I have a copy of an article from December 1992 British Car Magazine about an
electric powered Spitfire it is a 1979 at that time owned by Rich Michaels.
The article was written by Richard Truett.
Ralph Jannelli
Matthews, NC
'65 Spitfire MKII
'72 Spitfire MKIV
'80 TR8 DHC
----- Original Message -----
From: Peter S. <alfapete@pacbell.net>
To: <Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com>
Cc: Spit-LIST <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: Spitfire High School Project
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> I can rarely find this magazine. Other than subscribing where do I get
> this?
> Peter S
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> From: <Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com>
> To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 1:13 AM
> Subject: Re: Spitfire High School Project
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> > There is a brief article in Triumph World (Aug/Sep) about an electric
> > powered spit somewhere in America.
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> > Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine) on 07/08/99 17:24:20
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> > Please respond to Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
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> > To: "Ralph Goodwin" <rgoodwin@ipass.net>, "Auto Cross
> > Discussion Group" <autox@autox.team.net>, "Spitfire
> > Discussion Group" <spitfires@autox.team.net>,
> > "Triumpn discusion group"
> > <triumphs@autox.team.net>, "Vintage Racing
> > Discussion Group" <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
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> > cc: (bcc: Mike Hopkins/Pers/MISLenham)
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> > Subject: Re: Spitfire High School Project
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> > I've seen an electric Spit-It was in British Car magazine (from
> > California-the one Rick Freibusch writes for)-this was _years_ ago. Any
> > listers have a copy or info they can send to Ralph?
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> > Laura G. and Nigel
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ralph Goodwin <rgoodwin@ipass.net>
> > To: Auto Cross Discussion Group <autox@autox.team.net>; Spitfire
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> > Group <spitfires@autox.team.net>; Triumpn discusion group
> > <triumphs@autox.team.net>; Vintage Racing Discussion Group
> > <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 7:36 AM
> > Subject: Spitfire High School Project
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> > > I am working with a local high school to convert a 1980 Triumph
Spitfire
> > > to electric power. Part of the competition includes an autocross
> > > competition. The web site used by event organizers for last years
> > > competition is linked below.
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> > > http://www.rptnet.org/ev
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> > > The finished project should be at or near original weight and weight
> > > distribution. Peak HP of the installed motor will be around 100 hp.
> > > Torque will be significantly more!
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> > > We are planning to use the stock drive train from the bell housing
back,
> > > including clutch. It may be possible to run the car in a autocross
> > > event without shifting gears, but we aren't sure, so we went with the
> > > clutch. It will also help absorb the torque from the motor,
protecting
> > > the rear end. The transmission in the car has an overdrive.
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> > > Can you advise on any drive train mods that will help ensure
> > > durability. We don't plan on drag racing the car, but we suspect the
> > > rear end is our weak link. Rules will allow us to make substantial
> > > modification. Someone suggested a Datsun 510 differential, but they
> > > hadn't seen it done and didn't know if it is a valid suggestion.
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> > > We would also appreciate any suspension mods, suggestions etc. Have
> > > thought some about coil-over shocks on the rear.
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> > > Please don't come back and tell us how we are ruining a classic! This
> > > car was DEAD!
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> > > Any suggestion would be appreciated! Thanks for your help!
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> > > Ralph
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