From tedtsimx at bright.net Mon Apr 1 05:57:55 2013 From: tedtsimx at bright.net (Ted Schumacher) Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:57:55 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations Message-ID: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our website - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture on home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of tghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure Oil. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 39A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 From BillDentin at aol.com Mon Apr 1 07:46:42 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:46:42 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations Message-ID: <3588.4209781a.3e8ae9c1@aol.com> In a message dated 04/01/2013 5:59:18 AM Central Standard Time, tedtsimx at bright.net writes: > With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our > website - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture > on home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of > tghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure > Oil. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim > 39A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted > Ted... Boy! That's a surprise. I thought you were even older. Bill (Damdinger) From robertten1 at aol.com Mon Apr 1 09:58:10 2013 From: robertten1 at aol.com (robertten1 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:58:10 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Service stations In-Reply-To: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> Message-ID: <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> And speakin of gas prices, back in the 70's when I worked for a couple service stations regular was in the high $.20 range. Then the oil crises hit and prices jumped to $.50 to $.55 per gallon over night and we limited sales to 5 gallons per vehicle. And customers were outraged by the cost of fuel, and this was also at a time that some drivers were just startin to think about fuel economy. Funny, in my town here in Taxachusetts I'm paying $3.43 a gallon but the towns next over its almost as much as $.40 MORE ??? Can't figure that one out. Again my 2 cents, Bob T -----Original Message----- From: Ted Schumacher To: FOT Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 7:59 am Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our ebsite - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture n home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of ghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure il. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 9A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- ed Schumacher edtsimx at bright.net ttp://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 08 S. Jefferson St. andora, Ohio, USA 45877 ax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) hone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) ech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 ______________________________________________ ot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/robertten1 at aol.com From budscars at comcast.net Mon Apr 1 10:14:09 2013 From: budscars at comcast.net (RACER BUD) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:14:09 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Service stations In-Reply-To: <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <002301ce2ef3$f1b86fd0$d5294f70$@net> Around 1970 I worked nights at a Chevron Station...Guys in a big car would drive in..open the trunk, and say "Hey..Wanna buy a nice suit?(:-) RB -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of robertten1 at aol.com Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 8:58 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Service stations And speakin of gas prices, back in the 70's when I worked for a couple service stations regular was in the high $.20 range. Then the oil crises hit and prices jumped to $.50 to $.55 per gallon over night and we limited sales to 5 gallons per vehicle. And customers were outraged by the cost of fuel, and this was also at a time that some drivers were just startin to think about fuel economy. Funny, in my town here in Taxachusetts I'm paying $3.43 a gallon but the towns next over its almost as much as $.40 MORE ??? Can't figure that one out. Again my 2 cents, Bob T -----Original Message----- From: Ted Schumacher To: FOT Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 7:59 am Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our ebsite - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture n home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of ghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure il. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 9A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- ed Schumacher edtsimx at bright.net ttp://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 08 S. Jefferson St. andora, Ohio, USA 45877 ax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) hone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) ech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 ______________________________________________ ot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/robertten1 at aol.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/budscars at comcast.net From budscars at comcast.net Mon Apr 1 10:17:54 2013 From: budscars at comcast.net (RACER BUD) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:17:54 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB From lang at isis.mit.edu Mon Apr 1 10:20:01 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:20:01 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Service stations In-Reply-To: <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: On Mon, 1 Apr 2013 robertten1 at aol.com wrote: > Funny, in my town here in Taxachusetts I'm paying $3.43 a gallon but the towns > next over its almost as much as $.40 MORE ??? Can't figure that one out. This one's EZ - DON'T BUY GAS THERE. ;-) > Again my 2 cents, > Bob T ... adjusted for inflation, $.20. Nyuk, nyuk. rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From tlizzard at msn.com Mon Apr 1 10:28:35 2013 From: tlizzard at msn.com (Terry Stetler) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:28:35 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations In-Reply-To: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> Message-ID: Very cool Ted. Terry Stetler. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ted Schumacher To: FOT Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 7:57 AM Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our website - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture on home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of tghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure Oil. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 39A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tlizzard at msn.com From sbarr at McCarty-Law.com Mon Apr 1 10:30:12 2013 From: sbarr at McCarty-Law.com (Barr, Scott) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:30:12 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> References: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> Message-ID: <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E8A66CE@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> 50 years from now there will be a Vintage Prius Racing list on whatever version of the internet exists at that point. Some crusty old crock will be telling tales about the old days, when batteries went bad and how they first learned to refurbish those batteries in their driveway, using stuff they dug out of dumpsters and how, later, they figured out how to boost the discharge and recharge rates of those stock batteries without them blowing up all the time. Scott B. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of RACER BUD Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 11:18 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Electric cars What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sbarr at mccarty-law.com From gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com Mon Apr 1 01:45:55 2013 From: gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com (gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 00:45:55 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Head Gasket Coating Message-ID: .020" copper wire is really to thick. It does not compress enough, holds the head up to high, so there is a tendency for water to leak out the sides of the head and up the studs. We have found that dead soft copper wire between .012" and .015" is the ideal thickness to use. We glue it in place with contact cement or "gask-g-cinch" which will work like a contact cement. We still run thin beads of Silicone gasket maker around the two long head studs on the manifold side of the head to keep water from getting around the studs and causing them to rust & pit. 85 lbs ft. of torque is enough, with "permatex anti-sieze" on the threads and under the nut. It is important to use good hard head nut washers, like those from ARP. Retorque the head when hot after starting and warming up the engine, also to 85 lbs. ft. of torque. We use .003" to .006" liner projection with no more than .002" difference in hight between any tow adjacent liners. Greg Solow The Engine Room Morgan & Triumph Specialists Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831 429-1800 ------- Original Message ------- >From : Kas Kastner[mailto:kaskastner at gmail.com] Sent : 3/31/2013 6:36:40 PM To : j.wags63 at yahoo.com; fot at autox.team.net Cc : Subject : RE: Re: [Fot] Head Gasket Coating Pay attention here. The sticky part matters not much, but the copper wire literely seals the deal. Ho Ho Ho. *Never be beaten by equipment.* On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 6:09 PM, John Wagner wrote: > If you are using a shim gasket, may I recommend GM Goodwrench gasket > sealing compound. > We super glue .020 or less soft copper wire in the outer > rings and with a small sponge paint > roller apply the gsc. It looks like, an > has the consistency of Carmel topping. Its Been holding > High comp. chevys > together since the 60's. Good Stuff and not that expensive. > > > John > Wagner > Just the wrench > From: Randall > To: > Cc: > fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:36 PM > Subject: Re: [Fot] > Head Gasket Coating > > FWIW, Hylomar spray is apparently still available, just > not from Permatex or > Valco: > http://goo.gl/jE4dw > http://goo.gl/mvKDc > > -- > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/j.wags63 at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/kaskastner at gmail.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com From tr3driver at ca.rr.com Mon Apr 1 12:07:15 2013 From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:07:15 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> Message-ID: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> ---- RACER BUD wrote: > What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good > anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the > car? They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. Randall From budscars at comcast.net Mon Apr 1 12:10:26 2013 From: budscars at comcast.net (RACER BUD) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:10:26 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <003501ce2f04$3028d4c0$907a7e40$@net> Thanks Randall..Quite enlightening. RB -----Original Message----- From: Randall [mailto:tr3driver at ca.rr.com] Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 11:07 AM To: fot at autox.team.net; budscars at comcast.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars ---- RACER BUD wrote: > What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good > anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of > the car? They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. Randall From ponobill at gmail.com Mon Apr 1 15:41:46 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:41:46 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> Like any other emerging infrastructure, it's not as "good" as the technology it replaces. Of course if we were starting off fresh with no transportation technology a piston-driven internal combustion engine would the the very last possibility considered. Horrible design choice, but after a hundred years of development it's pretty tough to compete with either the design or the infrastructure that supports it. It's SO entrenched that hybrid cars use it as a generator driver when a turbine-derived design would be so much more efficient, and a small fuel cell would be even better. Electric and other technologies will replace gasoline as a fuel, and it's conceivable that a piston-driven engine will be replaced. Such a hideous and intrinsically limited design. My next car for Maui will definitely be electric-based. I can and will run it for "free". I generate about 200KWH per week with photovoltaic panels, and I'll double that next year. Given Maui's electric rates and the cost of gasoline they pay for themselves in five years. I don't have any other investments that come anywhere close to the ROI. I can do math, so until the engine in my jeep drops out onto the road I'll probably still be using that, but given expected battery life an electric vehicle pencils out very nicely here. I've also built an electric bicycle here that I use for shuttling myself when I do downwind runs (drop the bike off, drive to the start, do the run, drive the bike back to pick up the jeep. Yes I could pedal, but after paddling a stand up surfboard ten miles a little boost is nice. My bicycle runs on the same 4S 5000MAH lithium polymer batteries that I use for my quadcopter drone. I just slot four of them into a case I made and it's good for about thrity miles with hills. I also made an electric tricycle that everyone in the Northwest is really tired of seeing in the pits. It does 50 MPH on the flats and I've done a century ride with it--over Mount Hood. A "short" ride with it is 50 miles. Great little grocery getter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC_o66ABn6M On Apr 1, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Randall wrote: > ---- RACER BUD wrote: >> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >> car? > > They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). > > When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. > > At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. > > Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From robertten1 at aol.com Tue Apr 2 08:41:04 2013 From: robertten1 at aol.com (robertten1 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 10:41:04 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Underdrive Pulley for Lucas Alternator Message-ID: <8CFFDC73C8E35DE-9E0-50280@webmail-d235.sysops.aol.com> Amici, I seem to remember some one here asking about an underdrive pulley for their Lucas Alternator. Well while I searched for my hoard of parts for a project on my Spit GT, I came across just such an item. This is a part I had made up for when I used a Lucas Alternator on my car, it's roughly 5 inches in diameter. I could send a photo to your email if interested. Cheers, Bob T '63 Spitfire street '64 Spit GT autocrosser From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 2 09:02:01 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:02:01 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] CAM CORE NEEDED FOR REGRIND TR3/4 Message-ID: <8CFFDCA29B9E7BB-1814-4E7C4@webmail-d230.sysops.aol.com> THANKS to all that helped on a cam selection for a specific application....especially Larry Young. Now a solid cam core is needed for regrind. Can anyone help? I am helping a guy with this. Strange deal. TR3 is being built for some kind of high speed rallying in the US. If I find out any more about it I will share. Engine builder says owner is competing against V-8s and such. Owner also rallies in Europe part of the year with cars stationed over there. interesting. Thanks, once again! Joe Alexander A. R. 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IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. From vintage.racer at comcast.net Tue Apr 2 09:51:00 2013 From: vintage.racer at comcast.net (vintage.racer at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:51:00 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] Smoke by Joseph Lucas Message-ID: <2097144514.431672.1364917860414.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> The following has been around for a long time but funny none the less. Gary > ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS > Positive ground depends on proper > circuit functioning, which is the transmission of negative ions by > retention of the visible spectral manifestation known as bsmokeb. > Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work. We know this > to be true because every time one lets the smoke out of an > electrical circuit, it stops working. This can be verified repeatedly > through empirical testing. For example, if one places a copper bar > across the terminals of a battery, prodigious quantities of smoke are > liberated and the battery shortly ceases to function. In addition, if > one observes smoke escaping from an electrical component such as a > Lucas voltage regulator, it will also be observed that the component > no longer functions. The logic is elementary and inescapable! The > function of the wiring harness is to conduct the smoke from one > device to another. When the wiring springs a leak and lets all the > smoke out of the system, nothing works afterward. Starter motors were > considered unsuitable for British motorcycles for some time largely > because they consumed large quantities of smoke, requiring very > unsightly large wires. It has been reported that Lucas electrical > components are possibly more prone to electrical leakage than their > Bosch, Japanese or American counterparts. Experts point out that this > is because Lucas is British, and all things British leak. British > engines leak oil, British shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk > brake systems leak fluid, British tires leak air and British > Intelligence leaks national defense secrets. > > Therefore, it follows that British electrical systems must leak > smoke. Once again, the logic is clear and inescapable. > > In conclusion, the basic concept of transmission of electrical energy > in the form of smoke provides a logical explanation of the mysteries > of electrical components especially British units manufactured by > Joseph Lucas, Ltd. > > And remember: bA gentleman does not motor about after dark.b > > Joseph Lucas bThe Prince of Darknessb 1842-1903 > > A few Lucas quips: > > The Lucas motto: bGet home before dark.b > > Lucas is the patent holder for the short circuit. > > Lucas - Inventor of the first intermittent wiper. > > Lucas - Inventor of the self-dimming headlamp. > > The three-position Lucas switch--DIM, FLICKER and OFF. The other > three switch settings--SMOKE, SMOLDER and IGNITE. > > The Original Anti-Theft Device - Lucas Electrics. > > If Lucas made guns, wars would not start > > Back in the b70s, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and > began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they > offered which did not suck. > > Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because Lucas makes their > refrigerators. From mmoore at wave1.net Tue Apr 2 09:48:15 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:48:15 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP In-Reply-To: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <00c601ce2fb9$7da6c620$78f45260$@net> https://pvgpa.ejoinme.org/MyPages/RacerRegistration/tabid/267555/Default.asp x Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of john hasty Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:15 AM To: 'FOT' Subject: [Fot] PVGP Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? Will race gas be available? I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a mystery.. John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mmoore at wave1.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Tue Apr 2 10:03:31 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:03:31 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: John, check the VRG website; they have on-line registration. Vintage Racer Group, good bunch. Look under events. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "john hasty" To: "'FOT'" Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:15 AM Subject: [Fot] PVGP > Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having > trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed > on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? > Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock > located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member > organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? > Will race gas be available? > I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track > layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to > Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a > mystery.. > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) > is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information > that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the > message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated > otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Tue Apr 2 10:31:08 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:31:08 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <298919B8AC5445A68D1E2A53A69D02BD@hpd530> John, go to VRG home, click on events, go down to the PVGP races at PIRC, then to Entry Form. Then go back to Detailed Event Info, it will bring up a PVGP site. Hit "Drivers" and it will bring up all kinds of info. Pit/paddock are on Hobart St and Prospect Dr. Very rustic, old days style. Park like setting. There's a motorcycle club that watches over everything overnight, so no worries about security. You have to keep in mind the race is in urban Pittsburgh, near Pitt, and getting around towing a trailer can be a bit trying, but not impossible. The traffic grid: I'll relay what a H-P rep from the "Burgh" told me years ago; they got a river on one side and a mountain on the other, they do the best they can! Good luck. Keith and Ralph, VRG guys, are very helpful. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "john hasty" To: "'FOT'" Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:15 AM Subject: [Fot] PVGP > Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having > trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed > on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? > Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock > located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member > organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? > Will race gas be available? > I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track > layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to > Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a > mystery.. > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) > is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information > that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the > message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated > otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From ponobill at gmail.com Tue Apr 2 10:36:08 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:36:08 -1000 Subject: [Fot] PVGP In-Reply-To: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <78C369C9-C113-480A-8C49-38F88BCDAABD@bnj.com> I did the race in Payote during the All Aluminum Tour. I doubt much has changed, but my memory sucks. There's not much need for crew credentials, the whole event is free to the public. There was a nice reception at the arboretum that you'll want tickets for though. As I recall it was driver and one guest for most of the race-related events. The paddock is along a road in Schenly Park. The name escapes me, but it's an infamous gay cruising area. Space is limited, get there early. I set Nero up in a great spot. Tech is in the paddock, they do a fine job with all the organizational stuff. One vehicle pass, there was no race gas available--I brought my own. There was a race the weekend prior at BeaverRun, a very fun little track. Good event, I topped off my gas jugs there and had plenty for the PVGP. You don't get that much track time, so you won't use too much. Great event, and lots of fun stuff going on the week before in the area close to the park. We had a wondferful time. Take it easy during the race, the track is pretty dangerous. I didn't take that advice (given by Burt Levy) and didn't have a problem, but everything you could hit is pretty hard, even if it has a hay bale in front of it. On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:15 AM, john hasty wrote: > Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having > trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed > on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? > Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock > located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member > organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? > Will race gas be available? > I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track > layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to > Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a > mystery.. > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From cartravel at pobox.com Tue Apr 2 11:07:53 2013 From: cartravel at pobox.com (Larry Young) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:07:53 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> Message-ID: <515B1069.1050602@pobox.com> The problem with electric cars is that they run on whatever produces the electricity, usually natural gas or coal, both produce green house gases. The way you're doing it, Bill, makes more sense. To have a 5 year payout, Hawaii must have exceptional incentives for installing solar panels. Payout periods are usually 10 to 15 years. The problem with incentives is that they usually change and rarely for the better. Larry On 4/1/2013 4:41 PM, Bill Babcock wrote: > Like any other emerging infrastructure, it's not as "good" as the technology > it replaces. Of course if we were starting off fresh with no transportation > technology a piston-driven internal combustion engine would the the very last > possibility considered. Horrible design choice, but after a hundred years of > development it's pretty tough to compete with either the design or the > infrastructure that supports it. It's SO entrenched that hybrid cars use it as > a generator driver when a turbine-derived design would be so much more > efficient, and a small fuel cell would be even better. > > Electric and other technologies will replace gasoline as a fuel, and it's > conceivable that a piston-driven engine will be replaced. Such a hideous and > intrinsically limited design. > > My next car for Maui will definitely be electric-based. I can and will run it > for "free". I generate about 200KWH per week with photovoltaic panels, and > I'll double that next year. Given Maui's electric rates and the cost of > gasoline they pay for themselves in five years. I don't have any other > investments that come anywhere close to the ROI. I can do math, so until the > engine in my jeep drops out onto the road I'll probably still be using that, > but given expected battery life an electric vehicle pencils out very nicely > here. > > I've also built an electric bicycle here that I use for shuttling myself when > I do downwind runs (drop the bike off, drive to the start, do the run, drive > the bike back to pick up the jeep. Yes I could pedal, but after paddling a > stand up surfboard ten miles a little boost is nice. My bicycle runs on the > same 4S 5000MAH lithium polymer batteries that I use for my quadcopter drone. > I just slot four of them into a case I made and it's good for about thrity > miles with hills. > > I also made an electric tricycle that everyone in the Northwest is really > tired of seeing in the pits. It does 50 MPH on the flats and I've done a > century ride with it--over Mount Hood. A "short" ride with it is 50 miles. > Great little grocery getter. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC_o66ABn6M > > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >>> car? >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/cartravel at pobox.com From Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com Mon Apr 1 14:00:04 2013 From: Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com (Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:00:04 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and power....maybe not in my lifetime but. I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... Ty Sent from my iPad (Please excuse any errors or typos) On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > ---- RACER BUD wrote: >> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >> car? > > They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). > > When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. > > At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. > > Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com From PegAndBobM at aol.com Tue Apr 2 11:57:43 2013 From: PegAndBobM at aol.com (PegAndBobM at aol.com) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 13:57:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype Message-ID: Advertisement from Denver Craigslist for 1953 prototype. FYI only, no association, nor knowledge of claims made. Link: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3717049749.html From igofaster at att.net Tue Apr 2 12:05:18 2013 From: igofaster at att.net (Bobby Whitehead) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:05:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> References: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> Message-ID: <1364925918.55583.YahooMailRC@web182201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> not having an electric or hybrid type car I have an opinion... they are not as 'green' as they could be touted in the long run. The lithium batteries are not forever batteries and at some date and time they will have to be disposed of. I'm not sure of the re-cycling phase of that process... and lithium is not a natural product found easily around the world... I had a neighbor, Rick Perry (not the Texas governor) who was a 5 state representative for Audi America.. (we own our third Audi) and his thought about diesel was pretty interesting... I think most of us 'racer' types have seen what Audi has done in the past with Formula 1 and diesel powered F1 super cars....amazing success story I'm sure most will agree...but.. 100 mpg is not a stretch in the real world for a diesel powered vehicle in the near future... diesel is a product that can be made out of natural products, like cooking oil, in the bio-diesel realm of things... Seem to reason IMHO that diesel or bio-diesel could be a long term solution to energy and 'green' standards for the future of consumer automobiles.... just a thought.... Bobby Whitehead To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, April 1, 2013 11:20:09 AM Subject: [Fot] Electric cars What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/igofaster at att.net From garygret at sbcglobal.net Tue Apr 2 12:18:41 2013 From: garygret at sbcglobal.net (Gary Schneider) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:18:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Smoke by Joseph Lucas In-Reply-To: <2097144514.431672.1364917860414.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <2097144514.431672.1364917860414.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1364926721.72037.YahooMailNeo@web181005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Some years ago there was a genuine Lucas Smoke Replacement Kit on ebay. It included a bottle of genuine Lucas smoke and several needles for proper injection. Since once can never have too many tools at their disposal I put a casual bid on it but I think it wound up going for something like $100! Gary Schneider >________________________________ > From: "vintage.racer at comcast.net" >To: Friends of Triumph >Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 10:51 AM >Subject: [Fot] Smoke by Joseph Lucas > >The following has been around for a long time but funny none the less. > >Gary > > > >> ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS > >> Positive ground depends on proper >> circuit functioning, which is the transmission of negative ions by >> retention of the visible spectral manifestation known as bsmokeb. >> Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work. We know this >> to be true because every time one lets the smoke out of an >> electrical circuit, it stops working. This can be verified repeatedly >> through empirical testing. For example, if one places a copper bar >> across the terminals of a battery, prodigious quantities of smoke are >> liberated and the battery shortly ceases to function. In addition, if >> one observes smoke escaping from an electrical component such as a >> Lucas voltage regulator, it will also be observed that the component >> no longer functions. The logic is elementary and inescapable! The >> function of the wiring harness is to conduct the smoke from one >> device to another. When the wiring springs a leak and lets all the >> smoke out of the system, nothing works afterward. Starter motors were >> considered unsuitable for British motorcycles for some time largely >> because they consumed large quantities of smoke, requiring very >> unsightly large wires. It has been reported that Lucas electrical >> components are possibly more prone to electrical leakage than their >> Bosch, Japanese or American counterparts. Experts point out that this >> is because Lucas is British, and all things British leak. British >> engines leak oil, British shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk >> brake systems leak fluid, British tires leak air and British >> Intelligence leaks national defense secrets. >> >> Therefore, it follows that British electrical systems must leak >> smoke. Once again, the logic is clear and inescapable. >> >> In conclusion, the basic concept of transmission of electrical energy >> in the form of smoke provides a logical explanation of the mysteries >> of electrical components especially British units manufactured by >> Joseph Lucas, Ltd. >> >> And remember: bA gentleman does not motor about after dark.b >> >> Joseph Lucas bThe Prince of Darknessb 1842-1903 >> >> A few Lucas quips: >> >> The Lucas motto: bGet home before dark.b >> >> Lucas is the patent holder for the short circuit. >> >> Lucas - Inventor of the first intermittent wiper. >> >> Lucas - Inventor of the self-dimming headlamp. >> >> The three-position Lucas switch--DIM, FLICKER and OFF. The other >> three switch settings--SMOKE, SMOLDER and IGNITE. >> >> The Original Anti-Theft Device - Lucas Electrics. >> >> If Lucas made guns, wars would not start >> >> Back in the b70s, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and >> began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they >> offered which did not suck. >> >> Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because Lucas makes their >> refrigerators. >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/garygret at sbcglobal.net From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 2 12:44:36 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:44:36 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] MADMARX VITON SEALS - ARRIVED TODAY. Message-ID: <8CFFDE941F7BE7B-17F8-4EB6C@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Chris Marx just sent me a large number of his TR3/4 REAR CRANK seal kits to distribute in NORTH AMERICA. I had several inquiries, but cant remember them all. You might have to remind me. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From rikrock at live.com Tue Apr 2 18:14:35 2013 From: rikrock at live.com (Rich Rock) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:14:35 -0400 Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype Message-ID: Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? ________________________________ From: PegAndBobM at aol.com Sent: 4/2/2013 2:28 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype Advertisement from Denver Craigslist for 1953 prototype. FYI only, no association, nor knowledge of claims made. Link: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3717049749.html _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rikrock at live.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Tue Apr 2 18:40:57 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 19:40:57 -0500 Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't contemporary reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? Duncan Charlton 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 2 19:09:43 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:09:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> I have not checked the history, but I suspect a hoax of some kind. I don't think any prototypes survived. Someone on the list will likely know..... A hoax on an Italia surfaced in the 90s. That was interesting. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Duncan Charlton To: Rich Rock Cc: fot Sent: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 8:01 pm Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't contemporary reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? Duncan Charlton 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com From trmarty at hotmail.com Tue Apr 2 19:15:16 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:15:16 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP too Message-ID: I am planning on attending the PVGP at PIR (Beaver Run) the July 13th weekend. Anybody else going to be there? From mlcooknj at msn.com Tue Apr 2 19:50:54 2013 From: mlcooknj at msn.com (michael cook) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:50:54 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 1953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> References: , , <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: It must be a fake or a hoax. It has always been understood that there was only one TR1 prototype. It was shown at the Earls Court show in London in the fall of 1953. By the time Geneva came around the following March, Ken Richardson had had his say and the car had been altered with the familiar trunk, a different chassis and other alterations to the bodywork. The photo in the ad was a period shot showing the front of the TR-1 but there was nothing on the actual car being sold. April Fool, I guess. Mike Cook > To: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com > From: n197tr4 at cs.com > Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:09:43 -0400 > CC: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype > > I have not checked the history, but I suspect a hoax of some kind. > > I don't think any prototypes survived. > > Someone on the list will likely know..... > > A hoax on an Italia surfaced in the 90s. > > That was interesting. > > Joe Alexander > A. R. E. > 645 1st Street > Jesup, Iowa 50648 > 319.464.4711 (cell) > n197tr4 at cs.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Duncan Charlton > To: Rich Rock > Cc: fot > Sent: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 8:01 pm > Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype > > > I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't contemporary > reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? > > Duncan Charlton > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > > On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > > > Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mlcooknj at msn.com From cartravel at pobox.com Tue Apr 2 20:00:05 2013 From: cartravel at pobox.com (Larry Young) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:00:05 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <515B8D25.1060506@pobox.com> Diesel is a technology overlooked in the US, because the solution has been dictated by the government. Europe is about 50% diesel. I have a friend that averages 50 mpg in his Volkswagen Golf. My big X5 BMW gets 29 mpg at 70 mph. With that massive torque and 6 speed transmission it easily pulls my 18 foot enclosed car trailer with about 14 mpg. I previously had a Ford Expedition with a 5.4L gas engine. It didn't tow as well, averaging about 9 mpg. Diesels still produce green house gases, but to a lesser extent than gas engines. Otherwise, with today.s technology it is very clean. Unfortunately, it has a bad reputation with people that remember all the noise and soot from city buses. This discussion is starting to get political, so I'm dropping out from now on. Larry On 4/1/2013 3:00 PM, Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com wrote: > You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, > hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a > landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and > oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and > power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > > I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was > backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. > Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > > Ty > > > Sent from my iPad > (Please excuse any errors or typos) > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >>> car? >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/cartravel at pobox.com From ponobill at gmail.com Tue Apr 2 23:59:38 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 19:59:38 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <515B1069.1050602@pobox.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> <515B1069.1050602@pobox.com> Message-ID: It's not really the incentives that make it worthwhile, though they were just fine, thank you, but there are plenty of people here with $1000 per month electric bills. The main generators burn oil and there's a fuel surcharge that floats on top of the approved electric rate. We have a growing number of wind generators, but it's still less than 15% of the island's power. So you spend $40K on photovoltaics, drop your electric bill from $800 per month (in my case) to $14 and the math is pretty simple. In today's 3% ROI economy I'd have to invest $320,000 to yield $9600 per year, so my $40K investment seems pretty sound. The "green" aspect of electric cars is shifting pretty quickly, though honestly, I could care less about that kind of bullshit. The US is fast becoming the Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas (because of shale fracking), we're already the Saudi Arabia of Coal and we're likely to become the Saudi Arabia of Oil. Weirdly blessed with natural resources. Coal is pretty nasty, but you can burn natural gas in a lot of ways that limit it's environmental effect. All of our worries about global warming and other greenhouse gasses will be pretty trivial as the third world continues it's steep ramp up the consumption curve. China will surpass the US in CO2 generation this year, and their pollution levels in dust and coal black are double ours. Move your troublesome manufacturing out of the country all you like, it's still just one planet. Electric cars are a popcorn fart compared to the real issues that face the world. But saying they're useless because they use electricity from plants that produce greenhouse gas demonstrates a deep lack of understanding of the economics of transportable fuel vs. centralized power generation, as well as just basic thermodynamics. Its just an easy thing to repeat. If you really do the math or a little research you'll be more enthusiastic. On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:07 AM, Larry Young wrote: > The problem with electric cars is that they run on whatever produces the electricity, usually natural gas or coal, both produce green house gases. The way you're doing it, Bill, makes more sense. To have a 5 year payout, Hawaii must have exceptional incentives for installing solar panels. Payout periods are usually 10 to 15 years. The problem with incentives is that they usually change and rarely for the better. > Larry From mmoore at wave1.net Wed Apr 3 03:55:49 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 05:55:49 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP too In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000d01ce3051$6bfbee80$43f3cb80$@net> I will be going, it's a VRG event Thanks Mike 62 TR4 Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of marty sukey Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 9:15 PM To: FOT Subject: [Fot] PVGP too I am planning on attending the PVGP at PIR (Beaver Run) the July 13th weekend. Anybody else going to be there? _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mmoore at wave1.net From n197tr4 at cs.com Wed Apr 3 11:01:09 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:01:09 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] cam cores and Tom Kreger's email? Message-ID: <8CFFEA3F968840B-1374-3C1C@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> Thanks for all of the help with cam cores....got it done. Does anyone have email for Tom Kreger? Thanks again. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Tue Apr 2 12:24:33 2013 From: dmitchel at sbcglobal.net (Doug Mitchell) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:24:33 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <9u9p0yw4k388jp42p5sn6rng.1364927073610@email.android.com> It has been said that an F150 is more green cradle to grave than a Prius when you include battery disposal. Full disclosure, I just took delivery of a hybrid, but it shares the garage with a F150. The Triumphs reside in a separate garage. When you think about it, our Triumphs are, at this time, more 'green' than any electric or hybrid vehicle. Cheers, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com wrote: >You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, >hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a >landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and >oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and >power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > >I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was >backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. >Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > >Ty > > >Sent from my iPad >(Please excuse any errors or typos) > >On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >>> car? >> >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his >1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect >means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a >relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets >scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in >Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it >doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it >doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain >more acceptance. >> >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. >There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so >on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. >They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the >pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dmitchel at sbcglobal.net From toodamnfunky at comcast.net Tue Apr 2 14:22:13 2013 From: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:22:13 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <1364925918.55583.YahooMailRC@web182201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <72479266.357425.1364934133494.JavaMail.root@sz0004a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> "What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or.. what becomes of the car" I have two words......Big Block Wouldn't that be a hoot. A supercharged GM big block running amidships in a Prius. jim g ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bobby Whitehead" To: budscars at comcast.net Cc: "FoT Triumph" Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:05:18 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars not having an electric or hybrid type car I have an opinion... they are not as 'green' as they could be touted in the long run. The lithium batteries are not forever batteries and at some date and time they will have to be disposed of. I'm not sure of the re-cycling phase of that process... and lithium is not a natural product found easily around the world... I had a neighbor, Rick Perry (not the Texas governor) who was a 5 state representative for Audi America.. (we own our third Audi) and his thought about diesel was pretty interesting... I think most of us 'racer' types have seen what Audi has done in the past with Formula 1 and diesel powered F1 super cars....amazing success story I'm sure most will agree...but.. 100 mpg is not a stretch in the real world for a diesel powered vehicle in the near future... diesel is a product that can be made out of natural products, like cooking oil, in the bio-diesel realm of things... Seem to reason IMHO that diesel or bio-diesel could be a long term solution to energy and 'green' standards for the future of consumer automobiles.... just a thought.... B Bobby Whitehead To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, April 1, 2013 11:20:09 AM Subject: [Fot] Electric cars What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are B no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/igofaster at att.net _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfunky at comcast.net From timmurph at fastbytes.com Tue Apr 2 16:23:53 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:23:53 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> Hydrogen has to be produced also. You can either extract it from the air or strip it off of water molecules. Both processes take energy, and if I recall correctly, not necessarily an insignificant amount. Tim -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 3:00 PM To: Randall Cc: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and power....maybe not in my lifetime but. I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... Ty Sent from my iPad (Please excuse any errors or typos) On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > ---- RACER BUD wrote: >> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >> car? > > They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). > > When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. > > At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. > > Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com From weredinger at cox.net Tue Apr 2 20:23:52 2013 From: weredinger at cox.net (Bill) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:23:52 -0500 Subject: [Fot] 1953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: TR1 was a one off concept car used as the 1952 Earls Court, England, Show Car and was revised after the show to have a trunk and became a TR2 Prototype, one of Ken Richardson's test cars. April Fools! Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Alexander" To: Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 8:09 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype >I have not checked the history, but I suspect a hoax of some kind. > > I don't think any prototypes survived. > > Someone on the list will likely know..... > > A hoax on an Italia surfaced in the 90s. > > That was interesting. > > Joe Alexander > A. R. E. > 645 1st Street > Jesup, Iowa 50648 > 319.464.4711 (cell) > n197tr4 at cs.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Duncan Charlton > To: Rich Rock > Cc: fot > Sent: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 8:01 pm > Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype > > > I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't > contemporary > reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? > > Duncan Charlton > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > > On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > >> Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/weredinger at cox.net From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 3 12:08:11 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:08:11 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <9u9p0yw4k388jp42p5sn6rng.1364927073610@email.android.com> References: <9u9p0yw4k388jp42p5sn6rng.1364927073610@email.android.com> Message-ID: <515C700B.7030800@bradakis.com> Doug Mitchell wrote: > It has been said that an F150 is more green cradle to grave than a Prius when you include battery disposal. > I recall something about the earlier Prius models being one of the most environmentally unfriendly cars to produce. I can't recall the exact details, but it involved the nickel for the batteries being mined in South Africa, the ore shipped to a smelter in Spain, then halfway around the world to be formed into sheets, then the sheets shipped to Canada to be made into batteries, which were shipped to Japan and put into cars that were shipped back to North America. That's a LOT of miles to be covered, powered by petroleum. mjb. From BillDentin at aol.com Wed Apr 3 12:22:18 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:22:18 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <446cf.21d71bec.3e8dcd59@aol.com> In a message dated 04/03/2013 11:54:33 AM Central Standard Time, dmitchel at sbcglobal.net writes: > When you think about it, our Triumphs are, at this time, more 'green' > than any electric or hybrid vehicle. > You mean...British Racing Green? Bill (Damdinger) From billdentin at aol.com Wed Apr 3 15:24:36 2013 From: billdentin at aol.com (billdentin at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:24:36 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... Message-ID: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> Amici... More sad news. Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in February) broke loose from its Alabama mooring. I still say we should initiate a movement to get Carnival to change the ship's name. Bill (Damdinger) From timmurph at fastbytes.com Wed Apr 3 16:10:02 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:10:02 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> To what; FIAT, YUGO, or maybe TRABANT?? :) At least with TRABANT they could reuse some of the lettering. Tim -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of billdentin at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 4:25 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... Amici... More sad news. Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in February) broke loose from its Alabama mooring. I still say we should initiate a movement to get Carnival to change the ship's name. Bill (Damdinger) _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com From bownes at seiri.com Wed Apr 3 16:22:44 2013 From: bownes at seiri.com (Bob Bownes -Seiri) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:22:44 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: A friend of mine's father was asked to inspect the boat post incident. The stories are pretty amazing. Engine #1 apparently blew the glow plugs right out of the head, which, when followed by lots of volatiles, lead to a pretty spectacular fire. On Apr 3, 2013, at 17:24, billdentin at aol.com wrote: > Amici... > > More sad news. Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in > February) > broke loose from its Alabama mooring. I still say we should initiate a > movement > to get Carnival to change the ship's name. > > Bill (Damdinger) > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bownes at web9.com From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 3 16:31:29 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:31:29 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> References: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> Message-ID: <515CADC1.5030103@bradakis.com> Tim Murphy wrote: > To what; FIAT, YUGO, or maybe TRABANT?? :) > MG would be pretty easy to spell ;-) mjb. From gasket.works at gte.net Wed Apr 3 16:54:59 2013 From: gasket.works at gte.net (gasket.works at gte.net) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:54:59 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <883350473-1365029698-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1485343904-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> I leased a chevy volt in dec 2012.. Three year deal. Since dec 10 I filled up w 8 gallons gas. With another car I would have filled at least every ten days. I have a solar panel array. This past weekend I made about about 56KW per day. As the days get longer the array generates perhaps 70+KW. The car is nearly noisless, gobs of instant torque and smooth. I. Want to hot rod it and take it on the track. Does scca have an all electric class? Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From ponobill at gmail.com Wed Apr 3 22:03:33 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:03:33 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <883350473-1365029698-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1485343904-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> References: <883350473-1365029698-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1485343904-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> Message-ID: I consider the Chevy Volt to be the best engineered and most practical of all the electrics. The technology is superb, it's a real achievement. On Apr 3, 2013, at 12:54 PM, gasket.works at gte.net wrote: > I leased a chevy volt in dec 2012.. Three year deal. Since dec 10 I filled up w 8 gallons gas. With another car I would have filled at least every ten days. I have a solar panel array. This past weekend I made about about 56KW per day. As the days get longer the array generates perhaps 70+KW. > > The car is nearly noisless, gobs of instant torque and smooth. I. Want to hot rod it and take it on the track. Does scca have an all electric class? > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From ponobill at gmail.com Thu Apr 4 01:57:43 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 21:57:43 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> Message-ID: <0964D2C0-52C6-4427-809B-19E627B846C7@gmail.com> One last comment and then I'll quit. the REAL issue holding back cheap, efficient, "green" transportation is the mixed mode of transport. for a car to be safe it has to survive on a road with trucks and existing two ton cars -- which is the average weight of cars in America, from the 3,200 pound Honda Accord (most popular car) to the 5500 pound F150. There's no way to be super efficient when you have to move two tons to carry one person--which is all the average car has in it (well, 1.24 occupants, but its close enough). One ton per person is ridiculous, especially when you have to climb hills, two is insane. Should be something more like two hundred pounds per person. Easy to do with carbon fiber and modern electric stuff. My tricycle weighs 65 pounds and goes 65 MPH. Stops on a dime and gives you seven cents change. Of course you have to be crazy to do that in mixed traffic, which is pretty much what the cops have been telling me each time they catch me. Next time you're stuck in traffic, picture all those massive cars replaced with tiny, light, two person vehicles. Poof, traffic jam gone. Except in Italy, where it's already happened but the roads were built for bicycles--or maybe scooters. From lang at isis.mit.edu Thu Apr 4 03:12:33 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 05:12:33 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo Message-ID: Hi, I'm not sure if this got posted earlier, but I tripped across this neat poster of the 2012 Pagoda Hillclimb... it's on the bottom of the BMR home page: http://www.bmr-scca.org/ That sure looks a lot like Richard Good's hillclimb car... Neat! rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From rikrock at live.com Thu Apr 4 08:39:16 2013 From: rikrock at live.com (Rich Rock) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:39:16 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo Message-ID: Yes, that is Richard Good's car. We do a poster every year advertising our two hillclimbs. It's Blue Mountain Region SCCA, not Blue Ridge. Bob, are you still planning on coming to Pagoda Hillclimb in June? Entry forms will be out soon. Rich Rock ________________________________ From: Robert M. Lang Sent: 4/4/2013 5:45 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo Hi, I'm not sure if this got posted earlier, but I tripped across this neat poster of the 2012 Pagoda Hillclimb... it's on the bottom of the BMR home page: http://www.bmr-scca.org/ That sure looks a lot like Richard Good's hillclimb car... Neat! rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rikrock at live.com From lang at isis.mit.edu Thu Apr 4 09:22:00 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:22:00 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Thu, 4 Apr 2013, Rich Rock wrote: > Yes, that is Richard Good's car. We do a poster every year advertising our > two hillclimbs. It's Blue Mountain Region SCCA, not Blue Ridge. OOps. > Bob, are you still planning on coming to Pagoda Hillclimb in June? Entry > forms will be out soon. I'm leaning that way. I finally got my medical forms all squared away and will get the application in the mail tomorrow for the SCCA novice time-trial license. So things are looking up. There's an outside chance that I won't be able to make it, but at this stage it's actually a fairly remote chance. Selling a house is a lot of work! > Rich Rock rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From jkhagen at charter.net Wed Apr 3 12:28:55 2013 From: jkhagen at charter.net (jkhagen at charter.net) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:28:55 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <785bba94.6621fa.13dd128a90c.Webtop.46@charter.net> It's been said that the carbon footprint of building/buying a new car is about equal to driving it the average 7 years. Soooo-stop waste "Recycle old race cars" John Hagen On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Doug Mitchell wrote: > It has been said that an F150 is more green cradle to grave than a > Prius when you include battery disposal. > > Full disclosure, I just took delivery of a hybrid, but it shares the > garage with a F150. The Triumphs reside in a separate garage. > > When you think about it, our Triumphs are, at this time, more 'green' > than any electric or hybrid vehicle. > > Cheers, > > Doug > -- > Doug Mitchell > dmitchel at sbcglobal.net > > Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com wrote: > >> You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power >> plants, >> hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in >> a >> landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" >> vehicles and >> oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and >> power....maybe not in my lifetime but. >> >> I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy >> was >> backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about >> clipped me. >> Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... >> >> Ty >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> (Please excuse any errors or typos) >> >> On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: >> >>> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes >>>> of the >>>> car? >>> >>> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery >>> for his >> 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I >> suspect >> means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a >> Prius has a >> relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >>> >>> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it >>> gets >> scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >>> >>> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility >>> is in >> Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, >> but it >> doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so >> cheap that it >> doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric >> cars gain >> more acceptance. >>> >>> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal >>> combustion. >> There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting >> and so >> on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to >> claim. >> They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of >> the >> pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >>> >>> Randall >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dmitchel at sbcglobal.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jkhagen at charter.net From ponobill at gmail.com Wed Apr 3 14:33:04 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 10:33:04 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> Message-ID: <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> Yup. Numerous ways of making hydrogen, but all involve either natural gas or methane as a feedstock plus steam to feed the reaction, or hydrolysis, using electricity. It's just a transportable storage medium, the same as electricity in batteries. And of course it takes more energy to produce it than it releases when you recombine it. Trust good old themodynamics to apply a tax. Transportable fuels require a lot of energy to make and transport, including gasolene and diesel. A common error is to just look at how much energy is required to obtain and refine the fuel. It also takes energy to build and maintain the refineries, and build, operate and maintain the transportation structure to and from the refineries, build, maintain and operate the gas stations. Seven percent of the energy in the US is used to operate refineries. Crank that up to include all the infrastructure and transport costs and it's probably more like ten percent. That works out to about 15KWH per gallon. Gasolene energy equivalence is roughly 33 KWH/gallon Ethanol generates about 25 KWH/gal. Ethanol gets a bad rap, mostly because the early plants (1980) were inefficient. State of the art plants for corn-based ethanol are nearly twice as efficient as early plants, and create co-products that have value as feed, fertilizer, and plastic feedstock. An energy output of around 84,000 BTUs/gallon requires 48,000BTUs/gal to produce and the co-products are worth about 36,000 BTUs for a net energy gain of about 72,000 BTUs -- about 150%. That calculation includes all energy inputs, including bulk transport, fertilizer, etc. but does not include the infrastructure energy costs required to build refineries. Of course corn used for ethanol starves a kid in india, so they say. That arguement didn't work for me when my Mom told me to clean my plate. It remains a bit thin today. Ultimately there's cellulosic ethanol, and if the ethanol market keeps growing we'll be making that too. The yield is higher in terms of energy in/energy out, but the infrastructure is more expensive. No one is jumping on that. The co-products from cellulosic ethanol are more valuable than corn-based. Good plastic feedstocks, surfactants, building materials, specialized alchohols, etc. Again, no easy answers, but facile statements like "ethanol takes more energy to produce than it yields" is simply repeating what some flack got some lazy reporters to publish. On Apr 2, 2013, at 12:23 PM, "Tim Murphy" wrote: > Hydrogen has to be produced also. You can either extract it from the air or > strip it off of water molecules. Both processes take energy, and if I > recall correctly, not necessarily an insignificant amount. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 3:00 PM > To: Randall > Cc: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars > > You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, > hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a > landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles > and > oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and > power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > > I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was > backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped > me. > Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > > Ty > > > Sent from my iPad > (Please excuse any errors or typos) > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of > the >>> car? >> >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for > his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has > a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that > it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal > combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From toodamnfunky at comcast.net Wed Apr 3 16:39:37 2013 From: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:39:37 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> Message-ID: <481466458.398561.1365028777282.JavaMail.root@sz0004a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> With a couple well placed shaped charges we could call it ......Carnival Reef. jim g ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Murphy" To: billdentin at aol.com, fot at autox.team.net Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:10:02 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... To what; FIAT, YUGO, or maybe TRABANT?? :) At least with TRABANT they could reuse some of the lettering. Tim -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of billdentin at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 4:25 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... Amici... More sad news. B Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in February) broke loose from its Alabama mooring. B I still say we should initiate a movement to get Carnival to change the ship's name. Bill (Damdinger) _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfunky at comcast.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Wed Apr 3 22:52:22 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:52:22 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP too References: <000d01ce3051$6bfbee80$43f3cb80$@net> Message-ID: <0DC6B17F42CE4A46B3EB7062FCBB5EC9@hpd530> I'll be there. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "'marty sukey'" ; "'FOT'" Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 5:55 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] PVGP too >I will be going, it's a VRG event > > Thanks > Mike 62 TR4 > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > 2007 West 32nd Street > Erie, PA 16508 > > Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 > Fax: 814-864-7383 > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of marty sukey > Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 9:15 PM > To: FOT > Subject: [Fot] PVGP too > > I am planning on attending the PVGP at PIR (Beaver Run) the July 13th > weekend. > Anybody else going to be there? > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mmoore at wave1.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From tr3driver at ca.rr.com Thu Apr 4 13:37:14 2013 From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:37:14 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> Message-ID: <20130404193714.L5ZZ4.60397.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> ---- Bill Babcock wrote: > Seven percent of the > energy in the US is used to operate refineries. I think there is something wrong with that number. Refineries are powered primarily by electricity, and they just don't use that much electricity. For example, http://goo.gl/Ag0dy reports that the US petroleum industry used approx 48E12 wH in 2005. But our national consumption for 2005 was around 3800E12. So oil refineries (which produce much more than just gasoline & diesel) only used about 1% of the electricity. And gasoline production (only) for 2005 was about 130E9 gallons http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&s=wgfrpus2&f=w meaning it took less than 400 wH per gallon of gasoline. The only way I think you could get close to 7% is by counting petroleum that they take in and don't turn into energy sources; like asphalt and plastics. It's really hard to beat pumping energy out of the ground ... until there isn't any left to pump out. None of the "alternative" sources make much sense until we finally do run out of fossil fuels. Of course, that particular sky has been reported to be falling for several decades now, but it hasn't happened yet. Randall From cregg.cowan at sri.com Thu Apr 4 14:19:18 2013 From: cregg.cowan at sri.com (Cregg Cowan) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:19:18 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Message-ID: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> Fellow Triumph Enthusiasts, In addition to all the other fun I'm having, I am co-chair of the combined 2013 Triumphest and VTR National Convention in October 2013 (see http://www.triumphtravelers.org/). The event is located near Sears Point raceway, just north of San Francisco. Our event theme is "Triumph Racing" and we need racing photos for display (both new photos and vintage ones). If you have photos showing Triumph race cars and would be willing to let us display them during the convention we would be most appreciative, and would be happy to acknowledge your contribution. We especially need photos with enough resolution to enlarge to 11x17 or larger formats. Thanks! Cregg Cowan Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club From clw2000 at msn.com Thu Apr 4 14:46:19 2013 From: clw2000 at msn.com (Charles WATSON) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:46:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> References: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> Message-ID: Cregg - I have tons of GT6 and Le Mans Spitfire pics that I can forward. Let me know if you prefer color or B&W or what. Anyone else who wants to be copied, let me know.... Thanks, Chuck Watson Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC > Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:19:18 -0700 > From: cregg.cowan at sri.com > To: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old > > Fellow Triumph Enthusiasts, > > In addition to all the other fun I'm having, I am co-chair of the > combined 2013 Triumphest and VTR National Convention > in October 2013 (see http://www.triumphtravelers.org/). The event is > located near Sears Point raceway, just north of San Francisco. > > Our event theme is "Triumph Racing" and we need racing photos for > display (both new photos and vintage ones). > If you have photos showing Triumph race cars and would be willing to let > us display them during the convention we would > be most appreciative, and would be happy to acknowledge your contribution. > We especially need photos with enough resolution to enlarge to 11x17 or > larger formats. > > Thanks! > > Cregg Cowan > Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/clw2000 at msn.com From cwnfot at gmail.com Thu Apr 4 14:52:06 2013 From: cwnfot at gmail.com (Clark W. Nicholls) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:52:06 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> References: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> Message-ID: <004901ce3176$46aabe60$d4003b20$@com> Check out my website, www.botchagaloop.net and see if you can find anything you like. If you want the 300dpi version send me the complete name(s) of the photo(s) which is displayed. Without that name I cannot dig the higher res copy out... Give yourself a few days to peruse! Clark Clark W. Nicholls www.botchagaloop.net for old racing photos "Reality, it's not what you think." From ponobill at gmail.com Thu Apr 4 15:08:57 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:08:57 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130404193714.L5ZZ4.60397.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <20130404193714.L5ZZ4.60397.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <9E0EF74E-07E8-4F47-8D85-63A126957BC8@bnj.com> The generally used rule of thumb for energy required to make gasolene is 13KWH per gallon from all sources of energy required. That's a long way from 400 watt hours, which sounds kind of silly right up front. I don't recall the source of the 7% number. I was pulling it from memory, and I think it includes all energy used in refineries, not just electricity. There's a billion sources on the web, but there's a lot of information gathered at this site, a strongly slanted view, but the sources cited are reasonable and the guys conclusions are both rational and interesting: http://www.evnut.com/gasoline_oil.htm On Apr 4, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Randall wrote: > ---- Bill Babcock wrote: >> Seven percent of the >> energy in the US is used to operate refineries. > > I think there is something wrong with that number. Refineries are powered primarily by electricity, and they just don't use that much electricity. > > For example, http://goo.gl/Ag0dy reports that the US petroleum industry used approx 48E12 wH in 2005. But our national consumption for 2005 was around 3800E12. So oil refineries (which produce much more than just gasoline & diesel) only used about 1% of the electricity. > > And gasoline production (only) for 2005 was about 130E9 gallons > http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&s=wgfrpus2&f=w > meaning it took less than 400 wH per gallon of gasoline. > > The only way I think you could get close to 7% is by counting petroleum that they take in and don't turn into energy sources; like asphalt and plastics. > > It's really hard to beat pumping energy out of the ground ... until there isn't any left to pump out. None of the "alternative" sources make much sense until we finally do run out of fossil fuels. Of course, that particular sky has been reported to be falling for several decades now, but it hasn't happened yet. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Thu Apr 4 15:25:55 2013 From: dmitchel at sbcglobal.net (Doug Mitchell) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:25:55 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Message-ID: Speaking of Triumph pictures and websites, is there any preference for one photo sharing site over another? I have many old photos that I am scanning, as well as video clips that I would like to put on a sharing site for others to see. Thanks, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net From koblinger at verizon.net Thu Apr 4 15:55:04 2013 From: koblinger at verizon.net (koblinger at verizon.net) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:55:04 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Message-ID: <7648873.381556.1365112504304.JavaMail.root@vms170033> From n197tr4 at cs.com Thu Apr 4 16:14:35 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:14:35 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old now FOT WEBSITE. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CFFF98ECAE3DC6-1374-FC6E@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> We have a FRIEND'S OF TRIUMPH website, but we are looking for someone to maintain it. Mordy DUNST is the 'sponsor' of the site. Henry FRYE is the 'webmaster' of the site. I believe we are presently looking for someone support Henry with edited material and submissions, along with manipulating the material. Perhaps Mordy and Henry can elaborate on this, more, but if anyone has any skills in this arena, please speak up. Thanks Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Doug Mitchell Cc: Fot Sent: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Speaking of Triumph pictures and websites, is there any preference for one photo sharing site over another? I have many old photos that I am scanning, as well as video clips that I would like to put on a sharing site for others to see. Thanks, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Thu Apr 4 17:54:12 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:54:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] ELECTRIC CARS > ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT Message-ID: <8CFFFA6D7094C13-1374-1042B@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> Another dimension of electric travel......While we are at it. Last year, I stopped to see legendary sailplane designer, George Applebay, just outside Albuquerque, NM. In his mid-80s, he is adapting electric power assist to one of his sailplane designs. Shortly, there will a conference in Santa Rosa, California on electric powered flight. A European aircraft manufacturer just completed the first of two 30 minute flights. Good to see this stuff going on, regardless of the outcomes. You never know where it might lead. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From mark at bradakis.com Thu Apr 4 18:07:16 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:07:16 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old now FOT WEBSITE. In-Reply-To: <8CFFF98ECAE3DC6-1374-FC6E@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFF98ECAE3DC6-1374-FC6E@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <515E15B4.5020905@bradakis.com> One can go to the Team.Net forum [ link below ] and use the Triumph forum for pics and such. mjb. From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Thu Apr 4 18:36:34 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 20:36:34 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Crank case ventin Message-ID: <775BDD31-07EF-4E0C-BBD8-36EEC7D1D7C7@aol.com> Amici I know there was a topic about crankcase venting and a link to a website. I searched the archives and can't find it. Please help From cregg.cowan at sri.com Thu Apr 4 23:13:54 2013 From: cregg.cowan at sri.com (Cregg Cowan) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 22:13:54 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: <68f60.633e14d5.3e8f6672@aol.com> References: <68f60.633e14d5.3e8f6672@aol.com> Message-ID: <515E5D92.2080604@sri.com> Thanks everyone for the enthusiastic response --- I'm thrilled and a little bit overwhelmed. It will take a few days to digest all of the responses, but I will get back to each of you as soon as I can. Certainly digital scans are the easiest to handle, but I'm not opposed to the idea of borrowing prints, making copies and sending back the originals. What a group! Best Regards, Cregg REK46 at aol.com wrote: > wher do we send them, and can they be scans or computer photos or do > they have to be actual glossys? > > In a message dated 4/4/2013 4:41:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > cregg.cowan at sri.com writes: > > Fellow Triumph Enthusiasts, > > In addition to all the other fun I'm having, I am co-chair of the > combined 2013 Triumphest and VTR National Convention > in October 2013 (see http://www.triumphtravelers.org/). The event is > located near Sears Point raceway, just north of San Francisco. > > Our event theme is "Triumph Racing" and we need racing photos for > display (both new photos and vintage ones). > If you have photos showing Triumph race cars and would be willing > to let > us display them during the convention we would > be most appreciative, and would be happy to acknowledge your > contribution. > We especially need photos with enough resolution to enlarge to > 11x17 or > larger formats. > > Thanks! > > Cregg Cowan > Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rek46 at aol.com From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Fri Apr 5 10:15:58 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:15:58 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Crank case venting Message-ID: <447D4B65-867C-4ACB-95C7-1CA6317F1D4F@aol.com> Amici Thank you for all the replies. I now have what I was looking for. This list is awesome! Thanks you all Chris From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Fri Apr 5 10:21:14 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:21:14 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Badges and flags Message-ID: <237CB0DA-7DD4-4BCD-9F80-4FDBB7A52104@aol.com> Amici The Kastner Cup is approaching. Do you have your swag on? Flags $15 size is approx 23x34, printed on one side, grommets also. Grill badge $30, real gold, mounting hardware included. Both show the FOT crest as seen in the website. Pictures are available. Price includes shipping. Get them while they last. PayPal to SeaCubeCo at aol.com Or check, MO, cash to Chris Bock 19372 Handy Road Bridgeville, DE 19933 Sincerely Chris From TR3driver at ca.rr.com Fri Apr 5 11:41:30 2013 From: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:41:30 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <5D.7B.04559.2CC0F515@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com> > Speaking of Triumph pictures and websites, is there any > preference for one photo sharing site over another? I like Photobucket, it works better for me than the others I have tried. They make it really easy to link to a single photograph, or an entire album. Uploading is painless. Although there is a size limit unless you pay for the full service, the uploading process will automatically resize for you rather than just refuse to work. And they don't seem to mind that I have most of the ads blocked. One downside is that reorganizing your albums will break the link to anything you move; and there isn't any way (that I've found) to replace a photo without breaking the link. Also it can be a pain to get a short link to just the image instead of the entire web page (although maybe that's part of a paid subscription). http://www.photobucket.com/ -- Randall From cartravel at pobox.com Fri Apr 5 13:54:12 2013 From: cartravel at pobox.com (Larry Young) Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:54:12 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> Message-ID: <515F2BE4.5090109@pobox.com> It takes as much energy to convert water to hydrogen (and oxygen) as you get back when you burn it to get H20 back, minus those good old efficiency loses. In thermodynamics there is never a free lunch. Storing hydrogen is one of the major problems, since it doesn't like to exist in liquid form and thus takes up a lot of space. Since Oklahoma is a gas producing state, there is a lot of interest in CNG, but it has the same storage problem. Nevertheless, a lot of public vehicles are being converted to CNG and a few filling stations are even showing up. Hydrogen seems like it would be very clean, but if all cars ran on it, how much would the humidity change in our cities? Would Phoenix become more like Houston? Not a happy thought. On 4/2/2013 5:23 PM, Tim Murphy wrote: > Hydrogen has to be produced also. You can either extract it from the air or > strip it off of water molecules. Both processes take energy, and if I > recall correctly, not necessarily an insignificant amount. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com( > Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 3:00 PM > To: Randall > Cc: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars > > You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, > hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a > landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles > and > oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and > power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > > I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was > backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped > me. > Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > > Ty > > > Sent from my iPad > (Please excuse any errors or typos) > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of > the >>> car? >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for > his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has > a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that > it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal > combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/cartravel at pobox.com From mark at bradakis.com Sat Apr 6 00:06:04 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:06:04 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Fun. Message-ID: <515FBB4C.4070709@bradakis.com> No power for 8 hours. Possible hardware issues due to power bumps. Computers can be fun. mjb. From BillDentin at aol.com Sat Apr 6 07:32:48 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 09:32:48 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Fun. Message-ID: <6ed27.df26fc.3e917e00@aol.com> In a message dated 04/06/2013 12:19:56 AM Central Standard Time, mark at bradakis.com writes: > No power for 8 hours. Possible hardware issues due to power bumps. > Computers can be fun. > > Mark... I've had no power since June 20th, 1959, but she feeds me, and she says that she loves me. Bill (Damdinger) From donmarshall at nefcom.net Sat Apr 6 10:38:27 2013 From: donmarshall at nefcom.net (Don Marshall) Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 12:38:27 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TR8 alloy wheels Message-ID: Someone had said they wanted the TR8 alloy wheels I had on my Spit. I've replaced them but now I can't remember who it was that wanted them. If it was someone on FOT please let me know. Don From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 06:33:39 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:33:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup Message-ID: Thought you might be interested to know, as of now there are 61 folks planning on competition in the Kastner Cup at Road Atlanta. TR4 will be by far the largest car group at 26 cars. I'm pretty sure that's a record turnout. Everybody will be looking quite spiffy also as there are 100 event t-shirts on order so far. There is still plenty of time to get your name added to the back of the shirt and place an order. From tr4racing at googlemail.com Sun Apr 7 06:46:22 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Hi Marty, Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? Cheers Chris -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von marty sukey Gesendet: Sonntag, 7. April 2013 14:34 An: FOT Betreff: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup Thought you might be interested to know, as of now there are 61 folks planning on competition in the Kastner Cup at Road Atlanta. TR4 will be by far the largest car group at 26 cars. I'm pretty sure that's a record turnout. Everybody will be looking quite spiffy also as there are 100 event t-shirts on order so far. There is still plenty of time to get your name added to the back of the shirt and place an order. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4racing at googlemail.com From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 06:56:30 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:56:30 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> References: , <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Message-ID: Hi Chris. I will need to know how many and what size you want. Once I place the shirt order in July you will need to contact Ted at TSI and make arrangements to pay him directly. I will send out an email at that time advising everybody it is time to pay and include all Teds contact info if you don't have it. Marty ---------------------------------------- > From: tr4racing at googlemail.com > To: trmarty at hotmail.com; fot at autox.team.net > Subject: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup > Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 > > Hi Marty, > > Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. > How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? > > Cheers From tr4racing at googlemail.com Sun Apr 7 06:58:37 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:58:37 +0200 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: References: , <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Message-ID: <000101ce338f$a0b6d680$e2248380$@com> I need one for myself. I'm tall and slim. No idea about the size. L or XL? -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: marty sukey [mailto:trmarty at hotmail.com] Gesendet: Sonntag, 7. April 2013 14:56 An: MadMarx; FOT Betreff: RE: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup Hi Chris. I will need to know how many and what size you want. Once I place the shirt order in July you will need to contact Ted at TSI and make arrangements to pay him directly. I will send out an email at that time advising everybody it is time to pay and include all Teds contact info if you don't have it. Marty ---------------------------------------- > From: tr4racing at googlemail.com > To: trmarty at hotmail.com; fot at autox.team.net > Subject: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup > Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 > > Hi Marty, > > Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. > How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? > > Cheers > Chris From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 06:58:46 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:58:46 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Kastner Cup oops Message-ID: The Kastner Cup is at Road America this year. NOT Road Atlanta like I said in my earlier email. From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Sun Apr 7 07:23:51 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:23:51 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: References: <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Message-ID: <48A52571-9323-455A-BE26-25BD413FEA32@aol.com> I would like one XL shirt mailed to me Thanks Chris On Apr 7, 2013, at 8:56 AM, marty sukey wrote: > Hi Chris. I will need to know how many and what size you want. Once I place > the shirt order in July you will need to contact Ted at TSI and make > arrangements to pay him directly. I will send out an email at that time > advising everybody it is time to pay and include all Teds contact info if you > don't have it. > > Marty > > ---------------------------------------- >> From: tr4racing at googlemail.com >> To: trmarty at hotmail.com; fot at autox.team.net >> Subject: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup >> Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 >> >> Hi Marty, >> >> Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. >> How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? >> >> Cheers > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/seacubeco at aol.com From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 18:42:12 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 20:42:12 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block Message-ID: Are there any sources for a steel front sealing block for the 1296 Spitfires? I see them for the TR6's. Thanks, From edwardbarnard at prodigy.net Sun Apr 7 21:50:15 2013 From: edwardbarnard at prodigy.net (EDWARD BARNARD) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 20:50:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1365393015.40152.YahooMailClassic@web181402.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Marty: According to the part numbers they are the same part. -Ed- --- On Sun, 4/7/13, marty sukey wrote: From: marty sukey Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block To: "FOT" Date: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 7:42 PM Are there any sources for a steel front sealing block for the 1296 Spitfires? I see them for the TR6's. Thanks, _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/edwardbarnard at prodigy.net From mark at bradakis.com Sun Apr 7 21:57:24 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:57:24 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <51624024.9070509@bradakis.com> marty sukey wrote: > Are there any sources for a steel front sealing block for the 1296 Spitfires? > Is that the 1296 or the 1296? I know the Mark 4 big journal 1296 is the same as the TR6, and I think the small journal Mark 3 motor is the same, but I'm not 100 percent positive. mjb. From tr4racing at googlemail.com Mon Apr 8 13:38:55 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:38:55 +0200 Subject: [Fot] My new tow car.... In-Reply-To: <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B340@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> References: <1831631226-1360162436-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1654861411-@b12.c8.bise6.blackberry> <5112C84F.3040701@bradakis.com> <002701ce0543$4905aee0$db110ca0$@com> <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B21D@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> <000901ce054b$8cd7ebd0$a687c370$@com> <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B293@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> <001501ce054e$241e5a40$6c5b0ec0$@com> <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B340@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> Message-ID: <000601ce3490$b65609f0$23021dd0$@com> I was concerned if the Hummer H3  3.5L could tow my race car up steep hills here in Europe. As this car is made regular fuel I thought I could rise power and mileage with some chip tuning. So I bought an US software and created a new spark map. Today was first test.with great result. Great torque, more top speed, and it looks very promising for a better mileage. I changed the ignition advance more to a racing style. The stock total advance was 19 degree, now it has 29 degree which I dared without a rolling road dyno test. Next few days will show what consumption the car has with 98RON. Cheers Chris From spitlist at cox.net Tue Apr 9 16:12:55 2013 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:12:55 -0700 Subject: [Fot] [TR] FW: Windshield from Moss - Follow up In-Reply-To: <000301ce3562$36855d20$a3901760$@net> References: <000301ce3562$36855d20$a3901760$@net> Message-ID: <107339F3C45145C0AD5DA21CDEDA11E8@Vista> It could be that it was not cut wrong but was mislabeled. There are two different Spitfire windshields (up to 1970 and post 1970). Since the earlier ones also fit the other cars mentioned (including yours), that other one may be a later Spit windshield that has been mislabeled or placed in the wrong warehouse location. Since Moss doesn't intentionally carry any pre-1970 Spitfire parts, that may indeed be the issue. Joe -----Original Message----- From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dennis Culligan Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 1:39 PM To: triumphs at autox.team.net; 6pack at autox.team.net Subject: [TR] FW: Windshield from Moss - Follow up I wrote: > I bought a windshield from Moss Motors back in January 2013. It's for my TR6 >but it says it also fits TR4, Spits, GT6s, etc. Well, it doesn't fit a TR6. The glass was >cut unevenly and the passenger side is too tall. Moss is sending a replacement & >it is hoped that it will fit. Just a word of caution. The new windshield arrived and it fits just fine. No idea how the other one got cut wrong. Dennis Culligan, Highland, NY / 1976 TR6 CF57948U PS. Someone asked if it's a Triplex - no, it's not. ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/spitlist at cox.net From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Wed Apr 10 06:30:44 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:30:44 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Message-ID: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. Details at www.tr4racer.com I'm running the car at VIR this weekend, and plan on the rest of my spring events with a For Sale sing on it, we'll see! