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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Steering wheel adapter in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 5 years, 6 months ago
I had a similar problem with my VW adapter. I took it to a machine shop and they shortened it by two inches. Cost was $20. I also changed to the VW van turn signal assembly because the stalk sticks out straight and is not angled like other models. I felt the switch was going be too close to the wheel and I would hit it while turning.
its all good! Gregg
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Spare tire query in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 6 months ago
David, I sent you a private message. We’re off the subject here!
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Spare tire query in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 6 months ago
David, Thanks for responding. In your opinion, is the MG Magic bracket close enough to your design? I have thought about fabricating a steel ring to bolt onto the opening and fastening the bracket to that. But I can see what you did to reinforce would work. I’m risking the hijacking of my own post, but I was concerned about running hotter than I w…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Spare tire query in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 6 months ago
Kall, I am aware of the fiberglass “hat”, but I think that was available after CMC took over FF. Apparently my edition is older and has no mention of the hat. I suspect that the engine cover is the same as yours, but the hat was available to you and not for my particular kit year. Thanks for responding and if you want to sell your lid, let me k…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain started the topic Spare tire query in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 6 months ago
I have a Fiberfab TD powered by VW with a fake spare tire on the engine cover. I guess it’s fitting that a fake car should have a fake tire! I like to carry a real spare on the rear cover. The subject is not covered in my Fiberfab manual. I know that MG Magic has a bracket that can be used on the rear engine cover – anyone using it?
My question i…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Lights in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 7 months ago
David, I was lucky to find a marine panel that was divided into two 6 fuse sections plus an additional section for grounds. Biggest problem for me was the two speed wiper motor. VW’s original wiper switch was unique Fiber Fab’s answer was to make it single speed and ignore the parking circuit. I figured something out to make it work corr…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Lights in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 7 months ago
I had so many issues with my original wiring I just had to gut it and start over!
Some problems I’ve had with the headlights.
1. Switch burnt out. My original wiring did not use relays. So the headlights, which pull a significant amount of power was routed through the through the switch, causing it to fail in time.
2. The glass fuse hol…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Sun Visors in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 7 months ago
Allen, I didn’t mean to mislead you. The only time I wear the the yellow lenses is at night to cut down on headlight glare!
Regarding the MG Magic sun visors, I have used them in the latter part of the day, driving toward the sun with my regular sun glasses. Frankly, they are not very effective, but they help. To be honest, I have never dri…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Sun Visors in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 8 months ago
I have the MG Magic visors and they are dark green. I would not give them up as a sunshade! I’ve been thinking about putting a darker film on, just because driving into the sun is too much for me! Having said that, my optometrist has told me I’ve got Cataracs starting and I often drive late at night. He recommended yellow sunglasses to cut down…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Center Console in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 9 months ago
Page 403 of the Empi catalog has a couple. Amazon has a couple of others. I bought the Empi model 16-9550 from Amazon! It’s okay and the cheapest readily available. I made some modifications to the rear most pocket area by using a black plastic box to convert it to an area to install a USB port, 12 volt receptacle and switches for my seat w…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Stuck in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 9 months ago
Yes, it is true about residual charge on the windings. That is the purpose of the charging indicator light circuit, however. A good article from SpeedyJim’s web page.
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Stuck in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 9 months ago
Is your alt light a led? If so, it will not work. Must be an incandescent and is essential to make it charge. There is a way to use led’s, but it is very involved. I have noticed with my Bosch alternator, that when I first start the car, I need to bump the throttle to get the system “woke up”. Here is one link with a diagr…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Removing my old carpeting help! in the forum General Discussion 6 years ago
Tried out the multi-tool with the rigid scraper blade this evening and …… it works. I tried one of the rear wheel wells that has been particular troublesome – compound curves. Finding the proper angle was exciting! Took a thin layer of gel coat off. I slowed the tool down to less than half speed and the cutting was actually seemed quicker.…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Removing my old carpeting help! in the forum General Discussion 6 years, 1 month ago
You may remember from my original post, that I mentioned I was old. And I must have had a gas pocket in my brain, because I have a multi tool. I bought it for a specific project. I went to Dremel’s website and they have a video showing the multitool removing glued on carpet! I bought the recommended scraper blade and I will let you know when I t…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain started the topic Removing my old carpeting help! in the forum How-To Do Things in the Forums & on the Web-site 6 years, 1 month ago
This seemed to be such a simple project when I conceived it!
RE: My FF TD – the old carpet is badly faded and I decided to replace it. The floor pan went very quick and I was sure the rest would be the same. Not exactly! The boot area behind the seat is wearing me down – I’m too old for this project! The builder must have used an enormous a…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain replied to the topic Brake Master Cylinder in the forum VW Based Kits 6 years, 11 months ago
Probably too late with this, but the suns still shining! Just finished re-wiring and seriously upgrading my FF TD. I have the duel master cylinder also, but I wired both switches in parallel so either would activate the lights. Consider this; if you wired just the rear switch and the rear brakes failed, you may not not notice the decreased p…[Read more]
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Gregg Strain became a registered member 7 years, 9 months ago
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The alternator pulley was changed to a Porsche 346 to increase the fan speed by 28% to provide more cooling. The fan was changed to a balanced/welded one.
A fuel regulator was added to reduce pressure from the mechanical pump. Also, the crankcase ventilation was improved.