:10 -0700; Thanks Chris. I'll check that site for other information too. Rod; /html/chapman-era/1998-08/msg00007.html (7,127 bytes)
32. Re: Brit GP (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Jul 98 16:39:29 -0800; I hate to say it, but I really think they've done this on purpose because they are worried that not enough of the American audience will understand the nuances of F1. I think they got this guy in th; /html/chapman-era/1998-07/msg00030.html (7,886 bytes)
33. RE: Appreciation of the Ford 3-rail (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Jun 98 17:18:58 -0800; Dave Billings wrote regarding writings about the pleasures of Elan Make that two more! Rod; /html/chapman-era/1998-06/msg00044.html (6,745 bytes)
34. Re: Lotus Logo (No Esprit content) (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Jun 98 17:16:51 -0800; The things one learns on this list. Thanks. Rod; /html/chapman-era/1998-06/msg00052.html (7,934 bytes)
35. Re: It lives again! (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 5 May 98 15:43:04 -0800; Keith, Congratulations on getting the car on the road. That's always a wonderful milestone (been through it many times). Regarding the Weber shaft problem, have you tried just twisting the shaft unt; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00005.html (8,057 bytes)
36. Re: Europa Twin Cam Shift Problem (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 9 May 98 14:14:17 -0800; Kyle, I suspect motor mounts. The Engine/trans. may be moving around with repect to the chassis (onto which some of the shift linkage stuff attaches). Rod Bean; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00014.html (7,985 bytes)
37. Re: It lives again! (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 9 May 98 14:26:31 -0800; Hi Martin, I've done this twisting of Weber shafts quite routinely for years and have never had a problem. Normal operation, particularly if it includes competition of some kind, will often tweak th; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00015.html (8,528 bytes)
38. Re: lousy English (not!) and Carroll Smith (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 23 May 98 09:36:08 -0800; Hi Tor, The friend I contacted is the same Ken Claiborne who is going over to see Carroll Smith today. Since I saw that he (Ken) sent you a response, I know he'll be ready to get you the books if yo; /html/chapman-era/1998-05/msg00077.html (8,824 bytes)
39. Re: Europa Renault parts (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Apr 98 16:31:31 -0800; I'm about to go out of town but may be able to help, having just sold my Gordini-engined Europa vintage racer. I'll give you a call when I get back. Rod Bean; /html/chapman-era/1998-04/msg00051.html (6,510 bytes)
40. Re: Smiths Chronos (score: 1): Author: Rod Bean <rodbean@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Mar 98 17:40:47 -0800; Hi Erik, I looked at the website. Good start (nice Elan picture). Rod; /html/chapman-era/1998-03/msg00006.html (7,895 bytes)

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