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Wed Apr 10 13:20:43 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:20:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] VSCDA/FOT PLANNING - KASTNER CUP - 2013 ROAD AMERICA Message-ID: <8D00437A16F6D55-30C-91E6@webmail-d182.sysops.aol.com> FOT Just a note indicating the depth of planning: VSCDA is allocating space for the TRIUMPH STREET CARS attending the KASTNER CUP. The space will be between the popular Turn 5 and Turn 6, honoring the fact that we are the featured marque. This fits in nicely with the Friends of Triumph Paddock Area & Garages across from Turn 5. REMINDER: Reserve your garage space with Jason, ASAP. (VSCDA TECH INSPECTION will occur in these garages on THURSDAY afternoon) We also in close proximity to the WELCOME DINNER on Friday Night. At that time there will also be a 'TRIUMPH CAR SHOW' with both STREET TRs & and RACE PREPARED TRs. The show is free and will be people's choice. The FOT is getting a lot of attention, along with our VTR Brethren. Joe Alexander KASTNER CUP 2013 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From jhhasty at gdhs.com Wed Apr 10 14:06:08 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:06:08 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VSCDA/FOT PLANNING - KASTNER CUP - 2013 ROAD AMERICA In-Reply-To: <8D00437A16F6D55-30C-91E6@webmail-d182.sysops.aol.com> References: <8D00437A16F6D55-30C-91E6@webmail-d182.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Jason: I think I have already sent you a pit reservation, but if not we have a 60 foot Toterhome Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Apr 10, 2013, at 3:20 PM, Joe Alexander wrote: > FOT > > Just a note indicating the depth of planning: > > VSCDA is allocating space for the TRIUMPH STREET CARS attending the KASTNER > CUP. > > The space will be between the popular Turn 5 and Turn 6, honoring the fact > that we are the featured marque. > > This fits in nicely with the Friends of Triumph Paddock Area & Garages across > from Turn 5. > > REMINDER: Reserve your garage space with Jason, ASAP. (VSCDA TECH > INSPECTION will occur in these garages on THURSDAY afternoon) > > We also in close proximity to the WELCOME DINNER on Friday Night. At that time > there will also be a 'TRIUMPH CAR SHOW' with both STREET TRs & and RACE > PREPARED TRs. The show is free and will be people's choice. > > The FOT is getting a lot of attention, along with our VTR Brethren. > > > > > > Joe Alexander > KASTNER CUP 2013 > 645 1st Street > Jesup, Iowa 50648 > 319.464.4711 (cell) > n197tr4 at cs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au Wed Apr 10 20:55:27 2013 From: enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au (Enquiries Road & Track) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:55:27 +1000 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 Message-ID: i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven TR with near stock ride height. . As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body work when viewed from above. every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks appropriate " for the TR thanks Terry Australia From rjl6n at cstone.net Thu Apr 11 05:48:10 2013 From: rjl6n at cstone.net (R. John Lye) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:48:10 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday Message-ID: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Happy Birthday to the guy who makes all this madness happen. Happy Birthday MJB! From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Thu Apr 11 06:03:57 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:03:57 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday In-Reply-To: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> References: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Message-ID: <1896530A-0AC8-4AA9-B78B-0E4CB80A92E1@aol.com> Happy Birthday MJB! On Apr 11, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "R. John Lye" wrote: > Happy Birthday to the guy who makes all this madness > happen. Happy Birthday MJB! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/seacubeco at aol.com From lang at isis.mit.edu Thu Apr 11 06:16:18 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:16:18 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday In-Reply-To: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> References: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Message-ID: On Thu, 11 Apr 2013, R. John Lye wrote: > Happy Birthday to the guy who makes all this madness > happen. Happy Birthday MJB! LIKE!!! rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From jeffsnook01 at gmail.com Thu Apr 11 07:30:23 2013 From: jeffsnook01 at gmail.com (Jeff Snook) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:30:23 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TR4 for Sale Message-ID: <00d401ce36b8$b9050780$2b0f1680$@com> Henry, you are selling your car too cheap. If I wasn't spending a fortune on getting my TR3 back on the track I would buy it in a minute!! Good luck, someone will be getting a great car at a great price! Vroom, vroom, Jeff Snook From jhassall at blacksburg.net Thu Apr 11 17:33:05 2013 From: jhassall at blacksburg.net (J.C. Hassall) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:33:05 -0400 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <51674831.6020100@blacksburg.net> On 4/10/2013 10:55 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: > i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven > TR with near stock ride height. > . > As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment > seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre > > can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly > want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our > regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body > work when viewed from above. > > every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer > not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks > appropriate " for the TR > > thanks > Terry > Australia > _______________________________________________ > Terry, if you have comparative measurements between the TR4 fenders ("wings") and the TR6, this info should help. I have 16x7 VTO wheels with +12mm offset, 205/60/16 tires on my TR4 and I can tell you that my tires projected outside the fender lip by 1 1/4". At the time of those measurements I had 0 camber. I've since gone to negative camber and will put 195s on the car but haven't gotten there yet so can't report results. BTW, +12mm offset is *wrong* for the TRs. Well, unless you don't want to go to full lock. I'd guess that 0 offset would probably work. Are the Superlite folks still in business? They're from your neck of the woods, and I should have kept my 15x6 Superlites instead of going this route. Oh well, live and .... live. jim -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% finished, 90% to go From bownes at seiri.com Thu Apr 11 17:52:00 2013 From: bownes at seiri.com (robert bownes) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:52:00 -0400 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Terry, I use 205/60/15's on stock wheels on my car with no issues whatsoever. I seem to recall having had some 215/55's at one point as well with no issues. Bob On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 10:55 PM, Enquiries Road & Track < enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au> wrote: > i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven > TR with near stock ride height. > . > As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment > seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre > > can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly > want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our > regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body > work when viewed from above. > > every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer > not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks > appropriate " for the TR > > thanks > Terry > Australia > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bownes at web9.com From toodamnfunky at comcast.net Thu Apr 11 18:52:36 2013 From: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:52:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: <51674831.6020100@blacksburg.net> Message-ID: <1804272731.661862.1365727956409.JavaMail.root@sz0004a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Jim, The Superlites are no longer available in the US. Pack Racing used to sell them but the factory dropped the US market or so I'm told. I couldn't get the factory to return any email either. I have six of them now and tried to buy four more for rains & spares. I have a set of matching VTO's on the way now. I can't reall y speak to your clearance issues. I use 6x15's with hoosier R6's & Toyo RA-1's in the 50 series. I have lowered springs and I can tell you I couldn't go any larger than 6" wide without either getting into the shock tower or the fender lip. Brad Burry at RaceKraft I think just found out his 15x7's on his TR6 won't work without flairing the fe nders. He's got it on the chassis jig now. Maybe rolling the fender lip will do it for you but you'll be in danger proximity to the shock tower in the front B without spacers and then there's that fender again. jim g ----- Original Message ----- From: "J.C. Hassall" To: "Enquiries Road & Track" Cc: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 5:33:05 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 On 4/10/2013 10:55 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: > i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven > TR with near stock ride height. > . > As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment > seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre > > can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly > want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our > regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body > work when viewed from above. > > every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer > not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks > appropriate " for the TR > > thanks > Terry > Australia > _______________________________________________ > B B Terry, if you have comparative measurements between the TR4 fenders ("wings") and the TR6, this info should help. B I have 16x7 VTO wheels with +12mm offset, 205/60/16 tires on my TR4 and I can tell you that my tires projected outside the fender lip by 1 1/4". B At the time of those measurements I had 0 camber. B I've since gone to negative camber and will put 195s on the car but haven't gotten there yet so can't report results. B BTW, +12mm offset is *wrong* for the TRs. B Well, unless you don't want to go to full lock. B I'd guess that 0 offset would probably work. Are the Superlite folks still in business? B They're from your neck of the woods, and I should have kept my 15x6 Superlites instead of going this route. B Oh well, live and .... live. jim -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% finished, 90% to go _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfunky at comcast.net From tedtsimx at bright.net Thu Apr 11 14:23:59 2013 From: tedtsimx at bright.net (Ted Schumacher) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:23:59 -0400 Subject: [Fot] The Gathering in Dobson, NC - (warning - commercial content) Message-ID: <51671BDF.5060807@bright.net> I will be attending this event at Dobson, NC as a vendor. If anybody needs me to bring specific parts, please let me know. Free shipping is good, especially if you need large or heavy parts. Order early - order often. See you there. Thanks for your time. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 From jeffsnook01 at gmail.com Thu Apr 11 15:37:11 2013 From: jeffsnook01 at gmail.com (Jeff Snook) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:37:11 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Kastner Cup Garages Message-ID: <01d101ce36fc$ba883430$2f989c90$@com> Hello Jason, I would like to use one of the garage spaces for my TR3. I will have my F350 Crew Cab pickup and a 24' enclosed trailer. About 50' overall length. Thanks! Jeff Snook http://www.snooksdreamcars.com 419-344-0319 (Mobile) From timmurph at fastbytes.com Fri Apr 12 14:42:48 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:42:48 -0500 Subject: [Fot] 24 foot aluminum trailer for sale 40% off Message-ID: <000001ce37be$4c600c40$e52024c0$@com> My friend has a body shop and auction business where he auctions vehicles that have been written off by insurance companies. He has a 24 foot Legend Deluxe V-Nose aluminum trailer, Model No. 721DVNTA35 that has been written off because it was "jack knifed" while being moved and cracked the aluminum tongue bracket. The tongue was re-TIG welded, the same as the rest of the aluminum frame but the owner did not want to accept it. The weld is about 4 inches long. It has never been used or had a car in it. It was made to haul a Legend race car. The weight of the trailer is 2160 lbs. and the payload is 4840 lbs. for a GVWR of 7000 lbs. The full specifications can be seen at www.legendmfginc.com. To say that it is fully optioned would be an understatement. The cost of the trailer was about $9000 and the cost of the options was about $10,000. Total cost with tax was over $20,000. It has over 16 feet of flush mount E-track for tie down in the floor, a 16 foot attached checkerboard awning and it is 6 inches taller than standard among other options. As noted above, the insurance company is heavily discounting the trailer. If interested e-mail contact at jeepsbodyshop.com for more information and a complete list of the options. Or call 920-921-1137 and ask for Jeep. I've seen it and it is very nice, to say the least. It is located in the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin area which is about 35 miles due west from Elkhart Lake. No financial interest at all, just posting it for a friend. Tim From rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com Fri Apr 12 14:54:19 2013 From: rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com (Bob Davis) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:54:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question Message-ID: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? thxx, Bob From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 12 15:21:33 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:21:33 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: Pete Vandervate says he's seen 9's But not 8's Sent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2013, at 4:54 PM, Bob Davis wrote: > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? > > thxx, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From Gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com Fri Apr 12 15:51:41 2013 From: Gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com (Greg Solow) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:51:41 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: 42 dcoe 8 carbs were fitted to Maserati 3500 cars. Greg Solow ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" To: "Bob Davis" Cc: Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] Weber carb question > Pete Vandervate says he's seen 9's > But not 8's > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 12, 2013, at 4:54 PM, Bob Davis wrote: > >> Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? >> >> thxx, >> Bob >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com From enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au Fri Apr 12 17:07:51 2013 From: enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au (Enquiries Road & Track) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:07:51 +1000 Subject: [Fot] re; wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 Message-ID: thanks for all the replies guys. my car is a TR5 (same as 250) and when i wrote the message I said TR5 or TR6, forgetting about the different width of TR6 wings/fenders (whatever you call them) So, back to basics,,,, who can comment on TR4 or 250 wheel tyre sizes Terry From kaskastner at gmail.com Fri Apr 12 17:56:06 2013 From: kaskastner at gmail.com (Kas Kastner) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:56:06 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Steering levers Message-ID: Manufacturers make them of a mild steel that can be bent but not break. If it bends you can still steer, if it breaks you are off the road in most cases. It is a saftey issue. Racers have been doing it for years. Heat red hot, and bend, easy to do. Mark the point to bend with chalk or a welders pencil so you keep the heat away from the upright and on the spot you want to bend. *Never be beaten by equipment.* From robertten1 at aol.com Fri Apr 12 21:58:51 2013 From: robertten1 at aol.com (robertten1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:58:51 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <8D0061257B36AE0-1EC4-46023@webmail-m185.sysops.aol.com> I have a 13 on my Spit Bob T -----Original Message----- From: John Hasty To: Bob Davis Cc: fot Sent: Fri, Apr 12, 2013 5:23 pm Subject: Re: [Fot] Weber carb question Pete Vandervate says he's seen 9's ut not 8's ent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2013, at 4:54 PM, Bob Davis wrote: > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? thxx, Bob _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: ttp://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com ______________________________________________ ot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/robertten1 at aol.com From mark at bradakis.com Fri Apr 12 22:43:26 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:43:26 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday In-Reply-To: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> References: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Message-ID: <5168E26E.5010008@bradakis.com> Thanks for the birthday greetings! This list is great! mjb. From ponobill at gmail.com Sat Apr 13 00:04:39 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:04:39 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <39B298E9-E0C7-449C-8FBF-A6DD864296D6@bnj.com> 45DCOE9's are common as bellybuttons. 45 is the throat size (45 MM) DC means dopio corpo or dual throat, O means horizontal (orizzontale) E means die cast, and 9 is the variation number of the DCOE format. So that means if there is a 9 there's an 8, as well as 1 through 7, though how many of those survive is hard to say. Once they got to DCOE9 the variation number never changed as far as I know, though according to my weber book and Wikipedia there are at least ten variations of the DCOE9 carb. So yeah, there are eights, but they're just an earlier variant. My Maserati Mistral has 45DCOE9's fitted in place of the troublesome Lucas fuel injection. A common mod for Mistrals which made them slightly MORE reliable than a rabbit's romance instead of slightly LESS. As an aside, one really confusing thing about Webers is the emulsion tube numbers. The reason no one is successful in getting emulsion tubes just right is that they are not numbered according to flow rate (as main, air correction, and idle jets are) but by their chronological order of manufacture. The number has NO meaning other than that. On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Bob Davis wrote: > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? > > thxx, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From ponobill at gmail.com Sat Apr 13 00:21:43 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:21:43 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <39B298E9-E0C7-449C-8FBF-A6DD864296D6@bnj.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> <39B298E9-E0C7-449C-8FBF-A6DD864296D6@bnj.com> Message-ID: One last thing, the modern variation numbers for Weber DCOE carbs start with 15, so if you buy a new 40 mm carb from Weber it's a 40DCOE152 or 153 which looks to be identical in almost every way except float design to a DCOE9. In other words, no one at Weber is doing development work on carbs--surprise, surprise. On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:04 PM, Bill Babcock wrote: > 45DCOE9's are common as bellybuttons. 45 is the throat size (45 MM) DC means > dopio corpo or dual throat, O means horizontal (orizzontale) E means die cast, > and 9 is the variation number of the DCOE format. So that means if there is a > 9 there's an 8, as well as 1 through 7, though how many of those survive is > hard to say. Once they got to DCOE9 the variation number never changed as far > as I know, though according to my weber book and Wikipedia there are at least > ten variations of the DCOE9 carb. > > So yeah, there are eights, but they're just an earlier variant. My Maserati > Mistral has 45DCOE9's fitted in place of the troublesome Lucas fuel injection. > A common mod for Mistrals which made them slightly MORE reliable than a > rabbit's romance instead of slightly LESS. > > As an aside, one really confusing thing about Webers is the emulsion tube > numbers. The reason no one is successful in getting emulsion tubes just right > is that they are not numbered according to flow rate (as main, air > correction, and idle jets are) but by their chronological order of > manufacture. The number has NO meaning other than that. > > > On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Bob Davis wrote: > >> Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? >> >> thxx, >> Bob >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From 1964spitfire at pacbell.net Sat Apr 13 09:40:57 2013 From: 1964spitfire at pacbell.net (Tim Pettenati) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:40:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Message-ID: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? 1147cc Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. Also if anyone knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. I'm guessing they are the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. Thanks, Tim From jhassall at blacksburg.net Sat Apr 13 14:27:49 2013 From: jhassall at blacksburg.net (J.C. Hassall) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:27:49 -0400 Subject: [Fot] re; wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5169BFC5.9070400@blacksburg.net> On 4/12/2013 7:07 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: > thanks for all the replies guys. my car is a TR5 (same as 250) and when i > wrote the message I said TR5 or TR6, forgetting about the different width > of TR6 wings/fenders (whatever you call them) > > So, back to basics,,,, who can comment on TR4 or 250 wheel tyre sizes > > Terry > _______________________________________________ > Terry, I just now dropped a plumb line from the outer lip of the fender, then measured from the hub surface: it measures 3 1/2 inches. With that dimension you can calculate, for a given wheel offset and tire (tyre) width/aspect ratio, where the sidewall will be. Now, if only I'd done this a month ago, I wouldn't be in my current predicament. :-( jim -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% finished, 90% to go From tr4racing at googlemail.com Sat Apr 13 14:36:31 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:36:31 +0200 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <000601ce3886$964a54f0$c2defed0$@com> Hi, I can't tell you anything about your number but the numbers on the old carbs did tell about the jetting. Sometimes the progression holes are slightly different. Normally you can make all types of DCOE carbs work on your car. Cheers Chris -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Bob Davis Gesendet: Freitag, 12. April 2013 22:54 An: fot at autox.team.net Betreff: [Fot] Weber carb question Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? thxx, Bob _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4racing at googlemail.com From tr4.tony at virgin.net Sun Apr 14 08:51:20 2013 From: tr4.tony at virgin.net (TR4 Tony) Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:51:20 +0100 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <000601ce3886$964a54f0$c2defed0$@com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> <000601ce3886$964a54f0$c2defed0$@com> Message-ID: <416FB2D6-1679-42AE-9B80-0F186788814E@virgin.net> As car as I recall the DCOE08 was designated and jetted etc as an original fitment on the mk1 lotus cortina, so I suspect most of the early 1600 twin cam engines. Sent from my iPhone On 13 Apr 2013, at 21:36, "MadMarx" wrote: > Hi, > > I can't tell you anything about your number but the numbers on the old carbs > did tell about the jetting. > Sometimes the progression holes are slightly different. > > Normally you can make all types of DCOE carbs work on your car. > > Cheers > Chris > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im > Auftrag von Bob Davis > Gesendet: Freitag, 12. April 2013 22:54 > An: fot at autox.team.net > Betreff: [Fot] Weber carb question > > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? > > thxx, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4racing at googlemail.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4.tony at virgin.net From stutzmans at comcast.net Sun Apr 14 20:46:37 2013 From: stutzmans at comcast.net (Stutzmans) Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:46:37 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP Message-ID: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> I haven't seen any chatter on the web about this. There will be an MG - TR race at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix this year. Called the British Heritage Race it will be sponsored by our friends at The Roadster Factory. The dates are July 19-21. Anybody interested in learning about the pleasures and perils of racing thru the streets of Schenley Park should talk to Jeff Snook. Jeff, no doubt, has more experience at the PVGP than any other FOT member. see www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com. Bruce From list at mackenzie.aero Mon Apr 15 07:48:45 2013 From: list at mackenzie.aero (Robert MacKenzie) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:48:45 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Tim: I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. The ARP numbers for the studs are: Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB Nut - AJN 12-1 Washer - AJW 750N They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. Robert MacKenzie -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim Pettenati Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? 1147cc Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. Also if anyone knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. I'm guessing they are the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. Thanks, Tim _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero From spitlist at cox.net Mon Apr 15 08:43:29 2013 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:43:29 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: I always re-torque once the engine comes up to operating temperature and is still hot. I got that tip from a scrap of paper that fell out of a NOS head gasket many years ago. It has served me well. Joe -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert MacKenzie Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 6:49 AM To: 'Tim Pettenati'; fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Tim: I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. The ARP numbers for the studs are: Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB Nut - AJN 12-1 Washer - AJW 750N They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. Robert MacKenzie From chasgee at aol.com Mon Apr 15 09:07:20 2013 From: chasgee at aol.com (Chuck Gee) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:07:20 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is important. Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > Tim: > > I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen > gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit > overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I > have had no issues with head gaskets. > > The ARP numbers for the studs are: > > Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB > Nut - AJN 12-1 > Washer - AJW 750N > > They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. > > Robert MacKenzie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Tim Pettenati > Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM > To: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque > > Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? > > 1147cc > Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. > > Also if anyone > knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. > I'm guessing they are > the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. > > Thanks, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From chasgee at aol.com Mon Apr 15 09:18:01 2013 From: chasgee at aol.com (Chuck Gee) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:18:01 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: I don't recommend you tonguing or torquing them hot ;). Stupid auto correct! Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 9:07 AM, Chuck Gee wrote: > Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 > ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when > the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is > important. > > Chuck > > On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > >> Tim: >> >> I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen >> gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit >> overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I >> have had no issues with head gaskets. >> >> The ARP numbers for the studs are: >> >> Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB >> Nut - AJN 12-1 >> Washer - AJW 750N >> >> They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 > kit. >> >> Robert MacKenzie >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On >> Behalf Of Tim Pettenati >> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM >> To: fot at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque >> >> Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? >> >> 1147cc >> Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. >> >> Also if anyone >> knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. >> I'm guessing they are >> the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. >> >> Thanks, >> Tim >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From spitlist at cox.net Mon Apr 15 09:32:01 2013 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:32:01 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com><003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: <0E93BB01C7624ED5A50FD87CA278E33E@Vista> I haven't had any problems with this method, while I have seen a lot of blown head gaskets on engines that have not had it done. Admittedly, it is more of an issue if you are not using ARP head bolts. Joe -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chuck Gee Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 8:18 AM To: Robert MacKenzie Cc: Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque I don't recommend you tonguing or torquing them hot ;). Stupid auto correct! Chuck From list at mackenzie.aero Mon Apr 15 11:00:17 2013 From: list at mackenzie.aero (Robert MacKenzie) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:00:17 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: <000601ce39fa$b74431b0$25cc9510$@aero> Just to clarify; I do re-torque again after the engine is run and cooled. If I recall correctly I was given the 60 lbs figure from ARP. Robert -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Gee [mailto:chasgee at aol.com] Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 10:07 AM To: Robert MacKenzie Cc: Tim Pettenati; Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is important. Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > Tim: > > I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a > Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let > the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since > following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. > > The ARP numbers for the studs are: > > Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB > Nut - AJN 12-1 > Washer - AJW 750N > > They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. > > Robert MacKenzie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Tim Pettenati > Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM > To: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque > > Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? > > 1147cc > Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. > > Also if anyone > knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. > I'm guessing they are > the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. > > Thanks, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From chasgee at aol.com Mon Apr 15 11:07:10 2013 From: chasgee at aol.com (Chuck Gee) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:07:10 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <000601ce39fa$b74431b0$25cc9510$@aero> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> <000601ce39fa$b74431b0$25cc9510$@aero> Message-ID: <4E6BD10B-91E7-442B-A275-1DB22011DA9D@aol.com> Yes, 60 is the number if using regular oil. Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > Just to clarify; I do re-torque again after the engine is run and cooled. > If I recall correctly I was given the 60 lbs figure from ARP. > > Robert > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chuck Gee [mailto:chasgee at aol.com] > Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 10:07 AM > To: Robert MacKenzie > Cc: Tim Pettenati; > Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque > > Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 > ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when > the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is > important. > > Chuck > > On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > >> Tim: >> >> I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a >> Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let >> the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since >> following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. >> >> The ARP numbers for the studs are: >> >> Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB >> Nut - AJN 12-1 >> Washer - AJW 750N >> >> They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 > kit. >> >> Robert MacKenzie >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] >> On Behalf Of Tim Pettenati >> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM >> To: fot at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque >> >> Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? >> >> 1147cc >> Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. >> >> Also if anyone >> knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. >> I'm guessing they are >> the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. >> >> Thanks, >> Tim >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From BillDentin at aol.com Tue Apr 16 08:04:57 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:04:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] 1958 Triumph TR3 head light rim... Message-ID: <16255f.2f47e25e.3e9eb489@aol.com> Amici... Bob Wismer's son-in-law, Doug Allison, is the new owner of our Tornado Thunder Bolt, and since after 111 racing events, it has been retired from racing, he is in the process of a complete restoration and conversion into a fancy street roadster. This includes getting all of the lights working again. He is in need of one (-1-) 1958 TR3 head light rim. I am unfamiliar with this rim, but Doug describes it as being 'split', with a screw to hold it together when in place. He has one, but needs another. Does anyone have one they would be willing to part with? Bill Dentinger From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 16 08:20:52 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:20:52 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Fwd: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... In-Reply-To: References: <511379555565457-506625886040824@groups.facebook.com> Message-ID: <8D008C4BBCB20C8-76C-64E5A@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> FOT: If you have any history or interest in GREENWOOD, a racetrack from the 60s near Des Moines, IA, see the links below. At least two of our FOT are taking a leadership role in organization and a few of us have expressed an interest in attending. Steve Myer (SKUNK RIVER RESTORATIONS) and Shawn Frank There's amazing history here in it's short lived existence. greenwoodrevival.com is a website location and it appears on FACEBOOK as well. see below. Yes! The track still exists...it was far enough out of town to avoid the dreaded suburban sprawl. Perhaps Shawn Frank can jump in and provide more detail. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Eric Wieland To: Greenwood Roadway Sent: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 8:55 am Subject: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... Eric Wieland posted in Greenwood Roadway Eric Wieland 8:55am Apr 16 If you have not already, checked out the Greenwood Revival Page for more information on the 50th anniversary event on June 8th. https://www.facebook.com/GreenwoodRevival Greenwood Revival Sports Venue View Post on Facebook B7 Edit Email Settings B7 Reply to this email to add a comment. From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 16 11:24:12 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:24:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] GROUP 44 KCUP 2013 Message-ID: <8D008DE5881ACEF-76C-6660E@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> FOT: Does anyone know of any G-44 cars or cars that had a relationship to Group 44? I am aware of a couple that may be coming, but I'd like to pin it down. I know that Bill Warner is aware of our event, but have had no direct contact with him. Thanks for your help.... Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From REK46 at aol.com Tue Apr 16 12:40:12 2013 From: REK46 at aol.com (REK46 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:40:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Pinion sels/Spitfire 1296 and 1500 Message-ID: <16a1d1.138c0b11.3e9ef50c@aol.com> Does anyone have Spitfire front pinion seal numbers for the small and large diffs for seals made by aftremarket people like National or Cr,etc..?....rick(can't find my notes) From timmurph at fastbytes.com Tue Apr 16 16:54:09 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:54:09 -0500 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001ce3af5$4efec100$ecfc4300$@com> I had to look in my notebooks to find some of the info, hence the delay. On my street TR5 I originally had European 185/HR15, fronts were Michelin XVS and rears were Continental TS792. I replaced them for 2 reasons, I didn't know how old they were but thought probably 10 years and secondly, the spare didn't fit in the trunk well! Plus they just didn't look right on the car, looked way too big due to their design (extra wide sidewall to provide curb protection) and the size. I replaced them with the Vredestein 175/70 HR 15, which fit in the tire well in the trunk and they look right on the car. The wheels are Dunlop wires made in India under license, 5-1/2 K X 15 X 457C. I have no idea what the 457C is and I don't know what the offset is. I could pull the spare out and try and measure it but am not sure how to go about it with the splined hub. Don't know if this is of any use to you, but that's what delete keys are for:) Tim Murphy -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Enquiries Road & Track Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:55 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven TR with near stock ride height. . As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body work when viewed from above. every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks appropriate " for the TR thanks Terry Australia _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com From j.wags63 at yahoo.com Wed Apr 17 05:54:39 2013 From: j.wags63 at yahoo.com (John Wagner) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:54:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] postings Message-ID: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> some how I am not getting fot postings. HELP!!!! John Wagner Just the wrench j.wags63 at yahoo.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Wed Apr 17 10:09:23 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:09:23 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Message-ID: <8D0099D0F20EEEB-232C-2099@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> FOT Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner Cup. He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. kknight at klaenv.com Please add KEN to the list, Mark. Thanks! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 11:41:11 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:41:11 -0600 Subject: [Fot] postings In-Reply-To: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <516EDEB7.1070607@bradakis.com> John Wagner wrote: > some how I am not getting fot postings. HELP!!!! > I'll look into it. mjb. From gasket.works at gte.net Wed Apr 17 11:45:50 2013 From: gasket.works at gte.net (gasket.works at gte.net) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:45:50 +0000 Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Message-ID: <249597626-1366220751-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-859079377-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> Welcome Ken.... The new Mr. Fast!! M ------Original Message------ From: Joe Alexander Sender: fot-bounces at autox.team.net To: FOT Cc: kknight at klaenv.com Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Sent: Apr 17, 2013 9:09 AM FOT Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner Cup. He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. kknight at klaenv.com Please add KEN to the list, Mark. Thanks! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gasket.works at gte.net Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From mmoore at wave1.net Wed Apr 17 11:55:34 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:55:34 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Message-ID: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 12:11:04 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:11:04 -0600 Subject: [Fot] postings In-Reply-To: <516EDEB7.1070607@bradakis.com> References: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> <516EDEB7.1070607@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <516EE5B8.6000804@bradakis.com> > John Wagner wrote: >> some how I am not getting fot postings. HELP!!!! >> > Yahoo is clueless: Apr 17 12:00:42 autox postfix/qmgr[1917]: 561C142EF0: to=, relay=none, delay=267409, delays=267409/0.16/0/0, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (delivery temporarily suspended: host mta6.am0.yahoodns.net[74.6.136.244] refused to talk to me: 421 4.7.0 [TS01] Messages from 166.70.156.34 temporarily deferred due to user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see http://postmaster.yahoo.com/421-ts01.html) You should get this message, I'm trying a temporary workaround. mjb. From harmug at us.ibm.com Wed Apr 17 12:29:23 2013 From: harmug at us.ibm.com (George Harmuth) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:29:23 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, starting price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi d=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island mike h G. Michael Harmuth From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 13:13:37 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:13:37 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Stupid Yahoo Message-ID: <516EF461.6040307@bradakis.com> Okay, I think all those folks with a yahoo.com or btinternet address have been set up so they will get FOT mail. I'll keep a close eye on things and make further adjustments as necessary. mjb. From gp89 at charter.net Wed Apr 17 14:59:45 2013 From: gp89 at charter.net (Jeff Senty) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:59:45 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay Message-ID: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> Hmmm, wife says nooooo Jeff Senty On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM, George Harmuth wrote: > Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, > starting > price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi > d=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true > > Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island > > > mike h > > G. Michael Harmuth > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gp89 at charter.net From riverside at southslope.net Wed Apr 17 15:46:43 2013 From: riverside at southslope.net (riverside at southslope.net) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:46:43 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Fwd: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... In-Reply-To: <8D008C4BBCB20C8-76C-64E5A@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> References: <511379555565457-506625886040824@groups.facebook.com> <8D008C4BBCB20C8-76C-64E5A@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8318C5BAC8214B86A3F985C477A81584@rileyPC> I attended my first ever road race there in 1964 at age 16. That USRRC race with Cobras and Chapparals was electrifying to me and helped me acquire the determination to become a road racer. My next race there, Greenwood's final race, introduced me to Triumph race cars. One of my friends who was with me back in '64 is helping me and a chap in England digitize the track so it can be driven on Grand Prix legends. This work included a couple slow laps and the track was very special in the areas of elevation change and corner variety. It would be a great restoration project! Wish us luck. If the results are worth the effort, we may try to do MAR at Wentzville and Meadowdale. art de armond -----Original Message----- From: Joe Alexander Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:20 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Fwd: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... FOT: If you have any history or interest in GREENWOOD, a racetrack from the 60s near Des Moines, IA, see the links below. At least two of our FOT are taking a leadership role in organization and a few of us have expressed an interest in attending. Steve Myer (SKUNK RIVER RESTORATIONS) and Shawn Frank There's amazing history here in it's short lived existence. greenwoodrevival.com is a website location and it appears on FACEBOOK as well. see below. Yes! The track still exists...it was far enough out of town to avoid the dreaded suburban sprawl. Perhaps Shawn Frank can jump in and provide more detail. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Eric Wieland To: Greenwood Roadway Sent: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 8:55 am Subject: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... Eric Wieland posted in Greenwood Roadway Eric Wieland 8:55am Apr 16 If you have not already, checked out the Greenwood Revival Page for more information on the 50th anniversary event on June 8th. https://www.facebook.com/GreenwoodRevival Greenwood Revival Sports Venue View Post on Facebook B7 Edit Email Settings B7 Reply to this email to add a comment. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/riverside at southslope.net ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6248 - Release Date: 04/16/13 From gaf3 at charter.net Wed Apr 17 16:35:30 2013 From: gaf3 at charter.net (Glenn Franco) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:35:30 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay In-Reply-To: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> References: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> Message-ID: <516F23B2.8020105@charter.net> Nicely done I have the same flares on my race car. Any organizations accept those for vintage or do I have to convert back to steel? Can I do Steel Flares? Glenn On 4/17/2013 4:59 PM, Jeff Senty wrote: > Hmmm, wife says nooooo > > Jeff Senty > > > On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM, George Harmuth wrote: > >> Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, starting >> price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. >> >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi >> >> d=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true >> >> Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island >> >> >> mike h >> >> G. Michael Harmuth >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gp89 at charter.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gaf3 at charter.net From colordog.1 at earthlink.net Wed Apr 17 17:17:47 2013 From: colordog.1 at earthlink.net (steve) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:17:47 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Message-ID: <13826628.1366240667496.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net> He's super quick and his immaculate TR4 doesn't leak. ~Steve -----Original Message----- >From: gasket.works at gte.net >Sent: Apr 17, 2013 10:45 AM >To: FOT >Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >Subject: Re: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT > >Welcome Ken.... The new Mr. Fast!! >M >------Original Message------ >From: Joe Alexander >Sender: fot-bounces at autox.team.net >To: FOT >Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT >Sent: Apr 17, 2013 9:09 AM > >FOT > >Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. > >Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner >Cup. > >He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought >he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. >kknight at klaenv.com > >Please add KEN to the list, Mark. > >Thanks! > >Joe Alexander >A. R. E. >645 1st Street >Jesup, Iowa 50648 >319.464.4711 (cell) >n197tr4 at cs.com >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gasket.works at gte.net > > > >Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/colordog.1 at earthlink.net From jhhasty at gdhs.com Wed Apr 17 19:23:04 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:23:04 -0400 Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT In-Reply-To: <13826628.1366240667496.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net> References: <13826628.1366240667496.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: <971F0B32-F6DF-4E3F-A76F-C543ADC99F72@gdhs.com> No comment on fast, but my 3 doesn't leak either. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 17, 2013, at 7:17 PM, steve wrote: > He's super quick and his immaculate TR4 doesn't leak. > > ~Steve > > > -----Original Message----- >> From: gasket.works at gte.net >> Sent: Apr 17, 2013 10:45 AM >> To: FOT >> Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >> Subject: Re: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT >> >> Welcome Ken.... The new Mr. Fast!! >> M >> ------Original Message------ >> From: Joe Alexander >> Sender: fot-bounces at autox.team.net >> To: FOT >> Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >> Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT >> Sent: Apr 17, 2013 9:09 AM >> >> FOT >> >> Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. >> >> Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner >> Cup. >> >> He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought >> he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. >> kknight at klaenv.com >> >> Please add KEN to the list, Mark. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Joe Alexander >> A. R. E. >> 645 1st Street >> Jesup, Iowa 50648 >> 319.464.4711 (cell) >> n197tr4 at cs.com >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gasket.works at gte.net >> >> >> >> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/colordog.1 at earthlink.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From mike.mehl at yahoo.com Wed Apr 17 20:35:04 2013 From: mike.mehl at yahoo.com (Mike Mehl) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:35:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. Message-ID: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> You guys didn't kick me off did you? Mike Mehl #46 TR4 From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 20:38:37 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:38:37 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. In-Reply-To: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <516F5CAD.6070503@bradakis.com> Mike Mehl wrote: > You guys didn't kick me off did you? > > Yahoo did. Don't blame me. mjb. From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 20:50:05 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:50:05 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. In-Reply-To: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <516F5F5D.3040206@bradakis.com> http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/fot/2013-04/msg00135.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/fot/2013-04/msg00137.html mjb. From rfdeanes at gmail.com Thu Apr 18 06:09:13 2013 From: rfdeanes at gmail.com (Robert Deanes) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:09:13 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay In-Reply-To: <516F23B2.8020105@charter.net> References: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> <516F23B2.8020105@charter.net> Message-ID: nice looking car, too bad it is across the water...it might sell quicker....looks like someone spent some time on it...it's in "Bill B. " backyard over there ! On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 6:35 PM, Glenn Franco wrote: > Nicely done > I have the same flares on my race car. > Any organizations accept those for vintage or do I have to convert back to > steel? > Can I do Steel Flares? > Glenn > > > On 4/17/2013 4:59 PM, Jeff Senty wrote: > >> Hmmm, wife says nooooo >> >> Jeff Senty >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM, George Harmuth wrote: >> >> Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, starting >>> price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. >>> >>> >>> http://cgi.ebay.com/**ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-** >>> Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi >>> d=p3984.m1423.l2649&**ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&**forcev4exp=true >>> >>> Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island >>> >>> >>> mike h >>> >>> G. Michael Harmuth >>> ______________________________**_________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/** >>> options/fot/gp89 at charter.net >>> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/** >> options/fot/gaf3 at charter.net >> > ______________________________**_________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/** > options/fot/rfdeanes at gmail.com > > > -- rob deanes TR Racer From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Thu Apr 18 07:20:34 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:20:34 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> Message-ID: The old yellow car got dragged down to VIR last weekend with a significantly less potent engine, and the results were pretty cool. My lap times were only 3 seconds off where I would have been with the 7000+ rpm cam, Moldex crank, Carrillo rods, pop up pistons, Abacus head, etc. VIR has two long straights, and I was thinking the car would lay down on me there, but that was not the case. I shifted at 5500, used overdrive only in 4th, and was pleased that the car still pulled well in OD. That's an expensive 3 seconds... I updated the website with more info and pictures, and I am getting busy with marketing the car. BTW, I got inundated with the question what am I building. Don't worry, I will not get tossed out of the Triumph Ghetto! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new > race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. > > Details at www.tr4racer.com From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 18 07:40:09 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:40:09 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> Message-ID: <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of yellow04 at tr4racer.com Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:21 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car The old yellow car got dragged down to VIR last weekend with a significantly less potent engine, and the results were pretty cool. My lap times were only 3 seconds off where I would have been with the 7000+ rpm cam, Moldex crank, Carrillo rods, pop up pistons, Abacus head, etc. VIR has two long straights, and I was thinking the car would lay down on me there, but that was not the case. I shifted at 5500, used overdrive only in 4th, and was pleased that the car still pulled well in OD. That's an expensive 3 seconds... I updated the website with more info and pictures, and I am getting busy with marketing the car. BTW, I got inundated with the question what am I building. Don't worry, I will not get tossed out of the Triumph Ghetto! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new > race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. > > Details at www.tr4racer.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From tony at tonydrews.com Thu Apr 18 08:29:26 2013 From: tony at tonydrews.com (Tony Drews) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:29:26 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> Message-ID: Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. Tony Drews At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > > >John H. Hasty >Attorney At Law >Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. >719 East Boulevard >Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 >Tele: (704) 372-5600 >Fax: (704) 372-4601 >E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com >www.gdhs.com > >-----Original Message----- >From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On >Behalf Of yellow04 at tr4racer.com >Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:21 AM >To: fot at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > >The old yellow car got dragged down to VIR last weekend with a significantly >less potent engine, and the results were pretty cool. My lap times were only >3 seconds off where I would have been with the 7000+ rpm cam, Moldex crank, >Carrillo rods, pop up pistons, Abacus head, etc. VIR has two long straights, >and I was thinking the car would lay down on me there, but that was not the >case. I shifted at 5500, used overdrive only in 4th, and was pleased that >the car still pulled well in OD. > >That's an expensive 3 seconds... > >I updated the website with more info and pictures, and I am getting busy >with marketing the car. > >BTW, I got inundated with the question what am I building. Don't worry, I >will not get tossed out of the Triumph Ghetto! > >Henry >yellow04 at tr4racer.com > >----- Original Message ----- >From: >Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > > > Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new > > race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. > > > > Details at www.tr4racer.com From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Thu Apr 18 08:42:32 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:42:32 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a repeat at Summit Point next month! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Drews" Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just > enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. > > Tony Drews > > At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! From rkramer3 at austin.rr.com Thu Apr 18 12:11:23 2013 From: rkramer3 at austin.rr.com (Bob Kramer) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:11:23 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have > thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! > > Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping > him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a > repeat at Summit Point next month! > > Henry > yellow04 at tr4racer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tony Drews" > Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > >> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just >> enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >> >> Tony Drews >> >> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Thu Apr 18 12:31:20 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:31:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: Moldex, Carillo's, Gillaners #24 cam, custom pop up pistons, Abacus head and some dyno time got me 145 at the rear wheels. I extrapolated the 170... ;-) Like I said, that was a lot of cash for 3 seconds! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Kramer" Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) From Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com Thu Apr 18 13:31:51 2013 From: Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:31:51 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: <005a01ce3c6b$60c00fd0$22402f70$@rr.com> Well, what's worse is the rumor Henry is getting a Citroen 2CV prepped as his next racer. Well we all know how accurate rumors are. Probably started by a jealous MG jockey! ;-) russ -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Kramer Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 2:11 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could > have thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! > > Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is > stopping him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, > hoping for a repeat at Summit Point next month! > > Henry > yellow04 at tr4racer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tony Drews" > Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > >> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took >> just enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >> >> Tony Drews >> >> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From tr3driver at ca.rr.com Thu Apr 18 13:49:37 2013 From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:49:37 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: <005a01ce3c6b$60c00fd0$22402f70$@rr.com> Message-ID: <20130418194937.47XR6.55507.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> ---- Spitfire Racing wrote: > Well, what's worse is the rumor Henry is getting a Citroen 2CV prepped as > his next racer. 170hp in a 2CV. As Jeff Foxworthy said, "That's a bad mental image, right there." Randall From tlizzard at msn.com Thu Apr 18 15:50:03 2013 From: tlizzard at msn.com (Terry Stetler) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:50:03 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local><02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local><20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local><02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local><20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: The last increments of performance are always the most costly. It was ever thus. Terry Stetler From rkramer3 at austin.rr.com Thu Apr 18 16:01:19 2013 From: rkramer3 at austin.rr.com (Bob Kramer) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:01:19 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: <5A77FBC2-6821-4E9D-820F-2F59BD3C1F5D@austin.rr.com> ......when we are not wondering just what yellow demon Henry is concocting in his man cave. Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 1:11 PM, Bob Kramer wrote: > Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to > figure out how to get to 170hp :) > > Bob Kramer > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > >> No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have >> thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! >> >> Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping >> him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a >> repeat at Summit Point next month! >> >> Henry >> yellow04 at tr4racer.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Tony Drews" >> Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car >> >> >>> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just >>> enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >>> >>> Tony Drews >>> >>> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com From rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com Fri Apr 19 08:23:27 2013 From: rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com (rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:23:27 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TR3/TR4 Weber DCOE manifold Message-ID: <20130419142328.S53BR.130748.root@cdptpa-web07-z01> Searching for a Weber 45 dcoe manifold for the big 4 cyl TR to buy. Just the manifold. Any leads are much appreciated. Thxx, Bbob From list at mackenzie.aero Fri Apr 19 08:40:46 2013 From: list at mackenzie.aero (Robert MacKenzie) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:40:46 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Quarter Master clutches? Message-ID: <000901ce3d0b$e2396570$a6ac3050$@aero> Does anybody have any experience with Specifically the 7.25 inch V-drive. This will be for an 1147 Spitfire. Robert MacKenzie Austin Texas From dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Fri Apr 19 11:56:16 2013 From: dmitchel at sbcglobal.net (Doug Mitchell) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:56:16 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. Message-ID: All of a sudden, I am receiving a number of emails from the last 4-5 days. Thought I'd been dropped the list as well. Burped up a whole bunch. Cheers, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Mark J Bradakis wrote: >Mike Mehl wrote: >> You guys didn't kick me off did you? >> >> > >Yahoo did. Don't blame me. > >mjb. >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dmitchel at sbcglobal.net From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Fri Apr 19 06:42:39 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:42:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local><02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local><20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: Truer words were never spoken... Does make me wonder how I got here, though... Wait, oh, yeah... I remember now! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Terry Stetler Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car The last increments of performance are always the most costly. It was ever thus. Terry Stetler From tr4racing at googlemail.com Fri Apr 19 16:06:56 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:06:56 +0200 Subject: [Fot] WG: My new tow car.... Message-ID: <000b01ce3d4a$3730c3a0$a5924ae0$@com> Well..some tuning did make it better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRODEzC5GmY &feature=youtu.be Cheers Chris (Maybe I should develop GM cars?) From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Fri Apr 19 17:17:31 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:17:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> Message-ID: <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> In checking tire temps in order to determine best pressure, it looks like the middle temp can be a bit deceiving. After tires were up to temp, I lowered the pressure 4 degrees and the center to the outsides changed very little. This is autocrossing. Would it be because the car (TR6) is light? Jim From bluebit at comcast.net Fri Apr 19 18:25:34 2013 From: bluebit at comcast.net (Jim%20Roelofs) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:25:34 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net> Message-ID: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? Jim Roelofs 303-862-7270 (h) 720-321-1165 (w) bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "FOT" Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit B Thanks Mike B Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 B Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net From sbarr at McCarty-Law.com Fri Apr 19 18:40:49 2013 From: sbarr at McCarty-Law.com (Barr, Scott) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:40:49 +0000 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net>, <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <7681boov9enxwdqr4bavonjy.1366418438800@email.android.com> That was the same price listed here in Appleton, but there was a $2 per quart credit at the register. Scott B. Scott Barr McCarty Law LLP (920) 257-2233 sbarr at mccarty-law.com Jim%20Roelofs wrote: That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? Jim Roelofs 303-862-7270 (h) 720-321-1165 (w) bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "FOT" Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit B Thanks Mike B Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 B Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sbarr at mccarty-law.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Fri Apr 19 19:33:36 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:33:36 -0500 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> Here in central Texas I saw 50 wt VR-1 at $5.99/qt but 60 weight at only $3 per quart. Labels looked dark as though they'd been around the store for along time. The person at the counter scanned a 50-wt container to see what the current net price was, but there was no discount. Duncan 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 19 20:04:39 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:04:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you want the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? > > > Jim Roelofs > 303-862-7270 (h) > 720-321-1165 (w) > bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike > > B > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > > 2007 West 32nd Street > > Erie, PA 16508 > > B > > Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 > > Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Fri Apr 19 20:49:51 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:49:51 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> Just did. VR1 has slightly less zinc and phosphorus than their "Non-street legal" racing oil. But still high in both additives. I bought some today at my local parts store for $5.14/qt. In the 70's Valvoline gave the guys I was working with lots of free oil. Kendall didn't. So I'm still using Valvoline. With STP, which has always been high in ZDDP, even before ZDDP was cool. ZDDPlus makes it really slippery. NFI. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" To: "Jim%20Roelofs" Cc: "FOT" Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you > want > the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > >> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >> >> >> Jim Roelofs >> 303-862-7270 (h) >> 720-321-1165 (w) >> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mike Moore" >> To: "FOT" >> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >> >> B >> >> Thanks >> >> Mike >> >> B >> >> Michael T. Moore, CPA >> >> 2007 West 32nd Street >> >> Erie, PA 16508 >> >> B >> >> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >> >> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 19 21:58:53 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:58:53 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> Message-ID: <3BBAB028-8158-4E76-85F3-C823B5165E13@gdhs.com> Ah..... Obviously a democrat, give them someone else's stuff and you have their vote forever..... Oops, sorry, I couldn't help it........ I apologize.... The devil made me do it! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2013, at 10:49 PM, "Bill Tobin" wrote: > Just did. VR1 has slightly less zinc and phosphorus than their "Non-street legal" racing oil. But still high in both additives. > I bought some today at my local parts store for $5.14/qt. > In the 70's Valvoline gave the guys I was working with lots of free oil. Kendall didn't. So I'm still using Valvoline. > With STP, which has always been high in ZDDP, even before ZDDP was cool. ZDDPlus makes it really slippery. > NFI. > Bill > ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" > To: "Jim%20Roelofs" > Cc: "FOT" > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:04 PM > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > >> Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you want >> the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: >> >>> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >>> >>> >>> Jim Roelofs >>> 303-862-7270 (h) >>> 720-321-1165 (w) >>> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Mike Moore" >>> To: "FOT" >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >>> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >>> >>> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >>> >>> B >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> B >>> >>> Michael T. Moore, CPA >>> >>> 2007 West 32nd Street >>> >>> Erie, PA 16508 >>> >>> B >>> >>> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >>> >>> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com Sat Apr 20 04:23:03 2013 From: spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:23:03 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Why would someone risk their engine for the sake of a few dollars cheaper oil? Let's put this in perspective. The cost of a reasonable running "vintage" engine these days runs between $5k and $10k, some even more. Maybe you can save $12 on each oil change but that is nothing compared to the expense of a refresh or rebuild of an engine. I am not a petro-chemical engineer but have read reports by some who are. The impressions I got is that by far the safest and easiest way to insure proper amounts of lubrication additives was to go with an oil like Brad Penn. Certainly everyone is entitled to their own opinions but if the saving of a few dollars is a primary parameter in your choice of oil, do look at the big picture. Vintage racing is expensive these days and will continue to be. Auger into your considerations also the cost of entry and transportation fees for a weekend where you become a spectator due to an engine failure. These are significant sums for many of us. To coin a clichi; "Choose wisely!" I even use B.P. in the street cars in my collection with flat tappet engines. Russ Moore Spitfire #49 -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Hasty Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:05 PM To: Jim%20Roelofs Cc: FOT Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you want the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? > > > Jim Roelofs > 303-862-7270 (h) > 720-321-1165 (w) > bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike > > B > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > > 2007 West 32nd Street > > Erie, PA 16508 > > B > > Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 > > Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Sat Apr 20 05:33:14 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:33:14 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Hawaii...And Triumph Race Car. In-Reply-To: <8D00B974909DF27-16C0-1452F@webmail-d129.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFE382118DD0ED-16CC-A1DA3@webmail-m088.sysops.aol.com> <8D00B974909DF27-16C0-1452F@webmail-d129.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8D00BD1FA977473-8B0-18E2C@webmail-d205.sysops.aol.com> FOT Robert asked me to post this.....(Robert is the guy that had TR2 TS1 LO with us at Watkins Glen. He has since sold TS1 LO and appears to selling off the rest of his car collection) Oddly, I was minutes away from the Spitfire, but never saw it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Aloha, Joe! Would you mind, as a favor, simply posting on FoT for the members to take a look at eBay Item number: 200915790424 Thank you, Joe. The car has a bid at $4000 and I will likely keep it on eBay and sell on Sunday, but the trailer, spare Panasports and new sticky tires, spare parts, and manuals/provenance make the car a real bargain at $4000. Thanks so much, and come back and see us! Robert P. Smith From mmoore at wave1.net Sat Apr 20 05:35:20 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:35:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net> <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <002101ce3dbb$244407e0$6ccc17a0$@net> Yes I got it for 3.99 qt Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 From: Jim%20Roelofs [mailto:bluebit at comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:26 PM To: Mike Moore Cc: FOT Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? Jim Roelofs 303-862-7270 (h) 720-321-1165 (w) bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) _____ From: "Mike Moore" To: "FOT" Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 05:40:14 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:40:14 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: It's not always all about price. Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, why not? I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. Cheers, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Spitfire Racing" To: "'John Hasty'" ; "'Jim%20Roelofs'" Cc: "'FOT'" Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 6:23 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Why would someone risk their engine for the sake of a few dollars cheaper > oil? Let's put this in perspective. The cost of a reasonable running > "vintage" engine these days runs between $5k and $10k, some even more. > Maybe > you can save $12 on each oil change but that is nothing compared to the > expense of a refresh or rebuild of an engine. I am not a petro-chemical > engineer but have read reports by some who are. The impressions I got is > that by far the safest and easiest way to insure proper amounts of > lubrication additives was to go with an oil like Brad Penn. > Certainly everyone is entitled to their own opinions but if the saving of > a > few dollars is a primary parameter in your choice of oil, do look at the > big > picture. Vintage racing is expensive these days and will continue to be. > Auger into your considerations also the cost of entry and transportation > fees for a weekend where you become a spectator due to an engine failure. > These are significant sums for many of us. To coin a clichi; "Choose > wisely!" > > I even use B.P. in the street cars in my collection with flat tappet > engines. > > Russ Moore > Spitfire #49 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of John Hasty > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:05 PM > To: Jim%20Roelofs > Cc: FOT > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you > want > the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > >> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >> >> >> Jim Roelofs >> 303-862-7270 (h) >> 720-321-1165 (w) >> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mike Moore" >> To: "FOT" >> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >> >> B >> >> Thanks >> >> Mike >> >> B >> >> Michael T. Moore, CPA >> >> 2007 West 32nd Street >> >> Erie, PA 16508 >> >> B >> >> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >> >> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 05:42:00 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:42:00 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> <3BBAB028-8158-4E76-85F3-C823B5165E13@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <7C751B79D0B847D69322FE60A97BDB08@hpd530> List: my reply went straight to John. End of discussion. Peace, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" To: "Bill Tobin" Cc: "Jim%20Roelofs" ; "FOT" Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 11:58 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Ah..... Obviously a democrat, give them someone else's stuff and you have > their vote forever..... Oops, sorry, I couldn't help it........ I > apologize.... The devil made me do it! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2013, at 10:49 PM, "Bill Tobin" > wrote: > >> Just did. VR1 has slightly less zinc and phosphorus than their >> "Non-street legal" racing oil. But still high in both additives. >> I bought some today at my local parts store for $5.14/qt. >> In the 70's Valvoline gave the guys I was working with lots of free oil. >> Kendall didn't. So I'm still using Valvoline. >> With STP, which has always been high in ZDDP, even before ZDDP was cool. >> ZDDPlus makes it really slippery. >> NFI. >> Bill >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" >> To: "Jim%20Roelofs" >> Cc: "FOT" >> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:04 PM >> Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> >>> Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you >>> want >>> the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: >>> >>>> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >>>> >>>> >>>> Jim Roelofs >>>> 303-862-7270 (h) >>>> 720-321-1165 (w) >>>> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Mike Moore" >>>> To: "FOT" >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >>>> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >>>> >>>> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >>>> >>>> B >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> B >>>> >>>> Michael T. Moore, CPA >>>> >>>> 2007 West 32nd Street >>>> >>>> Erie, PA 16508 >>>> >>>> B >>>> >>>> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >>>> >>>> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> fot at autox.team.net >>>> >>>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>>> >>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> fot at autox.team.net >>>> >>>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>>> >>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From mmoore at wave1.net Sat Apr 20 05:37:43 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:37:43 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> Message-ID: <002b01ce3dbb$795d4f20$6c17ed60$@net> In Erie, the $2 off was on all weights (not synthetic), so marked price was $5.99 and I got them for $3.99 Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 -----Original Message----- From: Duncan Charlton [mailto:duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 9:34 PM To: Jim%20Roelofs Cc: Mike Moore; FOT Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Here in central Texas I saw 50 wt VR-1 at $5.99/qt but 60 weight at only $3 per quart. Labels looked dark as though they'd been around the store for along time. The person at the counter scanned a 50-wt container to see what the current net price was, but there was no discount. Duncan 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Sat Apr 20 07:38:20 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:38:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/vr1_racing.pdf VR-1 carries an API rating of "SN". This is the most current standard. A couple years back when the whole flat tappet cam failure issue was in full swing, somebody explained it to me this way... The problem was caused when our government made mandates involving additives to motor oil. They didn't want stuff in the oil of our daily drivers that tended to plug up catalitic converters and perhaps gum up sensors. It's all about emmissions and mileage, the idea of protecting an engine as best we can is no longer the top priority. So the API ratings for motor oil were amended to limit how much good stuff goes into the additive packages. . Real racing oil has no API rating, it can't qualify for one. The additive packages we want are outside the limits set by the API. It's your engine, run whatever you like, but rest assured the VR-1 you buy today is a distant relative of the VR-1 you ran when the bottle had an API rating of "SJ". Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Sat Apr 20 07:45:35 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:45:35 -0500 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> Just to refresh my memory I had a look at some of the archived discussions on bobistheoilguy.com. It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it's not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the upper safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that anything above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race oils have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. Depending on what research one sees, an adequate level ought to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point out that oil viscosity has something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those who are flying non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped out lobes are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't attempted to confirm that). Duncan (using Rotella 15W40) Texas 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > It's not always all about price. > Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, why not? > I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? > That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. > Cheers, Bill From triosan at gmail.com Sat Apr 20 09:43:17 2013 From: triosan at gmail.com (Chuck Arnold and/or Kathleen Kelley) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:43:17 -0700 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Racing Oil?? Message-ID: Saw the info on the $2 off, went to autozone. Bought 50W VR-1 Racing oil for the discount. I presume this is different than just VR-1 in its flat tappet protecting properties? From tpettenati at yahoo.com Sat Apr 20 09:59:50 2013 From: tpettenati at yahoo.com (Tim Pettenati) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:59:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> Message-ID: <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I'm just finishing up a rebuild which included a reground cam and all new tappets. Previous Owner was running Castrol GTX, which apparently doesn't work very well on a flat tappet race motor. I'm looking at a couple of quarts of VR-1. The 10W-30 is SM rated. The newer 20W-50 has no API circle but says " Exceeds SG/CD". An older quart of 20W-50 has an API SM circle. Seems to go along with the stories that Valvoline had recently bumped up the additive package. None have the EC ( Energy Conserving) logo, which I'm told should be avoided at all costs. Anyways, I'm breaking in using Joe Gibbs BR oil. Being overly cautious after all the horror stories about flat tappet damage, I just pulled the head after about 45 minutes of run time and so far all is well and is breaking in nicely. Cam and tappets were parkerized, tappets were hardness checked. Work was done by Dema Elgin. I spent some time visiting his shop in Santa Rosa, and it was an educational experience. Cheers, Tim ----- Original Message ---- From: Duncan Charlton To: FOT of Sent: Sat, April 20, 2013 8:14:35 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Just to refresh my memory I had a look at some of the archived discussions on bobistheoilguy.com. It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it's not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the upper safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that anything above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race oils have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. Depending on what research one sees, an adequate level ought to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point out that oil viscosity has something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those who are flying non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped out lobes are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't attempted to confirm that). Duncan (using Rotella 15W40) Texas 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > It's not always all about price. > Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, why not? > I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? > That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. > Cheers, Bill _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/1964spitfire at pacbell.net From TR3driver at ca.rr.com Sat Apr 20 10:32:48 2013 From: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:32:48 -0700 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: Message-ID: > VR-1 carries an API rating of "SN". This is the most current standard. However, "SN" only limits phosphorous content for low viscosity oils, like 10W30 and down. If you read the spec carefully, you'll find that VR1 only carries "SN" in 20W50, which is exempt from the phosphorous (and hence ZDDP) restriction. -- Randall From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 11:46:24 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:46:24 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> <002b01ce3dbb$795d4f20$6c17ed60$@net> Message-ID: Mike, I was at 38th and Peach and got some VR1 and also picked up some 30weight regular Valvoline for $2 a qt. Great for some of my old tractors. Stay warm, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "'Duncan Charlton'" ; "'Jim%20Roelofs'" Cc: "'FOT'" Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 7:37 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > In Erie, the $2 off was on all weights (not synthetic), so marked price > was > $5.99 and I got them for $3.99 > > Thanks > Mike > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > 2007 West 32nd Street > Erie, PA 16508 > > Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 > Fax: 814-864-7383 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Duncan Charlton [mailto:duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 9:34 PM > To: Jim%20Roelofs > Cc: Mike Moore; FOT > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Here in central Texas I saw 50 wt VR-1 at $5.99/qt but 60 weight at only > $3 > per quart. Labels looked dark as though they'd been around the store for > along time. The person at the counter scanned a 50-wt container to see > what > the current net price was, but there was no discount. > > Duncan > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mike Moore" >> To: "FOT" >> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >> >> B >> >> Thanks >> >> Mike > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 11:49:06 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:49:06 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi, I didn't realize Rotelle T was that high. I use it in my Diesel tractors and my old pickup. Also my old Oliver 1650. Good stuff. Thanks for the info. Bill P.S. The new Hemi uses 5w-20. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Duncan Charlton" To: "FOT of" Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Just to refresh my memory I had a look at some of the archived discussions > on > bobistheoilguy.com. It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of > the > fact that it's not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be > the > upper safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that > anything > above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have > 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race > oils > have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. Depending on what research > one > sees, an adequate level ought to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics > point > out that oil viscosity has something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- > those > who are flying non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and > wiped > out lobes are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one > mechanic > mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't > attempted > to confirm that). > > Duncan (using Rotella 15W40) > Texas > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > >> It's not always all about price. >> Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual > stuff, why not? >> I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had > sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? >> That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. >> Cheers, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Sat Apr 20 22:35:07 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:35:07 -0500 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <64C03656-3308-4A53-89AA-75C1C0B44731@gmail.com> A friend poured a whole quart of what he called "straight ZDDP" into his Morgan's freshly rebuilt TR engine. Seems it wasn't a good idea. He said, "It coated everything in a golden syrup, bunged up the valves, coated the pistons, crank, the works." Duncan On Apr 20, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Tim Pettenati wrote: > I'm just finishing up a rebuild which included a reground cam and all new > tappets. Previous Owner was running Castrol GTX, which apparently doesn't work > very well on a flat tappet race motor. > > I'm looking at a couple of quarts of > VR-1. The 10W-30 is SM rated. The newer > 20W-50 has no API circle but says " > Exceeds SG/CD". An older quart of 20W-50 > has an API SM circle. Seems to go > along with the stories that Valvoline had > recently bumped up the additive > package. > > None have the EC ( Energy Conserving) logo, which I'm told should be > avoided at > all costs. > > Anyways, I'm breaking in using Joe Gibbs BR oil. > Being overly cautious after > all the horror stories about flat tappet damage, > I just pulled the head after > about 45 minutes of run time and so far all is > well and is breaking in nicely. > Cam and tappets were parkerized, tappets were > hardness checked. Work was done > by Dema Elgin. I spent some time visiting > his shop in Santa Rosa, and it was an > educational experience. > > Cheers, > Tim > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Duncan Charlton > > To: FOT of > Sent: Sat, April > 20, 2013 8:14:35 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Just to refresh my memory I > had a look at some of the archived discussions on > bobistheoilguy.com. It may > not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the > fact that it's not all about > maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the > upper safe limit due to > corrosion of some camshaft materials and that anything > above 1500ppm after > break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have > 1750ppm, VR1 conventional > has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race oils > have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 > has about 1300. Depending on what research one > sees, an adequate level ought > to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point > out that oil viscosity has > something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those > who are flying non-certified > engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped > out lobes are usually traced > back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic > mentioned that certified > engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't attempted > to confirm that). > > Duncan > (using Rotella 15W40) > Texas > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > On Apr 20, 2013, at > 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > >> It's not always all about price. >> Maybe you > like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual > stuff, why not? >> I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had > sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? >> That's why there > are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. >> Cheers, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/1964spitfire at pacbell.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com From spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com Sun Apr 21 03:39:17 2013 From: spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:39:17 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <64C03656-3308-4A53-89AA-75C1C0B44731@gmail.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <64C03656-3308-4A53-89AA-75C1C0B44731@gmail.com> Message-ID: <000c01ce3e74$181b3dd0$4851b970$@rr.com> Amateur chemists often have similar results. One can only lead a horse to water; can't force him to drink it. Even if it is for his own good. I repeat, "Choose wisely!" Russ -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Duncan Charlton Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:35 AM To: FOT of Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil A friend poured a whole quart of what he called "straight ZDDP" into his Morgan's freshly rebuilt TR engine. Seems it wasn't a good idea. He said, "It coated everything in a golden syrup, bunged up the valves, coated the pistons, crank, the works." Duncan On Apr 20, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Tim Pettenati wrote: > I'm just finishing up a rebuild which included a reground cam and all > new tappets. Previous Owner was running Castrol GTX, which apparently > doesn't work > very well on a flat tappet race motor. > > I'm looking at a couple of quarts of > VR-1. The 10W-30 is SM rated. The newer > 20W-50 has no API circle but says " > Exceeds SG/CD". An older quart of 20W-50 has an API SM circle. Seems > to go along with the stories that Valvoline had recently bumped up the > additive package. > > None have the EC ( Energy Conserving) logo, which I'm told should be > avoided at all costs. > > Anyways, I'm breaking in using Joe Gibbs BR oil. > Being overly cautious after > all the horror stories about flat tappet damage, I just pulled the > head after about 45 minutes of run time and so far all is well and is > breaking in nicely. > Cam and tappets were parkerized, tappets were hardness checked. Work > was done by Dema Elgin. I spent some time visiting his shop in Santa > Rosa, and it was an educational experience. > > Cheers, > Tim > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Duncan Charlton > > To: FOT of > Sent: Sat, April > 20, 2013 8:14:35 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Just to refresh my memory I > had a look at some of the archived discussions on bobistheoilguy.com. > It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it's > not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the upper > safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that > anything above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing > oils have 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, > Redline race oils have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. > Depending on what research one sees, an adequate level ought to be > 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point out that oil viscosity has > something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those who are flying > non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped out lobes > are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic > mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't > attempted to confirm that). > > Duncan > (using Rotella 15W40) > Texas > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > On Apr 20, 2013, at > 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > >> It's not always all about price. >> Maybe you > like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, > why not? >> I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have >> had > sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? >> That's why there > are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. >> Cheers, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/1964spitfire at pacbell.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From jaboruch at netzero.net Sun Apr 21 20:16:29 2013 From: jaboruch at netzero.net (Joe Boruch) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:16:29 GMT Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Message-ID: <20130421.221629.2525.