MG TD Replica Car Club | Michael Neben | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/capnmike/activity/ Activity feed for Michael Neben. Thu, 07 May 2026 18:16:37 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 6f4c62befe145b777741254831812327 Michael Neben replied to the topic led turn signals in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-turn-signals/#post-259656 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:09:47 -0400 Sorry it took so long to post the photos. I got sidetracked with the clutch cable replacement process.As you can see, I had to build up the mounting area. At the bottom (closest to the fender) is a piece of 3/16 Masonite, painted black on both sides. On top of that is a piece of 1/4 inch foam with the LED unit attached on top of that with wood…[Read more]

]]> 4f9afd3d771dd91a1a6252c4ef9d38cb Michael Neben replied to the topic led turn signals in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-turn-signals/#post-259655 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:37:32 -0400 I’ll take photos tomorrow.

]]> eaa1f9a21d22639e08c93f4a04c81feb Michael Neben replied to the topic led turn signals in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-turn-signals/#post-259653 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:34:19 -0400 An update on the LED project for the Little Red Car. Ordered an LED array from Technosatalgia. Cut a piece of masonite to fit inside the base of the Lucky taillight and a piece of rubber sheet to fit behind the Lucky. Painted the masonite black and screwed the LED array onto the face of the masonite. Ran the wires to my system and … had brake…[Read more]

]]> 7eebaccb02142a610f3f4fe0cecba2b1 Michael Neben replied to the topic Faux TD Gas Filler Cap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/faux-td-gas-filler-cap/#post-260030 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 22:29:59 -0400 Found a jag cover on eBay for $19.95 and snatched it quickly. That’s all I need some I’ll bond it to the cover. Thanks for the ideas, guys.

]]> 39717bfa6d4518e17352ef8346dfbf1d Michael Neben replied to the topic led turn signals in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-turn-signals/#post-259651 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:26:34 -0400 Kent, would these work with “Lucky” taillights? Is the quoted price for a pair or for each? Do you have the dimensions of the retro unit?

Thanks, Mike Neben
]]> a0de5d6fa8bce84d1479fac36da7acf4 Michael Neben replied to the topic MGTD Kit car suspension in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/6/#post-236317 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 16:47:08 -0500 Just took it out again and I correct my previous post. It’s not excess play, it just seems to “wander” or sway a bit at speeds over 55. I will reduce the front pressure and try it again. There is only about a couple inches of play.I’ll also check the travel of the shocks more carefully.Thanks again…. Mike

]]> 4d70c49ab23a04cbfdef9af5f6322708 Michael Neben replied to the topic MGTD Kit car suspension in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/6/#post-236315 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 15:12:14 -0500 1. Removed 6 short leaves from each tube.2. 22 lbs pressure in front tires3. 15″ shocks measured from lower spindle to upper washer. (GR-2)She seems to track straight and alignment looks good. My issue is more play in the steering wheel than I think is proper. I’m going for a ride now and will try to get more specific when I return.Btw, there is…[Read more]

]]> 58206bed9c9cb7a47ae6fdb9045d325e Michael Neben replied to the topic MGTD Kit car suspension in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/6/#post-236312 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:36:54 -0500 Took the red roadsters out on the freeway today for the first time. With the front lowered from removing the 6 lower bars it feels a little “squishy”. Would a little extra weight adde To the front compartment help to make it less soft?

]]> 4287a4224f252d213978c344acd06dbd Michael Neben replied to the topic My dad... in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/my-dad/#post-259669 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 20:42:26 -0500 Paul, sorry to her about your dad. Another good brother gone to his celestial reward. Sounds like he led a very full life and was the kind of role model that we would all like to  see in this frail world.May the acacia bloom at his grave and may he rest in eternal bliss.Mike Neben, PM

]]> 11763e9f760ecdd96cba47ca40c0d961 Michael Neben replied to the topic Steering in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering/#post-259524 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:27:26 -0500 Thanks, Ed. I’ll try that. Knew I’d get the right answer quickly. 

