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edward ericson replied to the topic Brakes binding in the forum VW Based Kits 12 years, 7 months ago
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]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Hersheys – The Grand Ascent Hill Climb in the forum Clubs and Show 12 years, 7 months ago
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!
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edward ericson replied to the topic large steel block in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
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]
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edward ericson replied to the topic large steel block in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
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]
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edward ericson replied to the topic large steel block in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
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]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Calendar Time Again in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
Excellent! Glad it worked out.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Calendar Time Again in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
Sorry for your trouble, Al. Maybe try this link from here. Let me know if it works.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Front Shock Question in the forum VW Based Kits 12 years, 8 months ago
Ah! “No weight” on the front is the usual situation with these babies. Every little bit helps.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Front Shock Question in the forum VW Based Kits 12 years, 8 months ago
How did you do it?
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edward ericson replied to the topic Calendar Time Again in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
OK, try this one:https://bighugelabs.com/order-status.php?oid=249295756-82e8&button=statusClick on the order reprints link.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Calendar Time Again in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
OK, I emailed the BigHugeLabs dude just like last year. For sure he’ll send us a link, but a word on his contact page says they’re on vacation until Dec 3 or so. Which means we’ll be seeing a reply email with a link maybe next week.Sorry for the delay.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Calendar Time Again in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
Ordered it. Reprints might be available here.http://bighugelabs.com/cart.php?msg=The+items+from+your+previous+order+have+been+added.Please see if it works for you & let me know if there’s trouble. As I recall, there is usually trouble until I figure out how to share this link.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Calendar Time Again in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
OK, hearing nothing further I’m going to set up the calendar.
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edward ericson replied to the topic 2013 Winter Project in the forum My Project 12 years, 8 months ago
OK, tried it again asking for a 100 c.i. engine & it’s no good for that either.Roy, I’m going way out on a limb here and advising you: go with two little one-bbls if they’ll fit. Don’t mess with Webers & stuff on a little engine like that. Instead, buy a small carb kit with manifolds and a set of small ratio rockers. Spend money on the rocker arm…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic 2013 Winter Project in the forum My Project 12 years, 8 months ago
Wow. I tried that selector for a 2.2 Subie and crapped out every time. Just doesn’t have anything. But I know a guy in Canada put a Subie in his Speedster with a progressive Holley/Weber and it does great–30+ mpg, strong acceleration and smooth startup.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Denied Access in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
Maybe. I just PM’d you a random pic.I did get a message saying the photo size was limited to 1 megabyte. Paul?
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edward ericson replied to the topic Calendar Time Again in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
OK, new April, June–though I think the June shot is going to be a bit rough when blown up full size.Keep ’em coming
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edward ericson replied to the topic Calendar Time Again in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
Love that interior shot. The last one too. Please email those to me–big copies please. edwardericsonjr >AT< gmail.com
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edward ericson replied to the topic Calendar Time Again in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 8 months ago
draft.I could still use a few more contenders if anyone wants to send. Some of these are old shots & I may have used one or two of them before…
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edward ericson replied to the topic Running Progress Report in the forum My Project 12 years, 8 months ago
Verrry impressive!
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