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Big bore (89mm), big valves, big cam and Weber Carbs got me 188 hp at the flywheel. Joe(B) ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Bob Kramer To: "" Cc: "" Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:11:23 -0500 Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have > thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! > > Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping > him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a > repeat at Summit Point next month! > > Henry > yellow04 at tr4racer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tony Drews" > Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > >> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just >> enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >> >> Tony Drews >> >> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jaboruch at netzero.net ____________________________________________________________ How to Sleep Like a Rock Obey this one natural trick to fall asleep and stay asleep all night. From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Mon Apr 22 06:31:45 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:31:45 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Hauling from CA to TX or vice versa Message-ID: Anybody got trailer space from the Bay area in CA to somewhere in Texas in the next two weeks? I need to transport a Morgan. If the answer is no, does anyone need a car hauled from central Texas to CA in case I drive to the San Francisco area to pick up the Morgan? From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Mon Apr 22 11:31:55 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:31:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Thanks Bob. I am running new Toyo Proxes RR. I don't look for significant temps until at least 3 or 4 autocross runs on a hot day. So far I haven't really had the hot days and maybe these tires are a little stiffer. Last year I ran a nearly new set of Hoosier R6 and seemed to be able to read the center pressures to determine ultimate pressure. I ended up with 32 front and 28 rear. Jim ________________________________ From: Robert M. Lang To: sherry robyn Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 5:33:05 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] Tire temp question Hi, You can only get "good" tire temps on a skid pad. If you try to get temps just coming off an autocross course, you won't get accurate results. About the only tire pressure adjustment you can make from autocross is the base pressure that you need to keep the tire from rolling over. What I've done is to run the skidpad and set the base pressure. Then up it a little and measure for even temps. Note: the outside wheels do the most work so focus on those. Then switch directions and get the other side. >From there, when you run autocrosses, use the tire pressure to balance the car. Also, ask around. I get good info from other folks and then build on that. What tires are you running? regards, rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From ponobill at gmail.com Mon Apr 22 11:47:01 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:47:01 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Tire temperatures that you get from a hot day or autocross runs are useless for setting up suspension or determiniming appropriate tire pressure. Even tire temps on a track are relatively inaccurate unless you take a series of tight turns at good speed and stop immediately to read them without an intervening straight. On Apr 22, 2013, at 7:31 AM, sherry robyn wrote: > Thanks Bob. I am running new Toyo Proxes RR. I don't look for significant > temps until at least 3 or 4 autocross runs on a hot day. So far I haven't > really had the hot days and maybe these tires are a little stiffer. Last year > I > ran a nearly new set of Hoosier R6 and seemed to be able to read the center > pressures to determine ultimate pressure. I ended up with 32 front and 28 > rear. Jim > > > > ________________________________ > From: Robert M. Lang > > To: sherry robyn > Sent: Mon, > April 22, 2013 5:33:05 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] Tire temp question > > Hi, > > You can > only get "good" tire temps on a skid pad. If you try to get temps just > coming > off an autocross course, you won't get accurate results. About the only > tire > pressure adjustment you can make from autocross is the base pressure that > you > need to keep the tire from rolling over. > > What I've done is to run the skidpad > and set the base pressure. Then up it a > little and measure for even temps. > Note: the outside wheels do the most work so > focus on those. Then switch > directions and get the other side. > > From there, when you run autocrosses, use > the tire pressure to balance the car. > > Also, ask around. I get good info from > other folks and then build on that. > > What tires are you running? > > regards, > rml > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent > Former > NER Solo Chair | > Voice:617-253-7438 > | Cell: 339-927-4489 > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From pvucinic at netspace.net.au Mon Apr 22 23:00:13 2013 From: pvucinic at netspace.net.au (Peter Vucinic) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:13 +1000 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Message-ID: Listers, Are any of you running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these tires? Finding that you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to get your times up? We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the TOYO's, That is what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP DZ03's etc., they get VERY 'skatey' Kind Regards Peter Vucinic TR-4 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From tr4racing at googlemail.com Tue Apr 23 00:23:28 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (Christian Marx) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:23:28 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I take tire temperatures but these values are pretty useless. I never got any close to the recommended temperature. I set pressure to the best stick over the distance. Chris From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 23 10:25:05 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:25:05 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] KASTNER CUP NEWS Message-ID: <8D00E563FAC1908-1D0C-2582@webmail-m242.sysops.aol.com> FOT: Thanks to Steve Belfer, Joe Pawlak, Blake Discher we now have the latest in a series of Kastner Cup Posters in hand. They will be free to FOT and VTR in attendance at ROAD AMERICA. We are very close to wrapping up the TRIUMPH PACKAGE WEEKEND DEAL. This will impact all FOT that are attendees and not entering as Driver's. The 'package deal' will extend to Triumph Club Members, as well. Track Touring, Old Course Reenactment, Friday's Welcome Dinner and Triumph Car Show will be included in the PACKAGE. Jason's Paddock Planning is going very well, and the garages are filling up quickly. Thursday afternoon and evening will be very special as Dave Young will be sending Tech Inspectors to our garages and we should be able to hang together tightly and get acquainted or re-acquainted. There will be the option of ordering in BROASTED CHICKEN and PIZZA from a local restaurant. VSCDA'S Mike and Deb Korneli have developed the ELKHART LAKE VINTAGE FESTIVAL weekend into a Premier Event over the past 8 years. It has all of the features of Watkins Glen, but without the crush of a big 'festival event'. Everything is close in and convenient, and the weather is usually the best with just a touch of autumn color in the trees. Regards, Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Tue Apr 23 10:39:36 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:39:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are you running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim ________________________________ From: Peter Vucinic To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 10:03:51 PM Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Listers, Are any of you running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these tires? Finding that you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to get your times up? We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the TOYO's, That is what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP DZ03's etc., they get VERY 'skatey' Kind Regards Peter Vucinic TR-4 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net From apackard68 at att.net Tue Apr 23 11:14:42 2013 From: apackard68 at att.net (Andy Packard) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:14:42 -0700 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: FWIW, I autocross my TR250 with these tires and found maintaining 37-38 psi was best. Lower and they get very mushy, higher they're over inflated and reduce contact. Not sure if this is helpful for your application. Andy Packard Sent from my iPhone On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:39 AM, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > you > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > tires used to get > your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/apackard68 at att.net From keithfiles at btinternet.com Tue Apr 23 11:35:10 2013 From: keithfiles at btinternet.com (Keith Files) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:35:10 +0200 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > you > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > tires used to get > your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Tue Apr 23 13:11:29 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:11:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> Message-ID: <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim ________________________________ From: Keith Files To: sherry robyn Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > you > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > tires used to get > your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com From keithfiles at btinternet.com Tue Apr 23 14:35:50 2013 From: keithfiles at btinternet.com (Keith Files) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:35:50 +0200 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I run 22 front, 24 rear. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 21:11, sherry robyn wrote: > So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim > > From: Keith Files > To: sherry robyn > Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" > Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Hi both, > > I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... > > Happy to provide my pressure settings though. > > Keith > > Sent from my iPad > > On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > > > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > > you > > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > > ________________________________ > > From: Peter Vucinic > > > > To: fot at autox.team.net > > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > > 10:03:51 PM > > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > > > Listers, > > > > > > > > Are any of you > > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > > tires? Finding that > > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > > tires used to get > > your times up? > > > > > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > > TOYO's, That is > > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > > DZ03's etc., they > > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > > > Peter Vucinic > > > > TR-4 > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > > > Forums: > > http://www.team.net/forums > > _______________________________________________ > > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: > > http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > > _______________________________________________ > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com From edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com Tue Apr 23 14:46:36 2013 From: edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com (Edward Dunn) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:46:36 -0700 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <36946218D9EC344498D59FD515FE20FB01F417ADD504@TITAN.dwholdings.local> I run the Toyo Proxes on my GT6 race car. Size 205/60-13. Typically run 22# front (cold) and 20-21# rear. Edward Dunn West Coast Vintage Racing 2240 Encinitas Blvd., Suite D101 Encinitas CA 92024 760-492-3814 www.vintageracing.us -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of sherry robyn Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:11 PM To: Keith Files Cc: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim ________________________________ From: Keith Files To: sherry robyn Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What > pressures are you running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to > get your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com From mark at bradakis.com Tue Apr 23 15:05:42 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:05:42 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Yahoo, etc. Message-ID: <5176F7A6.6000004@bradakis.com> I think the yahoo, btinternet and sbcglobal issue is finally resolved. I'll keep an eye on things to make sure. mjb. From sjanzen at me.com Tue Apr 23 15:16:22 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:16:22 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <36946218D9EC344498D59FD515FE20FB01F417ADD504@TITAN.dwholdings.local> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <36946218D9EC344498D59FD515FE20FB01F417ADD504@TITAN.dwholdings.local> Message-ID: <99C557E2-FFD4-4C9A-AB76-E9814382F513@me.com> funny, I run the Toyo R888s, and was running the same 20 lb +/- pressures, on my GT6. I had pretty even temps across them, but was getting a lot of understeer. Kas suggested the pressure was way too low for radials. I had started in the mid 20s and worked my way down. Then I went up close to where the Miata racers run them - 29 rear and 31 front cold, about 35 hot, and the handling is much improved. Still getting even temps across the tires - running 1.8 degrees negative camber front and 2.2 rear. Tried to get pressure recommendations out of Toyo, but no luck. Miss the Kumho V700s - they were a stickier, better handling tire, but not available in this size any more. On Apr 23, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Edward Dunn wrote: I run the Toyo Proxes on my GT6 race car. Size 205/60-13. Typically run 22# front (cold) and 20-21# rear. Edward Dunn West Coast Vintage Racing 2240 Encinitas Blvd., Suite D101 Encinitas CA 92024 760-492-3814 www.vintageracing.us -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of sherry robyn Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:11 PM To: Keith Files Cc: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim ________________________________ From: Keith Files To: sherry robyn Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What > pressures are you running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to > get your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sjanzen at me.com From apackard68 at att.net Wed Apr 24 13:01:29 2013 From: apackard68 at att.net (Andrew Packard) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:01:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] TR250 Engine block pronounced DOA by machine shop Message-ID: <1366830089.60289.YahooMailRC@web181102.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> B Hello Friends. I am now in need of a replacement six cylinder block for my every day and autocrossing TR250. Apparently my cam wore the block so bad it created a crack.B It did not have cam bearings and was likely starved of oil when I was dealing with a bad oil pump last year. I sold a GT6 block a short time ago and I knowB a fellow club memberB just got rid of one.B Anyone out there with a spare sitting around to sell and close to Northern California?B I don't need any of the guts or peripherals and can return all parts after disassembly if wanted.B Please letB me know if you can help.B I'd love to have the car running again for a club-hosted June autocross. Andy Packard 925 577 7704 __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE ________________________________ ________________________________ Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest b" Unsubscribe b" Terms of Use b" Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ From sjanzen at me.com Wed Apr 24 14:38:27 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:38:27 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph In-Reply-To: References: <174756BA-C4DC-4064-A22B-E2B5EA8D32AF@me.com> Message-ID: poking around the PVGP site, I ran across a notice from the Roadster Factory that they are sponsoring an MG vs Triumph race on Saturday. The notice said 20 laps, which would be a long race for Schenley Park. http://www.pvgp.org/british-heritage-race-at-schenley-park-mg-vs-triumph-spon sored-by-the-roadster-factory/ On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:40 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: Scott, Check the PVGP web site but I don't know if you can get into the paddock on Thursday -- it may be still open to public traffic. But it does get crowded by mid-day Friday, the earlier you can get there the better. Last year I arrived around 2:00 PM and there were a few decent spots left, but going fast. Noon would probably be better. (timing inversely proportional to the size of your rig) Mark Palmer To: VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com From: sjanzen at me.com Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:20 -0400 Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Schenley schedule I'm planning on doing this one this year - do you need to arrive thurs night or is friday midday good enough to get situated in the paddock? On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: Jim -- and others looking for lodging, The former Holiday Inn University Center (100 Lytton Ave) is now a Wyndham, they just converted in March I believe. Rate is $189/night, not exactly cheap, but it is relatively convenient and they claim they have just renovated everything. As I recall, they charged extra for parking last year (Holiday) but you can park on the street for free. No room for rigs whatsoever. Janet likes this place since it is close to some shops and restaurants, the university, and close enough for her to walk to the race if she decides not to ride over with me every morning -- she likes the flexibility. Ian had some good alternatives but I think they are in the same price range. To get something less expensive, you may need to head out towards Monroeville near the turnpike, I think there is Red Roof and other chains out there around $100 - 120/night. Monroeville is about 10 miles from Schenley but probably takes about half an hour each way. Remember if you use one of the official PVGP hotels, they make a donation to the charities which is a nice plus. Or -- I'll rent you my trailer for $50/night, sleeps 17-1/2 people based on the GWVR (no potty though). Mark Palmer > --- In VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com, "jim_arnett" wrote: > > > > Last year our regular hotel doubled their rates for the PVGP Schenley weekend. They have done it again this year, so we are looking elsewhere. We don't need 'ambiance'. There will be four or five of us guys, just happy to be there and to be together. > > Cheap is good. The whole 'pit crew' is either retired or unemployed. Not too far from Schenley is good too. > > Any recommdations? __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (7) RECENT ACTIVITY: Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use  Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ From jhhasty at gdhs.com Wed Apr 24 15:53:14 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:53:14 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph In-Reply-To: References: <174756BA-C4DC-4064-A22B-E2B5EA8D32AF@me.com> Message-ID: <15BA465A-8102-4D22-B6D2-6B426DB93320@gdhs.com> I'll be there too. I was told by one of the organizers if you have a big rig you should get there before 5 on Thursday. We are staying at a hotel on Forbes can't remember the name. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Scott Janzen wrote: > poking around the PVGP site, I ran across a notice from the Roadster Factory > that they are sponsoring an MG vs Triumph race on Saturday. The notice said > 20 laps, which would be a long race for Schenley Park. > http://www.pvgp.org/british-heritage-race-at-schenley-park-mg-vs-triumph-spon > sored-by-the-roadster-factory/ > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:40 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > Scott, > > Check the PVGP web site but I don't know if you can get into the paddock on > Thursday -- it may be still open to public traffic. But it does get crowded > by mid-day Friday, the earlier you can get there the better. Last year I > arrived around 2:00 PM and there were a few decent spots left, but going fast. > Noon would probably be better. (timing inversely proportional to the size of > your rig) > > Mark Palmer > > To: VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com > From: sjanzen at me.com > Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:20 -0400 > Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Schenley schedule > > > > I'm planning on doing this one this year - do you need to arrive thurs night > or is friday midday good enough to get situated in the paddock? > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > > Jim -- and others looking for lodging, > > The former Holiday Inn University Center (100 Lytton Ave) is now a Wyndham, > they just converted in March I believe. Rate is $189/night, not exactly > cheap, but it is relatively convenient and they claim they have just renovated > everything. As I recall, they charged extra for parking last year (Holiday) > but you can park on the street for free. No room for rigs whatsoever. Janet > likes this place since it is close to some shops and restaurants, the > university, and close enough for her to walk to the race if she decides not to > ride over with me every morning -- she likes the flexibility. > > Ian had some good alternatives but I think they are in the same price range. > > To get something less expensive, you may need to head out towards Monroeville > near the turnpike, I think there is Red Roof and other chains out there around > $100 - 120/night. Monroeville is about 10 miles from Schenley but probably > takes about half an hour each way. > > Remember if you use one of the official PVGP hotels, they make a donation to > the charities which is a nice plus. > > Or -- I'll rent you my trailer for $50/night, sleeps 17-1/2 people based on > the GWVR (no potty though). > > Mark Palmer > > >> --- In VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com, "jim_arnett" wrote: >>> >>> Last year our regular hotel doubled their rates for the PVGP Schenley > weekend. They have done it again this year, so we are looking elsewhere. We > don't need 'ambiance'. There will be four or five of us guys, just happy to be > there and to be together. >>> Cheap is good. The whole 'pit crew' is either retired or unemployed. Not > too far from Schenley is good too. >>> Any recommdations? > > > > > > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender > Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages > in this topic (7) > RECENT ACTIVITY: > Visit Your Group > MARKETPLACE > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use  Send us > Feedback > . > > __,_._,___ > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au Wed Apr 24 19:14:49 2013 From: enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au (Enquiries Road & Track) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:14:49 +1000 Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 Message-ID: we see these tyres on lots of race cars we prepare/service/repair. in general terms, we find them better on heavier cars than lighter ones on our Triumph 2500 race car, we typically run them at 28psi cold, getting to 33-36 hot. of course this changes a little with track temperatures and layout, but its a good starting point. Toyo indicate the optimum tread temp of around 90C and max hot pressure around 42psi. On production cars with primitive suspensions like TR's we struggle to get them this hot , even if we increase the cold pressures if anyone else is using them in races, would be keen to get your temperature data Terry From sjanzen at me.com Wed Apr 24 19:21:59 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:21:59 -0400 Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <84C26A97-8885-4960-922E-E38C1972DC23@me.com> Nope, my tires are not getting to 194 degrees F/90 C. More like 155 on a hot day. On Apr 24, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: we see these tyres on lots of race cars we prepare/service/repair. in general terms, we find them better on heavier cars than lighter ones on our Triumph 2500 race car, we typically run them at 28psi cold, getting to 33-36 hot. of course this changes a little with track temperatures and layout, but its a good starting point. Toyo indicate the optimum tread temp of around 90C and max hot pressure around 42psi. On production cars with primitive suspensions like TR's we struggle to get them this hot , even if we increase the cold pressures if anyone else is using them in races, would be keen to get your temperature data Terry _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sjanzen at me.com From pvucinic at netspace.net.au Wed Apr 24 23:24:03 2013 From: pvucinic at netspace.net.au (Peter Vucinic) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:24:03 +1000 Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Terry, The PROXES I started this thread with, were fitted to TR7 V8 Race car, fairly heavy spring rates. We found that we would get 10+ PSI change in 5 Laps (13.5 miles total) on a 25c (77F) day. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Enquiries Road & Track Sent: Thursday, 25 April 2013 11:15 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 we see these tyres on lots of race cars we prepare/service/repair. in general terms, we find them better on heavier cars than lighter ones on our Triumph 2500 race car, we typically run them at 28psi cold, getting to 33-36 hot. of course this changes a little with track temperatures and layout, but its a good starting point. Toyo indicate the optimum tread temp of around 90C and max hot pressure around 42psi. On production cars with primitive suspensions like TR's we struggle to get them this hot , even if we increase the cold pressures if anyone else is using them in races, would be keen to get your temperature data Terry _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/pvucinic at netspace.net.au From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 07:33:33 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:33:33 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers Message-ID: <6C6284DF94E4448CB324E94BF9AAC691@gdhs.local> Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me an old set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for VIR. I was able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the used set is now available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar fix. Just let me know and they will be on their way to you for the cost of shipping..... John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 08:53:19 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:53:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers In-Reply-To: <71d058a9.e083.13e419b6a57.Webtop.14@optonline.net> References: <71d058a9.e083.13e419b6a57.Webtop.14@optonline.net> Message-ID: Todd: I have no idea if they are compatable to a TS motor, perhaps someone else could tell you. John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. -----Original Message----- From: Todd Redmond [mailto:alfetta95 at optonline.net] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:32 AM To: jhhasty at gdhs.com Subject: RE: [Fot] Exhaust Headers John, If they are for a TR3 and are still available, Ill take them! Todd Redmond n Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 9:33 AM, john hasty wrote: > Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me > an old set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for > VIR. I was able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the > used set is now available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar > fix. Just let me know and they will be on their way to you for the > cost of shipping..... > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any > attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information > that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK > PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that > any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If > you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies > of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank > you. > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS > regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly > stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication > (including any > attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for > purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) > promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction > or matter addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/alfetta95 at optonline.net From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 08:51:55 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:51:55 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers In-Reply-To: <97099433.1243703.1366898446206.JavaMail.root@sz0047a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <6C6284DF94E4448CB324E94BF9AAC691@gdhs.local> <97099433.1243703.1366898446206.JavaMail.root@sz0047a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <0ADC2FF4C0234122A71BE5728C5CEAD4@gdhs.local> The Stahl header was perfect. 3 pictures attached. I had them send the engine plate to me first so we could fit it to the modified head. Had them use 16 gage 1-5/8" tubing instead of 18 gage. It is 4 into 1. The fit of the primary tubes to the rectangle exhaust outlets was perfect as if they had been forged to shape. The primary tubes, as best I could measure, were exactly the same length. I had the collector welded and they used an additional strap around the primary tubes at the point they fit into the collector. I then had Airborne ceramic coat it to reduce the radiated heat, they say, by 35%. The collector was close to touching the frame at one point and Allen made a little more clearance by modifying the frame at that point, but other than that no fitting problems. (Note my old header had the same frame clearance problem) Bud's old header is 4 into 1 & has rust etc. but is sound and useable. I have no idea who made it, perhaps Bud could tell us. Cheers! John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. _____ From: davehogye [mailto:dlhogye at comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:01 AM To: john hasty Subject: Re: [Fot] Exhaust Headers Hi John, How did the Stahl header work out? How did it fit? Any frame clearance issues? What is the old header like? Do you know who made it? Is it a 4-1, or 4-2-1? Dave H. _____ From: "john hasty" To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 6:33:33 AM Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me an old set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for VIR. I was able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the used set is now available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar fix. Just let me know and they will be on their way to you for the cost of shipping..... John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dlhogye at comcast.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 2.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 3.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers.JPG] From alfetta95 at optonline.net Thu Apr 25 09:44:05 2013 From: alfetta95 at optonline.net (Todd Redmond) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:44:05 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Hasty's Header Message-ID: <51760080.e463.13e41dda7a0.Webtop.14@optonline.net> To All, Will John's header for a CT motor work on a TS motor? I have the high port head. Come to think of it, I'm not sure which motor is in my TR3. What are the differences, if any, between the two motors? Thanks Todd Redmond From apackard68 at att.net Thu Apr 25 10:19:23 2013 From: apackard68 at att.net (Andrew Packard) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:19:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Engine block search status Message-ID: <1366906763.79952.YahooMailRC@web181101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Thanks to everyone for overwhelming response. I'll be picking up a TR250 block in nearby Folsom, CA this weekend and hopefully it checks out at the machine shop. If it doesn't, I'll likely be contacting the other offers I rec'd. Nice to know there is so much support for a fellow enthusiast in a pinch! Andy Packard From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 07:40:25 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:40:25 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph In-Reply-To: <15BA465A-8102-4D22-B6D2-6B426DB93320@gdhs.com> References: <174756BA-C4DC-4064-A22B-E2B5EA8D32AF@me.com> <15BA465A-8102-4D22-B6D2-6B426DB93320@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <69A811ECC9454257B51D8AC3D64CEF36@gdhs.local> PS: Hotel is Hilton Garden Inn John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Hasty Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:53 PM To: Scott Janzen Cc: 'Friends of Triumph' Triumph Subject: Re: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph I'll be there too. I was told by one of the organizers if you have a big rig you should get there before 5 on Thursday. We are staying at a hotel on Forbes can't remember the name. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Scott Janzen wrote: > poking around the PVGP site, I ran across a notice from the Roadster Factory > that they are sponsoring an MG vs Triumph race on Saturday. The > notice said > 20 laps, which would be a long race for Schenley Park. > http://www.pvgp.org/british-heritage-race-at-schenley-park-mg-vs-triumph-spo n > sored-by-the-roadster-factory/ > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:40 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > Scott, > > Check the PVGP web site but I don't know if you can get into the > paddock on Thursday -- it may be still open to public traffic. But it > does get crowded > by mid-day Friday, the earlier you can get there the better. Last > year I arrived around 2:00 PM and there were a few decent spots left, > but going fast. > Noon would probably be better. (timing inversely proportional to the > size of > your rig) > > Mark Palmer > > To: VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com > From: sjanzen at me.com > Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:20 -0400 > Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Schenley schedule > > > > I'm planning on doing this one this year - do you need to arrive thurs night > or is friday midday good enough to get situated in the paddock? > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > > Jim -- and others looking for lodging, > > The former Holiday Inn University Center (100 Lytton Ave) is now a > Wyndham, they just converted in March I believe. Rate is $189/night, > not exactly cheap, but it is relatively convenient and they claim they > have just renovated > everything. As I recall, they charged extra for parking last year (Holiday) > but you can park on the street for free. No room for rigs whatsoever. Janet > likes this place since it is close to some shops and restaurants, the > university, and close enough for her to walk to the race if she > decides not to > ride over with me every morning -- she likes the flexibility. > > Ian had some good alternatives but I think they are in the same price range. > > To get something less expensive, you may need to head out towards Monroeville > near the turnpike, I think there is Red Roof and other chains out > there around > $100 - 120/night. Monroeville is about 10 miles from Schenley but > probably takes about half an hour each way. > > Remember if you use one of the official PVGP hotels, they make a > donation to > the charities which is a nice plus. > > Or -- I'll rent you my trailer for $50/night, sleeps 17-1/2 people > based on the GWVR (no potty though). > > Mark Palmer > > >> --- In VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com, "jim_arnett" wrote: >>> >>> Last year our regular hotel doubled their rates for the PVGP >>> Schenley > weekend. They have done it again this year, so we are looking elsewhere. We > don't need 'ambiance'. There will be four or five of us guys, just > happy to be > there and to be together. >>> Cheap is good. The whole 'pit crew' is either retired or unemployed. >>> Not > too far from Schenley is good too. >>> Any recommdations? > > > > > > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender > Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages > in this topic (7) > RECENT ACTIVITY: > Visit Your Group > MARKETPLACE > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use  Send > us Feedback . > > __,_._,___ > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From rkramer3 at austin.rr.com Thu Apr 25 09:50:44 2013 From: rkramer3 at austin.rr.com (Bob Kramer) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:50:44 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers In-Reply-To: <0ADC2FF4C0234122A71BE5728C5CEAD4@gdhs.local> References: <6C6284DF94E4448CB324E94BF9AAC691@gdhs.local> <97099433.1243703.1366898446206.JavaMail.root@sz0047a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <0ADC2FF4C0234122A71BE5728C5CEAD4@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <1800CB41-29B7-432D-92FC-7FDF1AF4E856@austin.rr.com> The car came to me with a UK sourced header. That's all I know about it. Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 25, 2013, at 9:51 AM, "john hasty" wrote: > The Stahl header was perfect. 3 pictures attached. I had them send the > engine plate to me first so we could fit it to the modified head. Had them > use 16 gage 1-5/8" tubing instead of 18 gage. It is 4 into 1. The fit of > the primary tubes to the rectangle exhaust outlets was perfect as if they > had been forged to shape. The primary tubes, as best I could measure, were > exactly the same length. I had the collector welded and they used an > additional strap around the primary tubes at the point they fit into the > collector. I then had Airborne ceramic coat it to reduce the radiated heat, > they say, by 35%. The collector was close to touching the frame at one > point and Allen made a little more clearance by modifying the frame at that > point, but other than that no fitting problems. (Note my old header had the > same frame clearance problem) > > Bud's old header is 4 into 1 & has rust etc. but is sound and useable. I > have no idea who made it, perhaps Bud could tell us. Cheers! > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > > > > _____ > > From: davehogye [mailto:dlhogye at comcast.net] > Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:01 AM > To: john hasty > Subject: Re: [Fot] Exhaust Headers > > > Hi John, > How did the Stahl header work out? How did it fit? Any frame clearance > issues? What is the old header like? Do you know who made it? Is it a > 4-1, or 4-2-1? > > > Dave H. > > > _____ > > From: "john hasty" > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 6:33:33 AM > Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers > > Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me an old > set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for VIR. I was > able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the used set is now > available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar fix. Just let me know > and they will be on their way to you for the cost of shipping..... > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dlhogye at comcast.net > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 2.JPG] > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 3.JPG] > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers.JPG] > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com From mark at bradakis.com Thu Apr 25 22:52:32 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:52:32 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Final note on yahoo Message-ID: <517A0810.5030907@bradakis.com> I think I have finally cleared out all the duplicate addresses I set up during the yahoo mess, so those who started getting two of every post should now be getting only one. mjb. From mikeragtopeditor at gmail.com Thu Apr 25 23:53:39 2013 From: mikeragtopeditor at gmail.com (Mike Jankowski) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:53:39 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire 1500 hard top hardware Message-ID: Hi Everyone! I recently aquired/was given a hardtop for my Spitfire 1500. Does anyone have an extra set of the mounting hardware for the B pillars? Since they are unobtainium I'm hoping someone here has a set. Otherwise it's time to get my designing skills out from under the dust. Thank you. Mike Jankowski From n197tr4 at cs.com Fri Apr 26 07:52:06 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:52:06 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] TRIUMPH ENTRIES AT KASTNER CUP 2013 TRIUMPH RUN WEEKEND RUN GROUP? Message-ID: <8D0109C5F9AE2C9-678-1EE00@webmail-m265.sysops.aol.com> FOT ENTRANTS: VSCDA feels that if our entries land between 60 and 70 cars, they will want to schedule a separate run group with just TRIUMPHS. This complicates their scheduling, it may be the best decision for them. FOR US, it means that VSCDA can schedule our run times so we can ALL take full advantage of the Saturday Afternoon activities. The Race Car drive into Elkhart, Old Course Reenactment, Gather On the Green, etc. IT ALSO means that we might all have better scheduling for Sunday departures....... So, this is not a solicitation for more entries, but for the best information possible for PLANNING PURPOSES. We seem to be at 60+ Drivers, but we will need a CAR COUNT. Contact Marty Sukey trmarty at hotmail.com if you plan to enter and have not indicated so. If we don't have a separate run group, we will try to get the best possible scheduling for the TRIUMPHS, in any case. The planning seems to be going well for a maximum FOT EXPERIENCE at ELVF. Thanks! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com Fri Apr 26 07:56:03 2013 From: Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:56:03 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 6 cylinder new SS Falcon headers (WTS) Message-ID: <001a01ce4285$cac89670$6059c350$@rr.com> Shameless effort to fund racing program! Please contact me off-line if you are interested in a set of new Falcon stainless steel headers for TR-250/TR-6 application. I also have the SS collector pipe that makes this into a single outlet which is what one would want for any type of competition. If you do desire a dual system those pipes are also available to connect this to an aftermarket system like a Monza. I have pictures available if interested. I will sell this for considerably less than listed at any retailer. I will be at the Jefferson 500 in May and Mosport in June if that helps with delivery. Russ Moore Spitfire #49 From 1964spitfire at pacbell.net Fri Apr 26 09:09:46 2013 From: 1964spitfire at pacbell.net (Tim Pettenati) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:09:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Hardened Valve Lash Caps Message-ID: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Is anyone using lash caps? I'm looking at using these: http://www.crower.com/lash-caps-5-16-vw-2047.html I'd like to hear the pros and cons. I hope to solve some wear and geometry issues. They will add about .070" to the top of the valve stem. Regards, Tim From tony at tonydrews.com Fri Apr 26 09:31:19 2013 From: tony at tonydrews.com (Tony Drews) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:31:19 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Hardened Valve Lash Caps In-Reply-To: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I'm using them on my TR-4. I've had to shorten them on the bench grinder to not hit the valve keeper, but they've caused not problems. My car came with roller rockers and the Lash Caps, and it seemed like a good idea so I've continued to use them. Seems like it would give a larger area for the roller tip to roll on. Tony Drews At 10:09 AM 4/26/2013, Tim Pettenati wrote: >Is anyone using lash caps? >I'm looking at using these: >http://www.crower.com/lash-caps-5-16-vw-2047.html >I'd like to hear the pros >and cons. >I hope to solve some wear and geometry issues. >They will add about >.070" to the top of the valve stem. > >Regards, >Tim >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tony at tonydrews.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Fri Apr 26 11:22:34 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:22:34 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Hardened Valve Lash Caps In-Reply-To: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4CD8390D-C60C-4C77-BA29-58A04CB0DA2D@gmail.com> I have a 1936 Matchless V-twin engine that uses these. No issues as long as they fit right to start with. Duncan 1952 Morgan Plus 4 1936 Morgan 3-wheeler On Apr 26, 2013, at 10:09 AM, Tim Pettenati wrote: > Is anyone using lash caps? > I'm looking at using these: > http://www.crower.com/lash-caps-5-16-vw-2047.html > I'd like to hear the pros > and cons. > I hope to solve some wear and geometry issues. > They will add about > .070" to the top of the valve stem. > > Regards, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com From levilevi at comcast.net Fri Apr 26 15:07:47 2013 From: levilevi at comcast.net (Bud R) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:07:47 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 Message-ID: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> Anyone have a set (2) of Koni shocks model number 80-1389 (red) sitting on the shelf they'd be willing to part with? Apparently Koni won't have any until 6/11/13, at least that's what I'm hearing from Koni Market and a bunch of other venders including TSI. I've tried most of the usual places but have come up empty. Thanks Bud Rolofson Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut) 71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6) 93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle 77 Z-50A Hardly Davidson Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike) From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 26 16:06:50 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:06:50 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 In-Reply-To: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> References: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> Message-ID: <904F8C38-7F54-440E-9ACC-FA9AB48CDD63@gdhs.com> Bid. You might call Paul Spruell in Atlanta. He is an Alfa guy, but had red ones in stock when I needed some for my Alfa...... They might be the same. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Bud R wrote: > Anyone have a set (2) of Koni shocks model number 80-1389 (red) > sitting on the shelf they'd be willing to part with? Apparently Koni > won't have any until 6/11/13, at least that's what I'm hearing from > Koni Market and a bunch of other venders including TSI. I've tried > most of the usual places but have come up empty. > > Thanks > Bud Rolofson > > Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut) > 71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3 > 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6) > 93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle > 77 Z-50A Hardly Davidson Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike) > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com Fri Apr 26 16:39:19 2013 From: Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:39:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 In-Reply-To: <904F8C38-7F54-440E-9ACC-FA9AB48CDD63@gdhs.com> References: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> <904F8C38-7F54-440E-9ACC-FA9AB48CDD63@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <009701ce42ce$e3e95920$abbc0b60$@rr.com> Got it covered I believe. Russ -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Hasty Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 6:07 PM To: Bud R Cc: FOT triumph Subject: Re: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 Bid. You might call Paul Spruell in Atlanta. He is an Alfa guy, but had red ones in stock when I needed some for my Alfa...... They might be the same. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Bud R wrote: > Anyone have a set (2) of Koni shocks model number 80-1389 (red) > sitting on the shelf they'd be willing to part with? Apparently Koni > won't have any until 6/11/13, at least that's what I'm hearing from > Koni Market and a bunch of other venders including TSI. I've tried > most of the usual places but have come up empty. > > Thanks > Bud Rolofson > > Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut) > 71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3 > 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6) > 93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle > 77 Z-50A Hardly Davidson Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike) > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From sjanzen at me.com Sat Apr 27 17:26:20 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:26:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Ignition timing and compression Message-ID: <3FD61C72-4AA2-4124-A365-1D7D9361FB4F@me.com> The GT6 recently got a nice valve job, and in the process we verified that the compression, which I had thought was 11.5:1, was actually only 10.4:1. Now, approx. 40/1000 later, it's 11.9:1. So, the question is, how much should I dial back total ignition advance from the 32 degrees I was running? Also, expectations with Weber carb set up - will different jetting be required? From jason at multivintage.com Mon Apr 29 14:07:25 2013 From: jason at multivintage.com (Jason Ostrowski) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:07:25 -0500 Subject: [Fot] bad news and good news Message-ID: The bad news is that I lost lots and lots of really cool stuff due to flooding at both basements (my home and antique store). The past week and a half was long sad 18 hour days of hauling ruined stuff to the dumpster. I accepted the loss pretty calming (to my wife's surprise, as I usually deal with things like this will lots of yelling and swearing and screaming and crying) In a rare moment of maturity, somehow I accepted the defeat graciously... put my head down, tried to keep a smile on my face and trudged through the long messy clean up. The good news is that I hauled my last garbage bag and poured my last bottle of bleach in time to get down to some serious RACING. This weekend held my annual season kick off race weekend. The Saint Joseph's College "Little 500" 3 hour endurance go kart race for students/ faculty and Alumni. I took second in the alumni race. And in a big moment of glory for Friendly Ghost Racing... our Student drove a flawless race to bring the FGR team an awesome victory. After over 100 miles of racing on the bumpy campus street course, any one of the top 5 drivers was in a position to win. Under strong attack we stayed smart under pressure and won all the marbles. After doing this for 23 years in a row now, and getting the kid's kart prepped to perfection in spite of my awful prior week... this victory is one of our sweetest to date! Funny how a few moments of glory at the track can wash away the losses of a "100 year rain". Goddamn, I must proclaim....racing is really good for the soul! I'm back at my "paddock master" desk now. New Kastner Cup Paddock information shortly forthcoming. Thanks! Jason Ostrowski Friendly Ghost Racing From jason at multivintage.com Mon Apr 29 15:43:50 2013 From: jason at multivintage.com (Jason Ostrowski) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:43:50 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Paddock Info For Kastner Cup #2 Message-ID: This is the 2nd instalment of Paddock Info for the Kastner Cup. ATTENTION ALL KASTNER CUP PARTICIPANTS: Notes on status of Garage rentals: Many of you have reserved garage spaces in the open air Lester Buildings. This will be Triumph headquarters for various aspects of The Kastner Cup. If you have reserved a space. THANK YOU! At this point there are only a few garage spots left, call it fair warning! If you have reserved a garage spot and HAVE SENT me a payment already... THANK YOU for being early to the grid. If you have reserved a garage spot and have NOT SENT payment yet... Second call! Please send $50.00 per spot payable to: Wonderland Multivintage 3731 Grand Blvd Brookfield IL 60513 (Notice to all garage renters>>> Do not be alarmed if you have not heard from me yet or gotten any official confirmation. Official confirmation in regards to garage space has not yet been given. So, Again, If you paid already, thanks...look for a personal email in the coming days in regard to your official confirmation.) Notes on General Paddock Arrangement: Negotiations and initial planning for the ALL TRIUMPH PADDOCK is going well. It is a rare thing to have any special paddock arrangements made at Road America. Thanks to some dedicated FoTer's voices and persistent contact with the Race-Chairmen and RA officials, so far it looks like Triumph competitors will be given five star treatment. To Be Clear.... WE are the FEATURE! To facilitate accurate planning of open space in the ALL TRIUMPH PADDOCK I have asked ALL TRIUMPH COMPETITORS to send me the dimensions of their paddock space needs. (dimensions of rig, canopies, tent, RV) If you have not contacted me with this info please do so now. Email jason at multivintage.com with the requested info. Opinions and Feedback and important paddock concepts thus far: 1) The Lester building / garages will work great for car prep/show for the entire weekend. 2) The garages are not secure or private (keep that in mind) 3) Your rig and trailer or RV etc. will NOT be right next to you garage spot and may be a short walk from your spot. I will try to get you as close as I can. but understand that your paddock spot (for your tow rig and trailer) will not be at an arms length from your garage spot. (please be advised and plan accordingly) 4) Tech will happen in our Triumph Paddock area. 5) RV hookup power is not technically available in our designated area. 6) If you want power, rent a garage spot.(period) 7) If you want power at you RV / rig / paddock spot plan on paying lots of money to get it or BRING a GENERATOR. 8) I have been asked "Can I run a cord from my garage spot to my Rig and tent or RV? Answer: don't count on it. 9) If You must have RV power because of any personal/ medical issues... Contact me immediately! Jason @ (312)208-5227 10) If you need anything special, now is the time to ask for it! Contact Jason @ (312)208-5227 11) If you know anyone that is not on the FOT list or that does not keep up with our emails; Please forward this info to them and urge them to contact me with any concerns and the requested details. 12) If I have forgotten anything or not mentioned something that you would like to see as part of the paddock experience for this event, I AM HERE FOR YOU to see what we can do! call Jason @ (312)208-5227 or email jason at multivintage.com 13) This is going to be totally awesome. The 2013 Kastner Cup at Road America is shaping up to be the greatest Triumph Race in the history of motorsport. Thanks! Jason Ostrowski Friendly Ghost Racing Planing Committee/Paddock Master 2013 Kastner Cup at Road America From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Mon Apr 29 18:52:39 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:52:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] crank float Message-ID: Hi Gang, I'm putting my TR6 engine together and had a question about the crankshaft thrust bearings. I know Cas had an article in one of his books about using a Toyota setup. I was talking to Dave at TRF and he mentioned pinning the thrust brearings. Anybody done this? I was thinking about setting my block in my drill press (it's a Powermatic 20 inch and will handle it) and drilling two holes in the back of the block, where the thrust washers (bearings) are fitted. Then install two 3/32 roll pins to retain the bearings. The drill press would keep things level and straight. I already drilled two holes in an old thrust bearing and plan to use it as a template. I've never had any problems but hear about the thrust bearings falling out. It seems that if the clearances are right, this wouldn't happen. Any thoughts? Thanks, Bill From sjanzen at me.com Mon Apr 29 18:58:29 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:58:29 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Mallory mechanical advance springs Message-ID: before I go spring for a set of these little guys to replace the ones I know I have but can't find, does anyone have some for a Mallory distributor they no longer use? They are color-coded for different spring force/ advance rates. for the GT6 . . . Summit wants 441 for the whole set - make me an offer I can't refuse! Scott From tarch at bellsouth.net Mon Apr 29 16:39:29 2013 From: tarch at bellsouth.net (Richard Taylor) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:39:29 -0400 Subject: [Fot] The Mitty, ATLANTA Message-ID: <001001ce452a$69d14b30$3d73e190$@bellsouth.net> FOTers, The Mitty, last weekend, started with beautiful Wx and ended with the sky emptying 2 inches of clear juice all over the event. Ole 196 was put in a class w/ 2 Ginnettas and a Lotus Super 7. The downpour Sunday encouraged most racers to head home early. This left the one-car class to #196 alone in the deluge. So we took it! Obviously we have no pride but the experience was extraordinary. Sheet drainage created3 hydroplaning opportunities; one right on the uphill after turn 1, another at turn 4 and the third in front of the tower. Visibility was mostly nil. Both water sheets were thrillers, kinda like hitting oil slicks. But, unlike oil, the tires will catch again. The car did, however, earn a legitimate 2nd place in the Enduro. What that old car lacks in speed and grace, it still tries to compensate with steady determination. In the eye of the fire breathing racer, this ain't very glamorous. But for this old man, it works just fine. We also picked up a 3rd place in the HSR International American Challenge. Did you know that a GT-40 will pop your ears when it flies by at full song? The only other big Triumph at the event was Randy Williams' refined TR-3. It was suffering from head gasket issues and didn't finish the weekend. What a truly exquisite machine! The Spitfires were out in force and running very fast. Leigh and Quinn Derby and Jake Kimbrough put on a fine show. The drive home in the rain with the top down on Interstate 85 was, by several magnitudes, more challenging than any of the races. Richard Taylor, TR-4 #196 From charly at mitchelplumbing.com Tue Apr 30 08:27:09 2013 From: charly at mitchelplumbing.com (Charly Mitchel) Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:27:09 -0700 Subject: [Fot] crank float References: Message-ID: Pinning the thrust washer is a good idea, but don't use steel pins, you should use brass pins.If something should happen. at least you won't be running the crankshaft on the steel. A better fix is to machine the main cap to accept an additional thrust washer and then you'll have twice the surface area for the thrust. Instead of pins you could use brass screws. Check out the link below. http://www.customthrustwashers.com/ Charly Mitchel TR6 #44 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Tobin" To: Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 5:52 PM Subject: [Fot] crank float > Hi Gang, I'm putting my TR6 engine together and had a question about the > crankshaft thrust bearings. > I know Cas had an article in one of his books about using a Toyota setup. > I > was talking to Dave at TRF and he mentioned pinning the thrust brearings. > Anybody done this? > I was thinking about setting my block in my drill press (it's a Powermatic > 20 > inch and will handle it) and drilling two holes in the back of the block, > where the thrust washers (bearings) are fitted. Then install two 3/32 roll > pins to retain the bearings. > The drill press would keep things level and straight. I already drilled > two > holes in an old thrust bearing and plan to use it as a template. > I've never had any problems but hear about the thrust bearings falling > out. It > seems that if the clearances are right, this wouldn't happen. > Any thoughts? > Thanks, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/charly at mitchelplumbing.com > > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.3272 / Virus Database: 3162/6282 - Release Date: 04/29/13 From mnewman at embarqmail.com Tue Apr 30 15:48:42 2013 From: mnewman at embarqmail.com (William T newman ) Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48:42 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Lemans/Sebring Spitfires Message-ID: <1604883989.2847178.1367358522645.JavaMail.root@embarqmail.com> Amici: I have recently purchased a replica of one of the 1964/65 Triumph Spitfire Works effort cars that raced at Sebring and Lemans. The car was purchased from Tim Slater in West Palm Beach, Florida. Tim has owned the car twice and his godfather was Peter Bolton, one of the Works drivers during the era. I will be racing SCCA Vintage using the #65, Bolton's number. I plan on finding more history on the car and may need the help of the listers in the future. Currently, I am in need of some pictutes of the original Works Spitfires that show the graphics "Triumph Spitfire" on the front wings. I need enough clarity in order to determine the proper font and scaling to get this graphic reproduced locally for installation on my new purchase. By the way, the car is BRG with a Rick Cline built 1300cc engine. The roof is from a GT6 instead of the original fiberglass, but the quality of the welding and restoration/reproduction is teriffic. Any pictures you may have will be appreciated. Thanks, Bill Newman #44 GT6 & 1965 Spitfire From tedtsimx at bright.net Mon Apr 1 05:57:55 2013 From: tedtsimx at bright.net (Ted Schumacher) Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:57:55 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations Message-ID: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our website - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture on home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of tghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure Oil. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 39A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 From BillDentin at aol.com Mon Apr 1 07:46:42 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:46:42 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations Message-ID: <3588.4209781a.3e8ae9c1@aol.com> In a message dated 04/01/2013 5:59:18 AM Central Standard Time, tedtsimx at bright.net writes: > With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our > website - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture > on home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of > tghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure > Oil. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim > 39A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted > Ted... Boy! That's a surprise. I thought you were even older. Bill (Damdinger) From robertten1 at aol.com Mon Apr 1 09:58:10 2013 From: robertten1 at aol.com (robertten1 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:58:10 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Service stations In-Reply-To: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> Message-ID: <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> And speakin of gas prices, back in the 70's when I worked for a couple service stations regular was in the high $.20 range. Then the oil crises hit and prices jumped to $.50 to $.55 per gallon over night and we limited sales to 5 gallons per vehicle. And customers were outraged by the cost of fuel, and this was also at a time that some drivers were just startin to think about fuel economy. Funny, in my town here in Taxachusetts I'm paying $3.43 a gallon but the towns next over its almost as much as $.40 MORE ??? Can't figure that one out. Again my 2 cents, Bob T -----Original Message----- From: Ted Schumacher To: FOT Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 7:59 am Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our ebsite - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture n home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of ghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure il. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 9A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- ed Schumacher edtsimx at bright.net ttp://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 08 S. Jefferson St. andora, Ohio, USA 45877 ax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) hone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) ech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 ______________________________________________ ot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/robertten1 at aol.com From budscars at comcast.net Mon Apr 1 10:14:09 2013 From: budscars at comcast.net (RACER BUD) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:14:09 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Service stations In-Reply-To: <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <002301ce2ef3$f1b86fd0$d5294f70$@net> Around 1970 I worked nights at a Chevron Station...Guys in a big car would drive in..open the trunk, and say "Hey..Wanna buy a nice suit?(:-) RB -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of robertten1 at aol.com Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 8:58 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Service stations And speakin of gas prices, back in the 70's when I worked for a couple service stations regular was in the high $.20 range. Then the oil crises hit and prices jumped to $.50 to $.55 per gallon over night and we limited sales to 5 gallons per vehicle. And customers were outraged by the cost of fuel, and this was also at a time that some drivers were just startin to think about fuel economy. Funny, in my town here in Taxachusetts I'm paying $3.43 a gallon but the towns next over its almost as much as $.40 MORE ??? Can't figure that one out. Again my 2 cents, Bob T -----Original Message----- From: Ted Schumacher To: FOT Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 7:59 am Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our ebsite - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture n home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of ghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure il. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 9A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- ed Schumacher edtsimx at bright.net ttp://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 08 S. Jefferson St. andora, Ohio, USA 45877 ax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) hone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) ech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 ______________________________________________ ot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/robertten1 at aol.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/budscars at comcast.net From budscars at comcast.net Mon Apr 1 10:17:54 2013 From: budscars at comcast.net (RACER BUD) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:17:54 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB From lang at isis.mit.edu Mon Apr 1 10:20:01 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:20:01 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Service stations In-Reply-To: <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: On Mon, 1 Apr 2013 robertten1 at aol.com wrote: > Funny, in my town here in Taxachusetts I'm paying $3.43 a gallon but the towns > next over its almost as much as $.40 MORE ??? Can't figure that one out. This one's EZ - DON'T BUY GAS THERE. ;-) > Again my 2 cents, > Bob T ... adjusted for inflation, $.20. Nyuk, nyuk. rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From tlizzard at msn.com Mon Apr 1 10:28:35 2013 From: tlizzard at msn.com (Terry Stetler) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:28:35 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations In-Reply-To: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> Message-ID: Very cool Ted. Terry Stetler. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ted Schumacher To: FOT Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 7:57 AM Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our website - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture on home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of tghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure Oil. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 39A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tlizzard at msn.com From sbarr at McCarty-Law.com Mon Apr 1 10:30:12 2013 From: sbarr at McCarty-Law.com (Barr, Scott) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:30:12 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> References: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> Message-ID: <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E8A66CE@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> 50 years from now there will be a Vintage Prius Racing list on whatever version of the internet exists at that point. Some crusty old crock will be telling tales about the old days, when batteries went bad and how they first learned to refurbish those batteries in their driveway, using stuff they dug out of dumpsters and how, later, they figured out how to boost the discharge and recharge rates of those stock batteries without them blowing up all the time. Scott B. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of RACER BUD Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 11:18 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Electric cars What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sbarr at mccarty-law.com From gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com Mon Apr 1 01:45:55 2013 From: gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com (gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 00:45:55 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Head Gasket Coating Message-ID: .020" copper wire is really to thick. It does not compress enough, holds the head up to high, so there is a tendency for water to leak out the sides of the head and up the studs. We have found that dead soft copper wire between .012" and .015" is the ideal thickness to use. We glue it in place with contact cement or "gask-g-cinch" which will work like a contact cement. We still run thin beads of Silicone gasket maker around the two long head studs on the manifold side of the head to keep water from getting around the studs and causing them to rust & pit. 85 lbs ft. of torque is enough, with "permatex anti-sieze" on the threads and under the nut. It is important to use good hard head nut washers, like those from ARP. Retorque the head when hot after starting and warming up the engine, also to 85 lbs. ft. of torque. We use .003" to .006" liner projection with no more than .002" difference in hight between any tow adjacent liners. Greg Solow The Engine Room Morgan & Triumph Specialists Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831 429-1800 ------- Original Message ------- >From : Kas Kastner[mailto:kaskastner at gmail.com] Sent : 3/31/2013 6:36:40 PM To : j.wags63 at yahoo.com; fot at autox.team.net Cc : Subject : RE: Re: [Fot] Head Gasket Coating Pay attention here. The sticky part matters not much, but the copper wire literely seals the deal. Ho Ho Ho. *Never be beaten by equipment.* On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 6:09 PM, John Wagner wrote: > If you are using a shim gasket, may I recommend GM Goodwrench gasket > sealing compound. > We super glue .020 or less soft copper wire in the outer > rings and with a small sponge paint > roller apply the gsc. It looks like, an > has the consistency of Carmel topping. Its Been holding > High comp. chevys > together since the 60's. Good Stuff and not that expensive. > > > John > Wagner > Just the wrench > From: Randall > To: > Cc: > fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:36 PM > Subject: Re: [Fot] > Head Gasket Coating > > FWIW, Hylomar spray is apparently still available, just > not from Permatex or > Valco: > http://goo.gl/jE4dw > http://goo.gl/mvKDc > > -- > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/j.wags63 at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/kaskastner at gmail.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com From tr3driver at ca.rr.com Mon Apr 1 12:07:15 2013 From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:07:15 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> Message-ID: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> ---- RACER BUD wrote: > What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good > anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the > car? They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. Randall From budscars at comcast.net Mon Apr 1 12:10:26 2013 From: budscars at comcast.net (RACER BUD) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:10:26 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <003501ce2f04$3028d4c0$907a7e40$@net> Thanks Randall..Quite enlightening. RB -----Original Message----- From: Randall [mailto:tr3driver at ca.rr.com] Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 11:07 AM To: fot at autox.team.net; budscars at comcast.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars ---- RACER BUD wrote: > What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good > anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of > the car? They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. Randall From ponobill at gmail.com Mon Apr 1 15:41:46 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:41:46 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> Like any other emerging infrastructure, it's not as "good" as the technology it replaces. Of course if we were starting off fresh with no transportation technology a piston-driven internal combustion engine would the the very last possibility considered. Horrible design choice, but after a hundred years of development it's pretty tough to compete with either the design or the infrastructure that supports it. It's SO entrenched that hybrid cars use it as a generator driver when a turbine-derived design would be so much more efficient, and a small fuel cell would be even better. Electric and other technologies will replace gasoline as a fuel, and it's conceivable that a piston-driven engine will be replaced. Such a hideous and intrinsically limited design. My next car for Maui will definitely be electric-based. I can and will run it for "free". I generate about 200KWH per week with photovoltaic panels, and I'll double that next year. Given Maui's electric rates and the cost of gasoline they pay for themselves in five years. I don't have any other investments that come anywhere close to the ROI. I can do math, so until the engine in my jeep drops out onto the road I'll probably still be using that, but given expected battery life an electric vehicle pencils out very nicely here. I've also built an electric bicycle here that I use for shuttling myself when I do downwind runs (drop the bike off, drive to the start, do the run, drive the bike back to pick up the jeep. Yes I could pedal, but after paddling a stand up surfboard ten miles a little boost is nice. My bicycle runs on the same 4S 5000MAH lithium polymer batteries that I use for my quadcopter drone. I just slot four of them into a case I made and it's good for about thrity miles with hills. I also made an electric tricycle that everyone in the Northwest is really tired of seeing in the pits. It does 50 MPH on the flats and I've done a century ride with it--over Mount Hood. A "short" ride with it is 50 miles. Great little grocery getter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC_o66ABn6M On Apr 1, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Randall wrote: > ---- RACER BUD wrote: >> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >> car? > > They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). > > When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. > > At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. > > Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From robertten1 at aol.com Tue Apr 2 08:41:04 2013 From: robertten1 at aol.com (robertten1 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 10:41:04 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Underdrive Pulley for Lucas Alternator Message-ID: <8CFFDC73C8E35DE-9E0-50280@webmail-d235.sysops.aol.com> Amici, I seem to remember some one here asking about an underdrive pulley for their Lucas Alternator. Well while I searched for my hoard of parts for a project on my Spit GT, I came across just such an item. This is a part I had made up for when I used a Lucas Alternator on my car, it's roughly 5 inches in diameter. I could send a photo to your email if interested. Cheers, Bob T '63 Spitfire street '64 Spit GT autocrosser From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 2 09:02:01 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:02:01 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] CAM CORE NEEDED FOR REGRIND TR3/4 Message-ID: <8CFFDCA29B9E7BB-1814-4E7C4@webmail-d230.sysops.aol.com> THANKS to all that helped on a cam selection for a specific application....especially Larry Young. Now a solid cam core is needed for regrind. Can anyone help? I am helping a guy with this. Strange deal. TR3 is being built for some kind of high speed rallying in the US. If I find out any more about it I will share. Engine builder says owner is competing against V-8s and such. Owner also rallies in Europe part of the year with cars stationed over there. interesting. Thanks, once again! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From jhhasty at gdhs.com Tue Apr 2 09:15:20 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:15:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP Message-ID: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? Will race gas be available? I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a mystery.. John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. From vintage.racer at comcast.net Tue Apr 2 09:51:00 2013 From: vintage.racer at comcast.net (vintage.racer at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:51:00 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] Smoke by Joseph Lucas Message-ID: <2097144514.431672.1364917860414.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> The following has been around for a long time but funny none the less. Gary > ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS > Positive ground depends on proper > circuit functioning, which is the transmission of negative ions by > retention of the visible spectral manifestation known as bsmokeb. > Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work. We know this > to be true because every time one lets the smoke out of an > electrical circuit, it stops working. This can be verified repeatedly > through empirical testing. For example, if one places a copper bar > across the terminals of a battery, prodigious quantities of smoke are > liberated and the battery shortly ceases to function. In addition, if > one observes smoke escaping from an electrical component such as a > Lucas voltage regulator, it will also be observed that the component > no longer functions. The logic is elementary and inescapable! The > function of the wiring harness is to conduct the smoke from one > device to another. When the wiring springs a leak and lets all the > smoke out of the system, nothing works afterward. Starter motors were > considered unsuitable for British motorcycles for some time largely > because they consumed large quantities of smoke, requiring very > unsightly large wires. It has been reported that Lucas electrical > components are possibly more prone to electrical leakage than their > Bosch, Japanese or American counterparts. Experts point out that this > is because Lucas is British, and all things British leak. British > engines leak oil, British shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk > brake systems leak fluid, British tires leak air and British > Intelligence leaks national defense secrets. > > Therefore, it follows that British electrical systems must leak > smoke. Once again, the logic is clear and inescapable. > > In conclusion, the basic concept of transmission of electrical energy > in the form of smoke provides a logical explanation of the mysteries > of electrical components especially British units manufactured by > Joseph Lucas, Ltd. > > And remember: bA gentleman does not motor about after dark.b > > Joseph Lucas bThe Prince of Darknessb 1842-1903 > > A few Lucas quips: > > The Lucas motto: bGet home before dark.b > > Lucas is the patent holder for the short circuit. > > Lucas - Inventor of the first intermittent wiper. > > Lucas - Inventor of the self-dimming headlamp. > > The three-position Lucas switch--DIM, FLICKER and OFF. The other > three switch settings--SMOKE, SMOLDER and IGNITE. > > The Original Anti-Theft Device - Lucas Electrics. > > If Lucas made guns, wars would not start > > Back in the b70s, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and > began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they > offered which did not suck. > > Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because Lucas makes their > refrigerators. From mmoore at wave1.net Tue Apr 2 09:48:15 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:48:15 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP In-Reply-To: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <00c601ce2fb9$7da6c620$78f45260$@net> https://pvgpa.ejoinme.org/MyPages/RacerRegistration/tabid/267555/Default.asp x Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of john hasty Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:15 AM To: 'FOT' Subject: [Fot] PVGP Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? Will race gas be available? I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a mystery.. John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mmoore at wave1.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Tue Apr 2 10:03:31 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:03:31 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: John, check the VRG website; they have on-line registration. Vintage Racer Group, good bunch. Look under events. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "john hasty" To: "'FOT'" Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:15 AM Subject: [Fot] PVGP > Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having > trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed > on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? > Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock > located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member > organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? > Will race gas be available? > I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track > layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to > Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a > mystery.. > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) > is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information > that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the > message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated > otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Tue Apr 2 10:31:08 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:31:08 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <298919B8AC5445A68D1E2A53A69D02BD@hpd530> John, go to VRG home, click on events, go down to the PVGP races at PIRC, then to Entry Form. Then go back to Detailed Event Info, it will bring up a PVGP site. Hit "Drivers" and it will bring up all kinds of info. Pit/paddock are on Hobart St and Prospect Dr. Very rustic, old days style. Park like setting. There's a motorcycle club that watches over everything overnight, so no worries about security. You have to keep in mind the race is in urban Pittsburgh, near Pitt, and getting around towing a trailer can be a bit trying, but not impossible. The traffic grid: I'll relay what a H-P rep from the "Burgh" told me years ago; they got a river on one side and a mountain on the other, they do the best they can! Good luck. Keith and Ralph, VRG guys, are very helpful. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "john hasty" To: "'FOT'" Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:15 AM Subject: [Fot] PVGP > Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having > trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed > on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? > Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock > located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member > organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? > Will race gas be available? > I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track > layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to > Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a > mystery.. > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) > is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information > that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the > message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated > otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From ponobill at gmail.com Tue Apr 2 10:36:08 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:36:08 -1000 Subject: [Fot] PVGP In-Reply-To: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <78C369C9-C113-480A-8C49-38F88BCDAABD@bnj.com> I did the race in Payote during the All Aluminum Tour. I doubt much has changed, but my memory sucks. There's not much need for crew credentials, the whole event is free to the public. There was a nice reception at the arboretum that you'll want tickets for though. As I recall it was driver and one guest for most of the race-related events. The paddock is along a road in Schenly Park. The name escapes me, but it's an infamous gay cruising area. Space is limited, get there early. I set Nero up in a great spot. Tech is in the paddock, they do a fine job with all the organizational stuff. One vehicle pass, there was no race gas available--I brought my own. There was a race the weekend prior at BeaverRun, a very fun little track. Good event, I topped off my gas jugs there and had plenty for the PVGP. You don't get that much track time, so you won't use too much. Great event, and lots of fun stuff going on the week before in the area close to the park. We had a wondferful time. Take it easy during the race, the track is pretty dangerous. I didn't take that advice (given by Burt Levy) and didn't have a problem, but everything you could hit is pretty hard, even if it has a hay bale in front of it. On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:15 AM, john hasty wrote: > Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having > trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed > on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? > Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock > located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member > organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? > Will race gas be available? > I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track > layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to > Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a > mystery.. > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From cartravel at pobox.com Tue Apr 2 11:07:53 2013 From: cartravel at pobox.com (Larry Young) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:07:53 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> Message-ID: <515B1069.1050602@pobox.com> The problem with electric cars is that they run on whatever produces the electricity, usually natural gas or coal, both produce green house gases. The way you're doing it, Bill, makes more sense. To have a 5 year payout, Hawaii must have exceptional incentives for installing solar panels. Payout periods are usually 10 to 15 years. The problem with incentives is that they usually change and rarely for the better. Larry On 4/1/2013 4:41 PM, Bill Babcock wrote: > Like any other emerging infrastructure, it's not as "good" as the technology > it replaces. Of course if we were starting off fresh with no transportation > technology a piston-driven internal combustion engine would the the very last > possibility considered. Horrible design choice, but after a hundred years of > development it's pretty tough to compete with either the design or the > infrastructure that supports it. It's SO entrenched that hybrid cars use it as > a generator driver when a turbine-derived design would be so much more > efficient, and a small fuel cell would be even better. > > Electric and other technologies will replace gasoline as a fuel, and it's > conceivable that a piston-driven engine will be replaced. Such a hideous and > intrinsically limited design. > > My next car for Maui will definitely be electric-based. I can and will run it > for "free". I generate about 200KWH per week with photovoltaic panels, and > I'll double that next year. Given Maui's electric rates and the cost of > gasoline they pay for themselves in five years. I don't have any other > investments that come anywhere close to the ROI. I can do math, so until the > engine in my jeep drops out onto the road I'll probably still be using that, > but given expected battery life an electric vehicle pencils out very nicely > here. > > I've also built an electric bicycle here that I use for shuttling myself when > I do downwind runs (drop the bike off, drive to the start, do the run, drive > the bike back to pick up the jeep. Yes I could pedal, but after paddling a > stand up surfboard ten miles a little boost is nice. My bicycle runs on the > same 4S 5000MAH lithium polymer batteries that I use for my quadcopter drone. > I just slot four of them into a case I made and it's good for about thrity > miles with hills. > > I also made an electric tricycle that everyone in the Northwest is really > tired of seeing in the pits. It does 50 MPH on the flats and I've done a > century ride with it--over Mount Hood. A "short" ride with it is 50 miles. > Great little grocery getter. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC_o66ABn6M > > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >>> car? >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/cartravel at pobox.com From Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com Mon Apr 1 14:00:04 2013 From: Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com (Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:00:04 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and power....maybe not in my lifetime but. I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... Ty Sent from my iPad (Please excuse any errors or typos) On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > ---- RACER BUD wrote: >> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >> car? > > They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). > > When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. > > At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. > > Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com From PegAndBobM at aol.com Tue Apr 2 11:57:43 2013 From: PegAndBobM at aol.com (PegAndBobM at aol.com) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 13:57:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype Message-ID: Advertisement from Denver Craigslist for 1953 prototype. FYI only, no association, nor knowledge of claims made. Link: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3717049749.html From igofaster at att.net Tue Apr 2 12:05:18 2013 From: igofaster at att.net (Bobby Whitehead) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:05:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> References: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> Message-ID: <1364925918.55583.YahooMailRC@web182201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> not having an electric or hybrid type car I have an opinion... they are not as 'green' as they could be touted in the long run. The lithium batteries are not forever batteries and at some date and time they will have to be disposed of. I'm not sure of the re-cycling phase of that process... and lithium is not a natural product found easily around the world... I had a neighbor, Rick Perry (not the Texas governor) who was a 5 state representative for Audi America.. (we own our third Audi) and his thought about diesel was pretty interesting... I think most of us 'racer' types have seen what Audi has done in the past with Formula 1 and diesel powered F1 super cars....amazing success story I'm sure most will agree...but.. 100 mpg is not a stretch in the real world for a diesel powered vehicle in the near future... diesel is a product that can be made out of natural products, like cooking oil, in the bio-diesel realm of things... Seem to reason IMHO that diesel or bio-diesel could be a long term solution to energy and 'green' standards for the future of consumer automobiles.... just a thought.... Bobby Whitehead To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, April 1, 2013 11:20:09 AM Subject: [Fot] Electric cars What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/igofaster at att.net From garygret at sbcglobal.net Tue Apr 2 12:18:41 2013 From: garygret at sbcglobal.net (Gary Schneider) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:18:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Smoke by Joseph Lucas In-Reply-To: <2097144514.431672.1364917860414.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <2097144514.431672.1364917860414.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1364926721.72037.YahooMailNeo@web181005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Some years ago there was a genuine Lucas Smoke Replacement Kit on ebay. It included a bottle of genuine Lucas smoke and several needles for proper injection. Since once can never have too many tools at their disposal I put a casual bid on it but I think it wound up going for something like $100! Gary Schneider >________________________________ > From: "vintage.racer at comcast.net" >To: Friends of Triumph >Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 10:51 AM >Subject: [Fot] Smoke by Joseph Lucas > >The following has been around for a long time but funny none the less. > >Gary > > > >> ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS > >> Positive ground depends on proper >> circuit functioning, which is the transmission of negative ions by >> retention of the visible spectral manifestation known as bsmokeb. >> Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work. We know this >> to be true because every time one lets the smoke out of an >> electrical circuit, it stops working. This can be verified repeatedly >> through empirical testing. For example, if one places a copper bar >> across the terminals of a battery, prodigious quantities of smoke are >> liberated and the battery shortly ceases to function. In addition, if >> one observes smoke escaping from an electrical component such as a >> Lucas voltage regulator, it will also be observed that the component >> no longer functions. The logic is elementary and inescapable! The >> function of the wiring harness is to conduct the smoke from one >> device to another. When the wiring springs a leak and lets all the >> smoke out of the system, nothing works afterward. Starter motors were >> considered unsuitable for British motorcycles for some time largely >> because they consumed large quantities of smoke, requiring very >> unsightly large wires. It has been reported that Lucas electrical >> components are possibly more prone to electrical leakage than their >> Bosch, Japanese or American counterparts. Experts point out that this >> is because Lucas is British, and all things British leak. British >> engines leak oil, British shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk >> brake systems leak fluid, British tires leak air and British >> Intelligence leaks national defense secrets. >> >> Therefore, it follows that British electrical systems must leak >> smoke. Once again, the logic is clear and inescapable. >> >> In conclusion, the basic concept of transmission of electrical energy >> in the form of smoke provides a logical explanation of the mysteries >> of electrical components especially British units manufactured by >> Joseph Lucas, Ltd. >> >> And remember: bA gentleman does not motor about after dark.b >> >> Joseph Lucas bThe Prince of Darknessb 1842-1903 >> >> A few Lucas quips: >> >> The Lucas motto: bGet home before dark.b >> >> Lucas is the patent holder for the short circuit. >> >> Lucas - Inventor of the first intermittent wiper. >> >> Lucas - Inventor of the self-dimming headlamp. >> >> The three-position Lucas switch--DIM, FLICKER and OFF. The other >> three switch settings--SMOKE, SMOLDER and IGNITE. >> >> The Original Anti-Theft Device - Lucas Electrics. >> >> If Lucas made guns, wars would not start >> >> Back in the b70s, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and >> began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they >> offered which did not suck. >> >> Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because Lucas makes their >> refrigerators. >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/garygret at sbcglobal.net From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 2 12:44:36 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:44:36 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] MADMARX VITON SEALS - ARRIVED TODAY. Message-ID: <8CFFDE941F7BE7B-17F8-4EB6C@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Chris Marx just sent me a large number of his TR3/4 REAR CRANK seal kits to distribute in NORTH AMERICA. I had several inquiries, but cant remember them all. You might have to remind me. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From rikrock at live.com Tue Apr 2 18:14:35 2013 From: rikrock at live.com (Rich Rock) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:14:35 -0400 Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype Message-ID: Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? ________________________________ From: PegAndBobM at aol.com Sent: 4/2/2013 2:28 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype Advertisement from Denver Craigslist for 1953 prototype. FYI only, no association, nor knowledge of claims made. Link: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3717049749.html _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rikrock at live.