]]> f3cc70f33ed1e8ae7a029108a6e490ea Michael Neben replied to the topic The Red Car in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-red-car-2/page/2/#post-254724 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:56:24 -0500 Please add me to the distribution list. Mike Neben, 13 Elfin, Irvine, California 92604.

]]> 09b8d0b0321bebddc866e0ed4cb06718 Michael Neben replied to the topic New Top in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-top-3/#post-259345 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:00:11 -0500 Update ……. the old top is tan, not grey. Still available. Mike Neben

]]> 09b8d0b0321bebddc866e0ed4cb06718 Michael Neben replied to the topic New Top in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-top-3/#post-259345 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:00:11 -0500 Update ……. the old top is tan, not grey. Still available. Mike Neben

]]> c2788373d7c6b14ae726e20a571ab4c0 Michael Neben replied to the topic Dim Headlights in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dim-headlights-2/#post-259208 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 15:56:38 -0500 Update to my previous post. They are not Lucas, they are Dietz headlights. But they’re still dim. 

Here’s a photo taken today
]]> 9f8bd29583c634660d1ffff5596f9a05 Michael Neben replied to the topic Manufacturer Comparison in the forum Manufacturer Comparison https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/manufacturer-comparison/#post-250703 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 12:44:15 -0500 Paul, thanks for posting these comparisons. I think I’ve narrowed it down that mine is a CMC. There is a number (822399-6)stamped in the fiberglass. The front body panel is one piece, not split like some I see. The engine cover folds down for access and the bumpers have the hole for a crank. I am looking to buy a new top (two bow) and would like…[Read more]

]]> a6b2affce2cc714cc38b4166cfd3ee6d Michael Neben replied to the topic drop spindle in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/drop-spindle/#post-258702 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 19:58:17 -0500 Thanks once again to all you guru’s. I removed the half leaves from both torsion bars yesterday and it immediately dropped the front end 2 inches, which is what I wanted. It wasn’t quite as easy as all of you said it would be, but we did it without incident. Haven’t driven it since then but I expect it will ride softer and handle better.This is a…[Read more]

]]> 0e58a3e940d8e4199bf5ec3e19e56723 Michael Neben replied to the topic MGTD Kit car suspension in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/4/#post-236276 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 19:45:58 -0400 How can I identify whether I have an adjustable front axle and can the leaves be removed without removing the axle from the car? Hints and tips are welcome.

]]> 87580644ed9828f5b279fc75595c7e4a Michael Neben replied to the topic MGTD Kit car suspension in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/4/#post-236273 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 01:00:46 -0400 With all this talk about adjusting the torsion bars does anyone know what the length of the front shocks should be? I have the KYB GR2 shocks and they seem like they are too long. I haven’t measured them, just eyeballing.

]]> e8a7b6227a365c2090b7d7c426c2f3dd Michael Neben replied to the topic gauge wiring in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gauge-wiring/#post-257774 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 09:06:58 -0400  with one post and a blue w/green stripe wire coming from it. I hooked that to the oil pressure idiot light and it works fine, on when key turned and off when rpm’s come up. Would it make sense to replace that with a two-pole sensor and run that to both the idiot light and the gauge? As for the amp gauge, do I really need to have it working if…[Read more]

]]> 2018341bd473e9c58b4f28ddc1395b99 Michael Neben replied to the topic Hello in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-2/#post-257240 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 14:13:57 -0400 Thanks, all. Solved the problem. FOund a source for a coupling nut and installed it. Solid as a rock and the pedal is “right” now.

]]> a56a752e421b30dadb1e331c1d3e3529 Michael Neben replied to the topic Hello in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-2/#post-257234 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:51:19 -0400 Thanks, all. I have been lurking around here for the past month or so and I agree that these are great and brilliant people with hearts of gold. Well, maybe that’s a bit over the top, but I do sense that all of you are willing to lend advice and whatever else is needed. Looking forward to meeting some of you one day. And still looking for that…[Read more]

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