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B Harrington replied to the topic Axle Weight Distribution VW based TDs in the forum VW Based Kits 19 years, 5 months ago
100% correct concerning spring rates and ride. Never understood why CMC told you to cut a coil out of the front springs on the Ford and Chev TD kits. Cutting a coil increases the spring rate.
However, my point with the VW TD is very simple and has nothing to do with the spring rate.The car is too light in the front period. The weight bias is…[Read more] -
B Harrington replied to the topic Wiring Problem in the forum VW Based Kits 19 years, 5 months ago
MCM 800-543-4330
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B Harrington replied to the topic Seat Belts in the forum General Discussion 19 years, 5 months ago
The Seat belts need to be mounted to or underneath the seat. However, make certain that they go through a frame member. There should be one close in the car you have as it came with it’s own steel frame. If you need to weld a support bracket – then do so. Under no circumstances rely on just bolting through the fiberglass floor. Even with large…[Read more]
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B Harrington replied to the topic MG Replica History Discussion in the forum General Discussion 19 years, 5 months ago
Quick Answer
1)Daytona Automotive Fiberglass produced the first US MG Kit sometime in the early 70’s. Calling it the Daytona MiGi. Laverne Martenic had a copyright on the car. They had there own emblem for the grill. It was not the original MG False Nose Emblem.
2)Fiberfab started to produce the Fiberfab MIGI a little later and sold far more than…[Read more] -
B Harrington replied to the topic Wire wheels in the forum VW Based Kits 19 years, 5 months ago
I Purchased a set of JC Whitney caps and they don’t stay on. Also tried Auto Zone and Pep Boys. The problem is that they are not deep enough. I also went the smoothie route. If anyone finds a wire wheel cover that will fit and stay on please let me know. I’m tired of buying and returning the items. it cost more in freight and my time than getting…[Read more]
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B Harrington replied to the topic Wiring Problem in the forum VW Based Kits 19 years, 5 months ago
The FF MIGI Harness was all black as I recall but the wires were marked as to their function. I allways thought the harness was decent and so were the diagrams. Also the harness was included with the kit.
After FF was acquired by CMC the FF VW TD and CMC kits were identical, save for a couple of emblems. The wiring harness was optional but color…[Read more] -
B Harrington replied to the topic Up front Trunk in the forum VW Based Kits 19 years, 5 months ago
Beautiful Job!!!!!
Can’t see in the picture but I assume you have some safety strap or device to prevent a blow over -
B Harrington replied to the topic Axle Weight Distribution VW based TDs in the forum VW Based Kits 19 years, 5 months ago
We made up a weight box using old connecting rods to mount it to the front axle beams. Fabricated the box from aluminum plate it sits way far forward and below the center of the front axle. added 150 lbs and it solves the whole weight issue. Classic Roadsters used a similar solution I believe. The trick is as low and far forward as possible
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