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Tue Apr 2 18:40:57 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 19:40:57 -0500 Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't contemporary reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? Duncan Charlton 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 2 19:09:43 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:09:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> I have not checked the history, but I suspect a hoax of some kind. I don't think any prototypes survived. Someone on the list will likely know..... A hoax on an Italia surfaced in the 90s. That was interesting. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Duncan Charlton To: Rich Rock Cc: fot Sent: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 8:01 pm Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't contemporary reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? Duncan Charlton 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com From trmarty at hotmail.com Tue Apr 2 19:15:16 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:15:16 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP too Message-ID: I am planning on attending the PVGP at PIR (Beaver Run) the July 13th weekend. Anybody else going to be there? From mlcooknj at msn.com Tue Apr 2 19:50:54 2013 From: mlcooknj at msn.com (michael cook) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:50:54 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 1953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> References: , , <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: It must be a fake or a hoax. It has always been understood that there was only one TR1 prototype. It was shown at the Earls Court show in London in the fall of 1953. By the time Geneva came around the following March, Ken Richardson had had his say and the car had been altered with the familiar trunk, a different chassis and other alterations to the bodywork. The photo in the ad was a period shot showing the front of the TR-1 but there was nothing on the actual car being sold. April Fool, I guess. Mike Cook > To: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com > From: n197tr4 at cs.com > Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:09:43 -0400 > CC: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype > > I have not checked the history, but I suspect a hoax of some kind. > > I don't think any prototypes survived. > > Someone on the list will likely know..... > > A hoax on an Italia surfaced in the 90s. > > That was interesting. > > Joe Alexander > A. R. E. > 645 1st Street > Jesup, Iowa 50648 > 319.464.4711 (cell) > n197tr4 at cs.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Duncan Charlton > To: Rich Rock > Cc: fot > Sent: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 8:01 pm > Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype > > > I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't contemporary > reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? > > Duncan Charlton > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > > On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > > > Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mlcooknj at msn.com From cartravel at pobox.com Tue Apr 2 20:00:05 2013 From: cartravel at pobox.com (Larry Young) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:00:05 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <515B8D25.1060506@pobox.com> Diesel is a technology overlooked in the US, because the solution has been dictated by the government. Europe is about 50% diesel. I have a friend that averages 50 mpg in his Volkswagen Golf. My big X5 BMW gets 29 mpg at 70 mph. With that massive torque and 6 speed transmission it easily pulls my 18 foot enclosed car trailer with about 14 mpg. I previously had a Ford Expedition with a 5.4L gas engine. It didn't tow as well, averaging about 9 mpg. Diesels still produce green house gases, but to a lesser extent than gas engines. Otherwise, with today.s technology it is very clean. Unfortunately, it has a bad reputation with people that remember all the noise and soot from city buses. This discussion is starting to get political, so I'm dropping out from now on. Larry On 4/1/2013 3:00 PM, Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com wrote: > You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, > hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a > landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and > oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and > power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > > I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was > backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. > Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > > Ty > > > Sent from my iPad > (Please excuse any errors or typos) > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >>> car? >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/cartravel at pobox.com From ponobill at gmail.com Tue Apr 2 23:59:38 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 19:59:38 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <515B1069.1050602@pobox.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> <515B1069.1050602@pobox.com> Message-ID: It's not really the incentives that make it worthwhile, though they were just fine, thank you, but there are plenty of people here with $1000 per month electric bills. The main generators burn oil and there's a fuel surcharge that floats on top of the approved electric rate. We have a growing number of wind generators, but it's still less than 15% of the island's power. So you spend $40K on photovoltaics, drop your electric bill from $800 per month (in my case) to $14 and the math is pretty simple. In today's 3% ROI economy I'd have to invest $320,000 to yield $9600 per year, so my $40K investment seems pretty sound. The "green" aspect of electric cars is shifting pretty quickly, though honestly, I could care less about that kind of bullshit. The US is fast becoming the Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas (because of shale fracking), we're already the Saudi Arabia of Coal and we're likely to become the Saudi Arabia of Oil. Weirdly blessed with natural resources. Coal is pretty nasty, but you can burn natural gas in a lot of ways that limit it's environmental effect. All of our worries about global warming and other greenhouse gasses will be pretty trivial as the third world continues it's steep ramp up the consumption curve. China will surpass the US in CO2 generation this year, and their pollution levels in dust and coal black are double ours. Move your troublesome manufacturing out of the country all you like, it's still just one planet. Electric cars are a popcorn fart compared to the real issues that face the world. But saying they're useless because they use electricity from plants that produce greenhouse gas demonstrates a deep lack of understanding of the economics of transportable fuel vs. centralized power generation, as well as just basic thermodynamics. Its just an easy thing to repeat. If you really do the math or a little research you'll be more enthusiastic. On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:07 AM, Larry Young wrote: > The problem with electric cars is that they run on whatever produces the electricity, usually natural gas or coal, both produce green house gases. The way you're doing it, Bill, makes more sense. To have a 5 year payout, Hawaii must have exceptional incentives for installing solar panels. Payout periods are usually 10 to 15 years. The problem with incentives is that they usually change and rarely for the better. > Larry From mmoore at wave1.net Wed Apr 3 03:55:49 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 05:55:49 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP too In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000d01ce3051$6bfbee80$43f3cb80$@net> I will be going, it's a VRG event Thanks Mike 62 TR4 Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of marty sukey Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 9:15 PM To: FOT Subject: [Fot] PVGP too I am planning on attending the PVGP at PIR (Beaver Run) the July 13th weekend. Anybody else going to be there? _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mmoore at wave1.net From n197tr4 at cs.com Wed Apr 3 11:01:09 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:01:09 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] cam cores and Tom Kreger's email? Message-ID: <8CFFEA3F968840B-1374-3C1C@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> Thanks for all of the help with cam cores....got it done. Does anyone have email for Tom Kreger? Thanks again. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Tue Apr 2 12:24:33 2013 From: dmitchel at sbcglobal.net (Doug Mitchell) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:24:33 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <9u9p0yw4k388jp42p5sn6rng.1364927073610@email.android.com> It has been said that an F150 is more green cradle to grave than a Prius when you include battery disposal. Full disclosure, I just took delivery of a hybrid, but it shares the garage with a F150. The Triumphs reside in a separate garage. When you think about it, our Triumphs are, at this time, more 'green' than any electric or hybrid vehicle. Cheers, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com wrote: >You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, >hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a >landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and >oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and >power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > >I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was >backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. >Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > >Ty > > >Sent from my iPad >(Please excuse any errors or typos) > >On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >>> car? >> >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his >1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect >means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a >relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets >scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in >Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it >doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it >doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain >more acceptance. >> >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. >There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so >on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. >They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the >pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dmitchel at sbcglobal.net From toodamnfunky at comcast.net Tue Apr 2 14:22:13 2013 From: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:22:13 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <1364925918.55583.YahooMailRC@web182201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <72479266.357425.1364934133494.JavaMail.root@sz0004a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> "What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or.. what becomes of the car" I have two words......Big Block Wouldn't that be a hoot. A supercharged GM big block running amidships in a Prius. jim g ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bobby Whitehead" To: budscars at comcast.net Cc: "FoT Triumph" Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:05:18 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars not having an electric or hybrid type car I have an opinion... they are not as 'green' as they could be touted in the long run. The lithium batteries are not forever batteries and at some date and time they will have to be disposed of. I'm not sure of the re-cycling phase of that process... and lithium is not a natural product found easily around the world... I had a neighbor, Rick Perry (not the Texas governor) who was a 5 state representative for Audi America.. (we own our third Audi) and his thought about diesel was pretty interesting... I think most of us 'racer' types have seen what Audi has done in the past with Formula 1 and diesel powered F1 super cars....amazing success story I'm sure most will agree...but.. 100 mpg is not a stretch in the real world for a diesel powered vehicle in the near future... diesel is a product that can be made out of natural products, like cooking oil, in the bio-diesel realm of things... Seem to reason IMHO that diesel or bio-diesel could be a long term solution to energy and 'green' standards for the future of consumer automobiles.... just a thought.... B Bobby Whitehead To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, April 1, 2013 11:20:09 AM Subject: [Fot] Electric cars What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are B no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/igofaster at att.net _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfunky at comcast.net From timmurph at fastbytes.com Tue Apr 2 16:23:53 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:23:53 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> Hydrogen has to be produced also. You can either extract it from the air or strip it off of water molecules. Both processes take energy, and if I recall correctly, not necessarily an insignificant amount. Tim -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 3:00 PM To: Randall Cc: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and power....maybe not in my lifetime but. I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... Ty Sent from my iPad (Please excuse any errors or typos) On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > ---- RACER BUD wrote: >> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >> car? > > They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). > > When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. > > At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. > > Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com From weredinger at cox.net Tue Apr 2 20:23:52 2013 From: weredinger at cox.net (Bill) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:23:52 -0500 Subject: [Fot] 1953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: TR1 was a one off concept car used as the 1952 Earls Court, England, Show Car and was revised after the show to have a trunk and became a TR2 Prototype, one of Ken Richardson's test cars. April Fools! Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Alexander" To: Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 8:09 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype >I have not checked the history, but I suspect a hoax of some kind. > > I don't think any prototypes survived. > > Someone on the list will likely know..... > > A hoax on an Italia surfaced in the 90s. > > That was interesting. > > Joe Alexander > A. R. E. > 645 1st Street > Jesup, Iowa 50648 > 319.464.4711 (cell) > n197tr4 at cs.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Duncan Charlton > To: Rich Rock > Cc: fot > Sent: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 8:01 pm > Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype > > > I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't > contemporary > reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? > > Duncan Charlton > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > > On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > >> Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/weredinger at cox.net From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 3 12:08:11 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:08:11 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <9u9p0yw4k388jp42p5sn6rng.1364927073610@email.android.com> References: <9u9p0yw4k388jp42p5sn6rng.1364927073610@email.android.com> Message-ID: <515C700B.7030800@bradakis.com> Doug Mitchell wrote: > It has been said that an F150 is more green cradle to grave than a Prius when you include battery disposal. > I recall something about the earlier Prius models being one of the most environmentally unfriendly cars to produce. I can't recall the exact details, but it involved the nickel for the batteries being mined in South Africa, the ore shipped to a smelter in Spain, then halfway around the world to be formed into sheets, then the sheets shipped to Canada to be made into batteries, which were shipped to Japan and put into cars that were shipped back to North America. That's a LOT of miles to be covered, powered by petroleum. mjb. From BillDentin at aol.com Wed Apr 3 12:22:18 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:22:18 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <446cf.21d71bec.3e8dcd59@aol.com> In a message dated 04/03/2013 11:54:33 AM Central Standard Time, dmitchel at sbcglobal.net writes: > When you think about it, our Triumphs are, at this time, more 'green' > than any electric or hybrid vehicle. > You mean...British Racing Green? Bill (Damdinger) From billdentin at aol.com Wed Apr 3 15:24:36 2013 From: billdentin at aol.com (billdentin at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:24:36 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... Message-ID: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> Amici... More sad news. Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in February) broke loose from its Alabama mooring. I still say we should initiate a movement to get Carnival to change the ship's name. Bill (Damdinger) From timmurph at fastbytes.com Wed Apr 3 16:10:02 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:10:02 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> To what; FIAT, YUGO, or maybe TRABANT?? :) At least with TRABANT they could reuse some of the lettering. Tim -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of billdentin at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 4:25 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... Amici... More sad news. Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in February) broke loose from its Alabama mooring. I still say we should initiate a movement to get Carnival to change the ship's name. Bill (Damdinger) _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com From bownes at seiri.com Wed Apr 3 16:22:44 2013 From: bownes at seiri.com (Bob Bownes -Seiri) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:22:44 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: A friend of mine's father was asked to inspect the boat post incident. The stories are pretty amazing. Engine #1 apparently blew the glow plugs right out of the head, which, when followed by lots of volatiles, lead to a pretty spectacular fire. On Apr 3, 2013, at 17:24, billdentin at aol.com wrote: > Amici... > > More sad news. Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in > February) > broke loose from its Alabama mooring. I still say we should initiate a > movement > to get Carnival to change the ship's name. > > Bill (Damdinger) > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bownes at web9.com From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 3 16:31:29 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:31:29 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> References: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> Message-ID: <515CADC1.5030103@bradakis.com> Tim Murphy wrote: > To what; FIAT, YUGO, or maybe TRABANT?? :) > MG would be pretty easy to spell ;-) mjb. From gasket.works at gte.net Wed Apr 3 16:54:59 2013 From: gasket.works at gte.net (gasket.works at gte.net) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:54:59 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <883350473-1365029698-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1485343904-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> I leased a chevy volt in dec 2012.. Three year deal. Since dec 10 I filled up w 8 gallons gas. With another car I would have filled at least every ten days. I have a solar panel array. This past weekend I made about about 56KW per day. As the days get longer the array generates perhaps 70+KW. The car is nearly noisless, gobs of instant torque and smooth. I. Want to hot rod it and take it on the track. Does scca have an all electric class? Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From ponobill at gmail.com Wed Apr 3 22:03:33 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:03:33 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <883350473-1365029698-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1485343904-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> References: <883350473-1365029698-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1485343904-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> Message-ID: I consider the Chevy Volt to be the best engineered and most practical of all the electrics. The technology is superb, it's a real achievement. On Apr 3, 2013, at 12:54 PM, gasket.works at gte.net wrote: > I leased a chevy volt in dec 2012.. Three year deal. Since dec 10 I filled up w 8 gallons gas. With another car I would have filled at least every ten days. I have a solar panel array. This past weekend I made about about 56KW per day. As the days get longer the array generates perhaps 70+KW. > > The car is nearly noisless, gobs of instant torque and smooth. I. Want to hot rod it and take it on the track. Does scca have an all electric class? > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From ponobill at gmail.com Thu Apr 4 01:57:43 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 21:57:43 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> Message-ID: <0964D2C0-52C6-4427-809B-19E627B846C7@gmail.com> One last comment and then I'll quit. the REAL issue holding back cheap, efficient, "green" transportation is the mixed mode of transport. for a car to be safe it has to survive on a road with trucks and existing two ton cars -- which is the average weight of cars in America, from the 3,200 pound Honda Accord (most popular car) to the 5500 pound F150. There's no way to be super efficient when you have to move two tons to carry one person--which is all the average car has in it (well, 1.24 occupants, but its close enough). One ton per person is ridiculous, especially when you have to climb hills, two is insane. Should be something more like two hundred pounds per person. Easy to do with carbon fiber and modern electric stuff. My tricycle weighs 65 pounds and goes 65 MPH. Stops on a dime and gives you seven cents change. Of course you have to be crazy to do that in mixed traffic, which is pretty much what the cops have been telling me each time they catch me. Next time you're stuck in traffic, picture all those massive cars replaced with tiny, light, two person vehicles. Poof, traffic jam gone. Except in Italy, where it's already happened but the roads were built for bicycles--or maybe scooters. From lang at isis.mit.edu Thu Apr 4 03:12:33 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 05:12:33 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo Message-ID: Hi, I'm not sure if this got posted earlier, but I tripped across this neat poster of the 2012 Pagoda Hillclimb... it's on the bottom of the BMR home page: http://www.bmr-scca.org/ That sure looks a lot like Richard Good's hillclimb car... Neat! rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From rikrock at live.com Thu Apr 4 08:39:16 2013 From: rikrock at live.com (Rich Rock) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:39:16 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo Message-ID: Yes, that is Richard Good's car. We do a poster every year advertising our two hillclimbs. It's Blue Mountain Region SCCA, not Blue Ridge. Bob, are you still planning on coming to Pagoda Hillclimb in June? Entry forms will be out soon. Rich Rock ________________________________ From: Robert M. Lang Sent: 4/4/2013 5:45 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo Hi, I'm not sure if this got posted earlier, but I tripped across this neat poster of the 2012 Pagoda Hillclimb... it's on the bottom of the BMR home page: http://www.bmr-scca.org/ That sure looks a lot like Richard Good's hillclimb car... Neat! rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rikrock at live.com From lang at isis.mit.edu Thu Apr 4 09:22:00 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:22:00 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Thu, 4 Apr 2013, Rich Rock wrote: > Yes, that is Richard Good's car. We do a poster every year advertising our > two hillclimbs. It's Blue Mountain Region SCCA, not Blue Ridge. OOps. > Bob, are you still planning on coming to Pagoda Hillclimb in June? Entry > forms will be out soon. I'm leaning that way. I finally got my medical forms all squared away and will get the application in the mail tomorrow for the SCCA novice time-trial license. So things are looking up. There's an outside chance that I won't be able to make it, but at this stage it's actually a fairly remote chance. Selling a house is a lot of work! > Rich Rock rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From jkhagen at charter.net Wed Apr 3 12:28:55 2013 From: jkhagen at charter.net (jkhagen at charter.net) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:28:55 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <785bba94.6621fa.13dd128a90c.Webtop.46@charter.net> It's been said that the carbon footprint of building/buying a new car is about equal to driving it the average 7 years. Soooo-stop waste "Recycle old race cars" John Hagen On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Doug Mitchell wrote: > It has been said that an F150 is more green cradle to grave than a > Prius when you include battery disposal. > > Full disclosure, I just took delivery of a hybrid, but it shares the > garage with a F150. The Triumphs reside in a separate garage. > > When you think about it, our Triumphs are, at this time, more 'green' > than any electric or hybrid vehicle. > > Cheers, > > Doug > -- > Doug Mitchell > dmitchel at sbcglobal.net > > Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com wrote: > >> You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power >> plants, >> hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in >> a >> landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" >> vehicles and >> oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and >> power....maybe not in my lifetime but. >> >> I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy >> was >> backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about >> clipped me. >> Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... >> >> Ty >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> (Please excuse any errors or typos) >> >> On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: >> >>> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes >>>> of the >>>> car? >>> >>> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery >>> for his >> 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I >> suspect >> means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a >> Prius has a >> relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >>> >>> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it >>> gets >> scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >>> >>> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility >>> is in >> Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, >> but it >> doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so >> cheap that it >> doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric >> cars gain >> more acceptance. >>> >>> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal >>> combustion. >> There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting >> and so >> on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to >> claim. >> They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of >> the >> pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >>> >>> Randall >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dmitchel at sbcglobal.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jkhagen at charter.net From ponobill at gmail.com Wed Apr 3 14:33:04 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 10:33:04 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> Message-ID: <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> Yup. Numerous ways of making hydrogen, but all involve either natural gas or methane as a feedstock plus steam to feed the reaction, or hydrolysis, using electricity. It's just a transportable storage medium, the same as electricity in batteries. And of course it takes more energy to produce it than it releases when you recombine it. Trust good old themodynamics to apply a tax. Transportable fuels require a lot of energy to make and transport, including gasolene and diesel. A common error is to just look at how much energy is required to obtain and refine the fuel. It also takes energy to build and maintain the refineries, and build, operate and maintain the transportation structure to and from the refineries, build, maintain and operate the gas stations. Seven percent of the energy in the US is used to operate refineries. Crank that up to include all the infrastructure and transport costs and it's probably more like ten percent. That works out to about 15KWH per gallon. Gasolene energy equivalence is roughly 33 KWH/gallon Ethanol generates about 25 KWH/gal. Ethanol gets a bad rap, mostly because the early plants (1980) were inefficient. State of the art plants for corn-based ethanol are nearly twice as efficient as early plants, and create co-products that have value as feed, fertilizer, and plastic feedstock. An energy output of around 84,000 BTUs/gallon requires 48,000BTUs/gal to produce and the co-products are worth about 36,000 BTUs for a net energy gain of about 72,000 BTUs -- about 150%. That calculation includes all energy inputs, including bulk transport, fertilizer, etc. but does not include the infrastructure energy costs required to build refineries. Of course corn used for ethanol starves a kid in india, so they say. That arguement didn't work for me when my Mom told me to clean my plate. It remains a bit thin today. Ultimately there's cellulosic ethanol, and if the ethanol market keeps growing we'll be making that too. The yield is higher in terms of energy in/energy out, but the infrastructure is more expensive. No one is jumping on that. The co-products from cellulosic ethanol are more valuable than corn-based. Good plastic feedstocks, surfactants, building materials, specialized alchohols, etc. Again, no easy answers, but facile statements like "ethanol takes more energy to produce than it yields" is simply repeating what some flack got some lazy reporters to publish. On Apr 2, 2013, at 12:23 PM, "Tim Murphy" wrote: > Hydrogen has to be produced also. You can either extract it from the air or > strip it off of water molecules. Both processes take energy, and if I > recall correctly, not necessarily an insignificant amount. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 3:00 PM > To: Randall > Cc: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars > > You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, > hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a > landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles > and > oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and > power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > > I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was > backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped > me. > Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > > Ty > > > Sent from my iPad > (Please excuse any errors or typos) > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of > the >>> car? >> >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for > his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has > a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that > it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal > combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From toodamnfunky at comcast.net Wed Apr 3 16:39:37 2013 From: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:39:37 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> Message-ID: <481466458.398561.1365028777282.JavaMail.root@sz0004a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> With a couple well placed shaped charges we could call it ......Carnival Reef. jim g ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Murphy" To: billdentin at aol.com, fot at autox.team.net Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:10:02 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... To what; FIAT, YUGO, or maybe TRABANT?? :) At least with TRABANT they could reuse some of the lettering. Tim -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of billdentin at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 4:25 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... Amici... More sad news. B Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in February) broke loose from its Alabama mooring. B I still say we should initiate a movement to get Carnival to change the ship's name. Bill (Damdinger) _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfunky at comcast.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Wed Apr 3 22:52:22 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:52:22 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP too References: <000d01ce3051$6bfbee80$43f3cb80$@net> Message-ID: <0DC6B17F42CE4A46B3EB7062FCBB5EC9@hpd530> I'll be there. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "'marty sukey'" ; "'FOT'" Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 5:55 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] PVGP too >I will be going, it's a VRG event > > Thanks > Mike 62 TR4 > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > 2007 West 32nd Street > Erie, PA 16508 > > Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 > Fax: 814-864-7383 > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of marty sukey > Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 9:15 PM > To: FOT > Subject: [Fot] PVGP too > > I am planning on attending the PVGP at PIR (Beaver Run) the July 13th > weekend. > Anybody else going to be there? > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mmoore at wave1.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From tr3driver at ca.rr.com Thu Apr 4 13:37:14 2013 From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:37:14 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> Message-ID: <20130404193714.L5ZZ4.60397.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> ---- Bill Babcock wrote: > Seven percent of the > energy in the US is used to operate refineries. I think there is something wrong with that number. Refineries are powered primarily by electricity, and they just don't use that much electricity. For example, http://goo.gl/Ag0dy reports that the US petroleum industry used approx 48E12 wH in 2005. But our national consumption for 2005 was around 3800E12. So oil refineries (which produce much more than just gasoline & diesel) only used about 1% of the electricity. And gasoline production (only) for 2005 was about 130E9 gallons http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&s=wgfrpus2&f=w meaning it took less than 400 wH per gallon of gasoline. The only way I think you could get close to 7% is by counting petroleum that they take in and don't turn into energy sources; like asphalt and plastics. It's really hard to beat pumping energy out of the ground ... until there isn't any left to pump out. None of the "alternative" sources make much sense until we finally do run out of fossil fuels. Of course, that particular sky has been reported to be falling for several decades now, but it hasn't happened yet. Randall From cregg.cowan at sri.com Thu Apr 4 14:19:18 2013 From: cregg.cowan at sri.com (Cregg Cowan) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:19:18 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Message-ID: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> Fellow Triumph Enthusiasts, In addition to all the other fun I'm having, I am co-chair of the combined 2013 Triumphest and VTR National Convention in October 2013 (see http://www.triumphtravelers.org/). The event is located near Sears Point raceway, just north of San Francisco. Our event theme is "Triumph Racing" and we need racing photos for display (both new photos and vintage ones). If you have photos showing Triumph race cars and would be willing to let us display them during the convention we would be most appreciative, and would be happy to acknowledge your contribution. We especially need photos with enough resolution to enlarge to 11x17 or larger formats. Thanks! Cregg Cowan Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club From clw2000 at msn.com Thu Apr 4 14:46:19 2013 From: clw2000 at msn.com (Charles WATSON) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:46:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> References: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> Message-ID: Cregg - I have tons of GT6 and Le Mans Spitfire pics that I can forward. Let me know if you prefer color or B&W or what. Anyone else who wants to be copied, let me know.... Thanks, Chuck Watson Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC > Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:19:18 -0700 > From: cregg.cowan at sri.com > To: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old > > Fellow Triumph Enthusiasts, > > In addition to all the other fun I'm having, I am co-chair of the > combined 2013 Triumphest and VTR National Convention > in October 2013 (see http://www.triumphtravelers.org/). The event is > located near Sears Point raceway, just north of San Francisco. > > Our event theme is "Triumph Racing" and we need racing photos for > display (both new photos and vintage ones). > If you have photos showing Triumph race cars and would be willing to let > us display them during the convention we would > be most appreciative, and would be happy to acknowledge your contribution. > We especially need photos with enough resolution to enlarge to 11x17 or > larger formats. > > Thanks! > > Cregg Cowan > Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/clw2000 at msn.com From cwnfot at gmail.com Thu Apr 4 14:52:06 2013 From: cwnfot at gmail.com (Clark W. Nicholls) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:52:06 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> References: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> Message-ID: <004901ce3176$46aabe60$d4003b20$@com> Check out my website, www.botchagaloop.net and see if you can find anything you like. If you want the 300dpi version send me the complete name(s) of the photo(s) which is displayed. Without that name I cannot dig the higher res copy out... Give yourself a few days to peruse! Clark Clark W. Nicholls www.botchagaloop.net for old racing photos "Reality, it's not what you think." From ponobill at gmail.com Thu Apr 4 15:08:57 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:08:57 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130404193714.L5ZZ4.60397.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <20130404193714.L5ZZ4.60397.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <9E0EF74E-07E8-4F47-8D85-63A126957BC8@bnj.com> The generally used rule of thumb for energy required to make gasolene is 13KWH per gallon from all sources of energy required. That's a long way from 400 watt hours, which sounds kind of silly right up front. I don't recall the source of the 7% number. I was pulling it from memory, and I think it includes all energy used in refineries, not just electricity. There's a billion sources on the web, but there's a lot of information gathered at this site, a strongly slanted view, but the sources cited are reasonable and the guys conclusions are both rational and interesting: http://www.evnut.com/gasoline_oil.htm On Apr 4, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Randall wrote: > ---- Bill Babcock wrote: >> Seven percent of the >> energy in the US is used to operate refineries. > > I think there is something wrong with that number. Refineries are powered primarily by electricity, and they just don't use that much electricity. > > For example, http://goo.gl/Ag0dy reports that the US petroleum industry used approx 48E12 wH in 2005. But our national consumption for 2005 was around 3800E12. So oil refineries (which produce much more than just gasoline & diesel) only used about 1% of the electricity. > > And gasoline production (only) for 2005 was about 130E9 gallons > http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&s=wgfrpus2&f=w > meaning it took less than 400 wH per gallon of gasoline. > > The only way I think you could get close to 7% is by counting petroleum that they take in and don't turn into energy sources; like asphalt and plastics. > > It's really hard to beat pumping energy out of the ground ... until there isn't any left to pump out. None of the "alternative" sources make much sense until we finally do run out of fossil fuels. Of course, that particular sky has been reported to be falling for several decades now, but it hasn't happened yet. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Thu Apr 4 15:25:55 2013 From: dmitchel at sbcglobal.net (Doug Mitchell) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:25:55 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Message-ID: Speaking of Triumph pictures and websites, is there any preference for one photo sharing site over another? I have many old photos that I am scanning, as well as video clips that I would like to put on a sharing site for others to see. Thanks, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net From koblinger at verizon.net Thu Apr 4 15:55:04 2013 From: koblinger at verizon.net (koblinger at verizon.net) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:55:04 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Message-ID: <7648873.381556.1365112504304.JavaMail.root@vms170033> From n197tr4 at cs.com Thu Apr 4 16:14:35 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:14:35 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old now FOT WEBSITE. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CFFF98ECAE3DC6-1374-FC6E@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> We have a FRIEND'S OF TRIUMPH website, but we are looking for someone to maintain it. Mordy DUNST is the 'sponsor' of the site. Henry FRYE is the 'webmaster' of the site. I believe we are presently looking for someone support Henry with edited material and submissions, along with manipulating the material. Perhaps Mordy and Henry can elaborate on this, more, but if anyone has any skills in this arena, please speak up. Thanks Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Doug Mitchell Cc: Fot Sent: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Speaking of Triumph pictures and websites, is there any preference for one photo sharing site over another? I have many old photos that I am scanning, as well as video clips that I would like to put on a sharing site for others to see. Thanks, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Thu Apr 4 17:54:12 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:54:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] ELECTRIC CARS > ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT Message-ID: <8CFFFA6D7094C13-1374-1042B@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> Another dimension of electric travel......While we are at it. Last year, I stopped to see legendary sailplane designer, George Applebay, just outside Albuquerque, NM. In his mid-80s, he is adapting electric power assist to one of his sailplane designs. Shortly, there will a conference in Santa Rosa, California on electric powered flight. A European aircraft manufacturer just completed the first of two 30 minute flights. Good to see this stuff going on, regardless of the outcomes. You never know where it might lead. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From mark at bradakis.com Thu Apr 4 18:07:16 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:07:16 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old now FOT WEBSITE. In-Reply-To: <8CFFF98ECAE3DC6-1374-FC6E@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFF98ECAE3DC6-1374-FC6E@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <515E15B4.5020905@bradakis.com> One can go to the Team.Net forum [ link below ] and use the Triumph forum for pics and such. mjb. From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Thu Apr 4 18:36:34 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 20:36:34 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Crank case ventin Message-ID: <775BDD31-07EF-4E0C-BBD8-36EEC7D1D7C7@aol.com> Amici I know there was a topic about crankcase venting and a link to a website. I searched the archives and can't find it. Please help From cregg.cowan at sri.com Thu Apr 4 23:13:54 2013 From: cregg.cowan at sri.com (Cregg Cowan) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 22:13:54 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: <68f60.633e14d5.3e8f6672@aol.com> References: <68f60.633e14d5.3e8f6672@aol.com> Message-ID: <515E5D92.2080604@sri.com> Thanks everyone for the enthusiastic response --- I'm thrilled and a little bit overwhelmed. It will take a few days to digest all of the responses, but I will get back to each of you as soon as I can. Certainly digital scans are the easiest to handle, but I'm not opposed to the idea of borrowing prints, making copies and sending back the originals. What a group! Best Regards, Cregg REK46 at aol.com wrote: > wher do we send them, and can they be scans or computer photos or do > they have to be actual glossys? > > In a message dated 4/4/2013 4:41:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > cregg.cowan at sri.com writes: > > Fellow Triumph Enthusiasts, > > In addition to all the other fun I'm having, I am co-chair of the > combined 2013 Triumphest and VTR National Convention > in October 2013 (see http://www.triumphtravelers.org/). The event is > located near Sears Point raceway, just north of San Francisco. > > Our event theme is "Triumph Racing" and we need racing photos for > display (both new photos and vintage ones). > If you have photos showing Triumph race cars and would be willing > to let > us display them during the convention we would > be most appreciative, and would be happy to acknowledge your > contribution. > We especially need photos with enough resolution to enlarge to > 11x17 or > larger formats. > > Thanks! > > Cregg Cowan > Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rek46 at aol.com From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Fri Apr 5 10:15:58 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:15:58 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Crank case venting Message-ID: <447D4B65-867C-4ACB-95C7-1CA6317F1D4F@aol.com> Amici Thank you for all the replies. I now have what I was looking for. This list is awesome! Thanks you all Chris From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Fri Apr 5 10:21:14 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:21:14 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Badges and flags Message-ID: <237CB0DA-7DD4-4BCD-9F80-4FDBB7A52104@aol.com> Amici The Kastner Cup is approaching. Do you have your swag on? Flags $15 size is approx 23x34, printed on one side, grommets also. Grill badge $30, real gold, mounting hardware included. Both show the FOT crest as seen in the website. Pictures are available. Price includes shipping. Get them while they last. PayPal to SeaCubeCo at aol.com Or check, MO, cash to Chris Bock 19372 Handy Road Bridgeville, DE 19933 Sincerely Chris From TR3driver at ca.rr.com Fri Apr 5 11:41:30 2013 From: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:41:30 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <5D.7B.04559.2CC0F515@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com> > Speaking of Triumph pictures and websites, is there any > preference for one photo sharing site over another? I like Photobucket, it works better for me than the others I have tried. They make it really easy to link to a single photograph, or an entire album. Uploading is painless. Although there is a size limit unless you pay for the full service, the uploading process will automatically resize for you rather than just refuse to work. And they don't seem to mind that I have most of the ads blocked. One downside is that reorganizing your albums will break the link to anything you move; and there isn't any way (that I've found) to replace a photo without breaking the link. Also it can be a pain to get a short link to just the image instead of the entire web page (although maybe that's part of a paid subscription). http://www.photobucket.com/ -- Randall From cartravel at pobox.com Fri Apr 5 13:54:12 2013 From: cartravel at pobox.com (Larry Young) Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:54:12 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> Message-ID: <515F2BE4.5090109@pobox.com> It takes as much energy to convert water to hydrogen (and oxygen) as you get back when you burn it to get H20 back, minus those good old efficiency loses. In thermodynamics there is never a free lunch. Storing hydrogen is one of the major problems, since it doesn't like to exist in liquid form and thus takes up a lot of space. Since Oklahoma is a gas producing state, there is a lot of interest in CNG, but it has the same storage problem. Nevertheless, a lot of public vehicles are being converted to CNG and a few filling stations are even showing up. Hydrogen seems like it would be very clean, but if all cars ran on it, how much would the humidity change in our cities? Would Phoenix become more like Houston? Not a happy thought. On 4/2/2013 5:23 PM, Tim Murphy wrote: > Hydrogen has to be produced also. You can either extract it from the air or > strip it off of water molecules. Both processes take energy, and if I > recall correctly, not necessarily an insignificant amount. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com( > Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 3:00 PM > To: Randall > Cc: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars > > You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, > hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a > landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles > and > oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and > power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > > I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was > backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped > me. > Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > > Ty > > > Sent from my iPad > (Please excuse any errors or typos) > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of > the >>> car? >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for > his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has > a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that > it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal > combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/cartravel at pobox.com From mark at bradakis.com Sat Apr 6 00:06:04 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:06:04 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Fun. Message-ID: <515FBB4C.4070709@bradakis.com> No power for 8 hours. Possible hardware issues due to power bumps. Computers can be fun. mjb. From BillDentin at aol.com Sat Apr 6 07:32:48 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 09:32:48 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Fun. Message-ID: <6ed27.df26fc.3e917e00@aol.com> In a message dated 04/06/2013 12:19:56 AM Central Standard Time, mark at bradakis.com writes: > No power for 8 hours. Possible hardware issues due to power bumps. > Computers can be fun. > > Mark... I've had no power since June 20th, 1959, but she feeds me, and she says that she loves me. Bill (Damdinger) From donmarshall at nefcom.net Sat Apr 6 10:38:27 2013 From: donmarshall at nefcom.net (Don Marshall) Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 12:38:27 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TR8 alloy wheels Message-ID: Someone had said they wanted the TR8 alloy wheels I had on my Spit. I've replaced them but now I can't remember who it was that wanted them. If it was someone on FOT please let me know. Don From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 06:33:39 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:33:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup Message-ID: Thought you might be interested to know, as of now there are 61 folks planning on competition in the Kastner Cup at Road Atlanta. TR4 will be by far the largest car group at 26 cars. I'm pretty sure that's a record turnout. Everybody will be looking quite spiffy also as there are 100 event t-shirts on order so far. There is still plenty of time to get your name added to the back of the shirt and place an order. From tr4racing at googlemail.com Sun Apr 7 06:46:22 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Hi Marty, Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? Cheers Chris -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von marty sukey Gesendet: Sonntag, 7. April 2013 14:34 An: FOT Betreff: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup Thought you might be interested to know, as of now there are 61 folks planning on competition in the Kastner Cup at Road Atlanta. TR4 will be by far the largest car group at 26 cars. I'm pretty sure that's a record turnout. Everybody will be looking quite spiffy also as there are 100 event t-shirts on order so far. There is still plenty of time to get your name added to the back of the shirt and place an order. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4racing at googlemail.com From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 06:56:30 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:56:30 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> References: , <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Message-ID: Hi Chris. I will need to know how many and what size you want. Once I place the shirt order in July you will need to contact Ted at TSI and make arrangements to pay him directly. I will send out an email at that time advising everybody it is time to pay and include all Teds contact info if you don't have it. Marty ---------------------------------------- > From: tr4racing at googlemail.com > To: trmarty at hotmail.com; fot at autox.team.net > Subject: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup > Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 > > Hi Marty, > > Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. > How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? > > Cheers From tr4racing at googlemail.com Sun Apr 7 06:58:37 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:58:37 +0200 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: References: , <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Message-ID: <000101ce338f$a0b6d680$e2248380$@com> I need one for myself. I'm tall and slim. No idea about the size. L or XL? -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: marty sukey [mailto:trmarty at hotmail.com] Gesendet: Sonntag, 7. April 2013 14:56 An: MadMarx; FOT Betreff: RE: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup Hi Chris. I will need to know how many and what size you want. Once I place the shirt order in July you will need to contact Ted at TSI and make arrangements to pay him directly. I will send out an email at that time advising everybody it is time to pay and include all Teds contact info if you don't have it. Marty ---------------------------------------- > From: tr4racing at googlemail.com > To: trmarty at hotmail.com; fot at autox.team.net > Subject: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup > Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 > > Hi Marty, > > Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. > How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? > > Cheers > Chris From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 06:58:46 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:58:46 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Kastner Cup oops Message-ID: The Kastner Cup is at Road America this year. NOT Road Atlanta like I said in my earlier email. From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Sun Apr 7 07:23:51 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:23:51 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: References: <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Message-ID: <48A52571-9323-455A-BE26-25BD413FEA32@aol.com> I would like one XL shirt mailed to me Thanks Chris On Apr 7, 2013, at 8:56 AM, marty sukey wrote: > Hi Chris. I will need to know how many and what size you want. Once I place > the shirt order in July you will need to contact Ted at TSI and make > arrangements to pay him directly. I will send out an email at that time > advising everybody it is time to pay and include all Teds contact info if you > don't have it. > > Marty > > ---------------------------------------- >> From: tr4racing at googlemail.com >> To: trmarty at hotmail.com; fot at autox.team.net >> Subject: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup >> Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 >> >> Hi Marty, >> >> Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. >> How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? >> >> Cheers > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/seacubeco at aol.com From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 18:42:12 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 20:42:12 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block Message-ID: Are there any sources for a steel front sealing block for the 1296 Spitfires? I see them for the TR6's. Thanks, From edwardbarnard at prodigy.net Sun Apr 7 21:50:15 2013 From: edwardbarnard at prodigy.net (EDWARD BARNARD) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 20:50:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1365393015.40152.YahooMailClassic@web181402.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Marty: According to the part numbers they are the same part. -Ed- --- On Sun, 4/7/13, marty sukey wrote: From: marty sukey Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block To: "FOT" Date: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 7:42 PM Are there any sources for a steel front sealing block for the 1296 Spitfires? I see them for the TR6's. Thanks, _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/edwardbarnard at prodigy.net From mark at bradakis.com Sun Apr 7 21:57:24 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:57:24 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <51624024.9070509@bradakis.com> marty sukey wrote: > Are there any sources for a steel front sealing block for the 1296 Spitfires? > Is that the 1296 or the 1296? I know the Mark 4 big journal 1296 is the same as the TR6, and I think the small journal Mark 3 motor is the same, but I'm not 100 percent positive. mjb. From tr4racing at googlemail.com Mon Apr 8 13:38:55 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:38:55 +0200 Subject: [Fot] My new tow car.... In-Reply-To: <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B340@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> References: <1831631226-1360162436-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1654861411-@b12.c8.bise6.blackberry> <5112C84F.3040701@bradakis.com> <002701ce0543$4905aee0$db110ca0$@com> <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B21D@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> <000901ce054b$8cd7ebd0$a687c370$@com> <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B293@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> <001501ce054e$241e5a40$6c5b0ec0$@com> <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B340@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> Message-ID: <000601ce3490$b65609f0$23021dd0$@com> I was concerned if the Hummer H3  3.5L could tow my race car up steep hills here in Europe. As this car is made regular fuel I thought I could rise power and mileage with some chip tuning. So I bought an US software and created a new spark map. Today was first test.with great result. Great torque, more top speed, and it looks very promising for a better mileage. I changed the ignition advance more to a racing style. The stock total advance was 19 degree, now it has 29 degree which I dared without a rolling road dyno test. Next few days will show what consumption the car has with 98RON. Cheers Chris From spitlist at cox.net Tue Apr 9 16:12:55 2013 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:12:55 -0700 Subject: [Fot] [TR] FW: Windshield from Moss - Follow up In-Reply-To: <000301ce3562$36855d20$a3901760$@net> References: <000301ce3562$36855d20$a3901760$@net> Message-ID: <107339F3C45145C0AD5DA21CDEDA11E8@Vista> It could be that it was not cut wrong but was mislabeled. There are two different Spitfire windshields (up to 1970 and post 1970). Since the earlier ones also fit the other cars mentioned (including yours), that other one may be a later Spit windshield that has been mislabeled or placed in the wrong warehouse location. Since Moss doesn't intentionally carry any pre-1970 Spitfire parts, that may indeed be the issue. Joe -----Original Message----- From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dennis Culligan Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 1:39 PM To: triumphs at autox.team.net; 6pack at autox.team.net Subject: [TR] FW: Windshield from Moss - Follow up I wrote: > I bought a windshield from Moss Motors back in January 2013. It's for my TR6 >but it says it also fits TR4, Spits, GT6s, etc. Well, it doesn't fit a TR6. The glass was >cut unevenly and the passenger side is too tall. Moss is sending a replacement & >it is hoped that it will fit. Just a word of caution. The new windshield arrived and it fits just fine. No idea how the other one got cut wrong. Dennis Culligan, Highland, NY / 1976 TR6 CF57948U PS. Someone asked if it's a Triplex - no, it's not. ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/spitlist at cox.net From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Wed Apr 10 06:30:44 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:30:44 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Message-ID: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. Details at www.tr4racer.com I'm running the car at VIR this weekend, and plan on the rest of my spring events with a For Sale sing on it, we'll see! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Wed Apr 10 13:20:43 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:20:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] VSCDA/FOT PLANNING - KASTNER CUP - 2013 ROAD AMERICA Message-ID: <8D00437A16F6D55-30C-91E6@webmail-d182.sysops.aol.com> FOT Just a note indicating the depth of planning: VSCDA is allocating space for the TRIUMPH STREET CARS attending the KASTNER CUP. The space will be between the popular Turn 5 and Turn 6, honoring the fact that we are the featured marque. This fits in nicely with the Friends of Triumph Paddock Area & Garages across from Turn 5. REMINDER: Reserve your garage space with Jason, ASAP. (VSCDA TECH INSPECTION will occur in these garages on THURSDAY afternoon) We also in close proximity to the WELCOME DINNER on Friday Night. At that time there will also be a 'TRIUMPH CAR SHOW' with both STREET TRs & and RACE PREPARED TRs. The show is free and will be people's choice. The FOT is getting a lot of attention, along with our VTR Brethren. Joe Alexander KASTNER CUP 2013 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From jhhasty at gdhs.com Wed Apr 10 14:06:08 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:06:08 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VSCDA/FOT PLANNING - KASTNER CUP - 2013 ROAD AMERICA In-Reply-To: <8D00437A16F6D55-30C-91E6@webmail-d182.sysops.aol.com> References: <8D00437A16F6D55-30C-91E6@webmail-d182.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Jason: I think I have already sent you a pit reservation, but if not we have a 60 foot Toterhome Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Apr 10, 2013, at 3:20 PM, Joe Alexander wrote: > FOT > > Just a note indicating the depth of planning: > > VSCDA is allocating space for the TRIUMPH STREET CARS attending the KASTNER > CUP. > > The space will be between the popular Turn 5 and Turn 6, honoring the fact > that we are the featured marque. > > This fits in nicely with the Friends of Triumph Paddock Area & Garages across > from Turn 5. > > REMINDER: Reserve your garage space with Jason, ASAP. (VSCDA TECH > INSPECTION will occur in these garages on THURSDAY afternoon) > > We also in close proximity to the WELCOME DINNER on Friday Night. At that time > there will also be a 'TRIUMPH CAR SHOW' with both STREET TRs & and RACE > PREPARED TRs. The show is free and will be people's choice. > > The FOT is getting a lot of attention, along with our VTR Brethren. > > > > > > Joe Alexander > KASTNER CUP 2013 > 645 1st Street > Jesup, Iowa 50648 > 319.464.4711 (cell) > n197tr4 at cs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au Wed Apr 10 20:55:27 2013 From: enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au (Enquiries Road & Track) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:55:27 +1000 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 Message-ID: i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven TR with near stock ride height. . As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body work when viewed from above. every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks appropriate " for the TR thanks Terry Australia From rjl6n at cstone.net Thu Apr 11 05:48:10 2013 From: rjl6n at cstone.net (R. John Lye) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:48:10 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday Message-ID: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Happy Birthday to the guy who makes all this madness happen. Happy Birthday MJB! From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Thu Apr 11 06:03:57 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:03:57 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday In-Reply-To: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> References: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Message-ID: <1896530A-0AC8-4AA9-B78B-0E4CB80A92E1@aol.com> Happy Birthday MJB! On Apr 11, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "R. John Lye" wrote: > Happy Birthday to the guy who makes all this madness > happen. Happy Birthday MJB! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/seacubeco at aol.com From lang at isis.mit.edu Thu Apr 11 06:16:18 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:16:18 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday In-Reply-To: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> References: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Message-ID: On Thu, 11 Apr 2013, R. John Lye wrote: > Happy Birthday to the guy who makes all this madness > happen. Happy Birthday MJB! LIKE!!! rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From jeffsnook01 at gmail.com Thu Apr 11 07:30:23 2013 From: jeffsnook01 at gmail.com (Jeff Snook) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:30:23 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TR4 for Sale Message-ID: <00d401ce36b8$b9050780$2b0f1680$@com> Henry, you are selling your car too cheap. If I wasn't spending a fortune on getting my TR3 back on the track I would buy it in a minute!! Good luck, someone will be getting a great car at a great price! Vroom, vroom, Jeff Snook From jhassall at blacksburg.net Thu Apr 11 17:33:05 2013 From: jhassall at blacksburg.net (J.C. Hassall) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:33:05 -0400 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <51674831.6020100@blacksburg.net> On 4/10/2013 10:55 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: > i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven > TR with near stock ride height. > . > As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment > seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre > > can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly > want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our > regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body > work when viewed from above. > > every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer > not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks > appropriate " for the TR > > thanks > Terry > Australia > _______________________________________________ > Terry, if you have comparative measurements between the TR4 fenders ("wings") and the TR6, this info should help. I have 16x7 VTO wheels with +12mm offset, 205/60/16 tires on my TR4 and I can tell you that my tires projected outside the fender lip by 1 1/4". At the time of those measurements I had 0 camber. I've since gone to negative camber and will put 195s on the car but haven't gotten there yet so can't report results. BTW, +12mm offset is *wrong* for the TRs. Well, unless you don't want to go to full lock. I'd guess that 0 offset would probably work. Are the Superlite folks still in business? They're from your neck of the woods, and I should have kept my 15x6 Superlites instead of going this route. Oh well, live and .... live. jim -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% finished, 90% to go From bownes at seiri.com Thu Apr 11 17:52:00 2013 From: bownes at seiri.com (robert bownes) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:52:00 -0400 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Terry, I use 205/60/15's on stock wheels on my car with no issues whatsoever. I seem to recall having had some 215/55's at one point as well with no issues. Bob On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 10:55 PM, Enquiries Road & Track < enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au> wrote: > i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven > TR with near stock ride height. > . > As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment > seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre > > can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly > want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our > regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body > work when viewed from above. > > every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer > not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks > appropriate " for the TR > > thanks > Terry > Australia > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bownes at web9.com From toodamnfunky at comcast.net Thu Apr 11 18:52:36 2013 From: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:52:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: <51674831.6020100@blacksburg.net> Message-ID: <1804272731.661862.1365727956409.JavaMail.root@sz0004a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Jim, The Superlites are no longer available in the US. Pack Racing used to sell them but the factory dropped the US market or so I'm told. I couldn't get the factory to return any email either. I have six of them now and tried to buy four more for rains & spares. I have a set of matching VTO's on the way now. I can't reall y speak to your clearance issues. I use 6x15's with hoosier R6's & Toyo RA-1's in the 50 series. I have lowered springs and I can tell you I couldn't go any larger than 6" wide without either getting into the shock tower or the fender lip. Brad Burry at RaceKraft I think just found out his 15x7's on his TR6 won't work without flairing the fe nders. He's got it on the chassis jig now. Maybe rolling the fender lip will do it for you but you'll be in danger proximity to the shock tower in the front B without spacers and then there's that fender again. jim g ----- Original Message ----- From: "J.C. Hassall" To: "Enquiries Road & Track" Cc: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 5:33:05 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 On 4/10/2013 10:55 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: > i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven > TR with near stock ride height. > . > As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment > seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre > > can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly > want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our > regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body > work when viewed from above. > > every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer > not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks > appropriate " for the TR > > thanks > Terry > Australia > _______________________________________________ > B B Terry, if you have comparative measurements between the TR4 fenders ("wings") and the TR6, this info should help. B I have 16x7 VTO wheels with +12mm offset, 205/60/16 tires on my TR4 and I can tell you that my tires projected outside the fender lip by 1 1/4". B At the time of those measurements I had 0 camber. B I've since gone to negative camber and will put 195s on the car but haven't gotten there yet so can't report results. B BTW, +12mm offset is *wrong* for the TRs. B Well, unless you don't want to go to full lock. B I'd guess that 0 offset would probably work. Are the Superlite folks still in business? B They're from your neck of the woods, and I should have kept my 15x6 Superlites instead of going this route. B Oh well, live and .... live. jim -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% finished, 90% to go _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfunky at comcast.net From tedtsimx at bright.net Thu Apr 11 14:23:59 2013 From: tedtsimx at bright.net (Ted Schumacher) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:23:59 -0400 Subject: [Fot] The Gathering in Dobson, NC - (warning - commercial content) Message-ID: <51671BDF.5060807@bright.net> I will be attending this event at Dobson, NC as a vendor. If anybody needs me to bring specific parts, please let me know. Free shipping is good, especially if you need large or heavy parts. Order early - order often. See you there. Thanks for your time. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 From jeffsnook01 at gmail.com Thu Apr 11 15:37:11 2013 From: jeffsnook01 at gmail.com (Jeff Snook) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:37:11 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Kastner Cup Garages Message-ID: <01d101ce36fc$ba883430$2f989c90$@com> Hello Jason, I would like to use one of the garage spaces for my TR3. I will have my F350 Crew Cab pickup and a 24' enclosed trailer. About 50' overall length. Thanks! Jeff Snook http://www.snooksdreamcars.com 419-344-0319 (Mobile) From timmurph at fastbytes.com Fri Apr 12 14:42:48 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:42:48 -0500 Subject: [Fot] 24 foot aluminum trailer for sale 40% off Message-ID: <000001ce37be$4c600c40$e52024c0$@com> My friend has a body shop and auction business where he auctions vehicles that have been written off by insurance companies. He has a 24 foot Legend Deluxe V-Nose aluminum trailer, Model No. 721DVNTA35 that has been written off because it was "jack knifed" while being moved and cracked the aluminum tongue bracket. The tongue was re-TIG welded, the same as the rest of the aluminum frame but the owner did not want to accept it. The weld is about 4 inches long. It has never been used or had a car in it. It was made to haul a Legend race car. The weight of the trailer is 2160 lbs. and the payload is 4840 lbs. for a GVWR of 7000 lbs. The full specifications can be seen at www.legendmfginc.com. To say that it is fully optioned would be an understatement. The cost of the trailer was about $9000 and the cost of the options was about $10,000. Total cost with tax was over $20,000. It has over 16 feet of flush mount E-track for tie down in the floor, a 16 foot attached checkerboard awning and it is 6 inches taller than standard among other options. As noted above, the insurance company is heavily discounting the trailer. If interested e-mail contact at jeepsbodyshop.com for more information and a complete list of the options. Or call 920-921-1137 and ask for Jeep. I've seen it and it is very nice, to say the least. It is located in the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin area which is about 35 miles due west from Elkhart Lake. No financial interest at all, just posting it for a friend. Tim From rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com Fri Apr 12 14:54:19 2013 From: rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com (Bob Davis) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:54:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question Message-ID: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? thxx, Bob From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 12 15:21:33 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:21:33 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: Pete Vandervate says he's seen 9's But not 8's Sent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2013, at 4:54 PM, Bob Davis wrote: > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? > > thxx, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From Gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com Fri Apr 12 15:51:41 2013 From: Gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com (Greg Solow) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:51:41 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: 42 dcoe 8 carbs were fitted to Maserati 3500 cars. Greg Solow ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" To: "Bob Davis" Cc: Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] Weber carb question > Pete Vandervate says he's seen 9's > But not 8's > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 12, 2013, at 4:54 PM, Bob Davis wrote: > >> Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? >> >> thxx, >> Bob >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com From enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au Fri Apr 12 17:07:51 2013 From: enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au (Enquiries Road & Track) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:07:51 +1000 Subject: [Fot] re; wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 Message-ID: thanks for all the replies guys. my car is a TR5 (same as 250) and when i wrote the message I said TR5 or TR6, forgetting about the different width of TR6 wings/fenders (whatever you call them) So, back to basics,,,, who can comment on TR4 or 250 wheel tyre sizes Terry From kaskastner at gmail.com Fri Apr 12 17:56:06 2013 From: kaskastner at gmail.com (Kas Kastner) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:56:06 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Steering levers Message-ID: Manufacturers make them of a mild steel that can be bent but not break. If it bends you can still steer, if it breaks you are off the road in most cases. It is a saftey issue. Racers have been doing it for years. Heat red hot, and bend, easy to do. Mark the point to bend with chalk or a welders pencil so you keep the heat away from the upright and on the spot you want to bend. *Never be beaten by equipment.* From robertten1 at aol.com Fri Apr 12 21:58:51 2013 From: robertten1 at aol.com (robertten1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:58:51 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <8D0061257B36AE0-1EC4-46023@webmail-m185.sysops.aol.com> I have a 13 on my Spit Bob T -----Original Message----- From: John Hasty To: Bob Davis Cc: fot Sent: Fri, Apr 12, 2013 5:23 pm Subject: Re: [Fot] Weber carb question Pete Vandervate says he's seen 9's ut not 8's ent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2013, at 4:54 PM, Bob Davis wrote: > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? thxx, Bob _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: ttp://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com ______________________________________________ ot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/robertten1 at aol.com From mark at bradakis.com Fri Apr 12 22:43:26 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:43:26 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday In-Reply-To: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> References: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Message-ID: <5168E26E.5010008@bradakis.com> Thanks for the birthday greetings! This list is great! mjb. From ponobill at gmail.com Sat Apr 13 00:04:39 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:04:39 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <39B298E9-E0C7-449C-8FBF-A6DD864296D6@bnj.com> 45DCOE9's are common as bellybuttons. 45 is the throat size (45 MM) DC means dopio corpo or dual throat, O means horizontal (orizzontale) E means die cast, and 9 is the variation number of the DCOE format. So that means if there is a 9 there's an 8, as well as 1 through 7, though how many of those survive is hard to say. Once they got to DCOE9 the variation number never changed as far as I know, though according to my weber book and Wikipedia there are at least ten variations of the DCOE9 carb. So yeah, there are eights, but they're just an earlier variant. My Maserati Mistral has 45DCOE9's fitted in place of the troublesome Lucas fuel injection. A common mod for Mistrals which made them slightly MORE reliable than a rabbit's romance instead of slightly LESS. As an aside, one really confusing thing about Webers is the emulsion tube numbers. The reason no one is successful in getting emulsion tubes just right is that they are not numbered according to flow rate (as main, air correction, and idle jets are) but by their chronological order of manufacture. The number has NO meaning other than that. On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Bob Davis wrote: > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? > > thxx, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From ponobill at gmail.com Sat Apr 13 00:21:43 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:21:43 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <39B298E9-E0C7-449C-8FBF-A6DD864296D6@bnj.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> <39B298E9-E0C7-449C-8FBF-A6DD864296D6@bnj.com> Message-ID: One last thing, the modern variation numbers for Weber DCOE carbs start with 15, so if you buy a new 40 mm carb from Weber it's a 40DCOE152 or 153 which looks to be identical in almost every way except float design to a DCOE9. In other words, no one at Weber is doing development work on carbs--surprise, surprise. On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:04 PM, Bill Babcock wrote: > 45DCOE9's are common as bellybuttons. 45 is the throat size (45 MM) DC means > dopio corpo or dual throat, O means horizontal (orizzontale) E means die cast, > and 9 is the variation number of the DCOE format. So that means if there is a > 9 there's an 8, as well as 1 through 7, though how many of those survive is > hard to say. Once they got to DCOE9 the variation number never changed as far > as I know, though according to my weber book and Wikipedia there are at least > ten variations of the DCOE9 carb. > > So yeah, there are eights, but they're just an earlier variant. My Maserati > Mistral has 45DCOE9's fitted in place of the troublesome Lucas fuel injection. > A common mod for Mistrals which made them slightly MORE reliable than a > rabbit's romance instead of slightly LESS. > > As an aside, one really confusing thing about Webers is the emulsion tube > numbers. The reason no one is successful in getting emulsion tubes just right > is that they are not numbered according to flow rate (as main, air > correction, and idle jets are) but by their chronological order of > manufacture. The number has NO meaning other than that. > > > On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Bob Davis wrote: > >> Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? >> >> thxx, >> Bob >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From 1964spitfire at pacbell.net Sat Apr 13 09:40:57 2013 From: 1964spitfire at pacbell.net (Tim Pettenati) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:40:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Message-ID: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? 1147cc Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. Also if anyone knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. I'm guessing they are the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. Thanks, Tim From jhassall at blacksburg.net Sat Apr 13 14:27:49 2013 From: jhassall at blacksburg.net (J.C. Hassall) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:27:49 -0400 Subject: [Fot] re; wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5169BFC5.9070400@blacksburg.net> On 4/12/2013 7:07 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: > thanks for all the replies guys. my car is a TR5 (same as 250) and when i > wrote the message I said TR5 or TR6, forgetting about the different width > of TR6 wings/fenders (whatever you call them) > > So, back to basics,,,, who can comment on TR4 or 250 wheel tyre sizes > > Terry > _______________________________________________ > Terry, I just now dropped a plumb line from the outer lip of the fender, then measured from the hub surface: it measures 3 1/2 inches. With that dimension you can calculate, for a given wheel offset and tire (tyre) width/aspect ratio, where the sidewall will be. Now, if only I'd done this a month ago, I wouldn't be in my current predicament. :-( jim -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% finished, 90% to go From tr4racing at googlemail.com Sat Apr 13 14:36:31 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:36:31 +0200 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <000601ce3886$964a54f0$c2defed0$@com> Hi, I can't tell you anything about your number but the numbers on the old carbs did tell about the jetting. Sometimes the progression holes are slightly different. Normally you can make all types of DCOE carbs work on your car. Cheers Chris -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Bob Davis Gesendet: Freitag, 12. April 2013 22:54 An: fot at autox.team.net Betreff: [Fot] Weber carb question Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? thxx, Bob _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4racing at googlemail.com From tr4.tony at virgin.net Sun Apr 14 08:51:20 2013 From: tr4.tony at virgin.net (TR4 Tony) Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:51:20 +0100 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <000601ce3886$964a54f0$c2defed0$@com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> <000601ce3886$964a54f0$c2defed0$@com> Message-ID: <416FB2D6-1679-42AE-9B80-0F186788814E@virgin.net> As car as I recall the DCOE08 was designated and jetted etc as an original fitment on the mk1 lotus cortina, so I suspect most of the early 1600 twin cam engines. Sent from my iPhone On 13 Apr 2013, at 21:36, "MadMarx" wrote: > Hi, > > I can't tell you anything about your number but the numbers on the old carbs > did tell about the jetting. > Sometimes the progression holes are slightly different. > > Normally you can make all types of DCOE carbs work on your car. > > Cheers > Chris > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im > Auftrag von Bob Davis > Gesendet: Freitag, 12. April 2013 22:54 > An: fot at autox.team.net > Betreff: [Fot] Weber carb question > > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? > > thxx, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4racing at googlemail.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4.tony at virgin.net From stutzmans at comcast.net Sun Apr 14 20:46:37 2013 From: stutzmans at comcast.net (Stutzmans) Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:46:37 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP Message-ID: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> I haven't seen any chatter on the web about this. There will be an MG - TR race at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix this year. Called the British Heritage Race it will be sponsored by our friends at The Roadster Factory. The dates are July 19-21. Anybody interested in learning about the pleasures and perils of racing thru the streets of Schenley Park should talk to Jeff Snook. Jeff, no doubt, has more experience at the PVGP than any other FOT member. see www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com. Bruce From list at mackenzie.aero Mon Apr 15 07:48:45 2013 From: list at mackenzie.aero (Robert MacKenzie) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:48:45 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Tim: I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. The ARP numbers for the studs are: Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB Nut - AJN 12-1 Washer - AJW 750N They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. Robert MacKenzie -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim Pettenati Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? 1147cc Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. Also if anyone knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. I'm guessing they are the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. Thanks, Tim _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero From spitlist at cox.net Mon Apr 15 08:43:29 2013 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:43:29 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: I always re-torque once the engine comes up to operating temperature and is still hot. I got that tip from a scrap of paper that fell out of a NOS head gasket many years ago. It has served me well. Joe -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert MacKenzie Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 6:49 AM To: 'Tim Pettenati'; fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Tim: I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. The ARP numbers for the studs are: Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB Nut - AJN 12-1 Washer - AJW 750N They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. Robert MacKenzie From chasgee at aol.com Mon Apr 15 09:07:20 2013 From: chasgee at aol.com (Chuck Gee) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:07:20 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is important. Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > Tim: > > I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen > gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit > overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I > have had no issues with head gaskets. > > The ARP numbers for the studs are: > > Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB > Nut - AJN 12-1 > Washer - AJW 750N > > They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. > > Robert MacKenzie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Tim Pettenati > Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM > To: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque > > Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? > > 1147cc > Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. > > Also if anyone > knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. > I'm guessing they are > the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. > > Thanks, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From chasgee at aol.com Mon Apr 15 09:18:01 2013 From: chasgee at aol.com (Chuck Gee) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:18:01 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: I don't recommend you tonguing or torquing them hot ;). Stupid auto correct! Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 9:07 AM, Chuck Gee wrote: > Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 > ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when > the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is > important. > > Chuck > > On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > >> Tim: >> >> I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen >> gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit >> overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I >> have had no issues with head gaskets. >> >> The ARP numbers for the studs are: >> >> Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB >> Nut - AJN 12-1 >> Washer - AJW 750N >> >> They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 > kit. >> >> Robert MacKenzie >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On >> Behalf Of Tim Pettenati >> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM >> To: fot at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque >> >> Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? >> >> 1147cc >> Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. >> >> Also if anyone >> knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. >> I'm guessing they are >> the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. >> >> Thanks, >> Tim >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From spitlist at cox.net Mon Apr 15 09:32:01 2013 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:32:01 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com><003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: <0E93BB01C7624ED5A50FD87CA278E33E@Vista> I haven't had any problems with this method, while I have seen a lot of blown head gaskets on engines that have not had it done. Admittedly, it is more of an issue if you are not using ARP head bolts. Joe -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chuck Gee Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 8:18 AM To: Robert MacKenzie Cc: Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque I don't recommend you tonguing or torquing them hot ;). Stupid auto correct! Chuck From list at mackenzie.aero Mon Apr 15 11:00:17 2013 From: list at mackenzie.aero (Robert MacKenzie) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:00:17 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: <000601ce39fa$b74431b0$25cc9510$@aero> Just to clarify; I do re-torque again after the engine is run and cooled. If I recall correctly I was given the 60 lbs figure from ARP. Robert -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Gee [mailto:chasgee at aol.com] Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 10:07 AM To: Robert MacKenzie Cc: Tim Pettenati; Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is important. Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > Tim: > > I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a > Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let > the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since > following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. > > The ARP numbers for the studs are: > > Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB > Nut - AJN 12-1 > Washer - AJW 750N > > They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. > > Robert MacKenzie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Tim Pettenati > Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM > To: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque > > Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? > > 1147cc > Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. > > Also if anyone > knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. > I'm guessing they are > the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. > > Thanks, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From chasgee at aol.com Mon Apr 15 11:07:10 2013 From: chasgee at aol.com (Chuck Gee) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:07:10 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <000601ce39fa$b74431b0$25cc9510$@aero> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> <000601ce39fa$b74431b0$25cc9510$@aero> Message-ID: <4E6BD10B-91E7-442B-A275-1DB22011DA9D@aol.com> Yes, 60 is the number if using regular oil. Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > Just to clarify; I do re-torque again after the engine is run and cooled. > If I recall correctly I was given the 60 lbs figure from ARP. > > Robert > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chuck Gee [mailto:chasgee at aol.com] > Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 10:07 AM > To: Robert MacKenzie > Cc: Tim Pettenati; > Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque > > Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 > ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when > the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is > important. > > Chuck > > On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > >> Tim: >> >> I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a >> Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let >> the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since >> following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. >> >> The ARP numbers for the studs are: >> >> Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB >> Nut - AJN 12-1 >> Washer - AJW 750N >> >> They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 > kit. >> >> Robert MacKenzie >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] >> On Behalf Of Tim Pettenati >> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM >> To: fot at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque >> >> Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? >> >> 1147cc >> Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. >> >> Also if anyone >> knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. >> I'm guessing they are >> the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. >> >> Thanks, >> Tim >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From BillDentin at aol.com Tue Apr 16 08:04:57 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:04:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] 1958 Triumph TR3 head light rim... Message-ID: <16255f.2f47e25e.3e9eb489@aol.com> Amici... Bob Wismer's son-in-law, Doug Allison, is the new owner of our Tornado Thunder Bolt, and since after 111 racing events, it has been retired from racing, he is in the process of a complete restoration and conversion into a fancy street roadster. This includes getting all of the lights working again. He is in need of one (-1-) 1958 TR3 head light rim. I am unfamiliar with this rim, but Doug describes it as being 'split', with a screw to hold it together when in place. He has one, but needs another. Does anyone have one they would be willing to part with? Bill Dentinger From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 16 08:20:52 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:20:52 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Fwd: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... In-Reply-To: References: <511379555565457-506625886040824@groups.facebook.com> Message-ID: <8D008C4BBCB20C8-76C-64E5A@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> FOT: If you have any history or interest in GREENWOOD, a racetrack from the 60s near Des Moines, IA, see the links below. At least two of our FOT are taking a leadership role in organization and a few of us have expressed an interest in attending. Steve Myer (SKUNK RIVER RESTORATIONS) and Shawn Frank There's amazing history here in it's short lived existence. greenwoodrevival.com is a website location and it appears on FACEBOOK as well. see below. Yes! The track still exists...it was far enough out of town to avoid the dreaded suburban sprawl. Perhaps Shawn Frank can jump in and provide more detail. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Eric Wieland To: Greenwood Roadway Sent: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 8:55 am Subject: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... Eric Wieland posted in Greenwood Roadway Eric Wieland 8:55am Apr 16 If you have not already, checked out the Greenwood Revival Page for more information on the 50th anniversary event on June 8th. https://www.facebook.com/GreenwoodRevival Greenwood Revival Sports Venue View Post on Facebook B7 Edit Email Settings B7 Reply to this email to add a comment. From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 16 11:24:12 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:24:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] GROUP 44 KCUP 2013 Message-ID: <8D008DE5881ACEF-76C-6660E@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> FOT: Does anyone know of any G-44 cars or cars that had a relationship to Group 44? I am aware of a couple that may be coming, but I'd like to pin it down. I know that Bill Warner is aware of our event, but have had no direct contact with him. Thanks for your help.... Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From REK46 at aol.com Tue Apr 16 12:40:12 2013 From: REK46 at aol.com (REK46 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:40:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Pinion sels/Spitfire 1296 and 1500 Message-ID: <16a1d1.138c0b11.3e9ef50c@aol.com> Does anyone have Spitfire front pinion seal numbers for the small and large diffs for seals made by aftremarket people like National or Cr,etc..?....rick(can't find my notes) From timmurph at fastbytes.com Tue Apr 16 16:54:09 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:54:09 -0500 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001ce3af5$4efec100$ecfc4300$@com> I had to look in my notebooks to find some of the info, hence the delay. On my street TR5 I originally had European 185/HR15, fronts were Michelin XVS and rears were Continental TS792. I replaced them for 2 reasons, I didn't know how old they were but thought probably 10 years and secondly, the spare didn't fit in the trunk well! Plus they just didn't look right on the car, looked way too big due to their design (extra wide sidewall to provide curb protection) and the size. I replaced them with the Vredestein 175/70 HR 15, which fit in the tire well in the trunk and they look right on the car. The wheels are Dunlop wires made in India under license, 5-1/2 K X 15 X 457C. I have no idea what the 457C is and I don't know what the offset is. I could pull the spare out and try and measure it but am not sure how to go about it with the splined hub. Don't know if this is of any use to you, but that's what delete keys are for:) Tim Murphy -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Enquiries Road & Track Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:55 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven TR with near stock ride height. . As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body work when viewed from above. every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks appropriate " for the TR thanks Terry Australia _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com From j.wags63 at yahoo.com Wed Apr 17 05:54:39 2013 From: j.wags63 at yahoo.com (John Wagner) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:54:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] postings Message-ID: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> some how I am not getting fot postings. HELP!!!! John Wagner Just the wrench j.wags63 at yahoo.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Wed Apr 17 10:09:23 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:09:23 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Message-ID: <8D0099D0F20EEEB-232C-2099@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> FOT Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner Cup. He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. kknight at klaenv.com Please add KEN to the list, Mark. Thanks! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 11:41:11 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:41:11 -0600 Subject: [Fot] postings In-Reply-To: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <516EDEB7.1070607@bradakis.com> John Wagner wrote: > some how I am not getting fot postings. HELP!!!! > I'll look into it. mjb. From gasket.works at gte.net Wed Apr 17 11:45:50 2013 From: gasket.works at gte.net (gasket.works at gte.net) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:45:50 +0000 Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Message-ID: <249597626-1366220751-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-859079377-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> Welcome Ken.... The new Mr. Fast!! M ------Original Message------ From: Joe Alexander Sender: fot-bounces at autox.team.net To: FOT Cc: kknight at klaenv.com Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Sent: Apr 17, 2013 9:09 AM FOT Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner Cup. He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. kknight at klaenv.com Please add KEN to the list, Mark. Thanks! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gasket.works at gte.net Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From mmoore at wave1.net Wed Apr 17 11:55:34 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:55:34 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Message-ID: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 12:11:04 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:11:04 -0600 Subject: [Fot] postings In-Reply-To: <516EDEB7.1070607@bradakis.com> References: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> <516EDEB7.1070607@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <516EE5B8.6000804@bradakis.com> > John Wagner wrote: >> some how I am not getting fot postings. HELP!!!! >> > Yahoo is clueless: Apr 17 12:00:42 autox postfix/qmgr[1917]: 561C142EF0: to=, relay=none, delay=267409, delays=267409/0.16/0/0, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (delivery temporarily suspended: host mta6.am0.yahoodns.net[74.6.136.244] refused to talk to me: 421 4.7.0 [TS01] Messages from 166.70.156.34 temporarily deferred due to user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see http://postmaster.yahoo.com/421-ts01.html) You should get this message, I'm trying a temporary workaround. mjb. From harmug at us.ibm.com Wed Apr 17 12:29:23 2013 From: harmug at us.ibm.com (George Harmuth) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:29:23 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, starting price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi d=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island mike h G. Michael Harmuth From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 13:13:37 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:13:37 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Stupid Yahoo Message-ID: <516EF461.6040307@bradakis.com> Okay, I think all those folks with a yahoo.com or btinternet address have been set up so they will get FOT mail. I'll keep a close eye on things and make further adjustments as necessary. mjb. From gp89 at charter.net Wed Apr 17 14:59:45 2013 From: gp89 at charter.net (Jeff Senty) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:59:45 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay Message-ID: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> Hmmm, wife says nooooo Jeff Senty On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM, George Harmuth wrote: > Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, > starting > price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi > d=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true > > Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island > > > mike h > > G. Michael Harmuth > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gp89 at charter.net From riverside at southslope.net Wed Apr 17 15:46:43 2013 From: riverside at southslope.net (riverside at southslope.net) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:46:43 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Fwd: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... In-Reply-To: <8D008C4BBCB20C8-76C-64E5A@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> References: <511379555565457-506625886040824@groups.facebook.com> <8D008C4BBCB20C8-76C-64E5A@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8318C5BAC8214B86A3F985C477A81584@rileyPC> I attended my first ever road race there in 1964 at age 16. That USRRC race with Cobras and Chapparals was electrifying to me and helped me acquire the determination to become a road racer. My next race there, Greenwood's final race, introduced me to Triumph race cars. One of my friends who was with me back in '64 is helping me and a chap in England digitize the track so it can be driven on Grand Prix legends. This work included a couple slow laps and the track was very special in the areas of elevation change and corner variety. It would be a great restoration project! Wish us luck. If the results are worth the effort, we may try to do MAR at Wentzville and Meadowdale. art de armond -----Original Message----- From: Joe Alexander Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:20 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Fwd: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... FOT: If you have any history or interest in GREENWOOD, a racetrack from the 60s near Des Moines, IA, see the links below. At least two of our FOT are taking a leadership role in organization and a few of us have expressed an interest in attending. Steve Myer (SKUNK RIVER RESTORATIONS) and Shawn Frank There's amazing history here in it's short lived existence. greenwoodrevival.com is a website location and it appears on FACEBOOK as well. see below. Yes! The track still exists...it was far enough out of town to avoid the dreaded suburban sprawl. Perhaps Shawn Frank can jump in and provide more detail. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Eric Wieland To: Greenwood Roadway Sent: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 8:55 am Subject: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... Eric Wieland posted in Greenwood Roadway Eric Wieland 8:55am Apr 16 If you have not already, checked out the Greenwood Revival Page for more information on the 50th anniversary event on June 8th. https://www.facebook.com/GreenwoodRevival Greenwood Revival Sports Venue View Post on Facebook B7 Edit Email Settings B7 Reply to this email to add a comment. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/riverside at southslope.net ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6248 - Release Date: 04/16/13 From gaf3 at charter.net Wed Apr 17 16:35:30 2013 From: gaf3 at charter.net (Glenn Franco) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:35:30 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay In-Reply-To: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> References: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> Message-ID: <516F23B2.8020105@charter.net> Nicely done I have the same flares on my race car. Any organizations accept those for vintage or do I have to convert back to steel? Can I do Steel Flares? Glenn On 4/17/2013 4:59 PM, Jeff Senty wrote: > Hmmm, wife says nooooo > > Jeff Senty > > > On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM, George Harmuth wrote: > >> Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, starting >> price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. >> >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi >> >> d=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true >> >> Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island >> >> >> mike h >> >> G. Michael Harmuth >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gp89 at charter.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gaf3 at charter.net From colordog.1 at earthlink.net Wed Apr 17 17:17:47 2013 From: colordog.1 at earthlink.net (steve) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:17:47 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Message-ID: <13826628.1366240667496.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net> He's super quick and his immaculate TR4 doesn't leak. ~Steve -----Original Message----- >From: gasket.works at gte.net >Sent: Apr 17, 2013 10:45 AM >To: FOT >Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >Subject: Re: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT > >Welcome Ken.... The new Mr. Fast!! >M >------Original Message------ >From: Joe Alexander >Sender: fot-bounces at autox.team.net >To: FOT >Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT >Sent: Apr 17, 2013 9:09 AM > >FOT > >Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. > >Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner >Cup. > >He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought >he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. >kknight at klaenv.com > >Please add KEN to the list, Mark. > >Thanks! > >Joe Alexander >A. R. E. >645 1st Street >Jesup, Iowa 50648 >319.464.4711 (cell) >n197tr4 at cs.com >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gasket.works at gte.net > > > >Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/colordog.1 at earthlink.net From jhhasty at gdhs.com Wed Apr 17 19:23:04 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:23:04 -0400 Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT In-Reply-To: <13826628.1366240667496.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net> References: <13826628.1366240667496.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: <971F0B32-F6DF-4E3F-A76F-C543ADC99F72@gdhs.com> No comment on fast, but my 3 doesn't leak either. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 17, 2013, at 7:17 PM, steve wrote: > He's super quick and his immaculate TR4 doesn't leak. > > ~Steve > > > -----Original Message----- >> From: gasket.works at gte.net >> Sent: Apr 17, 2013 10:45 AM >> To: FOT >> Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >> Subject: Re: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT >> >> Welcome Ken.... The new Mr. Fast!! >> M >> ------Original Message------ >> From: Joe Alexander >> Sender: fot-bounces at autox.team.net >> To: FOT >> Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >> Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT >> Sent: Apr 17, 2013 9:09 AM >> >> FOT >> >> Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. >> >> Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner >> Cup. >> >> He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought >> he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. >> kknight at klaenv.com >> >> Please add KEN to the list, Mark. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Joe Alexander >> A. R. E. >> 645 1st Street >> Jesup, Iowa 50648 >> 319.464.4711 (cell) >> n197tr4 at cs.com >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gasket.works at gte.net >> >> >> >> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/colordog.1 at earthlink.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From mike.mehl at yahoo.com Wed Apr 17 20:35:04 2013 From: mike.mehl at yahoo.com (Mike Mehl) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:35:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. Message-ID: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> You guys didn't kick me off did you? Mike Mehl #46 TR4 From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 20:38:37 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:38:37 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. In-Reply-To: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <516F5CAD.6070503@bradakis.com> Mike Mehl wrote: > You guys didn't kick me off did you? > > Yahoo did. Don't blame me. mjb. From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 20:50:05 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:50:05 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. In-Reply-To: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <516F5F5D.3040206@bradakis.com> http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/fot/2013-04/msg00135.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/fot/2013-04/msg00137.html mjb. From rfdeanes at gmail.com Thu Apr 18 06:09:13 2013 From: rfdeanes at gmail.com (Robert Deanes) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:09:13 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay In-Reply-To: <516F23B2.8020105@charter.net> References: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> <516F23B2.8020105@charter.net> Message-ID: nice looking car, too bad it is across the water...it might sell quicker....looks like someone spent some time on it...it's in "Bill B. " backyard over there ! On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 6:35 PM, Glenn Franco wrote: > Nicely done > I have the same flares on my race car. > Any organizations accept those for vintage or do I have to convert back to > steel? > Can I do Steel Flares? > Glenn > > > On 4/17/2013 4:59 PM, Jeff Senty wrote: > >> Hmmm, wife says nooooo >> >> Jeff Senty >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM, George Harmuth wrote: >> >> Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, starting >>> price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. >>> >>> >>> http://cgi.ebay.com/**ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-** >>> Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi >>> d=p3984.m1423.l2649&**ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&**forcev4exp=true >>> >>> Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island >>> >>> >>> mike h >>> >>> G. Michael Harmuth >>> ______________________________**_________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/** >>> options/fot/gp89 at charter.net >>> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/** >> options/fot/gaf3 at charter.net >> > ______________________________**_________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/** > options/fot/rfdeanes at gmail.com > > > -- rob deanes TR Racer From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Thu Apr 18 07:20:34 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:20:34 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> Message-ID: The old yellow car got dragged down to VIR last weekend with a significantly less potent engine, and the results were pretty cool. My lap times were only 3 seconds off where I would have been with the 7000+ rpm cam, Moldex crank, Carrillo rods, pop up pistons, Abacus head, etc. VIR has two long straights, and I was thinking the car would lay down on me there, but that was not the case. I shifted at 5500, used overdrive only in 4th, and was pleased that the car still pulled well in OD. That's an expensive 3 seconds... I updated the website with more info and pictures, and I am getting busy with marketing the car. BTW, I got inundated with the question what am I building. Don't worry, I will not get tossed out of the Triumph Ghetto! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new > race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. > > Details at www.tr4racer.com From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 18 07:40:09 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:40:09 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> Message-ID: <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of yellow04 at tr4racer.com Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:21 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car The old yellow car got dragged down to VIR last weekend with a significantly less potent engine, and the results were pretty cool. My lap times were only 3 seconds off where I would have been with the 7000+ rpm cam, Moldex crank, Carrillo rods, pop up pistons, Abacus head, etc. VIR has two long straights, and I was thinking the car would lay down on me there, but that was not the case. I shifted at 5500, used overdrive only in 4th, and was pleased that the car still pulled well in OD. That's an expensive 3 seconds... I updated the website with more info and pictures, and I am getting busy with marketing the car. BTW, I got inundated with the question what am I building. Don't worry, I will not get tossed out of the Triumph Ghetto! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new > race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. > > Details at www.tr4racer.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From tony at tonydrews.com Thu Apr 18 08:29:26 2013 From: tony at tonydrews.com (Tony Drews) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:29:26 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> Message-ID: Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. Tony Drews At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > > >John H. Hasty >Attorney At Law >Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. >719 East Boulevard >Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 >Tele: (704) 372-5600 >Fax: (704) 372-4601 >E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com >www.gdhs.com > >-----Original Message----- >From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On >Behalf Of yellow04 at tr4racer.com >Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:21 AM >To: fot at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > >The old yellow car got dragged down to VIR last weekend with a significantly >less potent engine, and the results were pretty cool. My lap times were only >3 seconds off where I would have been with the 7000+ rpm cam, Moldex crank, >Carrillo rods, pop up pistons, Abacus head, etc. VIR has two long straights, >and I was thinking the car would lay down on me there, but that was not the >case. I shifted at 5500, used overdrive only in 4th, and was pleased that >the car still pulled well in OD. > >That's an expensive 3 seconds... > >I updated the website with more info and pictures, and I am getting busy >with marketing the car. > >BTW, I got inundated with the question what am I building. Don't worry, I >will not get tossed out of the Triumph Ghetto! > >Henry >yellow04 at tr4racer.com > >----- Original Message ----- >From: >Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > > > Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new > > race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. > > > > Details at www.tr4racer.com From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Thu Apr 18 08:42:32 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:42:32 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a repeat at Summit Point next month! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Drews" Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just > enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. > > Tony Drews > > At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! From rkramer3 at austin.rr.com Thu Apr 18 12:11:23 2013 From: rkramer3 at austin.rr.com (Bob Kramer) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:11:23 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have > thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! > > Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping > him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a > repeat at Summit Point next month! > > Henry > yellow04 at tr4racer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tony Drews" > Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > >> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just >> enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >> >> Tony Drews >> >> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Thu Apr 18 12:31:20 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:31:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: Moldex, Carillo's, Gillaners #24 cam, custom pop up pistons, Abacus head and some dyno time got me 145 at the rear wheels. I extrapolated the 170... ;-) Like I said, that was a lot of cash for 3 seconds! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Kramer" Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) From Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com Thu Apr 18 13:31:51 2013 From: Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:31:51 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: <005a01ce3c6b$60c00fd0$22402f70$@rr.com> Well, what's worse is the rumor Henry is getting a Citroen 2CV prepped as his next racer. Well we all know how accurate rumors are. Probably started by a jealous MG jockey! ;-) russ -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Kramer Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 2:11 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could > have thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! > > Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is > stopping him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, > hoping for a repeat at Summit Point next month! > > Henry > yellow04 at tr4racer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tony Drews" > Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > >> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took >> just enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >> >> Tony Drews >> >> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From tr3driver at ca.rr.com Thu Apr 18 13:49:37 2013 From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:49:37 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: <005a01ce3c6b$60c00fd0$22402f70$@rr.com> Message-ID: <20130418194937.47XR6.55507.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> ---- Spitfire Racing wrote: > Well, what's worse is the rumor Henry is getting a Citroen 2CV prepped as > his next racer. 170hp in a 2CV. As Jeff Foxworthy said, "That's a bad mental image, right there." Randall From tlizzard at msn.com Thu Apr 18 15:50:03 2013 From: tlizzard at msn.com (Terry Stetler) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:50:03 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local><02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local><20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local><02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local><20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: The last increments of performance are always the most costly. It was ever thus. Terry Stetler From rkramer3 at austin.rr.com Thu Apr 18 16:01:19 2013 From: rkramer3 at austin.rr.com (Bob Kramer) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:01:19 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: <5A77FBC2-6821-4E9D-820F-2F59BD3C1F5D@austin.rr.com> ......when we are not wondering just what yellow demon Henry is concocting in his man cave. Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 1:11 PM, Bob Kramer wrote: > Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to > figure out how to get to 170hp :) > > Bob Kramer > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > >> No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have >> thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! >> >> Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping >> him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a >> repeat at Summit Point next month! >> >> Henry >> yellow04 at tr4racer.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Tony Drews" >> Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car >> >> >>> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just >>> enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >>> >>> Tony Drews >>> >>> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com From rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com Fri Apr 19 08:23:27 2013 From: rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com (rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:23:27 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TR3/TR4 Weber DCOE manifold Message-ID: <20130419142328.S53BR.130748.root@cdptpa-web07-z01> Searching for a Weber 45 dcoe manifold for the big 4 cyl TR to buy. Just the manifold. Any leads are much appreciated. Thxx, Bbob From list at mackenzie.aero Fri Apr 19 08:40:46 2013 From: list at mackenzie.aero (Robert MacKenzie) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:40:46 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Quarter Master clutches? Message-ID: <000901ce3d0b$e2396570$a6ac3050$@aero> Does anybody have any experience with Specifically the 7.25 inch V-drive. This will be for an 1147 Spitfire. Robert MacKenzie Austin Texas From dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Fri Apr 19 11:56:16 2013 From: dmitchel at sbcglobal.net (Doug Mitchell) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:56:16 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. Message-ID: All of a sudden, I am receiving a number of emails from the last 4-5 days. Thought I'd been dropped the list as well. Burped up a whole bunch. Cheers, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Mark J Bradakis wrote: >Mike Mehl wrote: >> You guys didn't kick me off did you? >> >> > >Yahoo did. Don't blame me. > >mjb. >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dmitchel at sbcglobal.net From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Fri Apr 19 06:42:39 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:42:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local><02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local><20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: Truer words were never spoken... Does make me wonder how I got here, though... Wait, oh, yeah... I remember now! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Terry Stetler Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car The last increments of performance are always the most costly. It was ever thus. Terry Stetler From tr4racing at googlemail.com Fri Apr 19 16:06:56 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:06:56 +0200 Subject: [Fot] WG: My new tow car.... Message-ID: <000b01ce3d4a$3730c3a0$a5924ae0$@com> Well..some tuning did make it better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRODEzC5GmY &feature=youtu.be Cheers Chris (Maybe I should develop GM cars?) From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Fri Apr 19 17:17:31 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:17:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> Message-ID: <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> In checking tire temps in order to determine best pressure, it looks like the middle temp can be a bit deceiving. After tires were up to temp, I lowered the pressure 4 degrees and the center to the outsides changed very little. This is autocrossing. Would it be because the car (TR6) is light? Jim From bluebit at comcast.net Fri Apr 19 18:25:34 2013 From: bluebit at comcast.net (Jim%20Roelofs) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:25:34 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net> Message-ID: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? Jim Roelofs 303-862-7270 (h) 720-321-1165 (w) bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "FOT" Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit B Thanks Mike B Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 B Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net From sbarr at McCarty-Law.com Fri Apr 19 18:40:49 2013 From: sbarr at McCarty-Law.com (Barr, Scott) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:40:49 +0000 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net>, <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <7681boov9enxwdqr4bavonjy.1366418438800@email.android.com> That was the same price listed here in Appleton, but there was a $2 per quart credit at the register. Scott B. Scott Barr McCarty Law LLP (920) 257-2233 sbarr at mccarty-law.com Jim%20Roelofs wrote: That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? Jim Roelofs 303-862-7270 (h) 720-321-1165 (w) bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "FOT" Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit B Thanks Mike B Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 B Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sbarr at mccarty-law.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Fri Apr 19 19:33:36 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:33:36 -0500 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> Here in central Texas I saw 50 wt VR-1 at $5.99/qt but 60 weight at only $3 per quart. Labels looked dark as though they'd been around the store for along time. The person at the counter scanned a 50-wt container to see what the current net price was, but there was no discount. Duncan 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 19 20:04:39 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:04:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you want the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? > > > Jim Roelofs > 303-862-7270 (h) > 720-321-1165 (w) > bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike > > B > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > > 2007 West 32nd Street > > Erie, PA 16508 > > B > > Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 > > Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Fri Apr 19 20:49:51 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:49:51 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> Just did. VR1 has slightly less zinc and phosphorus than their "Non-street legal" racing oil. But still high in both additives. I bought some today at my local parts store for $5.14/qt. In the 70's Valvoline gave the guys I was working with lots of free oil. Kendall didn't. So I'm still using Valvoline. With STP, which has always been high in ZDDP, even before ZDDP was cool. ZDDPlus makes it really slippery. NFI. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" To: "Jim%20Roelofs" Cc: "FOT" Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you > want > the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > >> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >> >> >> Jim Roelofs >> 303-862-7270 (h) >> 720-321-1165 (w) >> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mike Moore" >> To: "FOT" >> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >> >> B >> >> Thanks >> >> Mike >> >> B >> >> Michael T. Moore, CPA >> >> 2007 West 32nd Street >> >> Erie, PA 16508 >> >> B >> >> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >> >> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 19 21:58:53 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:58:53 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> Message-ID: <3BBAB028-8158-4E76-85F3-C823B5165E13@gdhs.com> Ah..... Obviously a democrat, give them someone else's stuff and you have their vote forever..... Oops, sorry, I couldn't help it........ I apologize.... The devil made me do it! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2013, at 10:49 PM, "Bill Tobin" wrote: > Just did. VR1 has slightly less zinc and phosphorus than their "Non-street legal" racing oil. But still high in both additives. > I bought some today at my local parts store for $5.14/qt. > In the 70's Valvoline gave the guys I was working with lots of free oil. Kendall didn't. So I'm still using Valvoline. > With STP, which has always been high in ZDDP, even before ZDDP was cool. ZDDPlus makes it really slippery. > NFI. > Bill > ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" > To: "Jim%20Roelofs" > Cc: "FOT" > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:04 PM > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > >> Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you want >> the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: >> >>> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >>> >>> >>> Jim Roelofs >>> 303-862-7270 (h) >>> 720-321-1165 (w) >>> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Mike Moore" >>> To: "FOT" >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >>> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >>> >>> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >>> >>> B >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> B >>> >>> Michael T. Moore, CPA >>> >>> 2007 West 32nd Street >>> >>> Erie, PA 16508 >>> >>> B >>> >>> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >>> >>> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com Sat Apr 20 04:23:03 2013 From: spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:23:03 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Why would someone risk their engine for the sake of a few dollars cheaper oil? Let's put this in perspective. The cost of a reasonable running "vintage" engine these days runs between $5k and $10k, some even more. Maybe you can save $12 on each oil change but that is nothing compared to the expense of a refresh or rebuild of an engine. I am not a petro-chemical engineer but have read reports by some who are. The impressions I got is that by far the safest and easiest way to insure proper amounts of lubrication additives was to go with an oil like Brad Penn. Certainly everyone is entitled to their own opinions but if the saving of a few dollars is a primary parameter in your choice of oil, do look at the big picture. Vintage racing is expensive these days and will continue to be. Auger into your considerations also the cost of entry and transportation fees for a weekend where you become a spectator due to an engine failure. These are significant sums for many of us. To coin a clichi; "Choose wisely!" I even use B.P. in the street cars in my collection with flat tappet engines. Russ Moore Spitfire #49 -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Hasty Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:05 PM To: Jim%20Roelofs Cc: FOT Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you want the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? > > > Jim Roelofs > 303-862-7270 (h) > 720-321-1165 (w) > bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike > > B > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > > 2007 West 32nd Street > > Erie, PA 16508 > > B > > Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 > > Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Sat Apr 20 05:33:14 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:33:14 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Hawaii...And Triumph Race Car. In-Reply-To: <8D00B974909DF27-16C0-1452F@webmail-d129.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFE382118DD0ED-16CC-A1DA3@webmail-m088.sysops.aol.com> <8D00B974909DF27-16C0-1452F@webmail-d129.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8D00BD1FA977473-8B0-18E2C@webmail-d205.sysops.aol.com> FOT Robert asked me to post this.....(Robert is the guy that had TR2 TS1 LO with us at Watkins Glen. He has since sold TS1 LO and appears to selling off the rest of his car collection) Oddly, I was minutes away from the Spitfire, but never saw it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Aloha, Joe! Would you mind, as a favor, simply posting on FoT for the members to take a look at eBay Item number: 200915790424 Thank you, Joe. The car has a bid at $4000 and I will likely keep it on eBay and sell on Sunday, but the trailer, spare Panasports and new sticky tires, spare parts, and manuals/provenance make the car a real bargain at $4000. Thanks so much, and come back and see us! Robert P. Smith From mmoore at wave1.net Sat Apr 20 05:35:20 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:35:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net> <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <002101ce3dbb$244407e0$6ccc17a0$@net> Yes I got it for 3.99 qt Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 From: Jim%20Roelofs [mailto:bluebit at comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:26 PM To: Mike Moore Cc: FOT Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? Jim Roelofs 303-862-7270 (h) 720-321-1165 (w) bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) _____ From: "Mike Moore" To: "FOT" Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 05:40:14 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:40:14 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: It's not always all about price. Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, why not? I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. Cheers, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Spitfire Racing" To: "'John Hasty'" ; "'Jim%20Roelofs'" Cc: "'FOT'" Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 6:23 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Why would someone risk their engine for the sake of a few dollars cheaper > oil? Let's put this in perspective. The cost of a reasonable running > "vintage" engine these days runs between $5k and $10k, some even more. > Maybe > you can save $12 on each oil change but that is nothing compared to the > expense of a refresh or rebuild of an engine. I am not a petro-chemical > engineer but have read reports by some who are. The impressions I got is > that by far the safest and easiest way to insure proper amounts of > lubrication additives was to go with an oil like Brad Penn. > Certainly everyone is entitled to their own opinions but if the saving of > a > few dollars is a primary parameter in your choice of oil, do look at the > big > picture. Vintage racing is expensive these days and will continue to be. > Auger into your considerations also the cost of entry and transportation > fees for a weekend where you become a spectator due to an engine failure. > These are significant sums for many of us. To coin a clichi; "Choose > wisely!" > > I even use B.P. in the street cars in my collection with flat tappet > engines. > > Russ Moore > Spitfire #49 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of John Hasty > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:05 PM > To: Jim%20Roelofs > Cc: FOT > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you > want > the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > >> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >> >> >> Jim Roelofs >> 303-862-7270 (h) >> 720-321-1165 (w) >> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mike Moore" >> To: "FOT" >> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >> >> B >> >> Thanks >> >> Mike >> >> B >> >> Michael T. Moore, CPA >> >> 2007 West 32nd Street >> >> Erie, PA 16508 >> >> B >> >> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >> >> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 05:42:00 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:42:00 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> <3BBAB028-8158-4E76-85F3-C823B5165E13@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <7C751B79D0B847D69322FE60A97BDB08@hpd530> List: my reply went straight to John. End of discussion. Peace, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" To: "Bill Tobin" Cc: "Jim%20Roelofs" ; "FOT" Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 11:58 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Ah..... Obviously a democrat, give them someone else's stuff and you have > their vote forever..... Oops, sorry, I couldn't help it........ I > apologize.... The devil made me do it! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2013, at 10:49 PM, "Bill Tobin" > wrote: > >> Just did. VR1 has slightly less zinc and phosphorus than their >> "Non-street legal" racing oil. But still high in both additives. >> I bought some today at my local parts store for $5.14/qt. >> In the 70's Valvoline gave the guys I was working with lots of free oil. >> Kendall didn't. So I'm still using Valvoline. >> With STP, which has always been high in ZDDP, even before ZDDP was cool. >> ZDDPlus makes it really slippery. >> NFI. >> Bill >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" >> To: "Jim%20Roelofs" >> Cc: "FOT" >> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:04 PM >> Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> >>> Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you >>> want >>> the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: >>> >>>> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >>>> >>>> >>>> Jim Roelofs >>>> 303-862-7270 (h) >>>> 720-321-1165 (w) >>>> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Mike Moore" >>>> To: "FOT" >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >>>> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >>>> >>>> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >>>> >>>> B >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> B >>>> >>>> Michael T. Moore, CPA >>>> >>>> 2007 West 32nd Street >>>> >>>> Erie, PA 16508 >>>> >>>> B >>>> >>>> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >>>> >>>> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> fot at autox.team.net >>>> >>>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>>> >>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> fot at autox.team.net >>>> >>>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>>> >>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From mmoore at wave1.net Sat Apr 20 05:37:43 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:37:43 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> Message-ID: <002b01ce3dbb$795d4f20$6c17ed60$@net> In Erie, the $2 off was on all weights (not synthetic), so marked price was $5.99 and I got them for $3.99 Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 -----Original Message----- From: Duncan Charlton [mailto:duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 9:34 PM To: Jim%20Roelofs Cc: Mike Moore; FOT Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Here in central Texas I saw 50 wt VR-1 at $5.99/qt but 60 weight at only $3 per quart. Labels looked dark as though they'd been around the store for along time. The person at the counter scanned a 50-wt container to see what the current net price was, but there was no discount. Duncan 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Sat Apr 20 07:38:20 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:38:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/vr1_racing.pdf VR-1 carries an API rating of "SN". This is the most current standard. A couple years back when the whole flat tappet cam failure issue was in full swing, somebody explained it to me this way... The problem was caused when our government made mandates involving additives to motor oil. They didn't want stuff in the oil of our daily drivers that tended to plug up catalitic converters and perhaps gum up sensors. It's all about emmissions and mileage, the idea of protecting an engine as best we can is no longer the top priority. So the API ratings for motor oil were amended to limit how much good stuff goes into the additive packages. . Real racing oil has no API rating, it can't qualify for one. The additive packages we want are outside the limits set by the API. It's your engine, run whatever you like, but rest assured the VR-1 you buy today is a distant relative of the VR-1 you ran when the bottle had an API rating of "SJ". Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Sat Apr 20 07:45:35 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:45:35 -0500 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> Just to refresh my memory I had a look at some of the archived discussions on bobistheoilguy.com. It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it's not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the upper safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that anything above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race oils have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. Depending on what research one sees, an adequate level ought to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point out that oil viscosity has something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those who are flying non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped out lobes are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't attempted to confirm that). Duncan (using Rotella 15W40) Texas 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > It's not always all about price. > Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, why not? > I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? > That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. > Cheers, Bill From triosan at gmail.com Sat Apr 20 09:43:17 2013 From: triosan at gmail.com (Chuck Arnold and/or Kathleen Kelley) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:43:17 -0700 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Racing Oil?? Message-ID: Saw the info on the $2 off, went to autozone. Bought 50W VR-1 Racing oil for the discount. I presume this is different than just VR-1 in its flat tappet protecting properties? From tpettenati at yahoo.com Sat Apr 20 09:59:50 2013 From: tpettenati at yahoo.com (Tim Pettenati) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:59:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> Message-ID: <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I'm just finishing up a rebuild which included a reground cam and all new tappets. Previous Owner was running Castrol GTX, which apparently doesn't work very well on a flat tappet race motor. I'm looking at a couple of quarts of VR-1. The 10W-30 is SM rated. The newer 20W-50 has no API circle but says " Exceeds SG/CD". An older quart of 20W-50 has an API SM circle. Seems to go along with the stories that Valvoline had recently bumped up the additive package. None have the EC ( Energy Conserving) logo, which I'm told should be avoided at all costs. Anyways, I'm breaking in using Joe Gibbs BR oil. Being overly cautious after all the horror stories about flat tappet damage, I just pulled the head after about 45 minutes of run time and so far all is well and is breaking in nicely. Cam and tappets were parkerized, tappets were hardness checked. Work was done by Dema Elgin. I spent some time visiting his shop in Santa Rosa, and it was an educational experience. Cheers, Tim ----- Original Message ---- From: Duncan Charlton To: FOT of Sent: Sat, April 20, 2013 8:14:35 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Just to refresh my memory I had a look at some of the archived discussions on bobistheoilguy.com. It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it's not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the upper safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that anything above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race oils have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. Depending on what research one sees, an adequate level ought to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point out that oil viscosity has something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those who are flying non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped out lobes are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't attempted to confirm that). Duncan (using Rotella 15W40) Texas 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > It's not always all about price. > Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, why not? > I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? > That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. > Cheers, Bill _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/1964spitfire at pacbell.net From TR3driver at ca.rr.com Sat Apr 20 10:32:48 2013 From: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:32:48 -0700 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: Message-ID: > VR-1 carries an API rating of "SN". This is the most current standard. However, "SN" only limits phosphorous content for low viscosity oils, like 10W30 and down. If you read the spec carefully, you'll find that VR1 only carries "SN" in 20W50, which is exempt from the phosphorous (and hence ZDDP) restriction. -- Randall From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 11:46:24 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:46:24 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> <002b01ce3dbb$795d4f20$6c17ed60$@net> Message-ID: Mike, I was at 38th and Peach and got some VR1 and also picked up some 30weight regular Valvoline for $2 a qt. Great for some of my old tractors. Stay warm, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "'Duncan Charlton'" ; "'Jim%20Roelofs'" Cc: "'FOT'" Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 7:37 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > In Erie, the $2 off was on all weights (not synthetic), so marked price > was > $5.99 and I got them for $3.99 > > Thanks > Mike > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > 2007 West 32nd Street > Erie, PA 16508 > > Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 > Fax: 814-864-7383 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Duncan Charlton [mailto:duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 9:34 PM > To: Jim%20Roelofs > Cc: Mike Moore; FOT > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Here in central Texas I saw 50 wt VR-1 at $5.99/qt but 60 weight at only > $3 > per quart. Labels looked dark as though they'd been around the store for > along time. The person at the counter scanned a 50-wt container to see > what > the current net price was, but there was no discount. > > Duncan > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mike Moore" >> To: "FOT" >> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >> >> B >> >> Thanks >> >> Mike > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 11:49:06 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:49:06 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi, I didn't realize Rotelle T was that high. I use it in my Diesel tractors and my old pickup. Also my old Oliver 1650. Good stuff. Thanks for the info. Bill P.S. The new Hemi uses 5w-20. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Duncan Charlton" To: "FOT of" Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Just to refresh my memory I had a look at some of the archived discussions > on > bobistheoilguy.com. It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of > the > fact that it's not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be > the > upper safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that > anything > above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have > 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race > oils > have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. Depending on what research > one > sees, an adequate level ought to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics > point > out that oil viscosity has something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- > those > who are flying non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and > wiped > out lobes are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one > mechanic > mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't > attempted > to confirm that). > > Duncan (using Rotella 15W40) > Texas > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > >> It's not always all about price. >> Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual > stuff, why not? >> I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had > sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? >> That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. >> Cheers, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Sat Apr 20 22:35:07 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:35:07 -0500 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <64C03656-3308-4A53-89AA-75C1C0B44731@gmail.com> A friend poured a whole quart of what he called "straight ZDDP" into his Morgan's freshly rebuilt TR engine. Seems it wasn't a good idea. He said, "It coated everything in a golden syrup, bunged up the valves, coated the pistons, crank, the works." Duncan On Apr 20, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Tim Pettenati wrote: > I'm just finishing up a rebuild which included a reground cam and all new > tappets. Previous Owner was running Castrol GTX, which apparently doesn't work > very well on a flat tappet race motor. > > I'm looking at a couple of quarts of > VR-1. The 10W-30 is SM rated. The newer > 20W-50 has no API circle but says " > Exceeds SG/CD". An older quart of 20W-50 > has an API SM circle. Seems to go > along with the stories that Valvoline had > recently bumped up the additive > package. > > None have the EC ( Energy Conserving) logo, which I'm told should be > avoided at > all costs. > > Anyways, I'm breaking in using Joe Gibbs BR oil. > Being overly cautious after > all the horror stories about flat tappet damage, > I just pulled the head after > about 45 minutes of run time and so far all is > well and is breaking in nicely. > Cam and tappets were parkerized, tappets were > hardness checked. Work was done > by Dema Elgin. I spent some time visiting > his shop in Santa Rosa, and it was an > educational experience. > > Cheers, > Tim > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Duncan Charlton > > To: FOT of > Sent: Sat, April > 20, 2013 8:14:35 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Just to refresh my memory I > had a look at some of the archived discussions on > bobistheoilguy.com. It may > not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the > fact that it's not all about > maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the > upper safe limit due to > corrosion of some camshaft materials and that anything > above 1500ppm after > break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have > 1750ppm, VR1 conventional > has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race oils > have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 > has about 1300. Depending on what research one > sees, an adequate level ought > to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point > out that oil viscosity has > something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those > who are flying non-certified > engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped > out lobes are usually traced > back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic > mentioned that certified > engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't attempted > to confirm that). > > Duncan > (using Rotella 15W40) > Texas > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > On Apr 20, 2013, at > 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > >> It's not always all about price. >> Maybe you > like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual > stuff, why not? >> I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had > sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? >> That's why there > are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. >> Cheers, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/1964spitfire at pacbell.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com From spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com Sun Apr 21 03:39:17 2013 From: spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:39:17 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <64C03656-3308-4A53-89AA-75C1C0B44731@gmail.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <64C03656-3308-4A53-89AA-75C1C0B44731@gmail.com> Message-ID: <000c01ce3e74$181b3dd0$4851b970$@rr.com> Amateur chemists often have similar results. One can only lead a horse to water; can't force him to drink it. Even if it is for his own good. I repeat, "Choose wisely!" Russ -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Duncan Charlton Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:35 AM To: FOT of Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil A friend poured a whole quart of what he called "straight ZDDP" into his Morgan's freshly rebuilt TR engine. Seems it wasn't a good idea. He said, "It coated everything in a golden syrup, bunged up the valves, coated the pistons, crank, the works." Duncan On Apr 20, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Tim Pettenati wrote: > I'm just finishing up a rebuild which included a reground cam and all > new tappets. Previous Owner was running Castrol GTX, which apparently > doesn't work > very well on a flat tappet race motor. > > I'm looking at a couple of quarts of > VR-1. The 10W-30 is SM rated. The newer > 20W-50 has no API circle but says " > Exceeds SG/CD". An older quart of 20W-50 has an API SM circle. Seems > to go along with the stories that Valvoline had recently bumped up the > additive package. > > None have the EC ( Energy Conserving) logo, which I'm told should be > avoided at all costs. > > Anyways, I'm breaking in using Joe Gibbs BR oil. > Being overly cautious after > all the horror stories about flat tappet damage, I just pulled the > head after about 45 minutes of run time and so far all is well and is > breaking in nicely. > Cam and tappets were parkerized, tappets were hardness checked. Work > was done by Dema Elgin. I spent some time visiting his shop in Santa > Rosa, and it was an educational experience. > > Cheers, > Tim > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Duncan Charlton > > To: FOT of > Sent: Sat, April > 20, 2013 8:14:35 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Just to refresh my memory I > had a look at some of the archived discussions on bobistheoilguy.com. > It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it's > not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the upper > safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that > anything above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing > oils have 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, > Redline race oils have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. > Depending on what research one sees, an adequate level ought to be > 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point out that oil viscosity has > something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those who are flying > non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped out lobes > are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic > mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't > attempted to confirm that). > > Duncan > (using Rotella 15W40) > Texas > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > On Apr 20, 2013, at > 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > >> It's not always all about price. >> Maybe you > like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, > why not? >> I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have >> had > sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? >> That's why there > are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. >> Cheers, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/1964spitfire at pacbell.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From jaboruch at netzero.net Sun Apr 21 20:16:29 2013 From: jaboruch at netzero.net (Joe Boruch) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:16:29 GMT Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Message-ID: <20130421.221629.2525.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Big bore (89mm), big valves, big cam and Weber Carbs got me 188 hp at the flywheel. Joe(B) ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Bob Kramer To: "" Cc: "" Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:11:23 -0500 Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have > thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! > > Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping > him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a > repeat at Summit Point next month! > > Henry > yellow04 at tr4racer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tony Drews" > Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > >> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just >> enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >> >> Tony Drews >> >> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jaboruch at netzero.net ____________________________________________________________ How to Sleep Like a Rock Obey this one natural trick to fall asleep and stay asleep all night. From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Mon Apr 22 06:31:45 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:31:45 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Hauling from CA to TX or vice versa Message-ID: Anybody got trailer space from the Bay area in CA to somewhere in Texas in the next two weeks? I need to transport a Morgan. If the answer is no, does anyone need a car hauled from central Texas to CA in case I drive to the San Francisco area to pick up the Morgan? From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Mon Apr 22 11:31:55 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:31:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Thanks Bob. I am running new Toyo Proxes RR. I don't look for significant temps until at least 3 or 4 autocross runs on a hot day. So far I haven't really had the hot days and maybe these tires are a little stiffer. Last year I ran a nearly new set of Hoosier R6 and seemed to be able to read the center pressures to determine ultimate pressure. I ended up with 32 front and 28 rear. Jim ________________________________ From: Robert M. Lang To: sherry robyn Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 5:33:05 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] Tire temp question Hi, You can only get "good" tire temps on a skid pad. If you try to get temps just coming off an autocross course, you won't get accurate results. About the only tire pressure adjustment you can make from autocross is the base pressure that you need to keep the tire from rolling over. What I've done is to run the skidpad and set the base pressure. Then up it a little and measure for even temps. Note: the outside wheels do the most work so focus on those. Then switch directions and get the other side. >From there, when you run autocrosses, use the tire pressure to balance the car. Also, ask around. I get good info from other folks and then build on that. What tires are you running? regards, rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From ponobill at gmail.com Mon Apr 22 11:47:01 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:47:01 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Tire temperatures that you get from a hot day or autocross runs are useless for setting up suspension or determiniming appropriate tire pressure. Even tire temps on a track are relatively inaccurate unless you take a series of tight turns at good speed and stop immediately to read them without an intervening straight. On Apr 22, 2013, at 7:31 AM, sherry robyn wrote: > Thanks Bob. I am running new Toyo Proxes RR. I don't look for significant > temps until at least 3 or 4 autocross runs on a hot day. So far I haven't > really had the hot days and maybe these tires are a little stiffer. Last year > I > ran a nearly new set of Hoosier R6 and seemed to be able to read the center > pressures to determine ultimate pressure. I ended up with 32 front and 28 > rear. Jim > > > > ________________________________ > From: Robert M. Lang > > To: sherry robyn > Sent: Mon, > April 22, 2013 5:33:05 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] Tire temp question > > Hi, > > You can > only get "good" tire temps on a skid pad. If you try to get temps just > coming > off an autocross course, you won't get accurate results. About the only > tire > pressure adjustment you can make from autocross is the base pressure that > you > need to keep the tire from rolling over. > > What I've done is to run the skidpad > and set the base pressure. Then up it a > little and measure for even temps. > Note: the outside wheels do the most work so > focus on those. Then switch > directions and get the other side. > > From there, when you run autocrosses, use > the tire pressure to balance the car. > > Also, ask around. I get good info from > other folks and then build on that. > > What tires are you running? > > regards, > rml > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent > Former > NER Solo Chair | > Voice:617-253-7438 > | Cell: 339-927-4489 > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From pvucinic at netspace.net.au Mon Apr 22 23:00:13 2013 From: pvucinic at netspace.net.au (Peter Vucinic) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:13 +1000 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Message-ID: Listers, Are any of you running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these tires? Finding that you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to get your times up? We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the TOYO's, That is what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP DZ03's etc., they get VERY 'skatey' Kind Regards Peter Vucinic TR-4 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From tr4racing at googlemail.com Tue Apr 23 00:23:28 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (Christian Marx) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:23:28 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I take tire temperatures but these values are pretty useless. I never got any close to the recommended temperature. I set pressure to the best stick over the distance. Chris From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 23 10:25:05 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:25:05 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] KASTNER CUP NEWS Message-ID: <8D00E563FAC1908-1D0C-2582@webmail-m242.sysops.aol.com> FOT: Thanks to Steve Belfer, Joe Pawlak, Blake Discher we now have the latest in a series of Kastner Cup Posters in hand. They will be free to FOT and VTR in attendance at ROAD AMERICA. We are very close to wrapping up the TRIUMPH PACKAGE WEEKEND DEAL. This will impact all FOT that are attendees and not entering as Driver's. The 'package deal' will extend to Triumph Club Members, as well. Track Touring, Old Course Reenactment, Friday's Welcome Dinner and Triumph Car Show will be included in the PACKAGE. Jason's Paddock Planning is going very well, and the garages are filling up quickly. Thursday afternoon and evening will be very special as Dave Young will be sending Tech Inspectors to our garages and we should be able to hang together tightly and get acquainted or re-acquainted. There will be the option of ordering in BROASTED CHICKEN and PIZZA from a local restaurant. VSCDA'S Mike and Deb Korneli have developed the ELKHART LAKE VINTAGE FESTIVAL weekend into a Premier Event over the past 8 years. It has all of the features of Watkins Glen, but without the crush of a big 'festival event'. Everything is close in and convenient, and the weather is usually the best with just a touch of autumn color in the trees. Regards, Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Tue Apr 23 10:39:36 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:39:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are you running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim ________________________________ From: Peter Vucinic To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 10:03:51 PM Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Listers, Are any of you running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these tires? Finding that you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to get your times up? We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the TOYO's, That is what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP DZ03's etc., they get VERY 'skatey' Kind Regards Peter Vucinic TR-4 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net From apackard68 at att.net Tue Apr 23 11:14:42 2013 From: apackard68 at att.net (Andy Packard) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:14:42 -0700 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: FWIW, I autocross my TR250 with these tires and found maintaining 37-38 psi was best. Lower and they get very mushy, higher they're over inflated and reduce contact. Not sure if this is helpful for your application. Andy Packard Sent from my iPhone On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:39 AM, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > you > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > tires used to get > your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/apackard68 at att.net From keithfiles at btinternet.com Tue Apr 23 11:35:10 2013 From: keithfiles at btinternet.com (Keith Files) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:35:10 +0200 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > you > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > tires used to get > your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Tue Apr 23 13:11:29 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:11:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> Message-ID: <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim ________________________________ From: Keith Files To: sherry robyn Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > you > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > tires used to get > your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com From keithfiles at btinternet.com Tue Apr 23 14:35:50 2013 From: keithfiles at btinternet.com (Keith Files) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:35:50 +0200 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I run 22 front, 24 rear. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 21:11, sherry robyn wrote: > So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim > > From: Keith Files > To: sherry robyn > Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" > Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Hi both, > > I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... > > Happy to provide my pressure settings though. > > Keith > > Sent from my iPad > > On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > > > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > > you > > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > > ________________________________ > > From: Peter Vucinic > > > > To: fot at autox.team.net > > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > > 10:03:51 PM > > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > > > Listers, > > > > > > > > Are any of you > > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > > tires? Finding that > > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > > tires used to get > > your times up? > > > > > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > > TOYO's, That is > > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > > DZ03's etc., they > > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > > > Peter Vucinic > > > > TR-4 > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > > > Forums: > > http://www.team.net/forums > > _______________________________________________ > > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: > > http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > > _______________________________________________ > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com From edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com Tue Apr 23 14:46:36 2013 From: edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com (Edward Dunn) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:46:36 -0700 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <36946218D9EC344498D59FD515FE20FB01F417ADD504@TITAN.dwholdings.local> I run the Toyo Proxes on my GT6 race car. Size 205/60-13. Typically run 22# front (cold) and 20-21# rear. Edward Dunn West Coast Vintage Racing 2240 Encinitas Blvd., Suite D101 Encinitas CA 92024 760-492-3814 www.vintageracing.us -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of sherry robyn Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:11 PM To: Keith Files Cc: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim ________________________________ From: Keith Files To: sherry robyn Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What > pressures are you running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to > get your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com From mark at bradakis.com Tue Apr 23 15:05:42 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:05:42 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Yahoo, etc. Message-ID: <5176F7A6.6000004@bradakis.com> I think the yahoo, btinternet and sbcglobal issue is finally resolved. I'll keep an eye on things to make sure. mjb. From sjanzen at me.com Tue Apr 23 15:16:22 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:16:22 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <36946218D9EC344498D59FD515FE20FB01F417ADD504@TITAN.dwholdings.local> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <36946218D9EC344498D59FD515FE20FB01F417ADD504@TITAN.dwholdings.local> Message-ID: <99C557E2-FFD4-4C9A-AB76-E9814382F513@me.com> funny, I run the Toyo R888s, and was running the same 20 lb +/- pressures, on my GT6. I had pretty even temps across them, but was getting a lot of understeer. Kas suggested the pressure was way too low for radials. I had started in the mid 20s and worked my way down. Then I went up close to where the Miata racers run them - 29 rear and 31 front cold, about 35 hot, and the handling is much improved. Still getting even temps across the tires - running 1.8 degrees negative camber front and 2.2 rear. Tried to get pressure recommendations out of Toyo, but no luck. Miss the Kumho V700s - they were a stickier, better handling tire, but not available in this size any more. On Apr 23, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Edward Dunn wrote: I run the Toyo Proxes on my GT6 race car. Size 205/60-13. Typically run 22# front (cold) and 20-21# rear. Edward Dunn West Coast Vintage Racing 2240 Encinitas Blvd., Suite D101 Encinitas CA 92024 760-492-3814 www.vintageracing.us -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of sherry robyn Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:11 PM To: Keith Files Cc: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim ________________________________ From: Keith Files To: sherry robyn Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What > pressures are you running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to > get your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sjanzen at me.com From apackard68 at att.net Wed Apr 24 13:01:29 2013 From: apackard68 at att.net (Andrew Packard) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:01:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] TR250 Engine block pronounced DOA by machine shop Message-ID: <1366830089.60289.YahooMailRC@web181102.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> B Hello Friends. I am now in need of a replacement six cylinder block for my every day and autocrossing TR250. Apparently my cam wore the block so bad it created a crack.B It did not have cam bearings and was likely starved of oil when I was dealing with a bad oil pump last year. I sold a GT6 block a short time ago and I knowB a fellow club memberB just got rid of one.B Anyone out there with a spare sitting around to sell and close to Northern California?B I don't need any of the guts or peripherals and can return all parts after disassembly if wanted.B Please letB me know if you can help.B I'd love to have the car running again for a club-hosted June autocross. Andy Packard 925 577 7704 __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE ________________________________ ________________________________ Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest b" Unsubscribe b" Terms of Use b" Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ From sjanzen at me.com Wed Apr 24 14:38:27 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:38:27 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph In-Reply-To: References: <174756BA-C4DC-4064-A22B-E2B5EA8D32AF@me.com> Message-ID: poking around the PVGP site, I ran across a notice from the Roadster Factory that they are sponsoring an MG vs Triumph race on Saturday. The notice said 20 laps, which would be a long race for Schenley Park. http://www.pvgp.org/british-heritage-race-at-schenley-park-mg-vs-triumph-spon sored-by-the-roadster-factory/ On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:40 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: Scott, Check the PVGP web site but I don't know if you can get into the paddock on Thursday -- it may be still open to public traffic. But it does get crowded by mid-day Friday, the earlier you can get there the better. Last year I arrived around 2:00 PM and there were a few decent spots left, but going fast. Noon would probably be better. (timing inversely proportional to the size of your rig) Mark Palmer To: VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com From: sjanzen at me.com Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:20 -0400 Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Schenley schedule I'm planning on doing this one this year - do you need to arrive thurs night or is friday midday good enough to get situated in the paddock? On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: Jim -- and others looking for lodging, The former Holiday Inn University Center (100 Lytton Ave) is now a Wyndham, they just converted in March I believe. Rate is $189/night, not exactly cheap, but it is relatively convenient and they claim they have just renovated everything. As I recall, they charged extra for parking last year (Holiday) but you can park on the street for free. No room for rigs whatsoever. Janet likes this place since it is close to some shops and restaurants, the university, and close enough for her to walk to the race if she decides not to ride over with me every morning -- she likes the flexibility. Ian had some good alternatives but I think they are in the same price range. To get something less expensive, you may need to head out towards Monroeville near the turnpike, I think there is Red Roof and other chains out there around $100 - 120/night. Monroeville is about 10 miles from Schenley but probably takes about half an hour each way. Remember if you use one of the official PVGP hotels, they make a donation to the charities which is a nice plus. Or -- I'll rent you my trailer for $50/night, sleeps 17-1/2 people based on the GWVR (no potty though). Mark Palmer > --- In VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com, "jim_arnett" wrote: > > > > Last year our regular hotel doubled their rates for the PVGP Schenley weekend. They have done it again this year, so we are looking elsewhere. We don't need 'ambiance'. There will be four or five of us guys, just happy to be there and to be together. > > Cheap is good. The whole 'pit crew' is either retired or unemployed. Not too far from Schenley is good too. > > Any recommdations? __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (7) RECENT ACTIVITY: Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use  Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ From jhhasty at gdhs.com Wed Apr 24 15:53:14 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:53:14 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph In-Reply-To: References: <174756BA-C4DC-4064-A22B-E2B5EA8D32AF@me.com> Message-ID: <15BA465A-8102-4D22-B6D2-6B426DB93320@gdhs.com> I'll be there too. I was told by one of the organizers if you have a big rig you should get there before 5 on Thursday. We are staying at a hotel on Forbes can't remember the name. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Scott Janzen wrote: > poking around the PVGP site, I ran across a notice from the Roadster Factory > that they are sponsoring an MG vs Triumph race on Saturday. The notice said > 20 laps, which would be a long race for Schenley Park. > http://www.pvgp.org/british-heritage-race-at-schenley-park-mg-vs-triumph-spon > sored-by-the-roadster-factory/ > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:40 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > Scott, > > Check the PVGP web site but I don't know if you can get into the paddock on > Thursday -- it may be still open to public traffic. But it does get crowded > by mid-day Friday, the earlier you can get there the better. Last year I > arrived around 2:00 PM and there were a few decent spots left, but going fast. > Noon would probably be better. (timing inversely proportional to the size of > your rig) > > Mark Palmer > > To: VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com > From: sjanzen at me.com > Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:20 -0400 > Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Schenley schedule > > > > I'm planning on doing this one this year - do you need to arrive thurs night > or is friday midday good enough to get situated in the paddock? > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > > Jim -- and others looking for lodging, > > The former Holiday Inn University Center (100 Lytton Ave) is now a Wyndham, > they just converted in March I believe. Rate is $189/night, not exactly > cheap, but it is relatively convenient and they claim they have just renovated > everything. As I recall, they charged extra for parking last year (Holiday) > but you can park on the street for free. No room for rigs whatsoever. Janet > likes this place since it is close to some shops and restaurants, the > university, and close enough for her to walk to the race if she decides not to > ride over with me every morning -- she likes the flexibility. > > Ian had some good alternatives but I think they are in the same price range. > > To get something less expensive, you may need to head out towards Monroeville > near the turnpike, I think there is Red Roof and other chains out there around > $100 - 120/night. Monroeville is about 10 miles from Schenley but probably > takes about half an hour each way. > > Remember if you use one of the official PVGP hotels, they make a donation to > the charities which is a nice plus. > > Or -- I'll rent you my trailer for $50/night, sleeps 17-1/2 people based on > the GWVR (no potty though). > > Mark Palmer > > >> --- In VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com, "jim_arnett" wrote: >>> >>> Last year our regular hotel doubled their rates for the PVGP Schenley > weekend. They have done it again this year, so we are looking elsewhere. We > don't need 'ambiance'. There will be four or five of us guys, just happy to be > there and to be together. >>> Cheap is good. The whole 'pit crew' is either retired or unemployed. Not > too far from Schenley is good too. >>> Any recommdations? > > > > > > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender > Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages > in this topic (7) > RECENT ACTIVITY: > Visit Your Group > MARKETPLACE > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use  Send us > Feedback > . > > __,_._,___ > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au Wed Apr 24 19:14:49 2013 From: enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au (Enquiries Road & Track) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:14:49 +1000 Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 Message-ID: we see these tyres on lots of race cars we prepare/service/repair. in general terms, we find them better on heavier cars than lighter ones on our Triumph 2500 race car, we typically run them at 28psi cold, getting to 33-36 hot. of course this changes a little with track temperatures and layout, but its a good starting point. Toyo indicate the optimum tread temp of around 90C and max hot pressure around 42psi. On production cars with primitive suspensions like TR's we struggle to get them this hot , even if we increase the cold pressures if anyone else is using them in races, would be keen to get your temperature data Terry From sjanzen at me.com Wed Apr 24 19:21:59 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:21:59 -0400 Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <84C26A97-8885-4960-922E-E38C1972DC23@me.com> Nope, my tires are not getting to 194 degrees F/90 C. More like 155 on a hot day. On Apr 24, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: we see these tyres on lots of race cars we prepare/service/repair. in general terms, we find them better on heavier cars than lighter ones on our Triumph 2500 race car, we typically run them at 28psi cold, getting to 33-36 hot. of course this changes a little with track temperatures and layout, but its a good starting point. Toyo indicate the optimum tread temp of around 90C and max hot pressure around 42psi. On production cars with primitive suspensions like TR's we struggle to get them this hot , even if we increase the cold pressures if anyone else is using them in races, would be keen to get your temperature data Terry _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sjanzen at me.com From pvucinic at netspace.net.au Wed Apr 24 23:24:03 2013 From: pvucinic at netspace.net.au (Peter Vucinic) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:24:03 +1000 Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Terry, The PROXES I started this thread with, were fitted to TR7 V8 Race car, fairly heavy spring rates. We found that we would get 10+ PSI change in 5 Laps (13.5 miles total) on a 25c (77F) day. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Enquiries Road & Track Sent: Thursday, 25 April 2013 11:15 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 we see these tyres on lots of race cars we prepare/service/repair. in general terms, we find them better on heavier cars than lighter ones on our Triumph 2500 race car, we typically run them at 28psi cold, getting to 33-36 hot. of course this changes a little with track temperatures and layout, but its a good starting point. Toyo indicate the optimum tread temp of around 90C and max hot pressure around 42psi. On production cars with primitive suspensions like TR's we struggle to get them this hot , even if we increase the cold pressures if anyone else is using them in races, would be keen to get your temperature data Terry _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/pvucinic at netspace.net.au From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 07:33:33 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:33:33 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers Message-ID: <6C6284DF94E4448CB324E94BF9AAC691@gdhs.local> Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me an old set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for VIR. I was able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the used set is now available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar fix. Just let me know and they will be on their way to you for the cost of shipping..... John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 08:53:19 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:53:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers In-Reply-To: <71d058a9.e083.13e419b6a57.Webtop.14@optonline.net> References: <71d058a9.e083.13e419b6a57.Webtop.14@optonline.net> Message-ID: Todd: I have no idea if they are compatable to a TS motor, perhaps someone else could tell you. John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. -----Original Message----- From: Todd Redmond [mailto:alfetta95 at optonline.net] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:32 AM To: jhhasty at gdhs.com Subject: RE: [Fot] Exhaust Headers John, If they are for a TR3 and are still available, Ill take them! Todd Redmond n Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 9:33 AM, john hasty wrote: > Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me > an old set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for > VIR. I was able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the > used set is now available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar > fix. Just let me know and they will be on their way to you for the > cost of shipping..... > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any > attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information > that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK > PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that > any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If > you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies > of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank > you. > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS > regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly > stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication > (including any > attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for > purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) > promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction > or matter addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/alfetta95 at optonline.net From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 08:51:55 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:51:55 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers In-Reply-To: <97099433.1243703.1366898446206.JavaMail.root@sz0047a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <6C6284DF94E4448CB324E94BF9AAC691@gdhs.local> <97099433.1243703.1366898446206.JavaMail.root@sz0047a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <0ADC2FF4C0234122A71BE5728C5CEAD4@gdhs.local> The Stahl header was perfect. 3 pictures attached. I had them send the engine plate to me first so we could fit it to the modified head. Had them use 16 gage 1-5/8" tubing instead of 18 gage. It is 4 into 1. The fit of the primary tubes to the rectangle exhaust outlets was perfect as if they had been forged to shape. The primary tubes, as best I could measure, were exactly the same length. I had the collector welded and they used an additional strap around the primary tubes at the point they fit into the collector. I then had Airborne ceramic coat it to reduce the radiated heat, they say, by 35%. The collector was close to touching the frame at one point and Allen made a little more clearance by modifying the frame at that point, but other than that no fitting problems. (Note my old header had the same frame clearance problem) Bud's old header is 4 into 1 & has rust etc. but is sound and useable. I have no idea who made it, perhaps Bud could tell us. Cheers! John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. _____ From: davehogye [mailto:dlhogye at comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:01 AM To: john hasty Subject: Re: [Fot] Exhaust Headers Hi John, How did the Stahl header work out? How did it fit? Any frame clearance issues? What is the old header like? Do you know who made it? Is it a 4-1, or 4-2-1? Dave H. _____ From: "john hasty" To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 6:33:33 AM Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me an old set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for VIR. I was able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the used set is now available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar fix. Just let me know and they will be on their way to you for the cost of shipping..... John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dlhogye at comcast.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 2.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 3.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers.JPG] From alfetta95 at optonline.net Thu Apr 25 09:44:05 2013 From: alfetta95 at optonline.net (Todd Redmond) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:44:05 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Hasty's Header Message-ID: <51760080.e463.13e41dda7a0.Webtop.14@optonline.net> To All, Will John's header for a CT motor work on a TS motor? I have the high port head. Come to think of it, I'm not sure which motor is in my TR3. What are the differences, if any, between the two motors? Thanks Todd Redmond From apackard68 at att.net Thu Apr 25 10:19:23 2013 From: apackard68 at att.net (Andrew Packard) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:19:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Engine block search status Message-ID: <1366906763.79952.YahooMailRC@web181101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Thanks to everyone for overwhelming response. I'll be picking up a TR250 block in nearby Folsom, CA this weekend and hopefully it checks out at the machine shop. If it doesn't, I'll likely be contacting the other offers I rec'd. Nice to know there is so much support for a fellow enthusiast in a pinch! Andy Packard From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 07:40:25 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:40:25 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph In-Reply-To: <15BA465A-8102-4D22-B6D2-6B426DB93320@gdhs.com> References: <174756BA-C4DC-4064-A22B-E2B5EA8D32AF@me.com> <15BA465A-8102-4D22-B6D2-6B426DB93320@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <69A811ECC9454257B51D8AC3D64CEF36@gdhs.local> PS: Hotel is Hilton Garden Inn John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Hasty Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:53 PM To: Scott Janzen Cc: 'Friends of Triumph' Triumph Subject: Re: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph I'll be there too. I was told by one of the organizers if you have a big rig you should get there before 5 on Thursday. We are staying at a hotel on Forbes can't remember the name. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Scott Janzen wrote: > poking around the PVGP site, I ran across a notice from the Roadster Factory > that they are sponsoring an MG vs Triumph race on Saturday. The > notice said > 20 laps, which would be a long race for Schenley Park. > http://www.pvgp.org/british-heritage-race-at-schenley-park-mg-vs-triumph-spo n > sored-by-the-roadster-factory/ > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:40 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > Scott, > > Check the PVGP web site but I don't know if you can get into the > paddock on Thursday -- it may be still open to public traffic. But it > does get crowded > by mid-day Friday, the earlier you can get there the better. Last > year I arrived around 2:00 PM and there were a few decent spots left, > but going fast. > Noon would probably be better. (timing inversely proportional to the > size of > your rig) > > Mark Palmer > > To: VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com > From: sjanzen at me.com > Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:20 -0400 > Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Schenley schedule > > > > I'm planning on doing this one this year - do you need to arrive thurs night > or is friday midday good enough to get situated in the paddock? > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > > Jim -- and others looking for lodging, > > The former Holiday Inn University Center (100 Lytton Ave) is now a > Wyndham, they just converted in March I believe. Rate is $189/night, > not exactly cheap, but it is relatively convenient and they claim they > have just renovated > everything. As I recall, they charged extra for parking last year (Holiday) > but you can park on the street for free. No room for rigs whatsoever. Janet > likes this place since it is close to some shops and restaurants, the > university, and close enough for her to walk to the race if she > decides not to > ride over with me every morning -- she likes the flexibility. > > Ian had some good alternatives but I think they are in the same price range. > > To get something less expensive, you may need to head out towards Monroeville > near the turnpike, I think there is Red Roof and other chains out > there around > $100 - 120/night. Monroeville is about 10 miles from Schenley but > probably takes about half an hour each way. > > Remember if you use one of the official PVGP hotels, they make a > donation to > the charities which is a nice plus. > > Or -- I'll rent you my trailer for $50/night, sleeps 17-1/2 people > based on the GWVR (no potty though). > > Mark Palmer > > >> --- In VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com, "jim_arnett" wrote: >>> >>> Last year our regular hotel doubled their rates for the PVGP >>> Schenley > weekend. They have done it again this year, so we are looking elsewhere. We > don't need 'ambiance'. There will be four or five of us guys, just > happy to be > there and to be together. >>> Cheap is good. The whole 'pit crew' is either retired or unemployed. >>> Not > too far from Schenley is good too. >>> Any recommdations? > > > > > > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender > Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages > in this topic (7) > RECENT ACTIVITY: > Visit Your Group > MARKETPLACE > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use  Send > us Feedback . > > __,_._,___ > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From rkramer3 at austin.rr.com Thu Apr 25 09:50:44 2013 From: rkramer3 at austin.rr.com (Bob Kramer) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:50:44 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers In-Reply-To: <0ADC2FF4C0234122A71BE5728C5CEAD4@gdhs.local> References: <6C6284DF94E4448CB324E94BF9AAC691@gdhs.local> <97099433.1243703.1366898446206.JavaMail.root@sz0047a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <0ADC2FF4C0234122A71BE5728C5CEAD4@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <1800CB41-29B7-432D-92FC-7FDF1AF4E856@austin.rr.com> The car came to me with a UK sourced header. That's all I know about it. Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 25, 2013, at 9:51 AM, "john hasty" wrote: > The Stahl header was perfect. 3 pictures attached. I had them send the > engine plate to me first so we could fit it to the modified head. Had them > use 16 gage 1-5/8" tubing instead of 18 gage. It is 4 into 1. The fit of > the primary tubes to the rectangle exhaust outlets was perfect as if they > had been forged to shape. The primary tubes, as best I could measure, were > exactly the same length. I had the collector welded and they used an > additional strap around the primary tubes at the point they fit into the > collector. I then had Airborne ceramic coat it to reduce the radiated heat, > they say, by 35%. The collector was close to touching the frame at one > point and Allen made a little more clearance by modifying the frame at that > point, but other than that no fitting problems. (Note my old header had the > same frame clearance problem) > > Bud's old header is 4 into 1 & has rust etc. but is sound and useable. I > have no idea who made it, perhaps Bud could tell us. Cheers! > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > > > > _____ > > From: davehogye [mailto:dlhogye at comcast.net] > Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:01 AM > To: john hasty > Subject: Re: [Fot] Exhaust Headers > > > Hi John, > How did the Stahl header work out? How did it fit? Any frame clearance > issues? What is the old header like? Do you know who made it? Is it a > 4-1, or 4-2-1? > > > Dave H. > > > _____ > > From: "john hasty" > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 6:33:33 AM > Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers > > Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me an old > set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for VIR. I was > able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the used set is now > available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar fix. Just let me know > and they will be on their way to you for the cost of shipping..... > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dlhogye at comcast.net > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 2.JPG] > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 3.JPG] > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers.JPG] > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com From mark at bradakis.com Thu Apr 25 22:52:32 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:52:32 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Final note on yahoo Message-ID: <517A0810.5030907@bradakis.com> I think I have finally cleared out all the duplicate addresses I set up during the yahoo mess, so those who started getting two of every post should now be getting only one. mjb. From mikeragtopeditor at gmail.com Thu Apr 25 23:53:39 2013 From: mikeragtopeditor at gmail.com (Mike Jankowski) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:53:39 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire 1500 hard top hardware Message-ID: Hi Everyone! I recently aquired/was given a hardtop for my Spitfire 1500. Does anyone have an extra set of the mounting hardware for the B pillars? Since they are unobtainium I'm hoping someone here has a set. Otherwise it's time to get my designing skills out from under the dust. Thank you. Mike Jankowski From n197tr4 at cs.com Fri Apr 26 07:52:06 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:52:06 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] TRIUMPH ENTRIES AT KASTNER CUP 2013 TRIUMPH RUN WEEKEND RUN GROUP? Message-ID: <8D0109C5F9AE2C9-678-1EE00@webmail-m265.sysops.aol.com> FOT ENTRANTS: VSCDA feels that if our entries land between 60 and 70 cars, they will want to schedule a separate run group with just TRIUMPHS. This complicates their scheduling, it may be the best decision for them. FOR US, it means that VSCDA can schedule our run times so we can ALL take full advantage of the Saturday Afternoon activities. The Race Car drive into Elkhart, Old Course Reenactment, Gather On the Green, etc. IT ALSO means that we might all have better scheduling for Sunday departures....... So, this is not a solicitation for more entries, but for the best information possible for PLANNING PURPOSES. We seem to be at 60+ Drivers, but we will need a CAR COUNT. Contact Marty Sukey trmarty at hotmail.com if you plan to enter and have not indicated so. If we don't have a separate run group, we will try to get the best possible scheduling for the TRIUMPHS, in any case. The planning seems to be going well for a maximum FOT EXPERIENCE at ELVF. Thanks! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com Fri Apr 26 07:56:03 2013 From: Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:56:03 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 6 cylinder new SS Falcon headers (WTS) Message-ID: <001a01ce4285$cac89670$6059c350$@rr.com> Shameless effort to fund racing program! Please contact me off-line if you are interested in a set of new Falcon stainless steel headers for TR-250/TR-6 application. I also have the SS collector pipe that makes this into a single outlet which is what one would want for any type of competition. If you do desire a dual system those pipes are also available to connect this to an aftermarket system like a Monza. I have pictures available if interested. I will sell this for considerably less than listed at any retailer. I will be at the Jefferson 500 in May and Mosport in June if that helps with delivery. Russ Moore Spitfire #49 From 1964spitfire at pacbell.net Fri Apr 26 09:09:46 2013 From: 1964spitfire at pacbell.net (Tim Pettenati) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:09:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Hardened Valve Lash Caps Message-ID: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Is anyone using lash caps? I'm looking at using these: http://www.crower.com/lash-caps-5-16-vw-2047.html I'd like to hear the pros and cons. I hope to solve some wear and geometry issues. They will add about .070" to the top of the valve stem. Regards, Tim From tony at tonydrews.com Fri Apr 26 09:31:19 2013 From: tony at tonydrews.com (Tony Drews) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:31:19 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Hardened Valve Lash Caps In-Reply-To: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I'm using them on my TR-4. I've had to shorten them on the bench grinder to not hit the valve keeper, but they've caused not problems. My car came with roller rockers and the Lash Caps, and it seemed like a good idea so I've continued to use them. Seems like it would give a larger area for the roller tip to roll on. Tony Drews At 10:09 AM 4/26/2013, Tim Pettenati wrote: >Is anyone using lash caps? >I'm looking at using these: >http://www.crower.com/lash-caps-5-16-vw-2047.html >I'd like to hear the pros >and cons. >I hope to solve some wear and geometry issues. >They will add about >.070" to the top of the valve stem. > >Regards, >Tim >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tony at tonydrews.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Fri Apr 26 11:22:34 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:22:34 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Hardened Valve Lash Caps In-Reply-To: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4CD8390D-C60C-4C77-BA29-58A04CB0DA2D@gmail.com> I have a 1936 Matchless V-twin engine that uses these. No issues as long as they fit right to start with. Duncan 1952 Morgan Plus 4 1936 Morgan 3-wheeler On Apr 26, 2013, at 10:09 AM, Tim Pettenati wrote: > Is anyone using lash caps? > I'm looking at using these: > http://www.crower.com/lash-caps-5-16-vw-2047.html > I'd like to hear the pros > and cons. > I hope to solve some wear and geometry issues. > They will add about > .070" to the top of the valve stem. > > Regards, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com From levilevi at comcast.net Fri Apr 26 15:07:47 2013 From: levilevi at comcast.net (Bud R) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:07:47 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 Message-ID: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> Anyone have a set (2) of Koni shocks model number 80-1389 (red) sitting on the shelf they'd be willing to part with? Apparently Koni won't have any until 6/11/13, at least that's what I'm hearing from Koni Market and a bunch of other venders including TSI. I've tried most of the usual places but have come up empty. Thanks Bud Rolofson Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut) 71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6) 93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle 77 Z-50A Hardly Davidson Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike) From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 26 16:06:50 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:06:50 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 In-Reply-To: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> References: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> Message-ID: <904F8C38-7F54-440E-9ACC-FA9AB48CDD63@gdhs.com> Bid. You might call Paul Spruell in Atlanta. He is an Alfa guy, but had red ones in stock when I needed some for my Alfa...... They might be the same. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Bud R wrote: > Anyone have a set (2) of Koni shocks model number 80-1389 (red) > sitting on the shelf they'd be willing to part with? Apparently Koni > won't have any until 6/11/13, at least that's what I'm hearing from > Koni Market and a bunch of other venders including TSI. I've tried > most of the usual places but have come up empty. > > Thanks > Bud Rolofson > > Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut) > 71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3 > 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6) > 93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle > 77 Z-50A Hardly Davidson Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike) > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com Fri Apr 26 16:39:19 2013 From: Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:39:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 In-Reply-To: <904F8C38-7F54-440E-9ACC-FA9AB48CDD63@gdhs.com> References: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> <904F8C38-7F54-440E-9ACC-FA9AB48CDD63@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <009701ce42ce$e3e95920$abbc0b60$@rr.com> Got it covered I believe. Russ -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Hasty Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 6:07 PM To: Bud R Cc: FOT triumph Subject: Re: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 Bid. You might call Paul Spruell in Atlanta. He is an Alfa guy, but had red ones in stock when I needed some for my Alfa...... They might be the same. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Bud R wrote: > Anyone have a set (2) of Koni shocks model number 80-1389 (red) > sitting on the shelf they'd be willing to part with? Apparently Koni > won't have any until 6/11/13, at least that's what I'm hearing from > Koni Market and a bunch of other venders including TSI. I've tried > most of the usual places but have come up empty. > > Thanks > Bud Rolofson > > Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut) > 71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3 > 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6) > 93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle > 77 Z-50A Hardly Davidson Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike) > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From sjanzen at me.com Sat Apr 27 17:26:20 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:26:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Ignition timing and compression Message-ID: <3FD61C72-4AA2-4124-A365-1D7D9361FB4F@me.com> The GT6 recently got a nice valve job, and in the process we verified that the compression, which I had thought was 11.5:1, was actually only 10.4:1. Now, approx. 40/1000 later, it's 11.9:1. So, the question is, how much should I dial back total ignition advance from the 32 degrees I was running? Also, expectations with Weber carb set up - will different jetting be required? From jason at multivintage.com Mon Apr 29 14:07:25 2013 From: jason at multivintage.com (Jason Ostrowski) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:07:25 -0500 Subject: [Fot] bad news and good news Message-ID: The bad news is that I lost lots and lots of really cool stuff due to flooding at both basements (my home and antique store). The past week and a half was long sad 18 hour days of hauling ruined stuff to the dumpster. I accepted the loss pretty calming (to my wife's surprise, as I usually deal with things like this will lots of yelling and swearing and screaming and crying) In a rare moment of maturity, somehow I accepted the defeat graciously... put my head down, tried to keep a smile on my face and trudged through the long messy clean up. The good news is that I hauled my last garbage bag and poured my last bottle of bleach in time to get down to some serious RACING. This weekend held my annual season kick off race weekend. The Saint Joseph's College "Little 500" 3 hour endurance go kart race for students/ faculty and Alumni. I took second in the alumni race. And in a big moment of glory for Friendly Ghost Racing... our Student drove a flawless race to bring the FGR team an awesome victory. After over 100 miles of racing on the bumpy campus street course, any one of the top 5 drivers was in a position to win. Under strong attack we stayed smart under pressure and won all the marbles. After doing this for 23 years in a row now, and getting the kid's kart prepped to perfection in spite of my awful prior week... this victory is one of our sweetest to date! Funny how a few moments of glory at the track can wash away the losses of a "100 year rain". Goddamn, I must proclaim....racing is really good for the soul! I'm back at my "paddock master" desk now. New Kastner Cup Paddock information shortly forthcoming. Thanks! Jason Ostrowski Friendly Ghost Racing From jason at multivintage.com Mon Apr 29 15:43:50 2013 From: jason at multivintage.com (Jason Ostrowski) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:43:50 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Paddock Info For Kastner Cup #2 Message-ID: This is the 2nd instalment of Paddock Info for the Kastner Cup. ATTENTION ALL KASTNER CUP PARTICIPANTS: Notes on status of Garage rentals: Many of you have reserved garage spaces in the open air Lester Buildings. This will be Triumph headquarters for various aspects of The Kastner Cup. If you have reserved a space. THANK YOU! At this point there are only a few garage spots left, call it fair warning! If you have reserved a garage spot and HAVE SENT me a payment already... THANK YOU for being early to the grid. If you have reserved a garage spot and have NOT SENT payment yet... Second call! Please send $50.00 per spot payable to: Wonderland Multivintage 3731 Grand Blvd Brookfield IL 60513 (Notice to all garage renters>>> Do not be alarmed if you have not heard from me yet or gotten any official confirmation. Official confirmation in regards to garage space has not yet been given. So, Again, If you paid already, thanks...look for a personal email in the coming days in regard to your official confirmation.) Notes on General Paddock Arrangement: Negotiations and initial planning for the ALL TRIUMPH PADDOCK is going well. It is a rare thing to have any special paddock arrangements made at Road America. Thanks to some dedicated FoTer's voices and persistent contact with the Race-Chairmen and RA officials, so far it looks like Triumph competitors will be given five star treatment. To Be Clear.... WE are the FEATURE! To facilitate accurate planning of open space in the ALL TRIUMPH PADDOCK I have asked ALL TRIUMPH COMPETITORS to send me the dimensions of their paddock space needs. (dimensions of rig, canopies, tent, RV) If you have not contacted me with this info please do so now. Email jason at multivintage.com with the requested info. Opinions and Feedback and important paddock concepts thus far: 1) The Lester building / garages will work great for car prep/show for the entire weekend. 2) The garages are not secure or private (keep that in mind) 3) Your rig and trailer or RV etc. will NOT be right next to you garage spot and may be a short walk from your spot. I will try to get you as close as I can. but understand that your paddock spot (for your tow rig and trailer) will not be at an arms length from your garage spot. (please be advised and plan accordingly) 4) Tech will happen in our Triumph Paddock area. 5) RV hookup power is not technically available in our designated area. 6) If you want power, rent a garage spot.(period) 7) If you want power at you RV / rig / paddock spot plan on paying lots of money to get it or BRING a GENERATOR. 8) I have been asked "Can I run a cord from my garage spot to my Rig and tent or RV? Answer: don't count on it. 9) If You must have RV power because of any personal/ medical issues... Contact me immediately! Jason @ (312)208-5227 10) If you need anything special, now is the time to ask for it! Contact Jason @ (312)208-5227 11) If you know anyone that is not on the FOT list or that does not keep up with our emails; Please forward this info to them and urge them to contact me with any concerns and the requested details. 12) If I have forgotten anything or not mentioned something that you would like to see as part of the paddock experience for this event, I AM HERE FOR YOU to see what we can do! call Jason @ (312)208-5227 or email jason at multivintage.com 13) This is going to be totally awesome. The 2013 Kastner Cup at Road America is shaping up to be the greatest Triumph Race in the history of motorsport. Thanks! Jason Ostrowski Friendly Ghost Racing Planing Committee/Paddock Master 2013 Kastner Cup at Road America From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Mon Apr 29 18:52:39 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:52:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] crank float Message-ID: Hi Gang, I'm putting my TR6 engine together and had a question about the crankshaft thrust bearings. I know Cas had an article in one of his books about using a Toyota setup. I was talking to Dave at TRF and he mentioned pinning the thrust brearings. Anybody done this? I was thinking about setting my block in my drill press (it's a Powermatic 20 inch and will handle it) and drilling two holes in the back of the block, where the thrust washers (bearings) are fitted. Then install two 3/32 roll pins to retain the bearings. The drill press would keep things level and straight. I already drilled two holes in an old thrust bearing and plan to use it as a template. I've never had any problems but hear about the thrust bearings falling out. It seems that if the clearances are right, this wouldn't happen. Any thoughts? Thanks, Bill From sjanzen at me.com Mon Apr 29 18:58:29 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:58:29 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Mallory mechanical advance springs Message-ID: before I go spring for a set of these little guys to replace the ones I know I have but can't find, does anyone have some for a Mallory distributor they no longer use? They are color-coded for different spring force/ advance rates. for the GT6 . . . Summit wants 441 for the whole set - make me an offer I can't refuse! Scott From tarch at bellsouth.net Mon Apr 29 16:39:29 2013 From: tarch at bellsouth.net (Richard Taylor) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:39:29 -0400 Subject: [Fot] The Mitty, ATLANTA Message-ID: <001001ce452a$69d14b30$3d73e190$@bellsouth.net> FOTers, The Mitty, last weekend, started with beautiful Wx and ended with the sky emptying 2 inches of clear juice all over the event. Ole 196 was put in a class w/ 2 Ginnettas and a Lotus Super 7. The downpour Sunday encouraged most racers to head home early. This left the one-car class to #196 alone in the deluge. So we took it! Obviously we have no pride but the experience was extraordinary. Sheet drainage created3 hydroplaning opportunities; one right on the uphill after turn 1, another at turn 4 and the third in front of the tower. Visibility was mostly nil. Both water sheets were thrillers, kinda like hitting oil slicks. But, unlike oil, the tires will catch again. The car did, however, earn a legitimate 2nd place in the Enduro. What that old car lacks in speed and grace, it still tries to compensate with steady determination. In the eye of the fire breathing racer, this ain't very glamorous. But for this old man, it works just fine. We also picked up a 3rd place in the HSR International American Challenge. Did you know that a GT-40 will pop your ears when it flies by at full song? The only other big Triumph at the event was Randy Williams' refined TR-3. It was suffering from head gasket issues and didn't finish the weekend. What a truly exquisite machine! The Spitfires were out in force and running very fast. Leigh and Quinn Derby and Jake Kimbrough put on a fine show. The drive home in the rain with the top down on Interstate 85 was, by several magnitudes, more challenging than any of the races. Richard Taylor, TR-4 #196 From charly at mitchelplumbing.com Tue Apr 30 08:27:09 2013 From: charly at mitchelplumbing.com (Charly Mitchel) Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:27:09 -0700 Subject: [Fot] crank float References: Message-ID: Pinning the thrust washer is a good idea, but don't use steel pins, you should use brass pins.If something should happen. at least you won't be running the crankshaft on the steel. A better fix is to machine the main cap to accept an additional thrust washer and then you'll have twice the surface area for the thrust. Instead of pins you could use brass screws. Check out the link below. http://www.customthrustwashers.com/ Charly Mitchel TR6 #44 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Tobin" To: Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 5:52 PM Subject: [Fot] crank float > Hi Gang, I'm putting my TR6 engine together and had a question about the > crankshaft thrust bearings. > I know Cas had an article in one of his books about using a Toyota setup. > I > was talking to Dave at TRF and he mentioned pinning the thrust brearings. > Anybody done this? > I was thinking about setting my block in my drill press (it's a Powermatic > 20 > inch and will handle it) and drilling two holes in the back of the block, > where the thrust washers (bearings) are fitted. Then install two 3/32 roll > pins to retain the bearings. > The drill press would keep things level and straight. I already drilled > two > holes in an old thrust bearing and plan to use it as a template. > I've never had any problems but hear about the thrust bearings falling > out. It > seems that if the clearances are right, this wouldn't happen. > Any thoughts? > Thanks, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/charly at mitchelplumbing.com > > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.3272 / Virus Database: 3162/6282 - Release Date: 04/29/13 From mnewman at embarqmail.com Tue Apr 30 15:48:42 2013 From: mnewman at embarqmail.com (William T newman ) Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48:42 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Lemans/Sebring Spitfires Message-ID: <1604883989.2847178.1367358522645.JavaMail.root@embarqmail.com> Amici: I have recently purchased a replica of one of the 1964/65 Triumph Spitfire Works effort cars that raced at Sebring and Lemans. The car was purchased from Tim Slater in West Palm Beach, Florida. Tim has owned the car twice and his godfather was Peter Bolton, one of the Works drivers during the era. I will be racing SCCA Vintage using the #65, Bolton's number. I plan on finding more history on the car and may need the help of the listers in the future. Currently, I am in need of some pictutes of the original Works Spitfires that show the graphics "Triumph Spitfire" on the front wings. I need enough clarity in order to determine the proper font and scaling to get this graphic reproduced locally for installation on my new purchase. By the way, the car is BRG with a Rick Cline built 1300cc engine. The roof is from a GT6 instead of the original fiberglass, but the quality of the welding and restoration/reproduction is teriffic. Any pictures you may have will be appreciated. Thanks, Bill Newman #44 GT6 & 1965 Spitfire From tedtsimx at bright.net Mon Apr 1 05:57:55 2013 From: tedtsimx at bright.net (Ted Schumacher) Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:57:55 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations Message-ID: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our website - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture on home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of tghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure Oil. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 39A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 From BillDentin at aol.com Mon Apr 1 07:46:42 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:46:42 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations Message-ID: <3588.4209781a.3e8ae9c1@aol.com> In a message dated 04/01/2013 5:59:18 AM Central Standard Time, tedtsimx at bright.net writes: > With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our > website - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture > on home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of > tghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure > Oil. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim > 39A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted > Ted... Boy! That's a surprise. I thought you were even older. Bill (Damdinger) From robertten1 at aol.com Mon Apr 1 09:58:10 2013 From: robertten1 at aol.com (robertten1 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:58:10 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Service stations In-Reply-To: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> Message-ID: <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> And speakin of gas prices, back in the 70's when I worked for a couple service stations regular was in the high $.20 range. Then the oil crises hit and prices jumped to $.50 to $.55 per gallon over night and we limited sales to 5 gallons per vehicle. And customers were outraged by the cost of fuel, and this was also at a time that some drivers were just startin to think about fuel economy. Funny, in my town here in Taxachusetts I'm paying $3.43 a gallon but the towns next over its almost as much as $.40 MORE ??? Can't figure that one out. Again my 2 cents, Bob T -----Original Message----- From: Ted Schumacher To: FOT Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 7:59 am Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our ebsite - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture n home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of ghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure il. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 9A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- ed Schumacher edtsimx at bright.net ttp://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 08 S. Jefferson St. andora, Ohio, USA 45877 ax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) hone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) ech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 ______________________________________________ ot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/robertten1 at aol.com From budscars at comcast.net Mon Apr 1 10:14:09 2013 From: budscars at comcast.net (RACER BUD) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:14:09 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Service stations In-Reply-To: <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <002301ce2ef3$f1b86fd0$d5294f70$@net> Around 1970 I worked nights at a Chevron Station...Guys in a big car would drive in..open the trunk, and say "Hey..Wanna buy a nice suit?(:-) RB -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of robertten1 at aol.com Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 8:58 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Service stations And speakin of gas prices, back in the 70's when I worked for a couple service stations regular was in the high $.20 range. Then the oil crises hit and prices jumped to $.50 to $.55 per gallon over night and we limited sales to 5 gallons per vehicle. And customers were outraged by the cost of fuel, and this was also at a time that some drivers were just startin to think about fuel economy. Funny, in my town here in Taxachusetts I'm paying $3.43 a gallon but the towns next over its almost as much as $.40 MORE ??? Can't figure that one out. Again my 2 cents, Bob T -----Original Message----- From: Ted Schumacher To: FOT Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 7:59 am Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our ebsite - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture n home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of ghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure il. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 9A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- ed Schumacher edtsimx at bright.net ttp://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 08 S. Jefferson St. andora, Ohio, USA 45877 ax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) hone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) ech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 ______________________________________________ ot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/robertten1 at aol.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/budscars at comcast.net From budscars at comcast.net Mon Apr 1 10:17:54 2013 From: budscars at comcast.net (RACER BUD) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:17:54 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB From lang at isis.mit.edu Mon Apr 1 10:20:01 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:20:01 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Service stations In-Reply-To: <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> <8CFFD08D6E80108-EE0-3C689@Webmail-m123.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: On Mon, 1 Apr 2013 robertten1 at aol.com wrote: > Funny, in my town here in Taxachusetts I'm paying $3.43 a gallon but the towns > next over its almost as much as $.40 MORE ??? Can't figure that one out. This one's EZ - DON'T BUY GAS THERE. ;-) > Again my 2 cents, > Bob T ... adjusted for inflation, $.20. Nyuk, nyuk. rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From tlizzard at msn.com Mon Apr 1 10:28:35 2013 From: tlizzard at msn.com (Terry Stetler) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:28:35 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations In-Reply-To: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> References: <51597643.5070003@bright.net> Message-ID: Very cool Ted. Terry Stetler. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ted Schumacher To: FOT Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 7:57 AM Subject: [Fot] Service sgtations With all the discussion of gas stations, please take a look at our website - www.tsimportedautomotive.com. Click the link under the picture on home page that takes you to a history of our building. I am one of tghe lucky ones. This was started by my family in 1913 and we sold Pure Oil. I have pumped gas at 21.9 and that is what the price my Tokheim 39A Tallboy pump is showing. Enjoy. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tlizzard at msn.com From sbarr at McCarty-Law.com Mon Apr 1 10:30:12 2013 From: sbarr at McCarty-Law.com (Barr, Scott) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:30:12 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> References: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> Message-ID: <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E8A66CE@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> 50 years from now there will be a Vintage Prius Racing list on whatever version of the internet exists at that point. Some crusty old crock will be telling tales about the old days, when batteries went bad and how they first learned to refurbish those batteries in their driveway, using stuff they dug out of dumpsters and how, later, they figured out how to boost the discharge and recharge rates of those stock batteries without them blowing up all the time. Scott B. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of RACER BUD Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 11:18 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Electric cars What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sbarr at mccarty-law.com From gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com Mon Apr 1 01:45:55 2013 From: gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com (gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 00:45:55 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Head Gasket Coating Message-ID: .020" copper wire is really to thick. It does not compress enough, holds the head up to high, so there is a tendency for water to leak out the sides of the head and up the studs. We have found that dead soft copper wire between .012" and .015" is the ideal thickness to use. We glue it in place with contact cement or "gask-g-cinch" which will work like a contact cement. We still run thin beads of Silicone gasket maker around the two long head studs on the manifold side of the head to keep water from getting around the studs and causing them to rust & pit. 85 lbs ft. of torque is enough, with "permatex anti-sieze" on the threads and under the nut. It is important to use good hard head nut washers, like those from ARP. Retorque the head when hot after starting and warming up the engine, also to 85 lbs. ft. of torque. We use .003" to .006" liner projection with no more than .002" difference in hight between any tow adjacent liners. Greg Solow The Engine Room Morgan & Triumph Specialists Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831 429-1800 ------- Original Message ------- >From : Kas Kastner[mailto:kaskastner at gmail.com] Sent : 3/31/2013 6:36:40 PM To : j.wags63 at yahoo.com; fot at autox.team.net Cc : Subject : RE: Re: [Fot] Head Gasket Coating Pay attention here. The sticky part matters not much, but the copper wire literely seals the deal. Ho Ho Ho. *Never be beaten by equipment.* On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 6:09 PM, John Wagner wrote: > If you are using a shim gasket, may I recommend GM Goodwrench gasket > sealing compound. > We super glue .020 or less soft copper wire in the outer > rings and with a small sponge paint > roller apply the gsc. It looks like, an > has the consistency of Carmel topping. Its Been holding > High comp. chevys > together since the 60's. Good Stuff and not that expensive. > > > John > Wagner > Just the wrench > From: Randall > To: > Cc: > fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:36 PM > Subject: Re: [Fot] > Head Gasket Coating > > FWIW, Hylomar spray is apparently still available, just > not from Permatex or > Valco: > http://goo.gl/jE4dw > http://goo.gl/mvKDc > > -- > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/j.wags63 at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/kaskastner at gmail.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com From tr3driver at ca.rr.com Mon Apr 1 12:07:15 2013 From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:07:15 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> Message-ID: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> ---- RACER BUD wrote: > What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good > anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the > car? They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. Randall From budscars at comcast.net Mon Apr 1 12:10:26 2013 From: budscars at comcast.net (RACER BUD) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:10:26 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <003501ce2f04$3028d4c0$907a7e40$@net> Thanks Randall..Quite enlightening. RB -----Original Message----- From: Randall [mailto:tr3driver at ca.rr.com] Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 11:07 AM To: fot at autox.team.net; budscars at comcast.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars ---- RACER BUD wrote: > What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good > anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of > the car? They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. Randall From ponobill at gmail.com Mon Apr 1 15:41:46 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:41:46 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> Like any other emerging infrastructure, it's not as "good" as the technology it replaces. Of course if we were starting off fresh with no transportation technology a piston-driven internal combustion engine would the the very last possibility considered. Horrible design choice, but after a hundred years of development it's pretty tough to compete with either the design or the infrastructure that supports it. It's SO entrenched that hybrid cars use it as a generator driver when a turbine-derived design would be so much more efficient, and a small fuel cell would be even better. Electric and other technologies will replace gasoline as a fuel, and it's conceivable that a piston-driven engine will be replaced. Such a hideous and intrinsically limited design. My next car for Maui will definitely be electric-based. I can and will run it for "free". I generate about 200KWH per week with photovoltaic panels, and I'll double that next year. Given Maui's electric rates and the cost of gasoline they pay for themselves in five years. I don't have any other investments that come anywhere close to the ROI. I can do math, so until the engine in my jeep drops out onto the road I'll probably still be using that, but given expected battery life an electric vehicle pencils out very nicely here. I've also built an electric bicycle here that I use for shuttling myself when I do downwind runs (drop the bike off, drive to the start, do the run, drive the bike back to pick up the jeep. Yes I could pedal, but after paddling a stand up surfboard ten miles a little boost is nice. My bicycle runs on the same 4S 5000MAH lithium polymer batteries that I use for my quadcopter drone. I just slot four of them into a case I made and it's good for about thrity miles with hills. I also made an electric tricycle that everyone in the Northwest is really tired of seeing in the pits. It does 50 MPH on the flats and I've done a century ride with it--over Mount Hood. A "short" ride with it is 50 miles. Great little grocery getter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC_o66ABn6M On Apr 1, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Randall wrote: > ---- RACER BUD wrote: >> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >> car? > > They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). > > When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. > > At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. > > Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From robertten1 at aol.com Tue Apr 2 08:41:04 2013 From: robertten1 at aol.com (robertten1 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 10:41:04 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Underdrive Pulley for Lucas Alternator Message-ID: <8CFFDC73C8E35DE-9E0-50280@webmail-d235.sysops.aol.com> Amici, I seem to remember some one here asking about an underdrive pulley for their Lucas Alternator. Well while I searched for my hoard of parts for a project on my Spit GT, I came across just such an item. This is a part I had made up for when I used a Lucas Alternator on my car, it's roughly 5 inches in diameter. I could send a photo to your email if interested. Cheers, Bob T '63 Spitfire street '64 Spit GT autocrosser From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 2 09:02:01 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:02:01 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] CAM CORE NEEDED FOR REGRIND TR3/4 Message-ID: <8CFFDCA29B9E7BB-1814-4E7C4@webmail-d230.sysops.aol.com> THANKS to all that helped on a cam selection for a specific application....especially Larry Young. Now a solid cam core is needed for regrind. Can anyone help? I am helping a guy with this. Strange deal. TR3 is being built for some kind of high speed rallying in the US. If I find out any more about it I will share. Engine builder says owner is competing against V-8s and such. Owner also rallies in Europe part of the year with cars stationed over there. interesting. Thanks, once again! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From jhhasty at gdhs.com Tue Apr 2 09:15:20 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:15:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP Message-ID: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? Will race gas be available? I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a mystery.. John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. From vintage.racer at comcast.net Tue Apr 2 09:51:00 2013 From: vintage.racer at comcast.net (vintage.racer at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:51:00 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] Smoke by Joseph Lucas Message-ID: <2097144514.431672.1364917860414.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> The following has been around for a long time but funny none the less. Gary > ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS > Positive ground depends on proper > circuit functioning, which is the transmission of negative ions by > retention of the visible spectral manifestation known as bsmokeb. > Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work. We know this > to be true because every time one lets the smoke out of an > electrical circuit, it stops working. This can be verified repeatedly > through empirical testing. For example, if one places a copper bar > across the terminals of a battery, prodigious quantities of smoke are > liberated and the battery shortly ceases to function. In addition, if > one observes smoke escaping from an electrical component such as a > Lucas voltage regulator, it will also be observed that the component > no longer functions. The logic is elementary and inescapable! The > function of the wiring harness is to conduct the smoke from one > device to another. When the wiring springs a leak and lets all the > smoke out of the system, nothing works afterward. Starter motors were > considered unsuitable for British motorcycles for some time largely > because they consumed large quantities of smoke, requiring very > unsightly large wires. It has been reported that Lucas electrical > components are possibly more prone to electrical leakage than their > Bosch, Japanese or American counterparts. Experts point out that this > is because Lucas is British, and all things British leak. British > engines leak oil, British shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk > brake systems leak fluid, British tires leak air and British > Intelligence leaks national defense secrets. > > Therefore, it follows that British electrical systems must leak > smoke. Once again, the logic is clear and inescapable. > > In conclusion, the basic concept of transmission of electrical energy > in the form of smoke provides a logical explanation of the mysteries > of electrical components especially British units manufactured by > Joseph Lucas, Ltd. > > And remember: bA gentleman does not motor about after dark.b > > Joseph Lucas bThe Prince of Darknessb 1842-1903 > > A few Lucas quips: > > The Lucas motto: bGet home before dark.b > > Lucas is the patent holder for the short circuit. > > Lucas - Inventor of the first intermittent wiper. > > Lucas - Inventor of the self-dimming headlamp. > > The three-position Lucas switch--DIM, FLICKER and OFF. The other > three switch settings--SMOKE, SMOLDER and IGNITE. > > The Original Anti-Theft Device - Lucas Electrics. > > If Lucas made guns, wars would not start > > Back in the b70s, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and > began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they > offered which did not suck. > > Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because Lucas makes their > refrigerators. From mmoore at wave1.net Tue Apr 2 09:48:15 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:48:15 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP In-Reply-To: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <00c601ce2fb9$7da6c620$78f45260$@net> https://pvgpa.ejoinme.org/MyPages/RacerRegistration/tabid/267555/Default.asp x Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of john hasty Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:15 AM To: 'FOT' Subject: [Fot] PVGP Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? Will race gas be available? I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a mystery.. John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mmoore at wave1.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Tue Apr 2 10:03:31 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:03:31 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: John, check the VRG website; they have on-line registration. Vintage Racer Group, good bunch. Look under events. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "john hasty" To: "'FOT'" Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:15 AM Subject: [Fot] PVGP > Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having > trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed > on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? > Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock > located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member > organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? > Will race gas be available? > I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track > layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to > Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a > mystery.. > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) > is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information > that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the > message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated > otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Tue Apr 2 10:31:08 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:31:08 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <298919B8AC5445A68D1E2A53A69D02BD@hpd530> John, go to VRG home, click on events, go down to the PVGP races at PIRC, then to Entry Form. Then go back to Detailed Event Info, it will bring up a PVGP site. Hit "Drivers" and it will bring up all kinds of info. Pit/paddock are on Hobart St and Prospect Dr. Very rustic, old days style. Park like setting. There's a motorcycle club that watches over everything overnight, so no worries about security. You have to keep in mind the race is in urban Pittsburgh, near Pitt, and getting around towing a trailer can be a bit trying, but not impossible. The traffic grid: I'll relay what a H-P rep from the "Burgh" told me years ago; they got a river on one side and a mountain on the other, they do the best they can! Good luck. Keith and Ralph, VRG guys, are very helpful. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "john hasty" To: "'FOT'" Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:15 AM Subject: [Fot] PVGP > Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having > trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed > on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? > Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock > located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member > organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? > Will race gas be available? > I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track > layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to > Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a > mystery.. > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) > is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information > that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the > message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated > otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From ponobill at gmail.com Tue Apr 2 10:36:08 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:36:08 -1000 Subject: [Fot] PVGP In-Reply-To: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> References: <2C24A3AECA1449709FFF0464A59567C5@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <78C369C9-C113-480A-8C49-38F88BCDAABD@bnj.com> I did the race in Payote during the All Aluminum Tour. I doubt much has changed, but my memory sucks. There's not much need for crew credentials, the whole event is free to the public. There was a nice reception at the arboretum that you'll want tickets for though. As I recall it was driver and one guest for most of the race-related events. The paddock is along a road in Schenly Park. The name escapes me, but it's an infamous gay cruising area. Space is limited, get there early. I set Nero up in a great spot. Tech is in the paddock, they do a fine job with all the organizational stuff. One vehicle pass, there was no race gas available--I brought my own. There was a race the weekend prior at BeaverRun, a very fun little track. Good event, I topped off my gas jugs there and had plenty for the PVGP. You don't get that much track time, so you won't use too much. Great event, and lots of fun stuff going on the week before in the area close to the park. We had a wondferful time. Take it easy during the race, the track is pretty dangerous. I didn't take that advice (given by Burt Levy) and didn't have a problem, but everything you could hit is pretty hard, even if it has a hay bale in front of it. On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:15 AM, john hasty wrote: > Amici: I plan on making the Schenley Park race in July, but am having > trouble obtaining any information from their web site or from those listed > on the site as to things such as: Who do you make the entry fee check to? > Where is the HQ or registration tent or building ? Where is the paddock > located? Do they accept annual tech inspections from council member > organizations? How many vehicle passes? How many crew included in entry? > Will race gas be available? > I have a good video from Bob Colaizzi's 7 that shows the track > layout and racing line really good, and Map Quest shows me how to get to > Pittsburg, the hotel and where the park is, but the rest of it remains a > mystery.. > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From cartravel at pobox.com Tue Apr 2 11:07:53 2013 From: cartravel at pobox.com (Larry Young) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:07:53 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> Message-ID: <515B1069.1050602@pobox.com> The problem with electric cars is that they run on whatever produces the electricity, usually natural gas or coal, both produce green house gases. The way you're doing it, Bill, makes more sense. To have a 5 year payout, Hawaii must have exceptional incentives for installing solar panels. Payout periods are usually 10 to 15 years. The problem with incentives is that they usually change and rarely for the better. Larry On 4/1/2013 4:41 PM, Bill Babcock wrote: > Like any other emerging infrastructure, it's not as "good" as the technology > it replaces. Of course if we were starting off fresh with no transportation > technology a piston-driven internal combustion engine would the the very last > possibility considered. Horrible design choice, but after a hundred years of > development it's pretty tough to compete with either the design or the > infrastructure that supports it. It's SO entrenched that hybrid cars use it as > a generator driver when a turbine-derived design would be so much more > efficient, and a small fuel cell would be even better. > > Electric and other technologies will replace gasoline as a fuel, and it's > conceivable that a piston-driven engine will be replaced. Such a hideous and > intrinsically limited design. > > My next car for Maui will definitely be electric-based. I can and will run it > for "free". I generate about 200KWH per week with photovoltaic panels, and > I'll double that next year. Given Maui's electric rates and the cost of > gasoline they pay for themselves in five years. I don't have any other > investments that come anywhere close to the ROI. I can do math, so until the > engine in my jeep drops out onto the road I'll probably still be using that, > but given expected battery life an electric vehicle pencils out very nicely > here. > > I've also built an electric bicycle here that I use for shuttling myself when > I do downwind runs (drop the bike off, drive to the start, do the run, drive > the bike back to pick up the jeep. Yes I could pedal, but after paddling a > stand up surfboard ten miles a little boost is nice. My bicycle runs on the > same 4S 5000MAH lithium polymer batteries that I use for my quadcopter drone. > I just slot four of them into a case I made and it's good for about thrity > miles with hills. > > I also made an electric tricycle that everyone in the Northwest is really > tired of seeing in the pits. It does 50 MPH on the flats and I've done a > century ride with it--over Mount Hood. A "short" ride with it is 50 miles. > Great little grocery getter. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC_o66ABn6M > > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >>> car? >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/cartravel at pobox.com From Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com Mon Apr 1 14:00:04 2013 From: Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com (Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:00:04 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and power....maybe not in my lifetime but. I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... Ty Sent from my iPad (Please excuse any errors or typos) On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > ---- RACER BUD wrote: >> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >> car? > > They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). > > When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. > > At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. > > Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com From PegAndBobM at aol.com Tue Apr 2 11:57:43 2013 From: PegAndBobM at aol.com (PegAndBobM at aol.com) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 13:57:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype Message-ID: Advertisement from Denver Craigslist for 1953 prototype. FYI only, no association, nor knowledge of claims made. Link: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3717049749.html From igofaster at att.net Tue Apr 2 12:05:18 2013 From: igofaster at att.net (Bobby Whitehead) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:05:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> References: <002401ce2ef4$779b7de0$66d279a0$@net> Message-ID: <1364925918.55583.YahooMailRC@web182201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> not having an electric or hybrid type car I have an opinion... they are not as 'green' as they could be touted in the long run. The lithium batteries are not forever batteries and at some date and time they will have to be disposed of. I'm not sure of the re-cycling phase of that process... and lithium is not a natural product found easily around the world... I had a neighbor, Rick Perry (not the Texas governor) who was a 5 state representative for Audi America.. (we own our third Audi) and his thought about diesel was pretty interesting... I think most of us 'racer' types have seen what Audi has done in the past with Formula 1 and diesel powered F1 super cars....amazing success story I'm sure most will agree...but.. 100 mpg is not a stretch in the real world for a diesel powered vehicle in the near future... diesel is a product that can be made out of natural products, like cooking oil, in the bio-diesel realm of things... Seem to reason IMHO that diesel or bio-diesel could be a long term solution to energy and 'green' standards for the future of consumer automobiles.... just a thought.... Bobby Whitehead To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, April 1, 2013 11:20:09 AM Subject: [Fot] Electric cars What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/igofaster at att.net From garygret at sbcglobal.net Tue Apr 2 12:18:41 2013 From: garygret at sbcglobal.net (Gary Schneider) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:18:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Smoke by Joseph Lucas In-Reply-To: <2097144514.431672.1364917860414.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <2097144514.431672.1364917860414.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1364926721.72037.YahooMailNeo@web181005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Some years ago there was a genuine Lucas Smoke Replacement Kit on ebay. It included a bottle of genuine Lucas smoke and several needles for proper injection. Since once can never have too many tools at their disposal I put a casual bid on it but I think it wound up going for something like $100! Gary Schneider >________________________________ > From: "vintage.racer at comcast.net" >To: Friends of Triumph >Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 10:51 AM >Subject: [Fot] Smoke by Joseph Lucas > >The following has been around for a long time but funny none the less. > >Gary > > > >> ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS > >> Positive ground depends on proper >> circuit functioning, which is the transmission of negative ions by >> retention of the visible spectral manifestation known as bsmokeb. >> Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work. We know this >> to be true because every time one lets the smoke out of an >> electrical circuit, it stops working. This can be verified repeatedly >> through empirical testing. For example, if one places a copper bar >> across the terminals of a battery, prodigious quantities of smoke are >> liberated and the battery shortly ceases to function. In addition, if >> one observes smoke escaping from an electrical component such as a >> Lucas voltage regulator, it will also be observed that the component >> no longer functions. The logic is elementary and inescapable! The >> function of the wiring harness is to conduct the smoke from one >> device to another. When the wiring springs a leak and lets all the >> smoke out of the system, nothing works afterward. Starter motors were >> considered unsuitable for British motorcycles for some time largely >> because they consumed large quantities of smoke, requiring very >> unsightly large wires. It has been reported that Lucas electrical >> components are possibly more prone to electrical leakage than their >> Bosch, Japanese or American counterparts. Experts point out that this >> is because Lucas is British, and all things British leak. British >> engines leak oil, British shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk >> brake systems leak fluid, British tires leak air and British >> Intelligence leaks national defense secrets. >> >> Therefore, it follows that British electrical systems must leak >> smoke. Once again, the logic is clear and inescapable. >> >> In conclusion, the basic concept of transmission of electrical energy >> in the form of smoke provides a logical explanation of the mysteries >> of electrical components especially British units manufactured by >> Joseph Lucas, Ltd. >> >> And remember: bA gentleman does not motor about after dark.b >> >> Joseph Lucas bThe Prince of Darknessb 1842-1903 >> >> A few Lucas quips: >> >> The Lucas motto: bGet home before dark.b >> >> Lucas is the patent holder for the short circuit. >> >> Lucas - Inventor of the first intermittent wiper. >> >> Lucas - Inventor of the self-dimming headlamp. >> >> The three-position Lucas switch--DIM, FLICKER and OFF. The other >> three switch settings--SMOKE, SMOLDER and IGNITE. >> >> The Original Anti-Theft Device - Lucas Electrics. >> >> If Lucas made guns, wars would not start >> >> Back in the b70s, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and >> began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they >> offered which did not suck. >> >> Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because Lucas makes their >> refrigerators. >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/garygret at sbcglobal.net From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 2 12:44:36 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:44:36 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] MADMARX VITON SEALS - ARRIVED TODAY. Message-ID: <8CFFDE941F7BE7B-17F8-4EB6C@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Chris Marx just sent me a large number of his TR3/4 REAR CRANK seal kits to distribute in NORTH AMERICA. I had several inquiries, but cant remember them all. You might have to remind me. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From rikrock at live.com Tue Apr 2 18:14:35 2013 From: rikrock at live.com (Rich Rock) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:14:35 -0400 Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype Message-ID: Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? ________________________________ From: PegAndBobM at aol.com Sent: 4/2/2013 2:28 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype Advertisement from Denver Craigslist for 1953 prototype. FYI only, no association, nor knowledge of claims made. Link: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3717049749.html _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rikrock at live.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Tue Apr 2 18:40:57 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 19:40:57 -0500 Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't contemporary reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? Duncan Charlton 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 2 19:09:43 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:09:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> I have not checked the history, but I suspect a hoax of some kind. I don't think any prototypes survived. Someone on the list will likely know..... A hoax on an Italia surfaced in the 90s. That was interesting. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Duncan Charlton To: Rich Rock Cc: fot Sent: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 8:01 pm Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't contemporary reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? Duncan Charlton 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com From trmarty at hotmail.com Tue Apr 2 19:15:16 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:15:16 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP too Message-ID: I am planning on attending the PVGP at PIR (Beaver Run) the July 13th weekend. Anybody else going to be there? From mlcooknj at msn.com Tue Apr 2 19:50:54 2013 From: mlcooknj at msn.com (michael cook) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:50:54 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 1953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> References: , , <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: It must be a fake or a hoax. It has always been understood that there was only one TR1 prototype. It was shown at the Earls Court show in London in the fall of 1953. By the time Geneva came around the following March, Ken Richardson had had his say and the car had been altered with the familiar trunk, a different chassis and other alterations to the bodywork. The photo in the ad was a period shot showing the front of the TR-1 but there was nothing on the actual car being sold. April Fool, I guess. Mike Cook > To: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com > From: n197tr4 at cs.com > Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:09:43 -0400 > CC: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype > > I have not checked the history, but I suspect a hoax of some kind. > > I don't think any prototypes survived. > > Someone on the list will likely know..... > > A hoax on an Italia surfaced in the 90s. > > That was interesting. > > Joe Alexander > A. R. E. > 645 1st Street > Jesup, Iowa 50648 > 319.464.4711 (cell) > n197tr4 at cs.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Duncan Charlton > To: Rich Rock > Cc: fot > Sent: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 8:01 pm > Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype > > > I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't contemporary > reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? > > Duncan Charlton > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > > On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > > > Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mlcooknj at msn.com From cartravel at pobox.com Tue Apr 2 20:00:05 2013 From: cartravel at pobox.com (Larry Young) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:00:05 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <515B8D25.1060506@pobox.com> Diesel is a technology overlooked in the US, because the solution has been dictated by the government. Europe is about 50% diesel. I have a friend that averages 50 mpg in his Volkswagen Golf. My big X5 BMW gets 29 mpg at 70 mph. With that massive torque and 6 speed transmission it easily pulls my 18 foot enclosed car trailer with about 14 mpg. I previously had a Ford Expedition with a 5.4L gas engine. It didn't tow as well, averaging about 9 mpg. Diesels still produce green house gases, but to a lesser extent than gas engines. Otherwise, with today.s technology it is very clean. Unfortunately, it has a bad reputation with people that remember all the noise and soot from city buses. This discussion is starting to get political, so I'm dropping out from now on. Larry On 4/1/2013 3:00 PM, Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com wrote: > You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, > hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a > landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and > oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and > power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > > I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was > backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. > Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > > Ty > > > Sent from my iPad > (Please excuse any errors or typos) > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >>> car? >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/cartravel at pobox.com From ponobill at gmail.com Tue Apr 2 23:59:38 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 19:59:38 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <515B1069.1050602@pobox.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <8FA3B673-3178-44BD-970F-F06FCE755106@bnj.com> <515B1069.1050602@pobox.com> Message-ID: It's not really the incentives that make it worthwhile, though they were just fine, thank you, but there are plenty of people here with $1000 per month electric bills. The main generators burn oil and there's a fuel surcharge that floats on top of the approved electric rate. We have a growing number of wind generators, but it's still less than 15% of the island's power. So you spend $40K on photovoltaics, drop your electric bill from $800 per month (in my case) to $14 and the math is pretty simple. In today's 3% ROI economy I'd have to invest $320,000 to yield $9600 per year, so my $40K investment seems pretty sound. The "green" aspect of electric cars is shifting pretty quickly, though honestly, I could care less about that kind of bullshit. The US is fast becoming the Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas (because of shale fracking), we're already the Saudi Arabia of Coal and we're likely to become the Saudi Arabia of Oil. Weirdly blessed with natural resources. Coal is pretty nasty, but you can burn natural gas in a lot of ways that limit it's environmental effect. All of our worries about global warming and other greenhouse gasses will be pretty trivial as the third world continues it's steep ramp up the consumption curve. China will surpass the US in CO2 generation this year, and their pollution levels in dust and coal black are double ours. Move your troublesome manufacturing out of the country all you like, it's still just one planet. Electric cars are a popcorn fart compared to the real issues that face the world. But saying they're useless because they use electricity from plants that produce greenhouse gas demonstrates a deep lack of understanding of the economics of transportable fuel vs. centralized power generation, as well as just basic thermodynamics. Its just an easy thing to repeat. If you really do the math or a little research you'll be more enthusiastic. On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:07 AM, Larry Young wrote: > The problem with electric cars is that they run on whatever produces the electricity, usually natural gas or coal, both produce green house gases. The way you're doing it, Bill, makes more sense. To have a 5 year payout, Hawaii must have exceptional incentives for installing solar panels. Payout periods are usually 10 to 15 years. The problem with incentives is that they usually change and rarely for the better. > Larry From mmoore at wave1.net Wed Apr 3 03:55:49 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 05:55:49 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP too In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000d01ce3051$6bfbee80$43f3cb80$@net> I will be going, it's a VRG event Thanks Mike 62 TR4 Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of marty sukey Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 9:15 PM To: FOT Subject: [Fot] PVGP too I am planning on attending the PVGP at PIR (Beaver Run) the July 13th weekend. Anybody else going to be there? _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mmoore at wave1.net From n197tr4 at cs.com Wed Apr 3 11:01:09 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:01:09 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] cam cores and Tom Kreger's email? Message-ID: <8CFFEA3F968840B-1374-3C1C@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> Thanks for all of the help with cam cores....got it done. Does anyone have email for Tom Kreger? Thanks again. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Tue Apr 2 12:24:33 2013 From: dmitchel at sbcglobal.net (Doug Mitchell) Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:24:33 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <9u9p0yw4k388jp42p5sn6rng.1364927073610@email.android.com> It has been said that an F150 is more green cradle to grave than a Prius when you include battery disposal. Full disclosure, I just took delivery of a hybrid, but it shares the garage with a F150. The Triumphs reside in a separate garage. When you think about it, our Triumphs are, at this time, more 'green' than any electric or hybrid vehicle. Cheers, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com wrote: >You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, >hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a >landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and >oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and >power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > >I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was >backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. >Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > >Ty > > >Sent from my iPad >(Please excuse any errors or typos) > >On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >>> car? >> >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his >1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect >means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a >relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets >scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in >Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it >doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it >doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain >more acceptance. >> >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. >There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so >on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. >They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the >pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dmitchel at sbcglobal.net From toodamnfunky at comcast.net Tue Apr 2 14:22:13 2013 From: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:22:13 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <1364925918.55583.YahooMailRC@web182201.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <72479266.357425.1364934133494.JavaMail.root@sz0004a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> "What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or.. what becomes of the car" I have two words......Big Block Wouldn't that be a hoot. A supercharged GM big block running amidships in a Prius. jim g ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bobby Whitehead" To: budscars at comcast.net Cc: "FoT Triumph" Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:05:18 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars not having an electric or hybrid type car I have an opinion... they are not as 'green' as they could be touted in the long run. The lithium batteries are not forever batteries and at some date and time they will have to be disposed of. I'm not sure of the re-cycling phase of that process... and lithium is not a natural product found easily around the world... I had a neighbor, Rick Perry (not the Texas governor) who was a 5 state representative for Audi America.. (we own our third Audi) and his thought about diesel was pretty interesting... I think most of us 'racer' types have seen what Audi has done in the past with Formula 1 and diesel powered F1 super cars....amazing success story I'm sure most will agree...but.. 100 mpg is not a stretch in the real world for a diesel powered vehicle in the near future... diesel is a product that can be made out of natural products, like cooking oil, in the bio-diesel realm of things... Seem to reason IMHO that diesel or bio-diesel could be a long term solution to energy and 'green' standards for the future of consumer automobiles.... just a thought.... B Bobby Whitehead To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, April 1, 2013 11:20:09 AM Subject: [Fot] Electric cars What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are B no good anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the car? RB _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/igofaster at att.net _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfunky at comcast.net From timmurph at fastbytes.com Tue Apr 2 16:23:53 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:23:53 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> Hydrogen has to be produced also. You can either extract it from the air or strip it off of water molecules. Both processes take energy, and if I recall correctly, not necessarily an insignificant amount. Tim -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 3:00 PM To: Randall Cc: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles and oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and power....maybe not in my lifetime but. I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped me. Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... Ty Sent from my iPad (Please excuse any errors or typos) On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > ---- RACER BUD wrote: >> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of the >> car? > > They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for his 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has a relatively small battery, it's just a data point). > > When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. > > At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that it doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain more acceptance. > > Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal combustion. There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com From weredinger at cox.net Tue Apr 2 20:23:52 2013 From: weredinger at cox.net (Bill) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:23:52 -0500 Subject: [Fot] 1953 TR 1 Prototype In-Reply-To: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFE1F0F2CC09D-17F8-52BBC@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: TR1 was a one off concept car used as the 1952 Earls Court, England, Show Car and was revised after the show to have a trunk and became a TR2 Prototype, one of Ken Richardson's test cars. April Fools! Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Alexander" To: Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 8:09 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype >I have not checked the history, but I suspect a hoax of some kind. > > I don't think any prototypes survived. > > Someone on the list will likely know..... > > A hoax on an Italia surfaced in the 90s. > > That was interesting. > > Joe Alexander > A. R. E. > 645 1st Street > Jesup, Iowa 50648 > 319.464.4711 (cell) > n197tr4 at cs.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Duncan Charlton > To: Rich Rock > Cc: fot > Sent: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 8:01 pm > Subject: Re: [Fot] !953 TR 1 Prototype > > > I'm not sure it would be a good buy unless for a museum. Didn't > contemporary > reports point out that the TR1 handled very poorly? > > Duncan Charlton > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > > On Apr 2, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Rich Rock wrote: > >> Listing has been removed. April fools or the real deal?? > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/weredinger at cox.net From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 3 12:08:11 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:08:11 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <9u9p0yw4k388jp42p5sn6rng.1364927073610@email.android.com> References: <9u9p0yw4k388jp42p5sn6rng.1364927073610@email.android.com> Message-ID: <515C700B.7030800@bradakis.com> Doug Mitchell wrote: > It has been said that an F150 is more green cradle to grave than a Prius when you include battery disposal. > I recall something about the earlier Prius models being one of the most environmentally unfriendly cars to produce. I can't recall the exact details, but it involved the nickel for the batteries being mined in South Africa, the ore shipped to a smelter in Spain, then halfway around the world to be formed into sheets, then the sheets shipped to Canada to be made into batteries, which were shipped to Japan and put into cars that were shipped back to North America. That's a LOT of miles to be covered, powered by petroleum. mjb. From BillDentin at aol.com Wed Apr 3 12:22:18 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:22:18 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <446cf.21d71bec.3e8dcd59@aol.com> In a message dated 04/03/2013 11:54:33 AM Central Standard Time, dmitchel at sbcglobal.net writes: > When you think about it, our Triumphs are, at this time, more 'green' > than any electric or hybrid vehicle. > You mean...British Racing Green? Bill (Damdinger) From billdentin at aol.com Wed Apr 3 15:24:36 2013 From: billdentin at aol.com (billdentin at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:24:36 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... Message-ID: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> Amici... More sad news. Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in February) broke loose from its Alabama mooring. I still say we should initiate a movement to get Carnival to change the ship's name. Bill (Damdinger) From timmurph at fastbytes.com Wed Apr 3 16:10:02 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:10:02 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> To what; FIAT, YUGO, or maybe TRABANT?? :) At least with TRABANT they could reuse some of the lettering. Tim -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of billdentin at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 4:25 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... Amici... More sad news. Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in February) broke loose from its Alabama mooring. I still say we should initiate a movement to get Carnival to change the ship's name. Bill (Damdinger) _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com From bownes at seiri.com Wed Apr 3 16:22:44 2013 From: bownes at seiri.com (Bob Bownes -Seiri) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:22:44 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: A friend of mine's father was asked to inspect the boat post incident. The stories are pretty amazing. Engine #1 apparently blew the glow plugs right out of the head, which, when followed by lots of volatiles, lead to a pretty spectacular fire. On Apr 3, 2013, at 17:24, billdentin at aol.com wrote: > Amici... > > More sad news. Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in > February) > broke loose from its Alabama mooring. I still say we should initiate a > movement > to get Carnival to change the ship's name. > > Bill (Damdinger) > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bownes at web9.com From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 3 16:31:29 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:31:29 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> References: <8CFFEC8C6E25EBE-2078-5D39@webmail-m163.sysops.aol.com> <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> Message-ID: <515CADC1.5030103@bradakis.com> Tim Murphy wrote: > To what; FIAT, YUGO, or maybe TRABANT?? :) > MG would be pretty easy to spell ;-) mjb. From gasket.works at gte.net Wed Apr 3 16:54:59 2013 From: gasket.works at gte.net (gasket.works at gte.net) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:54:59 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <883350473-1365029698-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1485343904-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> I leased a chevy volt in dec 2012.. Three year deal. Since dec 10 I filled up w 8 gallons gas. With another car I would have filled at least every ten days. I have a solar panel array. This past weekend I made about about 56KW per day. As the days get longer the array generates perhaps 70+KW. The car is nearly noisless, gobs of instant torque and smooth. I. Want to hot rod it and take it on the track. Does scca have an all electric class? Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From ponobill at gmail.com Wed Apr 3 22:03:33 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:03:33 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <883350473-1365029698-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1485343904-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> References: <883350473-1365029698-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1485343904-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> Message-ID: I consider the Chevy Volt to be the best engineered and most practical of all the electrics. The technology is superb, it's a real achievement. On Apr 3, 2013, at 12:54 PM, gasket.works at gte.net wrote: > I leased a chevy volt in dec 2012.. Three year deal. Since dec 10 I filled up w 8 gallons gas. With another car I would have filled at least every ten days. I have a solar panel array. This past weekend I made about about 56KW per day. As the days get longer the array generates perhaps 70+KW. > > The car is nearly noisless, gobs of instant torque and smooth. I. Want to hot rod it and take it on the track. Does scca have an all electric class? > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From ponobill at gmail.com Thu Apr 4 01:57:43 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 21:57:43 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> Message-ID: <0964D2C0-52C6-4427-809B-19E627B846C7@gmail.com> One last comment and then I'll quit. the REAL issue holding back cheap, efficient, "green" transportation is the mixed mode of transport. for a car to be safe it has to survive on a road with trucks and existing two ton cars -- which is the average weight of cars in America, from the 3,200 pound Honda Accord (most popular car) to the 5500 pound F150. There's no way to be super efficient when you have to move two tons to carry one person--which is all the average car has in it (well, 1.24 occupants, but its close enough). One ton per person is ridiculous, especially when you have to climb hills, two is insane. Should be something more like two hundred pounds per person. Easy to do with carbon fiber and modern electric stuff. My tricycle weighs 65 pounds and goes 65 MPH. Stops on a dime and gives you seven cents change. Of course you have to be crazy to do that in mixed traffic, which is pretty much what the cops have been telling me each time they catch me. Next time you're stuck in traffic, picture all those massive cars replaced with tiny, light, two person vehicles. Poof, traffic jam gone. Except in Italy, where it's already happened but the roads were built for bicycles--or maybe scooters. From lang at isis.mit.edu Thu Apr 4 03:12:33 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 05:12:33 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo Message-ID: Hi, I'm not sure if this got posted earlier, but I tripped across this neat poster of the 2012 Pagoda Hillclimb... it's on the bottom of the BMR home page: http://www.bmr-scca.org/ That sure looks a lot like Richard Good's hillclimb car... Neat! rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From rikrock at live.com Thu Apr 4 08:39:16 2013 From: rikrock at live.com (Rich Rock) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:39:16 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo Message-ID: Yes, that is Richard Good's car. We do a poster every year advertising our two hillclimbs. It's Blue Mountain Region SCCA, not Blue Ridge. Bob, are you still planning on coming to Pagoda Hillclimb in June? Entry forms will be out soon. Rich Rock ________________________________ From: Robert M. Lang Sent: 4/4/2013 5:45 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo Hi, I'm not sure if this got posted earlier, but I tripped across this neat poster of the 2012 Pagoda Hillclimb... it's on the bottom of the BMR home page: http://www.bmr-scca.org/ That sure looks a lot like Richard Good's hillclimb car... Neat! rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rikrock at live.com From lang at isis.mit.edu Thu Apr 4 09:22:00 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:22:00 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Blue Ridge Mountain Promo In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Thu, 4 Apr 2013, Rich Rock wrote: > Yes, that is Richard Good's car. We do a poster every year advertising our > two hillclimbs. It's Blue Mountain Region SCCA, not Blue Ridge. OOps. > Bob, are you still planning on coming to Pagoda Hillclimb in June? Entry > forms will be out soon. I'm leaning that way. I finally got my medical forms all squared away and will get the application in the mail tomorrow for the SCCA novice time-trial license. So things are looking up. There's an outside chance that I won't be able to make it, but at this stage it's actually a fairly remote chance. Selling a house is a lot of work! > Rich Rock rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From jkhagen at charter.net Wed Apr 3 12:28:55 2013 From: jkhagen at charter.net (jkhagen at charter.net) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:28:55 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Electric cars Message-ID: <785bba94.6621fa.13dd128a90c.Webtop.46@charter.net> It's been said that the carbon footprint of building/buying a new car is about equal to driving it the average 7 years. Soooo-stop waste "Recycle old race cars" John Hagen On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Doug Mitchell wrote: > It has been said that an F150 is more green cradle to grave than a > Prius when you include battery disposal. > > Full disclosure, I just took delivery of a hybrid, but it shares the > garage with a F150. The Triumphs reside in a separate garage. > > When you think about it, our Triumphs are, at this time, more 'green' > than any electric or hybrid vehicle. > > Cheers, > > Doug > -- > Doug Mitchell > dmitchel at sbcglobal.net > > Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com wrote: > >> You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power >> plants, >> hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in >> a >> landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" >> vehicles and >> oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and >> power....maybe not in my lifetime but. >> >> I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy >> was >> backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about >> clipped me. >> Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... >> >> Ty >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> (Please excuse any errors or typos) >> >> On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: >> >>> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes >>>> of the >>>> car? >>> >>> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery >>> for his >> 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I >> suspect >> means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a >> Prius has a >> relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >>> >>> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it >>> gets >> scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >>> >>> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility >>> is in >> Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, >> but it >> doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so >> cheap that it >> doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric >> cars gain >> more acceptance. >>> >>> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal >>> combustion. >> There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting >> and so >> on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to >> claim. >> They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of >> the >> pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >>> >>> Randall >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dmitchel at sbcglobal.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jkhagen at charter.net From ponobill at gmail.com Wed Apr 3 14:33:04 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 10:33:04 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> Message-ID: <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> Yup. Numerous ways of making hydrogen, but all involve either natural gas or methane as a feedstock plus steam to feed the reaction, or hydrolysis, using electricity. It's just a transportable storage medium, the same as electricity in batteries. And of course it takes more energy to produce it than it releases when you recombine it. Trust good old themodynamics to apply a tax. Transportable fuels require a lot of energy to make and transport, including gasolene and diesel. A common error is to just look at how much energy is required to obtain and refine the fuel. It also takes energy to build and maintain the refineries, and build, operate and maintain the transportation structure to and from the refineries, build, maintain and operate the gas stations. Seven percent of the energy in the US is used to operate refineries. Crank that up to include all the infrastructure and transport costs and it's probably more like ten percent. That works out to about 15KWH per gallon. Gasolene energy equivalence is roughly 33 KWH/gallon Ethanol generates about 25 KWH/gal. Ethanol gets a bad rap, mostly because the early plants (1980) were inefficient. State of the art plants for corn-based ethanol are nearly twice as efficient as early plants, and create co-products that have value as feed, fertilizer, and plastic feedstock. An energy output of around 84,000 BTUs/gallon requires 48,000BTUs/gal to produce and the co-products are worth about 36,000 BTUs for a net energy gain of about 72,000 BTUs -- about 150%. That calculation includes all energy inputs, including bulk transport, fertilizer, etc. but does not include the infrastructure energy costs required to build refineries. Of course corn used for ethanol starves a kid in india, so they say. That arguement didn't work for me when my Mom told me to clean my plate. It remains a bit thin today. Ultimately there's cellulosic ethanol, and if the ethanol market keeps growing we'll be making that too. The yield is higher in terms of energy in/energy out, but the infrastructure is more expensive. No one is jumping on that. The co-products from cellulosic ethanol are more valuable than corn-based. Good plastic feedstocks, surfactants, building materials, specialized alchohols, etc. Again, no easy answers, but facile statements like "ethanol takes more energy to produce than it yields" is simply repeating what some flack got some lazy reporters to publish. On Apr 2, 2013, at 12:23 PM, "Tim Murphy" wrote: > Hydrogen has to be produced also. You can either extract it from the air or > strip it off of water molecules. Both processes take energy, and if I > recall correctly, not necessarily an insignificant amount. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 3:00 PM > To: Randall > Cc: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars > > You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, > hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a > landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles > and > oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and > power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > > I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was > backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped > me. > Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > > Ty > > > Sent from my iPad > (Please excuse any errors or typos) > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of > the >>> car? >> >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for > his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has > a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that > it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal > combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From toodamnfunky at comcast.net Wed Apr 3 16:39:37 2013 From: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:39:37 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... In-Reply-To: <000501ce30b7$fe1042b0$fa30c810$@com> Message-ID: <481466458.398561.1365028777282.JavaMail.root@sz0004a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> With a couple well placed shaped charges we could call it ......Carnival Reef. jim g ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Murphy" To: billdentin at aol.com, fot at autox.team.net Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:10:02 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... To what; FIAT, YUGO, or maybe TRABANT?? :) At least with TRABANT they could reuse some of the lettering. Tim -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of billdentin at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 4:25 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Probably the Cruise Control went out again... Amici... More sad news. B Carnival's ms TRIUMPH (the ship that caught fire back in February) broke loose from its Alabama mooring. B I still say we should initiate a movement to get Carnival to change the ship's name. Bill (Damdinger) _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfunky at comcast.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Wed Apr 3 22:52:22 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:52:22 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP too References: <000d01ce3051$6bfbee80$43f3cb80$@net> Message-ID: <0DC6B17F42CE4A46B3EB7062FCBB5EC9@hpd530> I'll be there. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "'marty sukey'" ; "'FOT'" Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 5:55 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] PVGP too >I will be going, it's a VRG event > > Thanks > Mike 62 TR4 > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > 2007 West 32nd Street > Erie, PA 16508 > > Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 > Fax: 814-864-7383 > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of marty sukey > Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 9:15 PM > To: FOT > Subject: [Fot] PVGP too > > I am planning on attending the PVGP at PIR (Beaver Run) the July 13th > weekend. > Anybody else going to be there? > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/mmoore at wave1.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From tr3driver at ca.rr.com Thu Apr 4 13:37:14 2013 From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:37:14 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <65C90AB5-71C9-46DD-87FA-F1D58E206FDA@bnj.com> Message-ID: <20130404193714.L5ZZ4.60397.