Does the spriing air bag kit include an on board compressor to tailor the ride on the go, or must you set itbefore you go?Nice job on the transplant. On board computers in an TD, go figure.I’d really like to check this out. Do you have any plans to make Carlisle this year?

Like that history series too. Not sure if Part 3 is entirely credible though. Covered a lot of ground in 8 minutes.

Where can I find one of those early-80s, 400 hp Metros?

Love the squeal on the Sebring hairpin. Looks like a Jag he’s reeling in there.

Better not be a blizzard.I don’t need no stinking blizzard.

Mark, here is the link:https://bighugelabs.com/order-status.php?oid=249295756-82e8&button=statusSorry to hear about your unemployment. It gets better.Roy: I’ll have a look at my file and send you what’s there. I think I have most, but not all–many shots were ripped from the TDReplica archives and used completely without permission. Gimme a minute.

Mine just came. looks good. Even the pics I thought might look grainy look good. Hope everyone agrees.

Per Muir. Tighten the adjuster star until the wheel won’t turn by hand. Then loosen it one or two pries. The wheel ought to turn freely then.It doesn’t? One of two things is wrong.1. The drum is out of round. Pull it and have it checked for roundness & cut it true if needed–or replace.2. The shoes, they bind. This is what was happening on the…[Read more]

Not exclusivly vintage. Everything runs here. Evo’s, WRX’s, Cobras, Mustangs, MGs, Camaros, Vettes, Hondas,Triunphs, Minis, MINIs, Various open wheels, even some home made stuff.

Bill,

If you want to get up and personal for a Hillclimb. There are two a year in Reading, PA. The Duruea Hillclimbin mid-August is one I volunteer as a corner worker for. We can always use more volunteers at this event. Anyone interested, let me know. The Hillclimb Assoc. had a space right near us at Carlisle last year. It’s a fun weekend.

Once again, congratulations, Roy.

I’d love to go to Hershey. Vintage Grand Prix or this. Couldn’t get to the confirmation of your June dates though. Could you include a link to it?And thanks for the tip on that photo. Pretty sure I already stole the one you’re talking about. Posted on my blog.Here’s to getting a bevy of them in 2013!

Another great photo, John. Keep them coming.

Like I said, Bill: when I got the car with hard old tires, inflated high, with the full springs in front (cut and turned) I could and did lock the front brakes too easily and even easy turns meant the front end would plow. Understeer. It felt way too light up front and very dangerous generally. Now, with the springs properly matched to the weight…[Read more]

Balance is everything. The weight added to your front end is essential. Ed, with your estimate of 35/65, perhaps more weight up front would be beneficial. When I modified the suspension on my TD, I first took it to S&W Speed Shop, a local race car shop and had it scaled. It was lifted up and sat down on 4 individual scales under the tires. It’s…[Read more]

Yes, you need some weight up front and, yes, you could, theoretically, pull wheelies without enough. Our Speedster boy Cory Drake has allegedly done so, and he had the scrapes on his car’s backside to at least suggest he was truthin’ about it.I believe that my car, which is tail heavy, handles OK because 1. Turning moderately at speed requires…[Read more]

No extra weight in BCW VW-based cars. Estimate the distribution is about 33 percent front, 67 percent rear. Handling is pretty good since removing the small torsion leaves & fitting new tires. Just a touch of understeer still, where I’d prefer just a little oversteer. I pushed her pretty hard on the autocross track at Carlisle and could not get…[Read more]

First come first served. Calendar publisher offered a 25% off coupon code. Said use it or pass it on.Coupon code is…”RERMRNKW”

Ed,

Greg,