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> ---- Bill Babcock wrote: > Seven percent of the > energy in the US is used to operate refineries. I think there is something wrong with that number. Refineries are powered primarily by electricity, and they just don't use that much electricity. For example, http://goo.gl/Ag0dy reports that the US petroleum industry used approx 48E12 wH in 2005. But our national consumption for 2005 was around 3800E12. So oil refineries (which produce much more than just gasoline & diesel) only used about 1% of the electricity. And gasoline production (only) for 2005 was about 130E9 gallons http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&s=wgfrpus2&f=w meaning it took less than 400 wH per gallon of gasoline. The only way I think you could get close to 7% is by counting petroleum that they take in and don't turn into energy sources; like asphalt and plastics. It's really hard to beat pumping energy out of the ground ... until there isn't any left to pump out. None of the "alternative" sources make much sense until we finally do run out of fossil fuels. Of course, that particular sky has been reported to be falling for several decades now, but it hasn't happened yet. Randall From cregg.cowan at sri.com Thu Apr 4 14:19:18 2013 From: cregg.cowan at sri.com (Cregg Cowan) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:19:18 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Message-ID: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> Fellow Triumph Enthusiasts, In addition to all the other fun I'm having, I am co-chair of the combined 2013 Triumphest and VTR National Convention in October 2013 (see http://www.triumphtravelers.org/). The event is located near Sears Point raceway, just north of San Francisco. Our event theme is "Triumph Racing" and we need racing photos for display (both new photos and vintage ones). If you have photos showing Triumph race cars and would be willing to let us display them during the convention we would be most appreciative, and would be happy to acknowledge your contribution. We especially need photos with enough resolution to enlarge to 11x17 or larger formats. Thanks! Cregg Cowan Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club From clw2000 at msn.com Thu Apr 4 14:46:19 2013 From: clw2000 at msn.com (Charles WATSON) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:46:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> References: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> Message-ID: Cregg - I have tons of GT6 and Le Mans Spitfire pics that I can forward. Let me know if you prefer color or B&W or what. Anyone else who wants to be copied, let me know.... Thanks, Chuck Watson Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC > Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:19:18 -0700 > From: cregg.cowan at sri.com > To: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old > > Fellow Triumph Enthusiasts, > > In addition to all the other fun I'm having, I am co-chair of the > combined 2013 Triumphest and VTR National Convention > in October 2013 (see http://www.triumphtravelers.org/). The event is > located near Sears Point raceway, just north of San Francisco. > > Our event theme is "Triumph Racing" and we need racing photos for > display (both new photos and vintage ones). > If you have photos showing Triumph race cars and would be willing to let > us display them during the convention we would > be most appreciative, and would be happy to acknowledge your contribution. > We especially need photos with enough resolution to enlarge to 11x17 or > larger formats. > > Thanks! > > Cregg Cowan > Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/clw2000 at msn.com From cwnfot at gmail.com Thu Apr 4 14:52:06 2013 From: cwnfot at gmail.com (Clark W. Nicholls) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:52:06 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> References: <515DE046.3070401@sri.com> Message-ID: <004901ce3176$46aabe60$d4003b20$@com> Check out my website, www.botchagaloop.net and see if you can find anything you like. If you want the 300dpi version send me the complete name(s) of the photo(s) which is displayed. Without that name I cannot dig the higher res copy out... Give yourself a few days to peruse! Clark Clark W. Nicholls www.botchagaloop.net for old racing photos "Reality, it's not what you think." From ponobill at gmail.com Thu Apr 4 15:08:57 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:08:57 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <20130404193714.L5ZZ4.60397.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> References: <20130404193714.L5ZZ4.60397.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> Message-ID: <9E0EF74E-07E8-4F47-8D85-63A126957BC8@bnj.com> The generally used rule of thumb for energy required to make gasolene is 13KWH per gallon from all sources of energy required. That's a long way from 400 watt hours, which sounds kind of silly right up front. I don't recall the source of the 7% number. I was pulling it from memory, and I think it includes all energy used in refineries, not just electricity. There's a billion sources on the web, but there's a lot of information gathered at this site, a strongly slanted view, but the sources cited are reasonable and the guys conclusions are both rational and interesting: http://www.evnut.com/gasoline_oil.htm On Apr 4, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Randall wrote: > ---- Bill Babcock wrote: >> Seven percent of the >> energy in the US is used to operate refineries. > > I think there is something wrong with that number. Refineries are powered primarily by electricity, and they just don't use that much electricity. > > For example, http://goo.gl/Ag0dy reports that the US petroleum industry used approx 48E12 wH in 2005. But our national consumption for 2005 was around 3800E12. So oil refineries (which produce much more than just gasoline & diesel) only used about 1% of the electricity. > > And gasoline production (only) for 2005 was about 130E9 gallons > http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&s=wgfrpus2&f=w > meaning it took less than 400 wH per gallon of gasoline. > > The only way I think you could get close to 7% is by counting petroleum that they take in and don't turn into energy sources; like asphalt and plastics. > > It's really hard to beat pumping energy out of the ground ... until there isn't any left to pump out. None of the "alternative" sources make much sense until we finally do run out of fossil fuels. Of course, that particular sky has been reported to be falling for several decades now, but it hasn't happened yet. > > Randall > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Thu Apr 4 15:25:55 2013 From: dmitchel at sbcglobal.net (Doug Mitchell) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:25:55 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Message-ID: Speaking of Triumph pictures and websites, is there any preference for one photo sharing site over another? I have many old photos that I am scanning, as well as video clips that I would like to put on a sharing site for others to see. Thanks, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net From koblinger at verizon.net Thu Apr 4 15:55:04 2013 From: koblinger at verizon.net (koblinger at verizon.net) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:55:04 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Message-ID: <7648873.381556.1365112504304.JavaMail.root@vms170033> From n197tr4 at cs.com Thu Apr 4 16:14:35 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:14:35 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old now FOT WEBSITE. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CFFF98ECAE3DC6-1374-FC6E@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> We have a FRIEND'S OF TRIUMPH website, but we are looking for someone to maintain it. Mordy DUNST is the 'sponsor' of the site. Henry FRYE is the 'webmaster' of the site. I believe we are presently looking for someone support Henry with edited material and submissions, along with manipulating the material. Perhaps Mordy and Henry can elaborate on this, more, but if anyone has any skills in this arena, please speak up. Thanks Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Doug Mitchell Cc: Fot Sent: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old Speaking of Triumph pictures and websites, is there any preference for one photo sharing site over another? I have many old photos that I am scanning, as well as video clips that I would like to put on a sharing site for others to see. Thanks, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/n197tr4 at cs.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Thu Apr 4 17:54:12 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:54:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] ELECTRIC CARS > ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT Message-ID: <8CFFFA6D7094C13-1374-1042B@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> Another dimension of electric travel......While we are at it. Last year, I stopped to see legendary sailplane designer, George Applebay, just outside Albuquerque, NM. In his mid-80s, he is adapting electric power assist to one of his sailplane designs. Shortly, there will a conference in Santa Rosa, California on electric powered flight. A European aircraft manufacturer just completed the first of two 30 minute flights. Good to see this stuff going on, regardless of the outcomes. You never know where it might lead. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From mark at bradakis.com Thu Apr 4 18:07:16 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:07:16 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old now FOT WEBSITE. In-Reply-To: <8CFFF98ECAE3DC6-1374-FC6E@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFFF98ECAE3DC6-1374-FC6E@webmail-d144.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <515E15B4.5020905@bradakis.com> One can go to the Team.Net forum [ link below ] and use the Triumph forum for pics and such. mjb. From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Thu Apr 4 18:36:34 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 20:36:34 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Crank case ventin Message-ID: <775BDD31-07EF-4E0C-BBD8-36EEC7D1D7C7@aol.com> Amici I know there was a topic about crankcase venting and a link to a website. I searched the archives and can't find it. Please help From cregg.cowan at sri.com Thu Apr 4 23:13:54 2013 From: cregg.cowan at sri.com (Cregg Cowan) Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 22:13:54 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: <68f60.633e14d5.3e8f6672@aol.com> References: <68f60.633e14d5.3e8f6672@aol.com> Message-ID: <515E5D92.2080604@sri.com> Thanks everyone for the enthusiastic response --- I'm thrilled and a little bit overwhelmed. It will take a few days to digest all of the responses, but I will get back to each of you as soon as I can. Certainly digital scans are the easiest to handle, but I'm not opposed to the idea of borrowing prints, making copies and sending back the originals. What a group! Best Regards, Cregg REK46 at aol.com wrote: > wher do we send them, and can they be scans or computer photos or do > they have to be actual glossys? > > In a message dated 4/4/2013 4:41:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > cregg.cowan at sri.com writes: > > Fellow Triumph Enthusiasts, > > In addition to all the other fun I'm having, I am co-chair of the > combined 2013 Triumphest and VTR National Convention > in October 2013 (see http://www.triumphtravelers.org/). The event is > located near Sears Point raceway, just north of San Francisco. > > Our event theme is "Triumph Racing" and we need racing photos for > display (both new photos and vintage ones). > If you have photos showing Triumph race cars and would be willing > to let > us display them during the convention we would > be most appreciative, and would be happy to acknowledge your > contribution. > We especially need photos with enough resolution to enlarge to > 11x17 or > larger formats. > > Thanks! > > Cregg Cowan > Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rek46 at aol.com From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Fri Apr 5 10:15:58 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:15:58 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Crank case venting Message-ID: <447D4B65-867C-4ACB-95C7-1CA6317F1D4F@aol.com> Amici Thank you for all the replies. I now have what I was looking for. This list is awesome! Thanks you all Chris From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Fri Apr 5 10:21:14 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:21:14 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Badges and flags Message-ID: <237CB0DA-7DD4-4BCD-9F80-4FDBB7A52104@aol.com> Amici The Kastner Cup is approaching. Do you have your swag on? Flags $15 size is approx 23x34, printed on one side, grommets also. Grill badge $30, real gold, mounting hardware included. Both show the FOT crest as seen in the website. Pictures are available. Price includes shipping. Get them while they last. PayPal to SeaCubeCo at aol.com Or check, MO, cash to Chris Bock 19372 Handy Road Bridgeville, DE 19933 Sincerely Chris From TR3driver at ca.rr.com Fri Apr 5 11:41:30 2013 From: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:41:30 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Seeking Triumph race car photos, new and old In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <5D.7B.04559.2CC0F515@cdptpa-omtalb.mail.rr.com> > Speaking of Triumph pictures and websites, is there any > preference for one photo sharing site over another? I like Photobucket, it works better for me than the others I have tried. They make it really easy to link to a single photograph, or an entire album. Uploading is painless. Although there is a size limit unless you pay for the full service, the uploading process will automatically resize for you rather than just refuse to work. And they don't seem to mind that I have most of the ads blocked. One downside is that reorganizing your albums will break the link to anything you move; and there isn't any way (that I've found) to replace a photo without breaking the link. Also it can be a pain to get a short link to just the image instead of the entire web page (although maybe that's part of a paid subscription). http://www.photobucket.com/ -- Randall From cartravel at pobox.com Fri Apr 5 13:54:12 2013 From: cartravel at pobox.com (Larry Young) Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:54:12 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Electric cars In-Reply-To: <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> References: <20130401180715.0KFNH.23579.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> <4679B2B3-A083-4F87-9C0B-975A748861B6@yahoo.com> <001001ce2ff0$c34d90a0$49e8b1e0$@com> Message-ID: <515F2BE4.5090109@pobox.com> It takes as much energy to convert water to hydrogen (and oxygen) as you get back when you burn it to get H20 back, minus those good old efficiency loses. In thermodynamics there is never a free lunch. Storing hydrogen is one of the major problems, since it doesn't like to exist in liquid form and thus takes up a lot of space. Since Oklahoma is a gas producing state, there is a lot of interest in CNG, but it has the same storage problem. Nevertheless, a lot of public vehicles are being converted to CNG and a few filling stations are even showing up. Hydrogen seems like it would be very clean, but if all cars ran on it, how much would the humidity change in our cities? Would Phoenix become more like Houston? Not a happy thought. On 4/2/2013 5:23 PM, Tim Murphy wrote: > Hydrogen has to be produced also. You can either extract it from the air or > strip it off of water molecules. Both processes take energy, and if I > recall correctly, not necessarily an insignificant amount. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Tylerpthompson at yahoo.com( > Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 3:00 PM > To: Randall > Cc: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Fot] Electric cars > > You are correct. It takes coal fired power plants, gas fire power plants, > hydro, solar and wind to power these batteries! Then they end up in a > landfill as it doesn't pay to recycle them. But they are "green" vehicles > and > oh so manly. I am waiting for a hydrogen vehicle. Zero emissions and > power....maybe not in my lifetime but. > > I almost got hit walking in a parking lot a few months back. The guy was > backing up in his Prius and since it makes no noise, he just about clipped > me. > Had I not heard the sand under the tires, and yelled, well..... > > Ty > > > Sent from my iPad > (Please excuse any errors or typos) > > On Apr 1, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Randall wrote: > >> ---- RACER BUD wrote: >>> What happens to The electric cars when the batteries are no good >>> anymore..?..and what does it cost to replace tham..or..what becomes of > the >>> car? >> They're kind of expensive to replace; buddy of mine said the battery for > his > 1st gen Prius was $7k but he convinced Toyota to cover half (which I suspect > means the wholesale price is closer to $3.5k). (Yes, I realize a Prius has > a > relatively small battery, it's just a data point). >> When the car isn't worth the price of a new or rebuilt battery, it gets > scrapped just like any other car that isn't worth repairing. >> At the moment, AFAIK the nearest Li-ion battery recycling facility is in > Canada. Toxco was supposed to open a new plant in Ohio last year, but it > doesn't seem to have happened yet. At the moment, lithium is so cheap that > it > doesn't pay to recycle it; but likely that will change if electric cars gain > more acceptance. >> Personally, I don't see full electric as ever replacing internal > combustion. > There is certainly a niche market for them, short distance commuting and so > on. But the advantages aren't nearly as great as some folks like to claim. > They aren't anywhere close to "zero pollution"; its just that most of the > pollution comes out somewhere else. NFI, YMMV, etc. >> Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tylerpthompson at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/cartravel at pobox.com From mark at bradakis.com Sat Apr 6 00:06:04 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:06:04 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Fun. Message-ID: <515FBB4C.4070709@bradakis.com> No power for 8 hours. Possible hardware issues due to power bumps. Computers can be fun. mjb. From BillDentin at aol.com Sat Apr 6 07:32:48 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 09:32:48 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Fun. Message-ID: <6ed27.df26fc.3e917e00@aol.com> In a message dated 04/06/2013 12:19:56 AM Central Standard Time, mark at bradakis.com writes: > No power for 8 hours. Possible hardware issues due to power bumps. > Computers can be fun. > > Mark... I've had no power since June 20th, 1959, but she feeds me, and she says that she loves me. Bill (Damdinger) From donmarshall at nefcom.net Sat Apr 6 10:38:27 2013 From: donmarshall at nefcom.net (Don Marshall) Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 12:38:27 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TR8 alloy wheels Message-ID: Someone had said they wanted the TR8 alloy wheels I had on my Spit. I've replaced them but now I can't remember who it was that wanted them. If it was someone on FOT please let me know. Don From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 06:33:39 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:33:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup Message-ID: Thought you might be interested to know, as of now there are 61 folks planning on competition in the Kastner Cup at Road Atlanta. TR4 will be by far the largest car group at 26 cars. I'm pretty sure that's a record turnout. Everybody will be looking quite spiffy also as there are 100 event t-shirts on order so far. There is still plenty of time to get your name added to the back of the shirt and place an order. From tr4racing at googlemail.com Sun Apr 7 06:46:22 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Hi Marty, Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? Cheers Chris -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von marty sukey Gesendet: Sonntag, 7. April 2013 14:34 An: FOT Betreff: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup Thought you might be interested to know, as of now there are 61 folks planning on competition in the Kastner Cup at Road Atlanta. TR4 will be by far the largest car group at 26 cars. I'm pretty sure that's a record turnout. Everybody will be looking quite spiffy also as there are 100 event t-shirts on order so far. There is still plenty of time to get your name added to the back of the shirt and place an order. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4racing at googlemail.com From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 06:56:30 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:56:30 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> References: , <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Message-ID: Hi Chris. I will need to know how many and what size you want. Once I place the shirt order in July you will need to contact Ted at TSI and make arrangements to pay him directly. I will send out an email at that time advising everybody it is time to pay and include all Teds contact info if you don't have it. Marty ---------------------------------------- > From: tr4racing at googlemail.com > To: trmarty at hotmail.com; fot at autox.team.net > Subject: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup > Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 > > Hi Marty, > > Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. > How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? > > Cheers From tr4racing at googlemail.com Sun Apr 7 06:58:37 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:58:37 +0200 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: References: , <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Message-ID: <000101ce338f$a0b6d680$e2248380$@com> I need one for myself. I'm tall and slim. No idea about the size. L or XL? -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: marty sukey [mailto:trmarty at hotmail.com] Gesendet: Sonntag, 7. April 2013 14:56 An: MadMarx; FOT Betreff: RE: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup Hi Chris. I will need to know how many and what size you want. Once I place the shirt order in July you will need to contact Ted at TSI and make arrangements to pay him directly. I will send out an email at that time advising everybody it is time to pay and include all Teds contact info if you don't have it. Marty ---------------------------------------- > From: tr4racing at googlemail.com > To: trmarty at hotmail.com; fot at autox.team.net > Subject: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup > Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 > > Hi Marty, > > Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. > How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? > > Cheers > Chris From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 06:58:46 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:58:46 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Kastner Cup oops Message-ID: The Kastner Cup is at Road America this year. NOT Road Atlanta like I said in my earlier email. From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Sun Apr 7 07:23:51 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:23:51 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup In-Reply-To: References: <000001ce338d$ee731d90$cb5958b0$@com> Message-ID: <48A52571-9323-455A-BE26-25BD413FEA32@aol.com> I would like one XL shirt mailed to me Thanks Chris On Apr 7, 2013, at 8:56 AM, marty sukey wrote: > Hi Chris. I will need to know how many and what size you want. Once I place > the shirt order in July you will need to contact Ted at TSI and make > arrangements to pay him directly. I will send out an email at that time > advising everybody it is time to pay and include all Teds contact info if you > don't have it. > > Marty > > ---------------------------------------- >> From: tr4racing at googlemail.com >> To: trmarty at hotmail.com; fot at autox.team.net >> Subject: AW: [Fot] 2013 Kastner Cup >> Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:46:22 +0200 >> >> Hi Marty, >> >> Wouldn't beb ad to have a shirt of that event. >> How do I pay? In advance or at the trackside? >> >> Cheers > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/seacubeco at aol.com From trmarty at hotmail.com Sun Apr 7 18:42:12 2013 From: trmarty at hotmail.com (marty sukey) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 20:42:12 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block Message-ID: Are there any sources for a steel front sealing block for the 1296 Spitfires? I see them for the TR6's. Thanks, From edwardbarnard at prodigy.net Sun Apr 7 21:50:15 2013 From: edwardbarnard at prodigy.net (EDWARD BARNARD) Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 20:50:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1365393015.40152.YahooMailClassic@web181402.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Marty: According to the part numbers they are the same part. -Ed- --- On Sun, 4/7/13, marty sukey wrote: From: marty sukey Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block To: "FOT" Date: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 7:42 PM Are there any sources for a steel front sealing block for the 1296 Spitfires? I see them for the TR6's. Thanks, _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/edwardbarnard at prodigy.net From mark at bradakis.com Sun Apr 7 21:57:24 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:57:24 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Front Sealing Block In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <51624024.9070509@bradakis.com> marty sukey wrote: > Are there any sources for a steel front sealing block for the 1296 Spitfires? > Is that the 1296 or the 1296? I know the Mark 4 big journal 1296 is the same as the TR6, and I think the small journal Mark 3 motor is the same, but I'm not 100 percent positive. mjb. From tr4racing at googlemail.com Mon Apr 8 13:38:55 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:38:55 +0200 Subject: [Fot] My new tow car.... In-Reply-To: <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B340@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> References: <1831631226-1360162436-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1654861411-@b12.c8.bise6.blackberry> <5112C84F.3040701@bradakis.com> <002701ce0543$4905aee0$db110ca0$@com> <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B21D@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> <000901ce054b$8cd7ebd0$a687c370$@com> <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B293@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> <001501ce054e$241e5a40$6c5b0ec0$@com> <82BFCF3631841845BADD37BD9FE7EA730E82B340@SVR-EXCH02.mccarty-law.com> Message-ID: <000601ce3490$b65609f0$23021dd0$@com> I was concerned if the Hummer H3  3.5L could tow my race car up steep hills here in Europe. As this car is made regular fuel I thought I could rise power and mileage with some chip tuning. So I bought an US software and created a new spark map. Today was first test.with great result. Great torque, more top speed, and it looks very promising for a better mileage. I changed the ignition advance more to a racing style. The stock total advance was 19 degree, now it has 29 degree which I dared without a rolling road dyno test. Next few days will show what consumption the car has with 98RON. Cheers Chris From spitlist at cox.net Tue Apr 9 16:12:55 2013 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:12:55 -0700 Subject: [Fot] [TR] FW: Windshield from Moss - Follow up In-Reply-To: <000301ce3562$36855d20$a3901760$@net> References: <000301ce3562$36855d20$a3901760$@net> Message-ID: <107339F3C45145C0AD5DA21CDEDA11E8@Vista> It could be that it was not cut wrong but was mislabeled. There are two different Spitfire windshields (up to 1970 and post 1970). Since the earlier ones also fit the other cars mentioned (including yours), that other one may be a later Spit windshield that has been mislabeled or placed in the wrong warehouse location. Since Moss doesn't intentionally carry any pre-1970 Spitfire parts, that may indeed be the issue. Joe -----Original Message----- From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dennis Culligan Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 1:39 PM To: triumphs at autox.team.net; 6pack at autox.team.net Subject: [TR] FW: Windshield from Moss - Follow up I wrote: > I bought a windshield from Moss Motors back in January 2013. It's for my TR6 >but it says it also fits TR4, Spits, GT6s, etc. Well, it doesn't fit a TR6. The glass was >cut unevenly and the passenger side is too tall. Moss is sending a replacement & >it is hoped that it will fit. Just a word of caution. The new windshield arrived and it fits just fine. No idea how the other one got cut wrong. Dennis Culligan, Highland, NY / 1976 TR6 CF57948U PS. Someone asked if it's a Triplex - no, it's not. ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/spitlist at cox.net From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Wed Apr 10 06:30:44 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:30:44 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Message-ID: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. Details at www.tr4racer.com I'm running the car at VIR this weekend, and plan on the rest of my spring events with a For Sale sing on it, we'll see! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Wed Apr 10 13:20:43 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:20:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] VSCDA/FOT PLANNING - KASTNER CUP - 2013 ROAD AMERICA Message-ID: <8D00437A16F6D55-30C-91E6@webmail-d182.sysops.aol.com> FOT Just a note indicating the depth of planning: VSCDA is allocating space for the TRIUMPH STREET CARS attending the KASTNER CUP. The space will be between the popular Turn 5 and Turn 6, honoring the fact that we are the featured marque. This fits in nicely with the Friends of Triumph Paddock Area & Garages across from Turn 5. REMINDER: Reserve your garage space with Jason, ASAP. (VSCDA TECH INSPECTION will occur in these garages on THURSDAY afternoon) We also in close proximity to the WELCOME DINNER on Friday Night. At that time there will also be a 'TRIUMPH CAR SHOW' with both STREET TRs & and RACE PREPARED TRs. The show is free and will be people's choice. The FOT is getting a lot of attention, along with our VTR Brethren. Joe Alexander KASTNER CUP 2013 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From jhhasty at gdhs.com Wed Apr 10 14:06:08 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:06:08 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VSCDA/FOT PLANNING - KASTNER CUP - 2013 ROAD AMERICA In-Reply-To: <8D00437A16F6D55-30C-91E6@webmail-d182.sysops.aol.com> References: <8D00437A16F6D55-30C-91E6@webmail-d182.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Jason: I think I have already sent you a pit reservation, but if not we have a 60 foot Toterhome Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Apr 10, 2013, at 3:20 PM, Joe Alexander wrote: > FOT > > Just a note indicating the depth of planning: > > VSCDA is allocating space for the TRIUMPH STREET CARS attending the KASTNER > CUP. > > The space will be between the popular Turn 5 and Turn 6, honoring the fact > that we are the featured marque. > > This fits in nicely with the Friends of Triumph Paddock Area & Garages across > from Turn 5. > > REMINDER: Reserve your garage space with Jason, ASAP. (VSCDA TECH > INSPECTION will occur in these garages on THURSDAY afternoon) > > We also in close proximity to the WELCOME DINNER on Friday Night. At that time > there will also be a 'TRIUMPH CAR SHOW' with both STREET TRs & and RACE > PREPARED TRs. The show is free and will be people's choice. > > The FOT is getting a lot of attention, along with our VTR Brethren. > > > > > > Joe Alexander > KASTNER CUP 2013 > 645 1st Street > Jesup, Iowa 50648 > 319.464.4711 (cell) > n197tr4 at cs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au Wed Apr 10 20:55:27 2013 From: enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au (Enquiries Road & Track) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:55:27 +1000 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 Message-ID: i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven TR with near stock ride height. . As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body work when viewed from above. every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks appropriate " for the TR thanks Terry Australia From rjl6n at cstone.net Thu Apr 11 05:48:10 2013 From: rjl6n at cstone.net (R. John Lye) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:48:10 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday Message-ID: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Happy Birthday to the guy who makes all this madness happen. Happy Birthday MJB! From SeaCubeCo at aol.com Thu Apr 11 06:03:57 2013 From: SeaCubeCo at aol.com (Christopher Bock) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:03:57 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday In-Reply-To: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> References: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Message-ID: <1896530A-0AC8-4AA9-B78B-0E4CB80A92E1@aol.com> Happy Birthday MJB! On Apr 11, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "R. John Lye" wrote: > Happy Birthday to the guy who makes all this madness > happen. Happy Birthday MJB! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/seacubeco at aol.com From lang at isis.mit.edu Thu Apr 11 06:16:18 2013 From: lang at isis.mit.edu (Robert M. Lang) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:16:18 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday In-Reply-To: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> References: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Message-ID: On Thu, 11 Apr 2013, R. John Lye wrote: > Happy Birthday to the guy who makes all this madness > happen. Happy Birthday MJB! LIKE!!! rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From jeffsnook01 at gmail.com Thu Apr 11 07:30:23 2013 From: jeffsnook01 at gmail.com (Jeff Snook) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:30:23 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TR4 for Sale Message-ID: <00d401ce36b8$b9050780$2b0f1680$@com> Henry, you are selling your car too cheap. If I wasn't spending a fortune on getting my TR3 back on the track I would buy it in a minute!! Good luck, someone will be getting a great car at a great price! Vroom, vroom, Jeff Snook From jhassall at blacksburg.net Thu Apr 11 17:33:05 2013 From: jhassall at blacksburg.net (J.C. Hassall) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:33:05 -0400 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <51674831.6020100@blacksburg.net> On 4/10/2013 10:55 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: > i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven > TR with near stock ride height. > . > As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment > seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre > > can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly > want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our > regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body > work when viewed from above. > > every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer > not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks > appropriate " for the TR > > thanks > Terry > Australia > _______________________________________________ > Terry, if you have comparative measurements between the TR4 fenders ("wings") and the TR6, this info should help. I have 16x7 VTO wheels with +12mm offset, 205/60/16 tires on my TR4 and I can tell you that my tires projected outside the fender lip by 1 1/4". At the time of those measurements I had 0 camber. I've since gone to negative camber and will put 195s on the car but haven't gotten there yet so can't report results. BTW, +12mm offset is *wrong* for the TRs. Well, unless you don't want to go to full lock. I'd guess that 0 offset would probably work. Are the Superlite folks still in business? They're from your neck of the woods, and I should have kept my 15x6 Superlites instead of going this route. Oh well, live and .... live. jim -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% finished, 90% to go From bownes at seiri.com Thu Apr 11 17:52:00 2013 From: bownes at seiri.com (robert bownes) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:52:00 -0400 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Terry, I use 205/60/15's on stock wheels on my car with no issues whatsoever. I seem to recall having had some 215/55's at one point as well with no issues. Bob On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 10:55 PM, Enquiries Road & Track < enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au> wrote: > i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven > TR with near stock ride height. > . > As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment > seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre > > can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly > want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our > regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body > work when viewed from above. > > every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer > not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks > appropriate " for the TR > > thanks > Terry > Australia > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bownes at web9.com From toodamnfunky at comcast.net Thu Apr 11 18:52:36 2013 From: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:52:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: <51674831.6020100@blacksburg.net> Message-ID: <1804272731.661862.1365727956409.JavaMail.root@sz0004a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Jim, The Superlites are no longer available in the US. Pack Racing used to sell them but the factory dropped the US market or so I'm told. I couldn't get the factory to return any email either. I have six of them now and tried to buy four more for rains & spares. I have a set of matching VTO's on the way now. I can't reall y speak to your clearance issues. I use 6x15's with hoosier R6's & Toyo RA-1's in the 50 series. I have lowered springs and I can tell you I couldn't go any larger than 6" wide without either getting into the shock tower or the fender lip. Brad Burry at RaceKraft I think just found out his 15x7's on his TR6 won't work without flairing the fe nders. He's got it on the chassis jig now. Maybe rolling the fender lip will do it for you but you'll be in danger proximity to the shock tower in the front B without spacers and then there's that fender again. jim g ----- Original Message ----- From: "J.C. Hassall" To: "Enquiries Road & Track" Cc: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 5:33:05 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 On 4/10/2013 10:55 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: > i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven > TR with near stock ride height. > . > As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment > seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre > > can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly > want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our > regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body > work when viewed from above. > > every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer > not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks > appropriate " for the TR > > thanks > Terry > Australia > _______________________________________________ > B B Terry, if you have comparative measurements between the TR4 fenders ("wings") and the TR6, this info should help. B I have 16x7 VTO wheels with +12mm offset, 205/60/16 tires on my TR4 and I can tell you that my tires projected outside the fender lip by 1 1/4". B At the time of those measurements I had 0 camber. B I've since gone to negative camber and will put 195s on the car but haven't gotten there yet so can't report results. B BTW, +12mm offset is *wrong* for the TRs. B Well, unless you don't want to go to full lock. B I'd guess that 0 offset would probably work. Are the Superlite folks still in business? B They're from your neck of the woods, and I should have kept my 15x6 Superlites instead of going this route. B Oh well, live and .... live. jim -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% finished, 90% to go _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfunky at comcast.net From tedtsimx at bright.net Thu Apr 11 14:23:59 2013 From: tedtsimx at bright.net (Ted Schumacher) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:23:59 -0400 Subject: [Fot] The Gathering in Dobson, NC - (warning - commercial content) Message-ID: <51671BDF.5060807@bright.net> I will be attending this event at Dobson, NC as a vendor. If anybody needs me to bring specific parts, please let me know. Free shipping is good, especially if you need large or heavy parts. Order early - order often. See you there. Thanks for your time. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 From jeffsnook01 at gmail.com Thu Apr 11 15:37:11 2013 From: jeffsnook01 at gmail.com (Jeff Snook) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:37:11 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Kastner Cup Garages Message-ID: <01d101ce36fc$ba883430$2f989c90$@com> Hello Jason, I would like to use one of the garage spaces for my TR3. I will have my F350 Crew Cab pickup and a 24' enclosed trailer. About 50' overall length. Thanks! Jeff Snook http://www.snooksdreamcars.com 419-344-0319 (Mobile) From timmurph at fastbytes.com Fri Apr 12 14:42:48 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:42:48 -0500 Subject: [Fot] 24 foot aluminum trailer for sale 40% off Message-ID: <000001ce37be$4c600c40$e52024c0$@com> My friend has a body shop and auction business where he auctions vehicles that have been written off by insurance companies. He has a 24 foot Legend Deluxe V-Nose aluminum trailer, Model No. 721DVNTA35 that has been written off because it was "jack knifed" while being moved and cracked the aluminum tongue bracket. The tongue was re-TIG welded, the same as the rest of the aluminum frame but the owner did not want to accept it. The weld is about 4 inches long. It has never been used or had a car in it. It was made to haul a Legend race car. The weight of the trailer is 2160 lbs. and the payload is 4840 lbs. for a GVWR of 7000 lbs. The full specifications can be seen at www.legendmfginc.com. To say that it is fully optioned would be an understatement. The cost of the trailer was about $9000 and the cost of the options was about $10,000. Total cost with tax was over $20,000. It has over 16 feet of flush mount E-track for tie down in the floor, a 16 foot attached checkerboard awning and it is 6 inches taller than standard among other options. As noted above, the insurance company is heavily discounting the trailer. If interested e-mail contact at jeepsbodyshop.com for more information and a complete list of the options. Or call 920-921-1137 and ask for Jeep. I've seen it and it is very nice, to say the least. It is located in the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin area which is about 35 miles due west from Elkhart Lake. No financial interest at all, just posting it for a friend. Tim From rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com Fri Apr 12 14:54:19 2013 From: rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com (Bob Davis) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:54:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question Message-ID: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? thxx, Bob From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 12 15:21:33 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:21:33 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: Pete Vandervate says he's seen 9's But not 8's Sent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2013, at 4:54 PM, Bob Davis wrote: > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? > > thxx, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From Gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com Fri Apr 12 15:51:41 2013 From: Gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com (Greg Solow) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:51:41 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: 42 dcoe 8 carbs were fitted to Maserati 3500 cars. Greg Solow ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" To: "Bob Davis" Cc: Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] Weber carb question > Pete Vandervate says he's seen 9's > But not 8's > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 12, 2013, at 4:54 PM, Bob Davis wrote: > >> Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? >> >> thxx, >> Bob >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com From enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au Fri Apr 12 17:07:51 2013 From: enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au (Enquiries Road & Track) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:07:51 +1000 Subject: [Fot] re; wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 Message-ID: thanks for all the replies guys. my car is a TR5 (same as 250) and when i wrote the message I said TR5 or TR6, forgetting about the different width of TR6 wings/fenders (whatever you call them) So, back to basics,,,, who can comment on TR4 or 250 wheel tyre sizes Terry From kaskastner at gmail.com Fri Apr 12 17:56:06 2013 From: kaskastner at gmail.com (Kas Kastner) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:56:06 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Steering levers Message-ID: Manufacturers make them of a mild steel that can be bent but not break. If it bends you can still steer, if it breaks you are off the road in most cases. It is a saftey issue. Racers have been doing it for years. Heat red hot, and bend, easy to do. Mark the point to bend with chalk or a welders pencil so you keep the heat away from the upright and on the spot you want to bend. *Never be beaten by equipment.* From robertten1 at aol.com Fri Apr 12 21:58:51 2013 From: robertten1 at aol.com (robertten1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:58:51 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <8D0061257B36AE0-1EC4-46023@webmail-m185.sysops.aol.com> I have a 13 on my Spit Bob T -----Original Message----- From: John Hasty To: Bob Davis Cc: fot Sent: Fri, Apr 12, 2013 5:23 pm Subject: Re: [Fot] Weber carb question Pete Vandervate says he's seen 9's ut not 8's ent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2013, at 4:54 PM, Bob Davis wrote: > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? thxx, Bob _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: ttp://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com ______________________________________________ ot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/robertten1 at aol.com From mark at bradakis.com Fri Apr 12 22:43:26 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:43:26 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Happy Birthday In-Reply-To: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> References: <49151dfaea8a85ce2ea29b8446047dcb.squirrel@webmail.ntelos.net> Message-ID: <5168E26E.5010008@bradakis.com> Thanks for the birthday greetings! This list is great! mjb. From ponobill at gmail.com Sat Apr 13 00:04:39 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:04:39 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <39B298E9-E0C7-449C-8FBF-A6DD864296D6@bnj.com> 45DCOE9's are common as bellybuttons. 45 is the throat size (45 MM) DC means dopio corpo or dual throat, O means horizontal (orizzontale) E means die cast, and 9 is the variation number of the DCOE format. So that means if there is a 9 there's an 8, as well as 1 through 7, though how many of those survive is hard to say. Once they got to DCOE9 the variation number never changed as far as I know, though according to my weber book and Wikipedia there are at least ten variations of the DCOE9 carb. So yeah, there are eights, but they're just an earlier variant. My Maserati Mistral has 45DCOE9's fitted in place of the troublesome Lucas fuel injection. A common mod for Mistrals which made them slightly MORE reliable than a rabbit's romance instead of slightly LESS. As an aside, one really confusing thing about Webers is the emulsion tube numbers. The reason no one is successful in getting emulsion tubes just right is that they are not numbered according to flow rate (as main, air correction, and idle jets are) but by their chronological order of manufacture. The number has NO meaning other than that. On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Bob Davis wrote: > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? > > thxx, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From ponobill at gmail.com Sat Apr 13 00:21:43 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:21:43 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <39B298E9-E0C7-449C-8FBF-A6DD864296D6@bnj.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> <39B298E9-E0C7-449C-8FBF-A6DD864296D6@bnj.com> Message-ID: One last thing, the modern variation numbers for Weber DCOE carbs start with 15, so if you buy a new 40 mm carb from Weber it's a 40DCOE152 or 153 which looks to be identical in almost every way except float design to a DCOE9. In other words, no one at Weber is doing development work on carbs--surprise, surprise. On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:04 PM, Bill Babcock wrote: > 45DCOE9's are common as bellybuttons. 45 is the throat size (45 MM) DC means > dopio corpo or dual throat, O means horizontal (orizzontale) E means die cast, > and 9 is the variation number of the DCOE format. So that means if there is a > 9 there's an 8, as well as 1 through 7, though how many of those survive is > hard to say. Once they got to DCOE9 the variation number never changed as far > as I know, though according to my weber book and Wikipedia there are at least > ten variations of the DCOE9 carb. > > So yeah, there are eights, but they're just an earlier variant. My Maserati > Mistral has 45DCOE9's fitted in place of the troublesome Lucas fuel injection. > A common mod for Mistrals which made them slightly MORE reliable than a > rabbit's romance instead of slightly LESS. > > As an aside, one really confusing thing about Webers is the emulsion tube > numbers. The reason no one is successful in getting emulsion tubes just right > is that they are not numbered according to flow rate (as main, air > correction, and idle jets are) but by their chronological order of > manufacture. The number has NO meaning other than that. > > > On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Bob Davis wrote: > >> Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? >> >> thxx, >> Bob >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From 1964spitfire at pacbell.net Sat Apr 13 09:40:57 2013 From: 1964spitfire at pacbell.net (Tim Pettenati) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:40:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Message-ID: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? 1147cc Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. Also if anyone knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. I'm guessing they are the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. Thanks, Tim From jhassall at blacksburg.net Sat Apr 13 14:27:49 2013 From: jhassall at blacksburg.net (J.C. Hassall) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:27:49 -0400 Subject: [Fot] re; wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5169BFC5.9070400@blacksburg.net> On 4/12/2013 7:07 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: > thanks for all the replies guys. my car is a TR5 (same as 250) and when i > wrote the message I said TR5 or TR6, forgetting about the different width > of TR6 wings/fenders (whatever you call them) > > So, back to basics,,,, who can comment on TR4 or 250 wheel tyre sizes > > Terry > _______________________________________________ > Terry, I just now dropped a plumb line from the outer lip of the fender, then measured from the hub surface: it measures 3 1/2 inches. With that dimension you can calculate, for a given wheel offset and tire (tyre) width/aspect ratio, where the sidewall will be. Now, if only I'd done this a month ago, I wouldn't be in my current predicament. :-( jim -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% finished, 90% to go From tr4racing at googlemail.com Sat Apr 13 14:36:31 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:36:31 +0200 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <000601ce3886$964a54f0$c2defed0$@com> Hi, I can't tell you anything about your number but the numbers on the old carbs did tell about the jetting. Sometimes the progression holes are slightly different. Normally you can make all types of DCOE carbs work on your car. Cheers Chris -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Bob Davis Gesendet: Freitag, 12. April 2013 22:54 An: fot at autox.team.net Betreff: [Fot] Weber carb question Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? thxx, Bob _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4racing at googlemail.com From tr4.tony at virgin.net Sun Apr 14 08:51:20 2013 From: tr4.tony at virgin.net (TR4 Tony) Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:51:20 +0100 Subject: [Fot] Weber carb question In-Reply-To: <000601ce3886$964a54f0$c2defed0$@com> References: <5168747B.1010109@cfl.rr.com> <000601ce3886$964a54f0$c2defed0$@com> Message-ID: <416FB2D6-1679-42AE-9B80-0F186788814E@virgin.net> As car as I recall the DCOE08 was designated and jetted etc as an original fitment on the mk1 lotus cortina, so I suspect most of the early 1600 twin cam engines. Sent from my iPhone On 13 Apr 2013, at 21:36, "MadMarx" wrote: > Hi, > > I can't tell you anything about your number but the numbers on the old carbs > did tell about the jetting. > Sometimes the progression holes are slightly different. > > Normally you can make all types of DCOE carbs work on your car. > > Cheers > Chris > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im > Auftrag von Bob Davis > Gesendet: Freitag, 12. April 2013 22:54 > An: fot at autox.team.net > Betreff: [Fot] Weber carb question > > Is anyone familiar with a 45dcoe8....if there is such a carb? > > thxx, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4racing at googlemail.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr4.tony at virgin.net From stutzmans at comcast.net Sun Apr 14 20:46:37 2013 From: stutzmans at comcast.net (Stutzmans) Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:46:37 -0400 Subject: [Fot] PVGP Message-ID: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> I haven't seen any chatter on the web about this. There will be an MG - TR race at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix this year. Called the British Heritage Race it will be sponsored by our friends at The Roadster Factory. The dates are July 19-21. Anybody interested in learning about the pleasures and perils of racing thru the streets of Schenley Park should talk to Jeff Snook. Jeff, no doubt, has more experience at the PVGP than any other FOT member. see www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com. Bruce From list at mackenzie.aero Mon Apr 15 07:48:45 2013 From: list at mackenzie.aero (Robert MacKenzie) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:48:45 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Tim: I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. The ARP numbers for the studs are: Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB Nut - AJN 12-1 Washer - AJW 750N They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. Robert MacKenzie -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim Pettenati Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? 1147cc Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. Also if anyone knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. I'm guessing they are the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. Thanks, Tim _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero From spitlist at cox.net Mon Apr 15 08:43:29 2013 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:43:29 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: I always re-torque once the engine comes up to operating temperature and is still hot. I got that tip from a scrap of paper that fell out of a NOS head gasket many years ago. It has served me well. Joe -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert MacKenzie Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 6:49 AM To: 'Tim Pettenati'; fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Tim: I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. The ARP numbers for the studs are: Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB Nut - AJN 12-1 Washer - AJW 750N They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. Robert MacKenzie From chasgee at aol.com Mon Apr 15 09:07:20 2013 From: chasgee at aol.com (Chuck Gee) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:07:20 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is important. Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > Tim: > > I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen > gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit > overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I > have had no issues with head gaskets. > > The ARP numbers for the studs are: > > Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB > Nut - AJN 12-1 > Washer - AJW 750N > > They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. > > Robert MacKenzie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Tim Pettenati > Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM > To: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque > > Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? > > 1147cc > Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. > > Also if anyone > knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. > I'm guessing they are > the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. > > Thanks, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From chasgee at aol.com Mon Apr 15 09:18:01 2013 From: chasgee at aol.com (Chuck Gee) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:18:01 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: I don't recommend you tonguing or torquing them hot ;). Stupid auto correct! Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 9:07 AM, Chuck Gee wrote: > Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 > ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when > the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is > important. > > Chuck > > On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > >> Tim: >> >> I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a Payen >> gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let the head sit >> overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since following this process I >> have had no issues with head gaskets. >> >> The ARP numbers for the studs are: >> >> Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB >> Nut - AJN 12-1 >> Washer - AJW 750N >> >> They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 > kit. >> >> Robert MacKenzie >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On >> Behalf Of Tim Pettenati >> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM >> To: fot at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque >> >> Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? >> >> 1147cc >> Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. >> >> Also if anyone >> knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. >> I'm guessing they are >> the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. >> >> Thanks, >> Tim >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From spitlist at cox.net Mon Apr 15 09:32:01 2013 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:32:01 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com><003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: <0E93BB01C7624ED5A50FD87CA278E33E@Vista> I haven't had any problems with this method, while I have seen a lot of blown head gaskets on engines that have not had it done. Admittedly, it is more of an issue if you are not using ARP head bolts. Joe -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chuck Gee Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 8:18 AM To: Robert MacKenzie Cc: Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque I don't recommend you tonguing or torquing them hot ;). Stupid auto correct! Chuck From list at mackenzie.aero Mon Apr 15 11:00:17 2013 From: list at mackenzie.aero (Robert MacKenzie) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:00:17 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> Message-ID: <000601ce39fa$b74431b0$25cc9510$@aero> Just to clarify; I do re-torque again after the engine is run and cooled. If I recall correctly I was given the 60 lbs figure from ARP. Robert -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Gee [mailto:chasgee at aol.com] Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 10:07 AM To: Robert MacKenzie Cc: Tim Pettenati; Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is important. Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > Tim: > > I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a > Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let > the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since > following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. > > The ARP numbers for the studs are: > > Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB > Nut - AJN 12-1 > Washer - AJW 750N > > They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 kit. > > Robert MacKenzie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Tim Pettenati > Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM > To: fot at autox.team.net > Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque > > Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? > > 1147cc > Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. > > Also if anyone > knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. > I'm guessing they are > the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. > > Thanks, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From chasgee at aol.com Mon Apr 15 11:07:10 2013 From: chasgee at aol.com (Chuck Gee) Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:07:10 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque In-Reply-To: <000601ce39fa$b74431b0$25cc9510$@aero> References: <1365867657.32068.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <003f01ce39df$f4830300$dd890900$@aero> <000601ce39fa$b74431b0$25cc9510$@aero> Message-ID: <4E6BD10B-91E7-442B-A275-1DB22011DA9D@aol.com> Yes, 60 is the number if using regular oil. Chuck On Apr 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > Just to clarify; I do re-torque again after the engine is run and cooled. > If I recall correctly I was given the 60 lbs figure from ARP. > > Robert > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chuck Gee [mailto:chasgee at aol.com] > Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 10:07 AM > To: Robert MacKenzie > Cc: Tim Pettenati; > Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire head torque > > Just keep in mind that if you use the ARP lube the recommended torque is 40 > ft-lbs. Also, if you tongue them hot you will be relieving the stretch when > the motor cools down. This is not a good thing. Proper stretch is what is > important. > > Chuck > > On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:48 AM, "Robert MacKenzie" wrote: > >> Tim: >> >> I have been using 60 ft/lbs on my 1147s with ARP studs/nuts and a >> Payen gasket. I pull to 60 with 3 pulls of 20, 40, then 60. I let >> the head sit overnight (cold) then retorque to 60 again. Since >> following this process I have had no issues with head gaskets. >> >> The ARP numbers for the studs are: >> >> Head Stud - AJ 4.250-1SFB >> Nut - AJN 12-1 >> Washer - AJW 750N >> >> They can be ordered from Summit Racing along with the 10 stud 1500/1296 > kit. >> >> Robert MacKenzie >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] >> On Behalf Of Tim Pettenati >> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:41 AM >> To: fot at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Fot] Spitfire head torque >> >> Checking on what folks are using for torque spec on head nuts? >> >> 1147cc >> Spitfire with studs upgraded to 7/16" ARP and Payen gasket. >> >> Also if anyone >> knows what the ARP partnumber is for the 7/16" studs. >> I'm guessing they are >> the same as the GT6/TR6 kit but would like to know for sure. >> >> Thanks, >> Tim >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/list at mackenzie.aero >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/chasgee at aol.com From BillDentin at aol.com Tue Apr 16 08:04:57 2013 From: BillDentin at aol.com (BillDentin at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:04:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] 1958 Triumph TR3 head light rim... Message-ID: <16255f.2f47e25e.3e9eb489@aol.com> Amici... Bob Wismer's son-in-law, Doug Allison, is the new owner of our Tornado Thunder Bolt, and since after 111 racing events, it has been retired from racing, he is in the process of a complete restoration and conversion into a fancy street roadster. This includes getting all of the lights working again. He is in need of one (-1-) 1958 TR3 head light rim. I am unfamiliar with this rim, but Doug describes it as being 'split', with a screw to hold it together when in place. He has one, but needs another. Does anyone have one they would be willing to part with? Bill Dentinger From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 16 08:20:52 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:20:52 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Fwd: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... In-Reply-To: References: <511379555565457-506625886040824@groups.facebook.com> Message-ID: <8D008C4BBCB20C8-76C-64E5A@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> FOT: If you have any history or interest in GREENWOOD, a racetrack from the 60s near Des Moines, IA, see the links below. At least two of our FOT are taking a leadership role in organization and a few of us have expressed an interest in attending. Steve Myer (SKUNK RIVER RESTORATIONS) and Shawn Frank There's amazing history here in it's short lived existence. greenwoodrevival.com is a website location and it appears on FACEBOOK as well. see below. Yes! The track still exists...it was far enough out of town to avoid the dreaded suburban sprawl. Perhaps Shawn Frank can jump in and provide more detail. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Eric Wieland To: Greenwood Roadway Sent: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 8:55 am Subject: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... Eric Wieland posted in Greenwood Roadway Eric Wieland 8:55am Apr 16 If you have not already, checked out the Greenwood Revival Page for more information on the 50th anniversary event on June 8th. https://www.facebook.com/GreenwoodRevival Greenwood Revival Sports Venue View Post on Facebook B7 Edit Email Settings B7 Reply to this email to add a comment. From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 16 11:24:12 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:24:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] GROUP 44 KCUP 2013 Message-ID: <8D008DE5881ACEF-76C-6660E@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> FOT: Does anyone know of any G-44 cars or cars that had a relationship to Group 44? I am aware of a couple that may be coming, but I'd like to pin it down. I know that Bill Warner is aware of our event, but have had no direct contact with him. Thanks for your help.... Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From REK46 at aol.com Tue Apr 16 12:40:12 2013 From: REK46 at aol.com (REK46 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:40:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Pinion sels/Spitfire 1296 and 1500 Message-ID: <16a1d1.138c0b11.3e9ef50c@aol.com> Does anyone have Spitfire front pinion seal numbers for the small and large diffs for seals made by aftremarket people like National or Cr,etc..?....rick(can't find my notes) From timmurph at fastbytes.com Tue Apr 16 16:54:09 2013 From: timmurph at fastbytes.com (Tim Murphy) Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:54:09 -0500 Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001ce3af5$4efec100$ecfc4300$@com> I had to look in my notebooks to find some of the info, hence the delay. On my street TR5 I originally had European 185/HR15, fronts were Michelin XVS and rears were Continental TS792. I replaced them for 2 reasons, I didn't know how old they were but thought probably 10 years and secondly, the spare didn't fit in the trunk well! Plus they just didn't look right on the car, looked way too big due to their design (extra wide sidewall to provide curb protection) and the size. I replaced them with the Vredestein 175/70 HR 15, which fit in the tire well in the trunk and they look right on the car. The wheels are Dunlop wires made in India under license, 5-1/2 K X 15 X 457C. I have no idea what the 457C is and I don't know what the offset is. I could pull the spare out and try and measure it but am not sure how to go about it with the splined hub. Don't know if this is of any use to you, but that's what delete keys are for:) Tim Murphy -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Enquiries Road & Track Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:55 PM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] wheel & tyre sizes TR5/TR6 i would like some comments on suitable wheel tyre sizes for a road driven TR with near stock ride height. . As best i can tell from some google searches, a common "modern" fitment seems to be 16 x7" rim with zero offset and about 205/55/16 tyre can anyone with wheels/tyres close to this please comment. i particularly want to know if they protrude past the fender at all.. Our regs prohibit any wheel tyre combo that protrudes past the factory body work when viewed from above. every rim i can find above 6.5", hits on the balljoint and i would prefer not to use spacers. I have yet to find a 16 x 6.5"ally wheel that looks appropriate " for the TR thanks Terry Australia _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/timmurph at fastbytes.com From j.wags63 at yahoo.com Wed Apr 17 05:54:39 2013 From: j.wags63 at yahoo.com (John Wagner) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:54:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] postings Message-ID: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> some how I am not getting fot postings. HELP!!!! John Wagner Just the wrench j.wags63 at yahoo.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Wed Apr 17 10:09:23 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:09:23 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Message-ID: <8D0099D0F20EEEB-232C-2099@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> FOT Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner Cup. He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. kknight at klaenv.com Please add KEN to the list, Mark. Thanks! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 11:41:11 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:41:11 -0600 Subject: [Fot] postings In-Reply-To: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <516EDEB7.1070607@bradakis.com> John Wagner wrote: > some how I am not getting fot postings. HELP!!!! > I'll look into it. mjb. From gasket.works at gte.net Wed Apr 17 11:45:50 2013 From: gasket.works at gte.net (gasket.works at gte.net) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:45:50 +0000 Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Message-ID: <249597626-1366220751-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-859079377-@b4.c8.bise6.blackberry> Welcome Ken.... The new Mr. Fast!! M ------Original Message------ From: Joe Alexander Sender: fot-bounces at autox.team.net To: FOT Cc: kknight at klaenv.com Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Sent: Apr 17, 2013 9:09 AM FOT Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner Cup. He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. kknight at klaenv.com Please add KEN to the list, Mark. Thanks! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gasket.works at gte.net Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From mmoore at wave1.net Wed Apr 17 11:55:34 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:55:34 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Message-ID: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 12:11:04 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:11:04 -0600 Subject: [Fot] postings In-Reply-To: <516EDEB7.1070607@bradakis.com> References: <1366199679.81480.YahooMailNeo@web162502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> <516EDEB7.1070607@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <516EE5B8.6000804@bradakis.com> > John Wagner wrote: >> some how I am not getting fot postings. HELP!!!! >> > Yahoo is clueless: Apr 17 12:00:42 autox postfix/qmgr[1917]: 561C142EF0: to=, relay=none, delay=267409, delays=267409/0.16/0/0, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (delivery temporarily suspended: host mta6.am0.yahoodns.net[74.6.136.244] refused to talk to me: 421 4.7.0 [TS01] Messages from 166.70.156.34 temporarily deferred due to user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see http://postmaster.yahoo.com/421-ts01.html) You should get this message, I'm trying a temporary workaround. mjb. From harmug at us.ibm.com Wed Apr 17 12:29:23 2013 From: harmug at us.ibm.com (George Harmuth) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:29:23 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, starting price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi d=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island mike h G. Michael Harmuth From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 13:13:37 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:13:37 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Stupid Yahoo Message-ID: <516EF461.6040307@bradakis.com> Okay, I think all those folks with a yahoo.com or btinternet address have been set up so they will get FOT mail. I'll keep a close eye on things and make further adjustments as necessary. mjb. From gp89 at charter.net Wed Apr 17 14:59:45 2013 From: gp89 at charter.net (Jeff Senty) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:59:45 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay Message-ID: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> Hmmm, wife says nooooo Jeff Senty On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM, George Harmuth wrote: > Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, > starting > price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi > d=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true > > Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island > > > mike h > > G. Michael Harmuth > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gp89 at charter.net From riverside at southslope.net Wed Apr 17 15:46:43 2013 From: riverside at southslope.net (riverside at southslope.net) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:46:43 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Fwd: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... In-Reply-To: <8D008C4BBCB20C8-76C-64E5A@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> References: <511379555565457-506625886040824@groups.facebook.com> <8D008C4BBCB20C8-76C-64E5A@webmail-m213.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8318C5BAC8214B86A3F985C477A81584@rileyPC> I attended my first ever road race there in 1964 at age 16. That USRRC race with Cobras and Chapparals was electrifying to me and helped me acquire the determination to become a road racer. My next race there, Greenwood's final race, introduced me to Triumph race cars. One of my friends who was with me back in '64 is helping me and a chap in England digitize the track so it can be driven on Grand Prix legends. This work included a couple slow laps and the track was very special in the areas of elevation change and corner variety. It would be a great restoration project! Wish us luck. If the results are worth the effort, we may try to do MAR at Wentzville and Meadowdale. art de armond -----Original Message----- From: Joe Alexander Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:20 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] Fwd: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... FOT: If you have any history or interest in GREENWOOD, a racetrack from the 60s near Des Moines, IA, see the links below. At least two of our FOT are taking a leadership role in organization and a few of us have expressed an interest in attending. Steve Myer (SKUNK RIVER RESTORATIONS) and Shawn Frank There's amazing history here in it's short lived existence. greenwoodrevival.com is a website location and it appears on FACEBOOK as well. see below. Yes! The track still exists...it was far enough out of town to avoid the dreaded suburban sprawl. Perhaps Shawn Frank can jump in and provide more detail. Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com -----Original Message----- From: Eric Wieland To: Greenwood Roadway Sent: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 8:55 am Subject: [Greenwood Roadway] If you have not already, checked out the... Eric Wieland posted in Greenwood Roadway Eric Wieland 8:55am Apr 16 If you have not already, checked out the Greenwood Revival Page for more information on the 50th anniversary event on June 8th. https://www.facebook.com/GreenwoodRevival Greenwood Revival Sports Venue View Post on Facebook B7 Edit Email Settings B7 Reply to this email to add a comment. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/riverside at southslope.net ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6248 - Release Date: 04/16/13 From gaf3 at charter.net Wed Apr 17 16:35:30 2013 From: gaf3 at charter.net (Glenn Franco) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:35:30 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay In-Reply-To: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> References: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> Message-ID: <516F23B2.8020105@charter.net> Nicely done I have the same flares on my race car. Any organizations accept those for vintage or do I have to convert back to steel? Can I do Steel Flares? Glenn On 4/17/2013 4:59 PM, Jeff Senty wrote: > Hmmm, wife says nooooo > > Jeff Senty > > > On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM, George Harmuth wrote: > >> Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, starting >> price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. >> >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi >> >> d=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true >> >> Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island >> >> >> mike h >> >> G. Michael Harmuth >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gp89 at charter.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gaf3 at charter.net From colordog.1 at earthlink.net Wed Apr 17 17:17:47 2013 From: colordog.1 at earthlink.net (steve) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:17:47 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT Message-ID: <13826628.1366240667496.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net> He's super quick and his immaculate TR4 doesn't leak. ~Steve -----Original Message----- >From: gasket.works at gte.net >Sent: Apr 17, 2013 10:45 AM >To: FOT >Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >Subject: Re: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT > >Welcome Ken.... The new Mr. Fast!! >M >------Original Message------ >From: Joe Alexander >Sender: fot-bounces at autox.team.net >To: FOT >Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT >Sent: Apr 17, 2013 9:09 AM > >FOT > >Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. > >Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner >Cup. > >He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought >he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. >kknight at klaenv.com > >Please add KEN to the list, Mark. > >Thanks! > >Joe Alexander >A. R. E. >645 1st Street >Jesup, Iowa 50648 >319.464.4711 (cell) >n197tr4 at cs.com >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gasket.works at gte.net > > > >Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/colordog.1 at earthlink.net From jhhasty at gdhs.com Wed Apr 17 19:23:04 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:23:04 -0400 Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT In-Reply-To: <13826628.1366240667496.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net> References: <13826628.1366240667496.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: <971F0B32-F6DF-4E3F-A76F-C543ADC99F72@gdhs.com> No comment on fast, but my 3 doesn't leak either. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 17, 2013, at 7:17 PM, steve wrote: > He's super quick and his immaculate TR4 doesn't leak. > > ~Steve > > > -----Original Message----- >> From: gasket.works at gte.net >> Sent: Apr 17, 2013 10:45 AM >> To: FOT >> Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >> Subject: Re: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT >> >> Welcome Ken.... The new Mr. Fast!! >> M >> ------Original Message------ >> From: Joe Alexander >> Sender: fot-bounces at autox.team.net >> To: FOT >> Cc: kknight at klaenv.com >> Subject: [Fot] KEN KNIGHT >> Sent: Apr 17, 2013 9:09 AM >> >> FOT >> >> Please welcome Ken Knight of Las Vegas to the FOT. >> >> Ken races a TR4 with VARA and will be making the long tow for the Kastner >> Cup. >> >> He has been around for a long time with his very well prepared TR4. I thought >> he was on the list already. Certainly an oversight somewhere. >> kknight at klaenv.com >> >> Please add KEN to the list, Mark. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Joe Alexander >> A. R. E. >> 645 1st Street >> Jesup, Iowa 50648 >> 319.464.4711 (cell) >> n197tr4 at cs.com >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/gasket.works at gte.net >> >> >> >> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/colordog.1 at earthlink.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From mike.mehl at yahoo.com Wed Apr 17 20:35:04 2013 From: mike.mehl at yahoo.com (Mike Mehl) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:35:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. Message-ID: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> You guys didn't kick me off did you? Mike Mehl #46 TR4 From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 20:38:37 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:38:37 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. In-Reply-To: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <516F5CAD.6070503@bradakis.com> Mike Mehl wrote: > You guys didn't kick me off did you? > > Yahoo did. Don't blame me. mjb. From mark at bradakis.com Wed Apr 17 20:50:05 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:50:05 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. In-Reply-To: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1366252504.46567.YahooMailNeo@web160903.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <516F5F5D.3040206@bradakis.com> http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/fot/2013-04/msg00135.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/fot/2013-04/msg00137.html mjb. From rfdeanes at gmail.com Thu Apr 18 06:09:13 2013 From: rfdeanes at gmail.com (Robert Deanes) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:09:13 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire race car on EBay In-Reply-To: <516F23B2.8020105@charter.net> References: <712f8adb.6d8403.13e19cbc7b6.Webtop.45@charter.net> <516F23B2.8020105@charter.net> Message-ID: nice looking car, too bad it is across the water...it might sell quicker....looks like someone spent some time on it...it's in "Bill B. " backyard over there ! On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 6:35 PM, Glenn Franco wrote: > Nicely done > I have the same flares on my race car. > Any organizations accept those for vintage or do I have to convert back to > steel? > Can I do Steel Flares? > Glenn > > > On 4/17/2013 4:59 PM, Jeff Senty wrote: > >> Hmmm, wife says nooooo >> >> Jeff Senty >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM, George Harmuth wrote: >> >> Spitfire race car with a lightweight trailer for sale on eBay, starting >>> price $4K, no reserve, no financial interest on my part. >>> >>> >>> http://cgi.ebay.com/**ebaymotors/Triumph-Spitfire-** >>> Spitfire-/200915790424?_trksi >>> d=p3984.m1423.l2649&**ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&**forcev4exp=true >>> >>> Oh yea, bad news, it's on an island >>> >>> >>> mike h >>> >>> G. Michael Harmuth >>> ______________________________**_________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/** >>> options/fot/gp89 at charter.net >>> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/** >> options/fot/gaf3 at charter.net >> > ______________________________**_________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.**html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/** > options/fot/rfdeanes at gmail.com > > > -- rob deanes TR Racer From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Thu Apr 18 07:20:34 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:20:34 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> Message-ID: The old yellow car got dragged down to VIR last weekend with a significantly less potent engine, and the results were pretty cool. My lap times were only 3 seconds off where I would have been with the 7000+ rpm cam, Moldex crank, Carrillo rods, pop up pistons, Abacus head, etc. VIR has two long straights, and I was thinking the car would lay down on me there, but that was not the case. I shifted at 5500, used overdrive only in 4th, and was pleased that the car still pulled well in OD. That's an expensive 3 seconds... I updated the website with more info and pictures, and I am getting busy with marketing the car. BTW, I got inundated with the question what am I building. Don't worry, I will not get tossed out of the Triumph Ghetto! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new > race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. > > Details at www.tr4racer.com From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 18 07:40:09 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:40:09 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> Message-ID: <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of yellow04 at tr4racer.com Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:21 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car The old yellow car got dragged down to VIR last weekend with a significantly less potent engine, and the results were pretty cool. My lap times were only 3 seconds off where I would have been with the 7000+ rpm cam, Moldex crank, Carrillo rods, pop up pistons, Abacus head, etc. VIR has two long straights, and I was thinking the car would lay down on me there, but that was not the case. I shifted at 5500, used overdrive only in 4th, and was pleased that the car still pulled well in OD. That's an expensive 3 seconds... I updated the website with more info and pictures, and I am getting busy with marketing the car. BTW, I got inundated with the question what am I building. Don't worry, I will not get tossed out of the Triumph Ghetto! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new > race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. > > Details at www.tr4racer.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From tony at tonydrews.com Thu Apr 18 08:29:26 2013 From: tony at tonydrews.com (Tony Drews) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:29:26 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> Message-ID: Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. Tony Drews At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > > >John H. Hasty >Attorney At Law >Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. >719 East Boulevard >Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 >Tele: (704) 372-5600 >Fax: (704) 372-4601 >E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com >www.gdhs.com > >-----Original Message----- >From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On >Behalf Of yellow04 at tr4racer.com >Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:21 AM >To: fot at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > >The old yellow car got dragged down to VIR last weekend with a significantly >less potent engine, and the results were pretty cool. My lap times were only >3 seconds off where I would have been with the 7000+ rpm cam, Moldex crank, >Carrillo rods, pop up pistons, Abacus head, etc. VIR has two long straights, >and I was thinking the car would lay down on me there, but that was not the >case. I shifted at 5500, used overdrive only in 4th, and was pleased that >the car still pulled well in OD. > >That's an expensive 3 seconds... > >I updated the website with more info and pictures, and I am getting busy >with marketing the car. > >BTW, I got inundated with the question what am I building. Don't worry, I >will not get tossed out of the Triumph Ghetto! > >Henry >yellow04 at tr4racer.com > >----- Original Message ----- >From: >Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > > > Sorry for the commercial blast gang, but I'm getting serious about my new > > race car project, so it's time to put my TR4 race car on the market. > > > > Details at www.tr4racer.com From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Thu Apr 18 08:42:32 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:42:32 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a repeat at Summit Point next month! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Drews" Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just > enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. > > Tony Drews > > At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! From rkramer3 at austin.rr.com Thu Apr 18 12:11:23 2013 From: rkramer3 at austin.rr.com (Bob Kramer) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:11:23 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have > thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! > > Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping > him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a > repeat at Summit Point next month! > > Henry > yellow04 at tr4racer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tony Drews" > Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > >> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just >> enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >> >> Tony Drews >> >> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Thu Apr 18 12:31:20 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:31:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: Moldex, Carillo's, Gillaners #24 cam, custom pop up pistons, Abacus head and some dyno time got me 145 at the rear wheels. I extrapolated the 170... ;-) Like I said, that was a lot of cash for 3 seconds! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Kramer" Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) From Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com Thu Apr 18 13:31:51 2013 From: Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:31:51 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: <005a01ce3c6b$60c00fd0$22402f70$@rr.com> Well, what's worse is the rumor Henry is getting a Citroen 2CV prepped as his next racer. Well we all know how accurate rumors are. Probably started by a jealous MG jockey! ;-) russ -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Kramer Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 2:11 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could > have thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! > > Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is > stopping him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, > hoping for a repeat at Summit Point next month! > > Henry > yellow04 at tr4racer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tony Drews" > Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > >> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took >> just enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >> >> Tony Drews >> >> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From tr3driver at ca.rr.com Thu Apr 18 13:49:37 2013 From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:49:37 +0000 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: <005a01ce3c6b$60c00fd0$22402f70$@rr.com> Message-ID: <20130418194937.47XR6.55507.root@cdptpa-web01-z01> ---- Spitfire Racing wrote: > Well, what's worse is the rumor Henry is getting a Citroen 2CV prepped as > his next racer. 170hp in a 2CV. As Jeff Foxworthy said, "That's a bad mental image, right there." Randall From tlizzard at msn.com Thu Apr 18 15:50:03 2013 From: tlizzard at msn.com (Terry Stetler) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:50:03 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local><02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local><20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local><02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local><20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: The last increments of performance are always the most costly. It was ever thus. Terry Stetler From rkramer3 at austin.rr.com Thu Apr 18 16:01:19 2013 From: rkramer3 at austin.rr.com (Bob Kramer) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:01:19 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car In-Reply-To: References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local> <02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local> <20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: <5A77FBC2-6821-4E9D-820F-2F59BD3C1F5D@austin.rr.com> ......when we are not wondering just what yellow demon Henry is concocting in his man cave. Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 1:11 PM, Bob Kramer wrote: > Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to > figure out how to get to 170hp :) > > Bob Kramer > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > >> No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have >> thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! >> >> Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping >> him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a >> repeat at Summit Point next month! >> >> Henry >> yellow04 at tr4racer.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Tony Drews" >> Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car >> >> >>> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just >>> enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >>> >>> Tony Drews >>> >>> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com From rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com Fri Apr 19 08:23:27 2013 From: rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com (rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:23:27 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TR3/TR4 Weber DCOE manifold Message-ID: <20130419142328.S53BR.130748.root@cdptpa-web07-z01> Searching for a Weber 45 dcoe manifold for the big 4 cyl TR to buy. Just the manifold. Any leads are much appreciated. Thxx, Bbob From list at mackenzie.aero Fri Apr 19 08:40:46 2013 From: list at mackenzie.aero (Robert MacKenzie) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:40:46 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Quarter Master clutches? Message-ID: <000901ce3d0b$e2396570$a6ac3050$@aero> Does anybody have any experience with Specifically the 7.25 inch V-drive. This will be for an 1147 Spitfire. Robert MacKenzie Austin Texas From dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Fri Apr 19 11:56:16 2013 From: dmitchel at sbcglobal.net (Doug Mitchell) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:56:16 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Is the list working? I have not received any FOT emails for several days. Message-ID: All of a sudden, I am receiving a number of emails from the last 4-5 days. Thought I'd been dropped the list as well. Burped up a whole bunch. Cheers, Doug -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel at sbcglobal.net Mark J Bradakis wrote: >Mike Mehl wrote: >> You guys didn't kick me off did you? >> >> > >Yahoo did. Don't blame me. > >mjb. >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dmitchel at sbcglobal.net From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Fri Apr 19 06:42:39 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:42:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car References: <42BBFE907C2347339EF82E8ACD2DE1A7@TRIUMPH.local><02794BB04A9A4EF59D743DEB03B2F259@gdhs.local><20130418142937.3154DA4C092@tr.ccfot.com> Message-ID: Truer words were never spoken... Does make me wonder how I got here, though... Wait, oh, yeah... I remember now! Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Terry Stetler Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car The last increments of performance are always the most costly. It was ever thus. Terry Stetler From tr4racing at googlemail.com Fri Apr 19 16:06:56 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (MadMarx) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:06:56 +0200 Subject: [Fot] WG: My new tow car.... Message-ID: <000b01ce3d4a$3730c3a0$a5924ae0$@com> Well..some tuning did make it better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRODEzC5GmY &feature=youtu.be Cheers Chris (Maybe I should develop GM cars?) From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Fri Apr 19 17:17:31 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:17:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> Message-ID: <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> In checking tire temps in order to determine best pressure, it looks like the middle temp can be a bit deceiving. After tires were up to temp, I lowered the pressure 4 degrees and the center to the outsides changed very little. This is autocrossing. Would it be because the car (TR6) is light? Jim From bluebit at comcast.net Fri Apr 19 18:25:34 2013 From: bluebit at comcast.net (Jim%20Roelofs) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:25:34 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net> Message-ID: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? Jim Roelofs 303-862-7270 (h) 720-321-1165 (w) bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "FOT" Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit B Thanks Mike B Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 B Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net From sbarr at McCarty-Law.com Fri Apr 19 18:40:49 2013 From: sbarr at McCarty-Law.com (Barr, Scott) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:40:49 +0000 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net>, <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <7681boov9enxwdqr4bavonjy.1366418438800@email.android.com> That was the same price listed here in Appleton, but there was a $2 per quart credit at the register. Scott B. Scott Barr McCarty Law LLP (920) 257-2233 sbarr at mccarty-law.com Jim%20Roelofs wrote: That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? Jim Roelofs 303-862-7270 (h) 720-321-1165 (w) bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "FOT" Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit B Thanks Mike B Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 B Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sbarr at mccarty-law.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Fri Apr 19 19:33:36 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:33:36 -0500 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> Here in central Texas I saw 50 wt VR-1 at $5.99/qt but 60 weight at only $3 per quart. Labels looked dark as though they'd been around the store for along time. The person at the counter scanned a 50-wt container to see what the current net price was, but there was no discount. Duncan 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 19 20:04:39 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:04:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you want the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? > > > Jim Roelofs > 303-862-7270 (h) > 720-321-1165 (w) > bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike > > B > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > > 2007 West 32nd Street > > Erie, PA 16508 > > B > > Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 > > Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Fri Apr 19 20:49:51 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:49:51 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> Just did. VR1 has slightly less zinc and phosphorus than their "Non-street legal" racing oil. But still high in both additives. I bought some today at my local parts store for $5.14/qt. In the 70's Valvoline gave the guys I was working with lots of free oil. Kendall didn't. So I'm still using Valvoline. With STP, which has always been high in ZDDP, even before ZDDP was cool. ZDDPlus makes it really slippery. NFI. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" To: "Jim%20Roelofs" Cc: "FOT" Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you > want > the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > >> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >> >> >> Jim Roelofs >> 303-862-7270 (h) >> 720-321-1165 (w) >> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mike Moore" >> To: "FOT" >> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >> >> B >> >> Thanks >> >> Mike >> >> B >> >> Michael T. Moore, CPA >> >> 2007 West 32nd Street >> >> Erie, PA 16508 >> >> B >> >> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >> >> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 19 21:58:53 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:58:53 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> Message-ID: <3BBAB028-8158-4E76-85F3-C823B5165E13@gdhs.com> Ah..... Obviously a democrat, give them someone else's stuff and you have their vote forever..... Oops, sorry, I couldn't help it........ I apologize.... The devil made me do it! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2013, at 10:49 PM, "Bill Tobin" wrote: > Just did. VR1 has slightly less zinc and phosphorus than their "Non-street legal" racing oil. But still high in both additives. > I bought some today at my local parts store for $5.14/qt. > In the 70's Valvoline gave the guys I was working with lots of free oil. Kendall didn't. So I'm still using Valvoline. > With STP, which has always been high in ZDDP, even before ZDDP was cool. ZDDPlus makes it really slippery. > NFI. > Bill > ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" > To: "Jim%20Roelofs" > Cc: "FOT" > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:04 PM > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > >> Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you want >> the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: >> >>> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >>> >>> >>> Jim Roelofs >>> 303-862-7270 (h) >>> 720-321-1165 (w) >>> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Mike Moore" >>> To: "FOT" >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >>> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >>> >>> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >>> >>> B >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> B >>> >>> Michael T. Moore, CPA >>> >>> 2007 West 32nd Street >>> >>> Erie, PA 16508 >>> >>> B >>> >>> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >>> >>> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com Sat Apr 20 04:23:03 2013 From: spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:23:03 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Why would someone risk their engine for the sake of a few dollars cheaper oil? Let's put this in perspective. The cost of a reasonable running "vintage" engine these days runs between $5k and $10k, some even more. Maybe you can save $12 on each oil change but that is nothing compared to the expense of a refresh or rebuild of an engine. I am not a petro-chemical engineer but have read reports by some who are. The impressions I got is that by far the safest and easiest way to insure proper amounts of lubrication additives was to go with an oil like Brad Penn. Certainly everyone is entitled to their own opinions but if the saving of a few dollars is a primary parameter in your choice of oil, do look at the big picture. Vintage racing is expensive these days and will continue to be. Auger into your considerations also the cost of entry and transportation fees for a weekend where you become a spectator due to an engine failure. These are significant sums for many of us. To coin a clichi; "Choose wisely!" I even use B.P. in the street cars in my collection with flat tappet engines. Russ Moore Spitfire #49 -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Hasty Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:05 PM To: Jim%20Roelofs Cc: FOT Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you want the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? > > > Jim Roelofs > 303-862-7270 (h) > 720-321-1165 (w) > bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike > > B > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > > 2007 West 32nd Street > > Erie, PA 16508 > > B > > Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 > > Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From n197tr4 at cs.com Sat Apr 20 05:33:14 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:33:14 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Hawaii...And Triumph Race Car. In-Reply-To: <8D00B974909DF27-16C0-1452F@webmail-d129.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CFE382118DD0ED-16CC-A1DA3@webmail-m088.sysops.aol.com> <8D00B974909DF27-16C0-1452F@webmail-d129.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8D00BD1FA977473-8B0-18E2C@webmail-d205.sysops.aol.com> FOT Robert asked me to post this.....(Robert is the guy that had TR2 TS1 LO with us at Watkins Glen. He has since sold TS1 LO and appears to selling off the rest of his car collection) Oddly, I was minutes away from the Spitfire, but never saw it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Aloha, Joe! Would you mind, as a favor, simply posting on FoT for the members to take a look at eBay Item number: 200915790424 Thank you, Joe. The car has a bid at $4000 and I will likely keep it on eBay and sell on Sunday, but the trailer, spare Panasports and new sticky tires, spare parts, and manuals/provenance make the car a real bargain at $4000. Thanks so much, and come back and see us! Robert P. Smith From mmoore at wave1.net Sat Apr 20 05:35:20 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:35:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <008401ce3b94$c2dd6190$489824b0$@net> <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <002101ce3dbb$244407e0$6ccc17a0$@net> Yes I got it for 3.99 qt Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 From: Jim%20Roelofs [mailto:bluebit at comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:26 PM To: Mike Moore Cc: FOT Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? Jim Roelofs 303-862-7270 (h) 720-321-1165 (w) bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) _____ From: "Mike Moore" To: "FOT" Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 05:40:14 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:40:14 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: It's not always all about price. Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, why not? I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. Cheers, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Spitfire Racing" To: "'John Hasty'" ; "'Jim%20Roelofs'" Cc: "'FOT'" Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 6:23 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Why would someone risk their engine for the sake of a few dollars cheaper > oil? Let's put this in perspective. The cost of a reasonable running > "vintage" engine these days runs between $5k and $10k, some even more. > Maybe > you can save $12 on each oil change but that is nothing compared to the > expense of a refresh or rebuild of an engine. I am not a petro-chemical > engineer but have read reports by some who are. The impressions I got is > that by far the safest and easiest way to insure proper amounts of > lubrication additives was to go with an oil like Brad Penn. > Certainly everyone is entitled to their own opinions but if the saving of > a > few dollars is a primary parameter in your choice of oil, do look at the > big > picture. Vintage racing is expensive these days and will continue to be. > Auger into your considerations also the cost of entry and transportation > fees for a weekend where you become a spectator due to an engine failure. > These are significant sums for many of us. To coin a clichi; "Choose > wisely!" > > I even use B.P. in the street cars in my collection with flat tappet > engines. > > Russ Moore > Spitfire #49 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of John Hasty > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:05 PM > To: Jim%20Roelofs > Cc: FOT > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you > want > the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: > >> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >> >> >> Jim Roelofs >> 303-862-7270 (h) >> 720-321-1165 (w) >> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mike Moore" >> To: "FOT" >> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >> >> B >> >> Thanks >> >> Mike >> >> B >> >> Michael T. Moore, CPA >> >> 2007 West 32nd Street >> >> Erie, PA 16508 >> >> B >> >> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >> >> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >> _______________________________________________ >> fot at autox.team.net >> >> http://www.fot-racing.com >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 05:42:00 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:42:00 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <9407477AB7E2476FB264F0AF719108D3@hpd530> <3BBAB028-8158-4E76-85F3-C823B5165E13@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <7C751B79D0B847D69322FE60A97BDB08@hpd530> List: my reply went straight to John. End of discussion. Peace, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" To: "Bill Tobin" Cc: "Jim%20Roelofs" ; "FOT" Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 11:58 PM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Ah..... Obviously a democrat, give them someone else's stuff and you have > their vote forever..... Oops, sorry, I couldn't help it........ I > apologize.... The devil made me do it! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2013, at 10:49 PM, "Bill Tobin" > wrote: > >> Just did. VR1 has slightly less zinc and phosphorus than their >> "Non-street legal" racing oil. But still high in both additives. >> I bought some today at my local parts store for $5.14/qt. >> In the 70's Valvoline gave the guys I was working with lots of free oil. >> Kendall didn't. So I'm still using Valvoline. >> With STP, which has always been high in ZDDP, even before ZDDP was cool. >> ZDDPlus makes it really slippery. >> NFI. >> Bill >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hasty" >> To: "Jim%20Roelofs" >> Cc: "FOT" >> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 10:04 PM >> Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> >>> Did no one read the analysis of VR 1 that is only regular oil? If you >>> want >>> the zinc + we need use Brad Pen & be done with it. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Jim%20Roelofs wrote: >>> >>>> That is available in Denver for $5.99/qt. Is that $2.00 off? >>>> >>>> >>>> Jim Roelofs >>>> 303-862-7270 (h) >>>> 720-321-1165 (w) >>>> bluebit at comcast.net (email preferred) >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Mike Moore" >>>> To: "FOT" >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >>>> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >>>> >>>> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >>>> >>>> B >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> B >>>> >>>> Michael T. Moore, CPA >>>> >>>> 2007 West 32nd Street >>>> >>>> Erie, PA 16508 >>>> >>>> B >>>> >>>> Phone: 814-868-4831 B ext 103 >>>> >>>> Fax: B B B B 814-864-7383 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> fot at autox.team.net >>>> >>>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>>> >>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/bluebit at comcast.net >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> fot at autox.team.net >>>> >>>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>>> >>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> fot at autox.team.net >>> >>> http://www.fot-racing.com >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From mmoore at wave1.net Sat Apr 20 05:37:43 2013 From: mmoore at wave1.net (Mike Moore) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:37:43 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> Message-ID: <002b01ce3dbb$795d4f20$6c17ed60$@net> In Erie, the $2 off was on all weights (not synthetic), so marked price was $5.99 and I got them for $3.99 Thanks Mike Michael T. Moore, CPA 2007 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 Fax: 814-864-7383 -----Original Message----- From: Duncan Charlton [mailto:duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 9:34 PM To: Jim%20Roelofs Cc: Mike Moore; FOT Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Here in central Texas I saw 50 wt VR-1 at $5.99/qt but 60 weight at only $3 per quart. Labels looked dark as though they'd been around the store for along time. The person at the counter scanned a 50-wt container to see what the current net price was, but there was no discount. Duncan 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Moore" > To: "FOT" > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM > Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit > > B > > Thanks > > Mike From yellow04 at tr4racer.com Sat Apr 20 07:38:20 2013 From: yellow04 at tr4racer.com (yellow04 at tr4racer.com) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:38:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/vr1_racing.pdf VR-1 carries an API rating of "SN". This is the most current standard. A couple years back when the whole flat tappet cam failure issue was in full swing, somebody explained it to me this way... The problem was caused when our government made mandates involving additives to motor oil. They didn't want stuff in the oil of our daily drivers that tended to plug up catalitic converters and perhaps gum up sensors. It's all about emmissions and mileage, the idea of protecting an engine as best we can is no longer the top priority. So the API ratings for motor oil were amended to limit how much good stuff goes into the additive packages. . Real racing oil has no API rating, it can't qualify for one. The additive packages we want are outside the limits set by the API. It's your engine, run whatever you like, but rest assured the VR-1 you buy today is a distant relative of the VR-1 you ran when the bottle had an API rating of "SJ". Henry yellow04 at tr4racer.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Sat Apr 20 07:45:35 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:45:35 -0500 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> Just to refresh my memory I had a look at some of the archived discussions on bobistheoilguy.com. It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it's not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the upper safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that anything above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race oils have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. Depending on what research one sees, an adequate level ought to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point out that oil viscosity has something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those who are flying non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped out lobes are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't attempted to confirm that). Duncan (using Rotella 15W40) Texas 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > It's not always all about price. > Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, why not? > I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? > That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. > Cheers, Bill From triosan at gmail.com Sat Apr 20 09:43:17 2013 From: triosan at gmail.com (Chuck Arnold and/or Kathleen Kelley) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:43:17 -0700 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Racing Oil?? Message-ID: Saw the info on the $2 off, went to autozone. Bought 50W VR-1 Racing oil for the discount. I presume this is different than just VR-1 in its flat tappet protecting properties? From tpettenati at yahoo.com Sat Apr 20 09:59:50 2013 From: tpettenati at yahoo.com (Tim Pettenati) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:59:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> Message-ID: <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I'm just finishing up a rebuild which included a reground cam and all new tappets. Previous Owner was running Castrol GTX, which apparently doesn't work very well on a flat tappet race motor. I'm looking at a couple of quarts of VR-1. The 10W-30 is SM rated. The newer 20W-50 has no API circle but says " Exceeds SG/CD". An older quart of 20W-50 has an API SM circle. Seems to go along with the stories that Valvoline had recently bumped up the additive package. None have the EC ( Energy Conserving) logo, which I'm told should be avoided at all costs. Anyways, I'm breaking in using Joe Gibbs BR oil. Being overly cautious after all the horror stories about flat tappet damage, I just pulled the head after about 45 minutes of run time and so far all is well and is breaking in nicely. Cam and tappets were parkerized, tappets were hardness checked. Work was done by Dema Elgin. I spent some time visiting his shop in Santa Rosa, and it was an educational experience. Cheers, Tim ----- Original Message ---- From: Duncan Charlton To: FOT of Sent: Sat, April 20, 2013 8:14:35 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil Just to refresh my memory I had a look at some of the archived discussions on bobistheoilguy.com. It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it's not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the upper safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that anything above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race oils have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. Depending on what research one sees, an adequate level ought to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point out that oil viscosity has something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those who are flying non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped out lobes are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't attempted to confirm that). Duncan (using Rotella 15W40) Texas 1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > It's not always all about price. > Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, why not? > I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? > That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. > Cheers, Bill _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/1964spitfire at pacbell.net From TR3driver at ca.rr.com Sat Apr 20 10:32:48 2013 From: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:32:48 -0700 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: Message-ID: > VR-1 carries an API rating of "SN". This is the most current standard. However, "SN" only limits phosphorous content for low viscosity oils, like 10W30 and down. If you read the spec carefully, you'll find that VR1 only carries "SN" in 20W50, which is exempt from the phosphorous (and hence ZDDP) restriction. -- Randall From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 11:46:24 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:46:24 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <716237C1-5AD2-4E64-B9E2-60981A56A07B@gmail.com> <002b01ce3dbb$795d4f20$6c17ed60$@net> Message-ID: Mike, I was at 38th and Peach and got some VR1 and also picked up some 30weight regular Valvoline for $2 a qt. Great for some of my old tractors. Stay warm, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" To: "'Duncan Charlton'" ; "'Jim%20Roelofs'" Cc: "'FOT'" Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 7:37 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > In Erie, the $2 off was on all weights (not synthetic), so marked price > was > $5.99 and I got them for $3.99 > > Thanks > Mike > > Michael T. Moore, CPA > 2007 West 32nd Street > Erie, PA 16508 > > Phone: 814-868-4831 ext 103 > Fax: 814-864-7383 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Duncan Charlton [mailto:duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 9:34 PM > To: Jim%20Roelofs > Cc: Mike Moore; FOT > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Here in central Texas I saw 50 wt VR-1 at $5.99/qt but 60 weight at only > $3 > per quart. Labels looked dark as though they'd been around the store for > along time. The person at the counter scanned a 50-wt container to see > what > the current net price was, but there was no discount. > > Duncan > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mike Moore" >> To: "FOT" >> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:55:34 AM >> Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil >> >> Auto Zone has it on sale $2 off a quart, no limit >> >> B >> >> Thanks >> >> Mike > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Sat Apr 20 11:49:06 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:49:06 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi, I didn't realize Rotelle T was that high. I use it in my Diesel tractors and my old pickup. Also my old Oliver 1650. Good stuff. Thanks for the info. Bill P.S. The new Hemi uses 5w-20. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Duncan Charlton" To: "FOT of" Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > Just to refresh my memory I had a look at some of the archived discussions > on > bobistheoilguy.com. It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of > the > fact that it's not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be > the > upper safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that > anything > above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have > 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race > oils > have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. Depending on what research > one > sees, an adequate level ought to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics > point > out that oil viscosity has something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- > those > who are flying non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and > wiped > out lobes are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one > mechanic > mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't > attempted > to confirm that). > > Duncan (using Rotella 15W40) > Texas > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > >> It's not always all about price. >> Maybe you like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual > stuff, why not? >> I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had > sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? >> That's why there are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. >> Cheers, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/william.tobin31 at verizon.net From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Sat Apr 20 22:35:07 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:35:07 -0500 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <64C03656-3308-4A53-89AA-75C1C0B44731@gmail.com> A friend poured a whole quart of what he called "straight ZDDP" into his Morgan's freshly rebuilt TR engine. Seems it wasn't a good idea. He said, "It coated everything in a golden syrup, bunged up the valves, coated the pistons, crank, the works." Duncan On Apr 20, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Tim Pettenati wrote: > I'm just finishing up a rebuild which included a reground cam and all new > tappets. Previous Owner was running Castrol GTX, which apparently doesn't work > very well on a flat tappet race motor. > > I'm looking at a couple of quarts of > VR-1. The 10W-30 is SM rated. The newer > 20W-50 has no API circle but says " > Exceeds SG/CD". An older quart of 20W-50 > has an API SM circle. Seems to go > along with the stories that Valvoline had > recently bumped up the additive > package. > > None have the EC ( Energy Conserving) logo, which I'm told should be > avoided at > all costs. > > Anyways, I'm breaking in using Joe Gibbs BR oil. > Being overly cautious after > all the horror stories about flat tappet damage, > I just pulled the head after > about 45 minutes of run time and so far all is > well and is breaking in nicely. > Cam and tappets were parkerized, tappets were > hardness checked. Work was done > by Dema Elgin. I spent some time visiting > his shop in Santa Rosa, and it was an > educational experience. > > Cheers, > Tim > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Duncan Charlton > > To: FOT of > Sent: Sat, April > 20, 2013 8:14:35 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Just to refresh my memory I > had a look at some of the archived discussions on > bobistheoilguy.com. It may > not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the > fact that it's not all about > maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the > upper safe limit due to > corrosion of some camshaft materials and that anything > above 1500ppm after > break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing oils have > 1750ppm, VR1 conventional > has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, Redline race oils > have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 > has about 1300. Depending on what research one > sees, an adequate level ought > to be 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point > out that oil viscosity has > something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those > who are flying non-certified > engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped > out lobes are usually traced > back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic > mentioned that certified > engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't attempted > to confirm that). > > Duncan > (using Rotella 15W40) > Texas > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > On Apr 20, 2013, at > 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > >> It's not always all about price. >> Maybe you > like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual > stuff, why not? >> I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have had > sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? >> That's why there > are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. >> Cheers, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/1964spitfire at pacbell.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com From spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com Sun Apr 21 03:39:17 2013 From: spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:39:17 -0400 Subject: [Fot] VR-1 Oil In-Reply-To: <64C03656-3308-4A53-89AA-75C1C0B44731@gmail.com> References: <1585658777.963050.1366417534468.JavaMail.root@sz0095a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <02775406-BD9B-490D-A44F-EECE5C130B72@gdhs.com> <001201ce3db1$0adca0a0$2095e1e0$@rr.com> <659A0309-8DBB-4BA6-A4E1-4E9BB0CDF572@gmail.com> <1366473590.24092.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <64C03656-3308-4A53-89AA-75C1C0B44731@gmail.com> Message-ID: <000c01ce3e74$181b3dd0$4851b970$@rr.com> Amateur chemists often have similar results. One can only lead a horse to water; can't force him to drink it. Even if it is for his own good. I repeat, "Choose wisely!" Russ -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Duncan Charlton Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:35 AM To: FOT of Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil A friend poured a whole quart of what he called "straight ZDDP" into his Morgan's freshly rebuilt TR engine. Seems it wasn't a good idea. He said, "It coated everything in a golden syrup, bunged up the valves, coated the pistons, crank, the works." Duncan On Apr 20, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Tim Pettenati wrote: > I'm just finishing up a rebuild which included a reground cam and all > new tappets. Previous Owner was running Castrol GTX, which apparently > doesn't work > very well on a flat tappet race motor. > > I'm looking at a couple of quarts of > VR-1. The 10W-30 is SM rated. The newer > 20W-50 has no API circle but says " > Exceeds SG/CD". An older quart of 20W-50 has an API SM circle. Seems > to go along with the stories that Valvoline had recently bumped up the > additive package. > > None have the EC ( Energy Conserving) logo, which I'm told should be > avoided at all costs. > > Anyways, I'm breaking in using Joe Gibbs BR oil. > Being overly cautious after > all the horror stories about flat tappet damage, I just pulled the > head after about 45 minutes of run time and so far all is well and is > breaking in nicely. > Cam and tappets were parkerized, tappets were hardness checked. Work > was done by Dema Elgin. I spent some time visiting his shop in Santa > Rosa, and it was an educational experience. > > Cheers, > Tim > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Duncan Charlton > > To: FOT of > Sent: Sat, April > 20, 2013 8:14:35 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] VR-1 Oil > > Just to refresh my memory I > had a look at some of the archived discussions on bobistheoilguy.com. > It may not be news, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it's > not all about maximum ZDDP. Some consider 1800ppm to be the upper > safe limit due to corrosion of some camshaft materials and that > anything above 1500ppm after break-in is unnecessary. Mobile 1 racing > oils have 1750ppm, VR1 conventional has 1300, B-P oils have 1300ppm, > Redline race oils have 2500ppm, Rotella 15W40 has about 1300. > Depending on what research one sees, an adequate level ought to be > 1100-1500ppm. Aircraft mechanics point out that oil viscosity has > something to do with cam lobe wear, too -- those who are flying > non-certified engines are free to substitute oils, and wiped out lobes > are usually traced back to low-weight oil, ZDDP or not (one mechanic > mentioned that certified engines "don't use any ZDDP" but I haven't > attempted to confirm that). > > Duncan > (using Rotella 15W40) > Texas > 1952 Morgan Plus 4 > #6 red > > On Apr 20, 2013, at > 6:40 AM, Bill Tobin wrote: > >> It's not always all about price. >> Maybe you > like the product. If we can save a few bucks and get our usual stuff, > why not? >> I agree with you about the costs of vintage racing, but if you have >> had > sucess in the past with a product, why not stick with it? >> That's why there > are many oils on the market. Choose the one you like. >> Cheers, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/1964spitfire at pacbell.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From jaboruch at netzero.net Sun Apr 21 20:16:29 2013 From: jaboruch at netzero.net (Joe Boruch) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:16:29 GMT Subject: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Message-ID: <20130421.221629.2525.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Big bore (89mm), big valves, big cam and Weber Carbs got me 188 hp at the flywheel. Joe(B) ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Bob Kramer To: "" Cc: "" Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:11:23 -0500 Meanwhile, back at the ranch a bunch if us are scratching our heads trying to figure out how to get to 170hp :) Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:42 AM, wrote: > No doubt, the two feature races we had were outstanding! Almost could have > thrown a blanket around the three of us at any time Sunday afternoon! > > Kudos to John Hasty, while he might be advancing in age, nothing is stopping > him from getting his TR3 figured out. Excellent drive, John, hoping for a > repeat at Summit Point next month! > > Henry > yellow04 at tr4racer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tony Drews" > Subject: Re: [Fot] Selling my TR4 Vintage Race Car > > >> Agreed! Best racing I've had in a while. My old Speedsters took just >> enough lap time off to compensate for Henry's detuned engine. >> >> Tony Drews >> >> At 08:40 AM 4/18/2013, john hasty wrote: >>> Henry......and what a great time was had by you, me and Tony!!!! > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jaboruch at netzero.net ____________________________________________________________ How to Sleep Like a Rock Obey this one natural trick to fall asleep and stay asleep all night. From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Mon Apr 22 06:31:45 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:31:45 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Hauling from CA to TX or vice versa Message-ID: Anybody got trailer space from the Bay area in CA to somewhere in Texas in the next two weeks? I need to transport a Morgan. If the answer is no, does anyone need a car hauled from central Texas to CA in case I drive to the San Francisco area to pick up the Morgan? From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Mon Apr 22 11:31:55 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:31:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Thanks Bob. I am running new Toyo Proxes RR. I don't look for significant temps until at least 3 or 4 autocross runs on a hot day. So far I haven't really had the hot days and maybe these tires are a little stiffer. Last year I ran a nearly new set of Hoosier R6 and seemed to be able to read the center pressures to determine ultimate pressure. I ended up with 32 front and 28 rear. Jim ________________________________ From: Robert M. Lang To: sherry robyn Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 5:33:05 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] Tire temp question Hi, You can only get "good" tire temps on a skid pad. If you try to get temps just coming off an autocross course, you won't get accurate results. About the only tire pressure adjustment you can make from autocross is the base pressure that you need to keep the tire from rolling over. What I've done is to run the skidpad and set the base pressure. Then up it a little and measure for even temps. Note: the outside wheels do the most work so focus on those. Then switch directions and get the other side. >From there, when you run autocrosses, use the tire pressure to balance the car. Also, ask around. I get good info from other folks and then build on that. What tires are you running? regards, rml --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent Former NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From ponobill at gmail.com Mon Apr 22 11:47:01 2013 From: ponobill at gmail.com (Bill Babcock) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:47:01 -1000 Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Tire temperatures that you get from a hot day or autocross runs are useless for setting up suspension or determiniming appropriate tire pressure. Even tire temps on a track are relatively inaccurate unless you take a series of tight turns at good speed and stop immediately to read them without an intervening straight. On Apr 22, 2013, at 7:31 AM, sherry robyn wrote: > Thanks Bob. I am running new Toyo Proxes RR. I don't look for significant > temps until at least 3 or 4 autocross runs on a hot day. So far I haven't > really had the hot days and maybe these tires are a little stiffer. Last year > I > ran a nearly new set of Hoosier R6 and seemed to be able to read the center > pressures to determine ultimate pressure. I ended up with 32 front and 28 > rear. Jim > > > > ________________________________ > From: Robert M. Lang > > To: sherry robyn > Sent: Mon, > April 22, 2013 5:33:05 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] Tire temp question > > Hi, > > You can > only get "good" tire temps on a skid pad. If you try to get temps just > coming > off an autocross course, you won't get accurate results. About the only > tire > pressure adjustment you can make from autocross is the base pressure that > you > need to keep the tire from rolling over. > > What I've done is to run the skidpad > and set the base pressure. Then up it a > little and measure for even temps. > Note: the outside wheels do the most work so > focus on those. Then switch > directions and get the other side. > > From there, when you run autocrosses, use > the tire pressure to balance the car. > > Also, ask around. I get good info from > other folks and then build on that. > > What tires are you running? > > regards, > rml > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent > Former > NER Solo Chair | > Voice:617-253-7438 > | Cell: 339-927-4489 > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/billb at bnj.com From pvucinic at netspace.net.au Mon Apr 22 23:00:13 2013 From: pvucinic at netspace.net.au (Peter Vucinic) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:13 +1000 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Message-ID: Listers, Are any of you running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these tires? Finding that you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to get your times up? We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the TOYO's, That is what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP DZ03's etc., they get VERY 'skatey' Kind Regards Peter Vucinic TR-4 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From tr4racing at googlemail.com Tue Apr 23 00:23:28 2013 From: tr4racing at googlemail.com (Christian Marx) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:23:28 -0700 Subject: [Fot] Tire temp question In-Reply-To: References: <48F3E25E64444FE5B8E6B8092E20C643@ComputerPC> <1366413451.74004.YahooMailRC@web184802.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <1366651915.51506.YahooMailRC@web184805.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I take tire temperatures but these values are pretty useless. I never got any close to the recommended temperature. I set pressure to the best stick over the distance. Chris From n197tr4 at cs.com Tue Apr 23 10:25:05 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:25:05 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] KASTNER CUP NEWS Message-ID: <8D00E563FAC1908-1D0C-2582@webmail-m242.sysops.aol.com> FOT: Thanks to Steve Belfer, Joe Pawlak, Blake Discher we now have the latest in a series of Kastner Cup Posters in hand. They will be free to FOT and VTR in attendance at ROAD AMERICA. We are very close to wrapping up the TRIUMPH PACKAGE WEEKEND DEAL. This will impact all FOT that are attendees and not entering as Driver's. The 'package deal' will extend to Triumph Club Members, as well. Track Touring, Old Course Reenactment, Friday's Welcome Dinner and Triumph Car Show will be included in the PACKAGE. Jason's Paddock Planning is going very well, and the garages are filling up quickly. Thursday afternoon and evening will be very special as Dave Young will be sending Tech Inspectors to our garages and we should be able to hang together tightly and get acquainted or re-acquainted. There will be the option of ordering in BROASTED CHICKEN and PIZZA from a local restaurant. VSCDA'S Mike and Deb Korneli have developed the ELKHART LAKE VINTAGE FESTIVAL weekend into a Premier Event over the past 8 years. It has all of the features of Watkins Glen, but without the crush of a big 'festival event'. Everything is close in and convenient, and the weather is usually the best with just a touch of autumn color in the trees. Regards, Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Tue Apr 23 10:39:36 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:39:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are you running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim ________________________________ From: Peter Vucinic To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 10:03:51 PM Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Listers, Are any of you running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these tires? Finding that you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to get your times up? We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the TOYO's, That is what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP DZ03's etc., they get VERY 'skatey' Kind Regards Peter Vucinic TR-4 _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net From apackard68 at att.net Tue Apr 23 11:14:42 2013 From: apackard68 at att.net (Andy Packard) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:14:42 -0700 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: FWIW, I autocross my TR250 with these tires and found maintaining 37-38 psi was best. Lower and they get very mushy, higher they're over inflated and reduce contact. Not sure if this is helpful for your application. Andy Packard Sent from my iPhone On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:39 AM, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > you > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > tires used to get > your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/apackard68 at att.net From keithfiles at btinternet.com Tue Apr 23 11:35:10 2013 From: keithfiles at btinternet.com (Keith Files) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:35:10 +0200 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > you > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > tires used to get > your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com From sherryjimmy6116 at att.net Tue Apr 23 13:11:29 2013 From: sherryjimmy6116 at att.net (sherry robyn) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:11:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> Message-ID: <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim ________________________________ From: Keith Files To: sherry robyn Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > you > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > tires used to get > your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com From keithfiles at btinternet.com Tue Apr 23 14:35:50 2013 From: keithfiles at btinternet.com (Keith Files) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:35:50 +0200 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I run 22 front, 24 rear. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 21:11, sherry robyn wrote: > So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim > > From: Keith Files > To: sherry robyn > Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" > Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM > Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Hi both, > > I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... > > Happy to provide my pressure settings though. > > Keith > > Sent from my iPad > > On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > > > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What pressures are > > you > > running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > > ________________________________ > > From: Peter Vucinic > > > > To: fot at autox.team.net > > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > > 10:03:51 PM > > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > > > Listers, > > > > > > > > Are any of you > > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > > tires? Finding that > > you are having to run them with less pressure than other > > tires used to get > > your times up? > > > > > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > > TOYO's, That is > > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > > DZ03's etc., they > > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > > > Peter Vucinic > > > > TR-4 > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > > > Forums: > > http://www.team.net/forums > > _______________________________________________ > > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: > > http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > > _______________________________________________ > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com From edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com Tue Apr 23 14:46:36 2013 From: edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com (Edward Dunn) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:46:36 -0700 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <36946218D9EC344498D59FD515FE20FB01F417ADD504@TITAN.dwholdings.local> I run the Toyo Proxes on my GT6 race car. Size 205/60-13. Typically run 22# front (cold) and 20-21# rear. Edward Dunn West Coast Vintage Racing 2240 Encinitas Blvd., Suite D101 Encinitas CA 92024 760-492-3814 www.vintageracing.us -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of sherry robyn Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:11 PM To: Keith Files Cc: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim ________________________________ From: Keith Files To: sherry robyn Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What > pressures are you running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to > get your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com From mark at bradakis.com Tue Apr 23 15:05:42 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:05:42 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Yahoo, etc. Message-ID: <5176F7A6.6000004@bradakis.com> I think the yahoo, btinternet and sbcglobal issue is finally resolved. I'll keep an eye on things to make sure. mjb. From sjanzen at me.com Tue Apr 23 15:16:22 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:16:22 -0400 Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: <36946218D9EC344498D59FD515FE20FB01F417ADD504@TITAN.dwholdings.local> References: <1366735176.48985.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <178921B8-3087-4CF5-981A-CCFCDDABEFF3@btinternet.com> <1366744289.58937.YahooMailRC@web184803.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <36946218D9EC344498D59FD515FE20FB01F417ADD504@TITAN.dwholdings.local> Message-ID: <99C557E2-FFD4-4C9A-AB76-E9814382F513@me.com> funny, I run the Toyo R888s, and was running the same 20 lb +/- pressures, on my GT6. I had pretty even temps across them, but was getting a lot of understeer. Kas suggested the pressure was way too low for radials. I had started in the mid 20s and worked my way down. Then I went up close to where the Miata racers run them - 29 rear and 31 front cold, about 35 hot, and the handling is much improved. Still getting even temps across the tires - running 1.8 degrees negative camber front and 2.2 rear. Tried to get pressure recommendations out of Toyo, but no luck. Miss the Kumho V700s - they were a stickier, better handling tire, but not available in this size any more. On Apr 23, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Edward Dunn wrote: I run the Toyo Proxes on my GT6 race car. Size 205/60-13. Typically run 22# front (cold) and 20-21# rear. Edward Dunn West Coast Vintage Racing 2240 Encinitas Blvd., Suite D101 Encinitas CA 92024 760-492-3814 www.vintageracing.us -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of sherry robyn Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:11 PM To: Keith Files Cc: fot at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 So what are your pressures Keith. I am interested. Thanks, Jim ________________________________ From: Keith Files To: sherry robyn Cc: Peter Vucinic ; "fot at autox.team.net" Sent: Tue, April 23, 2013 10:35:21 AM Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 Hi both, I run the Toyo's on my TR4 in the US and the Yoko's on my TR6 in the UK and have a little success with both....however, I run a very stiff, lowered suspension setup and therefore very low tyre pressures so I can get the car to handle like a Go Kart, pressures are worked out with my suspension settings and my style of driving and after a lot of testing, it is a personal thing.... Happy to provide my pressure settings though. Keith Sent from my iPad On 23 Apr 2013, at 18:39, sherry robyn wrote: > Peter, I am running Toyo Proxes RR (their newest tire). What > pressures are you running with the 888s on your Triumph? Jim > ________________________________ > From: Peter Vucinic > > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, April 22, 2013 > 10:03:51 PM > Subject: [Fot] TOYO Proxes 888 > > Listers, > > > > Are any of you > running the TOYO Proxes 888's? Having success with these > tires? Finding that > you are having to run them with less pressure than other tires used to > get your times up? > > > > We are finding that if you run 'normal' pressures in the > TOYO's, That is > what we would run in the YOKOHAMA ADVAN A048's or DUNLOP > DZ03's etc., they > get VERY 'skatey' > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > Peter Vucinic > > TR-4 > _______________________________________________ > > > fot at autox.team.net > > > > http://www.fot-racing.com > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: > http://www.team.net/forums > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: > http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sherryjimmy6116 at att.net > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/keithfiles at bradakis.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/edunn at qualityfueltrailers.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sjanzen at me.com From apackard68 at att.net Wed Apr 24 13:01:29 2013 From: apackard68 at att.net (Andrew Packard) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:01:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] TR250 Engine block pronounced DOA by machine shop Message-ID: <1366830089.60289.YahooMailRC@web181102.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> B Hello Friends. I am now in need of a replacement six cylinder block for my every day and autocrossing TR250. Apparently my cam wore the block so bad it created a crack.B It did not have cam bearings and was likely starved of oil when I was dealing with a bad oil pump last year. I sold a GT6 block a short time ago and I knowB a fellow club memberB just got rid of one.B Anyone out there with a spare sitting around to sell and close to Northern California?B I don't need any of the guts or peripherals and can return all parts after disassembly if wanted.B Please letB me know if you can help.B I'd love to have the car running again for a club-hosted June autocross. Andy Packard 925 577 7704 __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE ________________________________ ________________________________ Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest b" Unsubscribe b" Terms of Use b" Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ From sjanzen at me.com Wed Apr 24 14:38:27 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:38:27 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph In-Reply-To: References: <174756BA-C4DC-4064-A22B-E2B5EA8D32AF@me.com> Message-ID: poking around the PVGP site, I ran across a notice from the Roadster Factory that they are sponsoring an MG vs Triumph race on Saturday. The notice said 20 laps, which would be a long race for Schenley Park. http://www.pvgp.org/british-heritage-race-at-schenley-park-mg-vs-triumph-spon sored-by-the-roadster-factory/ On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:40 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: Scott, Check the PVGP web site but I don't know if you can get into the paddock on Thursday -- it may be still open to public traffic. But it does get crowded by mid-day Friday, the earlier you can get there the better. Last year I arrived around 2:00 PM and there were a few decent spots left, but going fast. Noon would probably be better. (timing inversely proportional to the size of your rig) Mark Palmer To: VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com From: sjanzen at me.com Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:20 -0400 Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Schenley schedule I'm planning on doing this one this year - do you need to arrive thurs night or is friday midday good enough to get situated in the paddock? On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: Jim -- and others looking for lodging, The former Holiday Inn University Center (100 Lytton Ave) is now a Wyndham, they just converted in March I believe. Rate is $189/night, not exactly cheap, but it is relatively convenient and they claim they have just renovated everything. As I recall, they charged extra for parking last year (Holiday) but you can park on the street for free. No room for rigs whatsoever. Janet likes this place since it is close to some shops and restaurants, the university, and close enough for her to walk to the race if she decides not to ride over with me every morning -- she likes the flexibility. Ian had some good alternatives but I think they are in the same price range. To get something less expensive, you may need to head out towards Monroeville near the turnpike, I think there is Red Roof and other chains out there around $100 - 120/night. Monroeville is about 10 miles from Schenley but probably takes about half an hour each way. Remember if you use one of the official PVGP hotels, they make a donation to the charities which is a nice plus. Or -- I'll rent you my trailer for $50/night, sleeps 17-1/2 people based on the GWVR (no potty though). Mark Palmer > --- In VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com, "jim_arnett" wrote: > > > > Last year our regular hotel doubled their rates for the PVGP Schenley weekend. They have done it again this year, so we are looking elsewhere. We don't need 'ambiance'. There will be four or five of us guys, just happy to be there and to be together. > > Cheap is good. The whole 'pit crew' is either retired or unemployed. Not too far from Schenley is good too. > > Any recommdations? __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (7) RECENT ACTIVITY: Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use  Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ From jhhasty at gdhs.com Wed Apr 24 15:53:14 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:53:14 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph In-Reply-To: References: <174756BA-C4DC-4064-A22B-E2B5EA8D32AF@me.com> Message-ID: <15BA465A-8102-4D22-B6D2-6B426DB93320@gdhs.com> I'll be there too. I was told by one of the organizers if you have a big rig you should get there before 5 on Thursday. We are staying at a hotel on Forbes can't remember the name. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Scott Janzen wrote: > poking around the PVGP site, I ran across a notice from the Roadster Factory > that they are sponsoring an MG vs Triumph race on Saturday. The notice said > 20 laps, which would be a long race for Schenley Park. > http://www.pvgp.org/british-heritage-race-at-schenley-park-mg-vs-triumph-spon > sored-by-the-roadster-factory/ > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:40 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > Scott, > > Check the PVGP web site but I don't know if you can get into the paddock on > Thursday -- it may be still open to public traffic. But it does get crowded > by mid-day Friday, the earlier you can get there the better. Last year I > arrived around 2:00 PM and there were a few decent spots left, but going fast. > Noon would probably be better. (timing inversely proportional to the size of > your rig) > > Mark Palmer > > To: VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com > From: sjanzen at me.com > Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:20 -0400 > Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Schenley schedule > > > > I'm planning on doing this one this year - do you need to arrive thurs night > or is friday midday good enough to get situated in the paddock? > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > > Jim -- and others looking for lodging, > > The former Holiday Inn University Center (100 Lytton Ave) is now a Wyndham, > they just converted in March I believe. Rate is $189/night, not exactly > cheap, but it is relatively convenient and they claim they have just renovated > everything. As I recall, they charged extra for parking last year (Holiday) > but you can park on the street for free. No room for rigs whatsoever. Janet > likes this place since it is close to some shops and restaurants, the > university, and close enough for her to walk to the race if she decides not to > ride over with me every morning -- she likes the flexibility. > > Ian had some good alternatives but I think they are in the same price range. > > To get something less expensive, you may need to head out towards Monroeville > near the turnpike, I think there is Red Roof and other chains out there around > $100 - 120/night. Monroeville is about 10 miles from Schenley but probably > takes about half an hour each way. > > Remember if you use one of the official PVGP hotels, they make a donation to > the charities which is a nice plus. > > Or -- I'll rent you my trailer for $50/night, sleeps 17-1/2 people based on > the GWVR (no potty though). > > Mark Palmer > > >> --- In VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com, "jim_arnett" wrote: >>> >>> Last year our regular hotel doubled their rates for the PVGP Schenley > weekend. They have done it again this year, so we are looking elsewhere. We > don't need 'ambiance'. There will be four or five of us guys, just happy to be > there and to be together. >>> Cheap is good. The whole 'pit crew' is either retired or unemployed. Not > too far from Schenley is good too. >>> Any recommdations? > > > > > > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender > Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages > in this topic (7) > RECENT ACTIVITY: > Visit Your Group > MARKETPLACE > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use  Send us > Feedback > . > > __,_._,___ > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au Wed Apr 24 19:14:49 2013 From: enquiries at roadandtrack.net.au (Enquiries Road & Track) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:14:49 +1000 Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 Message-ID: we see these tyres on lots of race cars we prepare/service/repair. in general terms, we find them better on heavier cars than lighter ones on our Triumph 2500 race car, we typically run them at 28psi cold, getting to 33-36 hot. of course this changes a little with track temperatures and layout, but its a good starting point. Toyo indicate the optimum tread temp of around 90C and max hot pressure around 42psi. On production cars with primitive suspensions like TR's we struggle to get them this hot , even if we increase the cold pressures if anyone else is using them in races, would be keen to get your temperature data Terry From sjanzen at me.com Wed Apr 24 19:21:59 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:21:59 -0400 Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <84C26A97-8885-4960-922E-E38C1972DC23@me.com> Nope, my tires are not getting to 194 degrees F/90 C. More like 155 on a hot day. On Apr 24, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Enquiries Road & Track wrote: we see these tyres on lots of race cars we prepare/service/repair. in general terms, we find them better on heavier cars than lighter ones on our Triumph 2500 race car, we typically run them at 28psi cold, getting to 33-36 hot. of course this changes a little with track temperatures and layout, but its a good starting point. Toyo indicate the optimum tread temp of around 90C and max hot pressure around 42psi. On production cars with primitive suspensions like TR's we struggle to get them this hot , even if we increase the cold pressures if anyone else is using them in races, would be keen to get your temperature data Terry _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/sjanzen at me.com From pvucinic at netspace.net.au Wed Apr 24 23:24:03 2013 From: pvucinic at netspace.net.au (Peter Vucinic) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:24:03 +1000 Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Terry, The PROXES I started this thread with, were fitted to TR7 V8 Race car, fairly heavy spring rates. We found that we would get 10+ PSI change in 5 Laps (13.5 miles total) on a 25c (77F) day. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Enquiries Road & Track Sent: Thursday, 25 April 2013 11:15 AM To: fot at autox.team.net Subject: [Fot] re TOYO Proxes 888 we see these tyres on lots of race cars we prepare/service/repair. in general terms, we find them better on heavier cars than lighter ones on our Triumph 2500 race car, we typically run them at 28psi cold, getting to 33-36 hot. of course this changes a little with track temperatures and layout, but its a good starting point. Toyo indicate the optimum tread temp of around 90C and max hot pressure around 42psi. On production cars with primitive suspensions like TR's we struggle to get them this hot , even if we increase the cold pressures if anyone else is using them in races, would be keen to get your temperature data Terry _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/pvucinic at netspace.net.au From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 07:33:33 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:33:33 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers Message-ID: <6C6284DF94E4448CB324E94BF9AAC691@gdhs.local> Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me an old set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for VIR. I was able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the used set is now available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar fix. Just let me know and they will be on their way to you for the cost of shipping..... John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 08:53:19 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:53:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers In-Reply-To: <71d058a9.e083.13e419b6a57.Webtop.14@optonline.net> References: <71d058a9.e083.13e419b6a57.Webtop.14@optonline.net> Message-ID: Todd: I have no idea if they are compatable to a TS motor, perhaps someone else could tell you. John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. -----Original Message----- From: Todd Redmond [mailto:alfetta95 at optonline.net] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:32 AM To: jhhasty at gdhs.com Subject: RE: [Fot] Exhaust Headers John, If they are for a TR3 and are still available, Ill take them! Todd Redmond n Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 9:33 AM, john hasty wrote: > Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me > an old set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for > VIR. I was able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the > used set is now available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar > fix. Just let me know and they will be on their way to you for the > cost of shipping..... > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any > attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information > that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK > PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that > any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If > you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies > of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank > you. > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS > regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly > stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication > (including any > attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for > purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) > promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction > or matter addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/alfetta95 at optonline.net From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 08:51:55 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:51:55 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers In-Reply-To: <97099433.1243703.1366898446206.JavaMail.root@sz0047a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <6C6284DF94E4448CB324E94BF9AAC691@gdhs.local> <97099433.1243703.1366898446206.JavaMail.root@sz0047a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <0ADC2FF4C0234122A71BE5728C5CEAD4@gdhs.local> The Stahl header was perfect. 3 pictures attached. I had them send the engine plate to me first so we could fit it to the modified head. Had them use 16 gage 1-5/8" tubing instead of 18 gage. It is 4 into 1. The fit of the primary tubes to the rectangle exhaust outlets was perfect as if they had been forged to shape. The primary tubes, as best I could measure, were exactly the same length. I had the collector welded and they used an additional strap around the primary tubes at the point they fit into the collector. I then had Airborne ceramic coat it to reduce the radiated heat, they say, by 35%. The collector was close to touching the frame at one point and Allen made a little more clearance by modifying the frame at that point, but other than that no fitting problems. (Note my old header had the same frame clearance problem) Bud's old header is 4 into 1 & has rust etc. but is sound and useable. I have no idea who made it, perhaps Bud could tell us. Cheers! John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. _____ From: davehogye [mailto:dlhogye at comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:01 AM To: john hasty Subject: Re: [Fot] Exhaust Headers Hi John, How did the Stahl header work out? How did it fit? Any frame clearance issues? What is the old header like? Do you know who made it? Is it a 4-1, or 4-2-1? Dave H. _____ From: "john hasty" To: fot at autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 6:33:33 AM Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me an old set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for VIR. I was able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the used set is now available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar fix. Just let me know and they will be on their way to you for the cost of shipping..... John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dlhogye at comcast.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 2.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 3.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers.JPG] From alfetta95 at optonline.net Thu Apr 25 09:44:05 2013 From: alfetta95 at optonline.net (Todd Redmond) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:44:05 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Hasty's Header Message-ID: <51760080.e463.13e41dda7a0.Webtop.14@optonline.net> To All, Will John's header for a CT motor work on a TS motor? I have the high port head. Come to think of it, I'm not sure which motor is in my TR3. What are the differences, if any, between the two motors? Thanks Todd Redmond From apackard68 at att.net Thu Apr 25 10:19:23 2013 From: apackard68 at att.net (Andrew Packard) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:19:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Engine block search status Message-ID: <1366906763.79952.YahooMailRC@web181101.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Thanks to everyone for overwhelming response. I'll be picking up a TR250 block in nearby Folsom, CA this weekend and hopefully it checks out at the machine shop. If it doesn't, I'll likely be contacting the other offers I rec'd. Nice to know there is so much support for a fellow enthusiast in a pinch! Andy Packard From jhhasty at gdhs.com Thu Apr 25 07:40:25 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (john hasty) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:40:25 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph In-Reply-To: <15BA465A-8102-4D22-B6D2-6B426DB93320@gdhs.com> References: <174756BA-C4DC-4064-A22B-E2B5EA8D32AF@me.com> <15BA465A-8102-4D22-B6D2-6B426DB93320@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <69A811ECC9454257B51D8AC3D64CEF36@gdhs.local> PS: Hotel is Hilton Garden Inn John H. Hasty Attorney At Law Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 Tele: (704) 372-5600 Fax: (704) 372-4601 E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com www.gdhs.com PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Hasty Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:53 PM To: Scott Janzen Cc: 'Friends of Triumph' Triumph Subject: Re: [Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph I'll be there too. I was told by one of the organizers if you have a big rig you should get there before 5 on Thursday. We are staying at a hotel on Forbes can't remember the name. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Scott Janzen wrote: > poking around the PVGP site, I ran across a notice from the Roadster Factory > that they are sponsoring an MG vs Triumph race on Saturday. The > notice said > 20 laps, which would be a long race for Schenley Park. > http://www.pvgp.org/british-heritage-race-at-schenley-park-mg-vs-triumph-spo n > sored-by-the-roadster-factory/ > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:40 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > Scott, > > Check the PVGP web site but I don't know if you can get into the > paddock on Thursday -- it may be still open to public traffic. But it > does get crowded > by mid-day Friday, the earlier you can get there the better. Last > year I arrived around 2:00 PM and there were a few decent spots left, > but going fast. > Noon would probably be better. (timing inversely proportional to the > size of > your rig) > > Mark Palmer > > To: VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com > From: sjanzen at me.com > Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:20 -0400 > Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Schenley schedule > > > > I'm planning on doing this one this year - do you need to arrive thurs night > or is friday midday good enough to get situated in the paddock? > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Mark Palmer wrote: > > > > Jim -- and others looking for lodging, > > The former Holiday Inn University Center (100 Lytton Ave) is now a > Wyndham, they just converted in March I believe. Rate is $189/night, > not exactly cheap, but it is relatively convenient and they claim they > have just renovated > everything. As I recall, they charged extra for parking last year (Holiday) > but you can park on the street for free. No room for rigs whatsoever. Janet > likes this place since it is close to some shops and restaurants, the > university, and close enough for her to walk to the race if she > decides not to > ride over with me every morning -- she likes the flexibility. > > Ian had some good alternatives but I think they are in the same price range. > > To get something less expensive, you may need to head out towards Monroeville > near the turnpike, I think there is Red Roof and other chains out > there around > $100 - 120/night. Monroeville is about 10 miles from Schenley but > probably takes about half an hour each way. > > Remember if you use one of the official PVGP hotels, they make a > donation to > the charities which is a nice plus. > > Or -- I'll rent you my trailer for $50/night, sleeps 17-1/2 people > based on the GWVR (no potty though). > > Mark Palmer > > >> --- In VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com, "jim_arnett" wrote: >>> >>> Last year our regular hotel doubled their rates for the PVGP >>> Schenley > weekend. They have done it again this year, so we are looking elsewhere. We > don't need 'ambiance'. There will be four or five of us guys, just > happy to be > there and to be together. >>> Cheap is good. The whole 'pit crew' is either retired or unemployed. >>> Not > too far from Schenley is good too. >>> Any recommdations? > > > > > > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender > Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages > in this topic (7) > RECENT ACTIVITY: > Visit Your Group > MARKETPLACE > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use  Send > us Feedback . > > __,_._,___ > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From rkramer3 at austin.rr.com Thu Apr 25 09:50:44 2013 From: rkramer3 at austin.rr.com (Bob Kramer) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:50:44 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers In-Reply-To: <0ADC2FF4C0234122A71BE5728C5CEAD4@gdhs.local> References: <6C6284DF94E4448CB324E94BF9AAC691@gdhs.local> <97099433.1243703.1366898446206.JavaMail.root@sz0047a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <0ADC2FF4C0234122A71BE5728C5CEAD4@gdhs.local> Message-ID: <1800CB41-29B7-432D-92FC-7FDF1AF4E856@austin.rr.com> The car came to me with a UK sourced header. That's all I know about it. Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 25, 2013, at 9:51 AM, "john hasty" wrote: > The Stahl header was perfect. 3 pictures attached. I had them send the > engine plate to me first so we could fit it to the modified head. Had them > use 16 gage 1-5/8" tubing instead of 18 gage. It is 4 into 1. The fit of > the primary tubes to the rectangle exhaust outlets was perfect as if they > had been forged to shape. The primary tubes, as best I could measure, were > exactly the same length. I had the collector welded and they used an > additional strap around the primary tubes at the point they fit into the > collector. I then had Airborne ceramic coat it to reduce the radiated heat, > they say, by 35%. The collector was close to touching the frame at one > point and Allen made a little more clearance by modifying the frame at that > point, but other than that no fitting problems. (Note my old header had the > same frame clearance problem) > > Bud's old header is 4 into 1 & has rust etc. but is sound and useable. I > have no idea who made it, perhaps Bud could tell us. Cheers! > > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > > > > _____ > > From: davehogye [mailto:dlhogye at comcast.net] > Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:01 AM > To: john hasty > Subject: Re: [Fot] Exhaust Headers > > > Hi John, > How did the Stahl header work out? How did it fit? Any frame clearance > issues? What is the old header like? Do you know who made it? Is it a > 4-1, or 4-2-1? > > > Dave H. > > > _____ > > From: "john hasty" > To: fot at autox.team.net > Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 6:33:33 AM > Subject: [Fot] Exhaust Headers > > Amici: When my headers exploded at Road Atlanta, Bud kindly sent me an old > set in case I was unable to get the New Stahl headers fit for VIR. I was > able to get the new set on a day before we left; so, the used set is now > available to anyone who finds themselves in a similar fix. Just let me know > and they will be on their way to you for the cost of shipping..... > > John H. Hasty > Attorney At Law > Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, P.L.L.C. > 719 East Boulevard > Charlotte, North Carolina 28203-5113 > Tele: (704) 372-5600 > Fax: (704) 372-4601 > E-mail: jhhasty at gdhs.com > www.gdhs.com > > PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (and any attachments) is > intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that > is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL, and/or may contain ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message > and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: In order to comply with certain IRS regulations > regarding tax advice, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, > any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) > is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of > (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, > marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter > addressed herein. > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/dlhogye at comcast.net > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 2.JPG] > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers 3.JPG] > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of photo headers.JPG] > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3 at austin.rr.com From mark at bradakis.com Thu Apr 25 22:52:32 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:52:32 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Final note on yahoo Message-ID: <517A0810.5030907@bradakis.com> I think I have finally cleared out all the duplicate addresses I set up during the yahoo mess, so those who started getting two of every post should now be getting only one. mjb. From mikeragtopeditor at gmail.com Thu Apr 25 23:53:39 2013 From: mikeragtopeditor at gmail.com (Mike Jankowski) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:53:39 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Spitfire 1500 hard top hardware Message-ID: Hi Everyone! I recently aquired/was given a hardtop for my Spitfire 1500. Does anyone have an extra set of the mounting hardware for the B pillars? Since they are unobtainium I'm hoping someone here has a set. Otherwise it's time to get my designing skills out from under the dust. Thank you. Mike Jankowski From n197tr4 at cs.com Fri Apr 26 07:52:06 2013 From: n197tr4 at cs.com (Joe Alexander) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:52:06 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] TRIUMPH ENTRIES AT KASTNER CUP 2013 TRIUMPH RUN WEEKEND RUN GROUP? Message-ID: <8D0109C5F9AE2C9-678-1EE00@webmail-m265.sysops.aol.com> FOT ENTRANTS: VSCDA feels that if our entries land between 60 and 70 cars, they will want to schedule a separate run group with just TRIUMPHS. This complicates their scheduling, it may be the best decision for them. FOR US, it means that VSCDA can schedule our run times so we can ALL take full advantage of the Saturday Afternoon activities. The Race Car drive into Elkhart, Old Course Reenactment, Gather On the Green, etc. IT ALSO means that we might all have better scheduling for Sunday departures....... So, this is not a solicitation for more entries, but for the best information possible for PLANNING PURPOSES. We seem to be at 60+ Drivers, but we will need a CAR COUNT. Contact Marty Sukey trmarty at hotmail.com if you plan to enter and have not indicated so. If we don't have a separate run group, we will try to get the best possible scheduling for the TRIUMPHS, in any case. The planning seems to be going well for a maximum FOT EXPERIENCE at ELVF. Thanks! Joe Alexander A. R. E. 645 1st Street Jesup, Iowa 50648 319.464.4711 (cell) n197tr4 at cs.com From Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com Fri Apr 26 07:56:03 2013 From: Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:56:03 -0400 Subject: [Fot] 6 cylinder new SS Falcon headers (WTS) Message-ID: <001a01ce4285$cac89670$6059c350$@rr.com> Shameless effort to fund racing program! Please contact me off-line if you are interested in a set of new Falcon stainless steel headers for TR-250/TR-6 application. I also have the SS collector pipe that makes this into a single outlet which is what one would want for any type of competition. If you do desire a dual system those pipes are also available to connect this to an aftermarket system like a Monza. I have pictures available if interested. I will sell this for considerably less than listed at any retailer. I will be at the Jefferson 500 in May and Mosport in June if that helps with delivery. Russ Moore Spitfire #49 From 1964spitfire at pacbell.net Fri Apr 26 09:09:46 2013 From: 1964spitfire at pacbell.net (Tim Pettenati) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:09:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Fot] Hardened Valve Lash Caps Message-ID: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Is anyone using lash caps? I'm looking at using these: http://www.crower.com/lash-caps-5-16-vw-2047.html I'd like to hear the pros and cons. I hope to solve some wear and geometry issues. They will add about .070" to the top of the valve stem. Regards, Tim From tony at tonydrews.com Fri Apr 26 09:31:19 2013 From: tony at tonydrews.com (Tony Drews) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:31:19 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Hardened Valve Lash Caps In-Reply-To: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I'm using them on my TR-4. I've had to shorten them on the bench grinder to not hit the valve keeper, but they've caused not problems. My car came with roller rockers and the Lash Caps, and it seemed like a good idea so I've continued to use them. Seems like it would give a larger area for the roller tip to roll on. Tony Drews At 10:09 AM 4/26/2013, Tim Pettenati wrote: >Is anyone using lash caps? >I'm looking at using these: >http://www.crower.com/lash-caps-5-16-vw-2047.html >I'd like to hear the pros >and cons. >I hope to solve some wear and geometry issues. >They will add about >.070" to the top of the valve stem. > >Regards, >Tim >_______________________________________________ >fot at autox.team.net > >http://www.fot-racing.com > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tony at tonydrews.com From duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com Fri Apr 26 11:22:34 2013 From: duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com (Duncan Charlton) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:22:34 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Hardened Valve Lash Caps In-Reply-To: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <1366988986.80849.YahooMailRC@web184806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4CD8390D-C60C-4C77-BA29-58A04CB0DA2D@gmail.com> I have a 1936 Matchless V-twin engine that uses these. No issues as long as they fit right to start with. Duncan 1952 Morgan Plus 4 1936 Morgan 3-wheeler On Apr 26, 2013, at 10:09 AM, Tim Pettenati wrote: > Is anyone using lash caps? > I'm looking at using these: > http://www.crower.com/lash-caps-5-16-vw-2047.html > I'd like to hear the pros > and cons. > I hope to solve some wear and geometry issues. > They will add about > .070" to the top of the valve stem. > > Regards, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com From levilevi at comcast.net Fri Apr 26 15:07:47 2013 From: levilevi at comcast.net (Bud R) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:07:47 -0600 Subject: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 Message-ID: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> Anyone have a set (2) of Koni shocks model number 80-1389 (red) sitting on the shelf they'd be willing to part with? Apparently Koni won't have any until 6/11/13, at least that's what I'm hearing from Koni Market and a bunch of other venders including TSI. I've tried most of the usual places but have come up empty. Thanks Bud Rolofson Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut) 71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6) 93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle 77 Z-50A Hardly Davidson Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike) From jhhasty at gdhs.com Fri Apr 26 16:06:50 2013 From: jhhasty at gdhs.com (John Hasty) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:06:50 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 In-Reply-To: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> References: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> Message-ID: <904F8C38-7F54-440E-9ACC-FA9AB48CDD63@gdhs.com> Bid. You might call Paul Spruell in Atlanta. He is an Alfa guy, but had red ones in stock when I needed some for my Alfa...... They might be the same. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Bud R wrote: > Anyone have a set (2) of Koni shocks model number 80-1389 (red) > sitting on the shelf they'd be willing to part with? Apparently Koni > won't have any until 6/11/13, at least that's what I'm hearing from > Koni Market and a bunch of other venders including TSI. I've tried > most of the usual places but have come up empty. > > Thanks > Bud Rolofson > > Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut) > 71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3 > 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6) > 93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle > 77 Z-50A Hardly Davidson Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike) > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com From Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com Fri Apr 26 16:39:19 2013 From: Spitfire_Racing at twcny.rr.com (Spitfire Racing) Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:39:19 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 In-Reply-To: <904F8C38-7F54-440E-9ACC-FA9AB48CDD63@gdhs.com> References: <0E4CA874-6172-4A34-9C95-9C52AFF7416B@comcast.net> <904F8C38-7F54-440E-9ACC-FA9AB48CDD63@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <009701ce42ce$e3e95920$abbc0b60$@rr.com> Got it covered I believe. Russ -----Original Message----- From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Hasty Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 6:07 PM To: Bud R Cc: FOT triumph Subject: Re: [Fot] Koni shocks 80-1389 Bid. You might call Paul Spruell in Atlanta. He is an Alfa guy, but had red ones in stock when I needed some for my Alfa...... They might be the same. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Bud R wrote: > Anyone have a set (2) of Koni shocks model number 80-1389 (red) > sitting on the shelf they'd be willing to part with? Apparently Koni > won't have any until 6/11/13, at least that's what I'm hearing from > Koni Market and a bunch of other venders including TSI. I've tried > most of the usual places but have come up empty. > > Thanks > Bud Rolofson > > Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut) > 71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3 > 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6) > 93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle > 77 Z-50A Hardly Davidson Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike) > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty at gdhs.com _______________________________________________ fot at autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/spitfire_racing at twcny.rr.com From sjanzen at me.com Sat Apr 27 17:26:20 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:26:20 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Ignition timing and compression Message-ID: <3FD61C72-4AA2-4124-A365-1D7D9361FB4F@me.com> The GT6 recently got a nice valve job, and in the process we verified that the compression, which I had thought was 11.5:1, was actually only 10.4:1. Now, approx. 40/1000 later, it's 11.9:1. So, the question is, how much should I dial back total ignition advance from the 32 degrees I was running? Also, expectations with Weber carb set up - will different jetting be required? From jason at multivintage.com Mon Apr 29 14:07:25 2013 From: jason at multivintage.com (Jason Ostrowski) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:07:25 -0500 Subject: [Fot] bad news and good news Message-ID: The bad news is that I lost lots and lots of really cool stuff due to flooding at both basements (my home and antique store). The past week and a half was long sad 18 hour days of hauling ruined stuff to the dumpster. I accepted the loss pretty calming (to my wife's surprise, as I usually deal with things like this will lots of yelling and swearing and screaming and crying) In a rare moment of maturity, somehow I accepted the defeat graciously... put my head down, tried to keep a smile on my face and trudged through the long messy clean up. The good news is that I hauled my last garbage bag and poured my last bottle of bleach in time to get down to some serious RACING. This weekend held my annual season kick off race weekend. The Saint Joseph's College "Little 500" 3 hour endurance go kart race for students/ faculty and Alumni. I took second in the alumni race. And in a big moment of glory for Friendly Ghost Racing... our Student drove a flawless race to bring the FGR team an awesome victory. After over 100 miles of racing on the bumpy campus street course, any one of the top 5 drivers was in a position to win. Under strong attack we stayed smart under pressure and won all the marbles. After doing this for 23 years in a row now, and getting the kid's kart prepped to perfection in spite of my awful prior week... this victory is one of our sweetest to date! Funny how a few moments of glory at the track can wash away the losses of a "100 year rain". Goddamn, I must proclaim....racing is really good for the soul! I'm back at my "paddock master" desk now. New Kastner Cup Paddock information shortly forthcoming. Thanks! Jason Ostrowski Friendly Ghost Racing From jason at multivintage.com Mon Apr 29 15:43:50 2013 From: jason at multivintage.com (Jason Ostrowski) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:43:50 -0500 Subject: [Fot] Paddock Info For Kastner Cup #2 Message-ID: This is the 2nd instalment of Paddock Info for the Kastner Cup. ATTENTION ALL KASTNER CUP PARTICIPANTS: Notes on status of Garage rentals: Many of you have reserved garage spaces in the open air Lester Buildings. This will be Triumph headquarters for various aspects of The Kastner Cup. If you have reserved a space. THANK YOU! At this point there are only a few garage spots left, call it fair warning! If you have reserved a garage spot and HAVE SENT me a payment already... THANK YOU for being early to the grid. If you have reserved a garage spot and have NOT SENT payment yet... Second call! Please send $50.00 per spot payable to: Wonderland Multivintage 3731 Grand Blvd Brookfield IL 60513 (Notice to all garage renters>>> Do not be alarmed if you have not heard from me yet or gotten any official confirmation. Official confirmation in regards to garage space has not yet been given. So, Again, If you paid already, thanks...look for a personal email in the coming days in regard to your official confirmation.) Notes on General Paddock Arrangement: Negotiations and initial planning for the ALL TRIUMPH PADDOCK is going well. It is a rare thing to have any special paddock arrangements made at Road America. Thanks to some dedicated FoTer's voices and persistent contact with the Race-Chairmen and RA officials, so far it looks like Triumph competitors will be given five star treatment. To Be Clear.... WE are the FEATURE! To facilitate accurate planning of open space in the ALL TRIUMPH PADDOCK I have asked ALL TRIUMPH COMPETITORS to send me the dimensions of their paddock space needs. (dimensions of rig, canopies, tent, RV) If you have not contacted me with this info please do so now. Email jason at multivintage.com with the requested info. Opinions and Feedback and important paddock concepts thus far: 1) The Lester building / garages will work great for car prep/show for the entire weekend. 2) The garages are not secure or private (keep that in mind) 3) Your rig and trailer or RV etc. will NOT be right next to you garage spot and may be a short walk from your spot. I will try to get you as close as I can. but understand that your paddock spot (for your tow rig and trailer) will not be at an arms length from your garage spot. (please be advised and plan accordingly) 4) Tech will happen in our Triumph Paddock area. 5) RV hookup power is not technically available in our designated area. 6) If you want power, rent a garage spot.(period) 7) If you want power at you RV / rig / paddock spot plan on paying lots of money to get it or BRING a GENERATOR. 8) I have been asked "Can I run a cord from my garage spot to my Rig and tent or RV? Answer: don't count on it. 9) If You must have RV power because of any personal/ medical issues... Contact me immediately! Jason @ (312)208-5227 10) If you need anything special, now is the time to ask for it! Contact Jason @ (312)208-5227 11) If you know anyone that is not on the FOT list or that does not keep up with our emails; Please forward this info to them and urge them to contact me with any concerns and the requested details. 12) If I have forgotten anything or not mentioned something that you would like to see as part of the paddock experience for this event, I AM HERE FOR YOU to see what we can do! call Jason @ (312)208-5227 or email jason at multivintage.com 13) This is going to be totally awesome. The 2013 Kastner Cup at Road America is shaping up to be the greatest Triumph Race in the history of motorsport. Thanks! Jason Ostrowski Friendly Ghost Racing Planing Committee/Paddock Master 2013 Kastner Cup at Road America From william.tobin31 at verizon.net Mon Apr 29 18:52:39 2013 From: william.tobin31 at verizon.net (Bill Tobin) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:52:39 -0400 Subject: [Fot] crank float Message-ID: Hi Gang, I'm putting my TR6 engine together and had a question about the crankshaft thrust bearings. I know Cas had an article in one of his books about using a Toyota setup. I was talking to Dave at TRF and he mentioned pinning the thrust brearings. Anybody done this? I was thinking about setting my block in my drill press (it's a Powermatic 20 inch and will handle it) and drilling two holes in the back of the block, where the thrust washers (bearings) are fitted. Then install two 3/32 roll pins to retain the bearings. The drill press would keep things level and straight. I already drilled two holes in an old thrust bearing and plan to use it as a template. I've never had any problems but hear about the thrust bearings falling out. It seems that if the clearances are right, this wouldn't happen. Any thoughts? Thanks, Bill From sjanzen at me.com Mon Apr 29 18:58:29 2013 From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:58:29 -0400 Subject: [Fot] Mallory mechanical advance springs Message-ID: before I go spring for a set of these little guys to replace the ones I know I have but can't find, does anyone have some for a Mallory distributor they no longer use? They are color-coded for different spring force/ advance rates. for the GT6 . . . Summit wants 441 for the whole set - make me an offer I can't refuse! Scott From tarch at bellsouth.net Mon Apr 29 16:39:29 2013 From: tarch at bellsouth.net (Richard Taylor) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:39:29 -0400 Subject: [Fot] The Mitty, ATLANTA Message-ID: <001001ce452a$69d14b30$3d73e190$@bellsouth.net> FOTers, The Mitty, last weekend, started with beautiful Wx and ended with the sky emptying 2 inches of clear juice all over the event. Ole 196 was put in a class w/ 2 Ginnettas and a Lotus Super 7. The downpour Sunday encouraged most racers to head home early. This left the one-car class to #196 alone in the deluge. So we took it! Obviously we have no pride but the experience was extraordinary. Sheet drainage created3 hydroplaning opportunities; one right on the uphill after turn 1, another at turn 4 and the third in front of the tower. Visibility was mostly nil. Both water sheets were thrillers, kinda like hitting oil slicks. But, unlike oil, the tires will catch again. The car did, however, earn a legitimate 2nd place in the Enduro. What that old car lacks in speed and grace, it still tries to compensate with steady determination. In the eye of the fire breathing racer, this ain't very glamorous. But for this old man, it works just fine. We also picked up a 3rd place in the HSR International American Challenge. Did you know that a GT-40 will pop your ears when it flies by at full song? The only other big Triumph at the event was Randy Williams' refined TR-3. It was suffering from head gasket issues and didn't finish the weekend. What a truly exquisite machine! The Spitfires were out in force and running very fast. Leigh and Quinn Derby and Jake Kimbrough put on a fine show. The drive home in the rain with the top down on Interstate 85 was, by several magnitudes, more challenging than any of the races. Richard Taylor, TR-4 #196 From charly at mitchelplumbing.com Tue Apr 30 08:27:09 2013 From: charly at mitchelplumbing.com (Charly Mitchel) Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:27:09 -0700 Subject: [Fot] crank float References: Message-ID: Pinning the thrust washer is a good idea, but don't use steel pins, you should use brass pins.If something should happen. at least you won't be running the crankshaft on the steel. A better fix is to machine the main cap to accept an additional thrust washer and then you'll have twice the surface area for the thrust. Instead of pins you could use brass screws. Check out the link below. http://www.customthrustwashers.com/ Charly Mitchel TR6 #44 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Tobin" To: Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 5:52 PM Subject: [Fot] crank float > Hi Gang, I'm putting my TR6 engine together and had a question about the > crankshaft thrust bearings. > I know Cas had an article in one of his books about using a Toyota setup. > I > was talking to Dave at TRF and he mentioned pinning the thrust brearings. > Anybody done this? > I was thinking about setting my block in my drill press (it's a Powermatic > 20 > inch and will handle it) and drilling two holes in the back of the block, > where the thrust washers (bearings) are fitted. Then install two 3/32 roll > pins to retain the bearings. > The drill press would keep things level and straight. I already drilled > two > holes in an old thrust bearing and plan to use it as a template. > I've never had any problems but hear about the thrust bearings falling > out. It > seems that if the clearances are right, this wouldn't happen. > Any thoughts? > Thanks, Bill > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/charly at mitchelplumbing.com > > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.3272 / Virus Database: 3162/6282 - Release Date: 04/29/13 From mnewman at embarqmail.com Tue Apr 30 15:48:42 2013 From: mnewman at embarqmail.com (William T newman ) Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48:42 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Fot] Lemans/Sebring Spitfires Message-ID: <1604883989.2847178.1367358522645.JavaMail.root@embarqmail.com> Amici: I have recently purchased a replica of one of the 1964/65 Triumph Spitfire Works effort cars that raced at Sebring and Lemans. The car was purchased from Tim Slater in West Palm Beach, Florida. Tim has owned the car twice and his godfather was Peter Bolton, one of the Works drivers during the era. I will be racing SCCA Vintage using the #65, Bolton's number. I plan on finding more history on the car and may need the help of the listers in the future. Currently, I am in need of some pictutes of the original Works Spitfires that show the graphics "Triumph Spitfire" on the front wings. I need enough clarity in order to determine the proper font and scaling to get this graphic reproduced locally for installation on my new purchase. By the way, the car is BRG with a Rick Cline built 1300cc engine. The roof is from a GT6 instead of the original fiberglass, but the quality of the welding and restoration/reproduction is teriffic. Any pictures you may have will be appreciated. Thanks, Bill Newman #44 GT6 & 1965 Spitfire