Harrisburg Track

Looks like maybe a hoot. Any interest?

And everyone else: Do not call the number I posted at the top of this thread. I made a mistake, that’s Mary’s personal cell phone. If you need to call the Courtyard Marriott, use their desk number: 717-766-9006

You can make a reservation using this link.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mg-mgb-roadster-56/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-02-05

S2000 engine and trans for $4,000.

And what a great problem to have.

Obvs none of us on here have done a BCW front engine swap yet but it’s entertaining to think about what we could or would do if your car was ours.

My first stop on the innerweb is a search of what engine swaps work in a Chevette. Turns out the 60-degree chevy V6 (the o…[Read more]

I’ve set aside a block of rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott for us, you can book at this link or call the hotel and book under Speedster Owners Group in the meantime at 717-475-2044. The room rate is $129 this year for the king, $139 for two queens.

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Carlisle is set for May 15 next year, and this will be the last time I do the honors. I’ve set aside a block of rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott for us, and I’ll post the web link to that as soon as I get it. You can call the hotel and book under Speedster Owners Group in the meantime at 717-475-2044. The room rate is $129 this…[Read more]

Some guys have made behind-the-seat wind screens like you see on Boxsters and such to ameliorate the reverse blow-through you experience in open cars at speed.

This is a bit of an arts and crafts project but very simple in principle, and reasonably effective.

My solution is to stay off the interstate highways,…[Read more]

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Here’s the route.

Right now I’ve got me a…[Read more]

Classified ad section: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/

You’ll have to make an account to place your ad.

Here’s a link to a running TD kit car priced at $8500.

Good luck!

If the kit you have is all NOS with the parts still bagged you might get a couple grand for it. With a good VW pan (if that’s what it needs) maybe $3k or more.

As for where to sell? Damned if I know. I bought an unbuilt kit off craigslist in 2017 but since then that site seems to have become…[Read more]

Here’s the map of the showfield for this year.

If it were me I’d put a universal key switch or maybe a true TD key switch and maybe a pushbutton (or pull!) ignition switch in that original MG center dash plate.

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Originally these were bolted to the wood dash panel with those round-head screws, with a nut and spring washer on the back of each one. The holes they fit through are squared off so you don’t need to hold…[Read more]

Anyone else want to go to the Carlisle Import Performance show as per Tradition? There’s still a few days to get your showfield pass at 20 percent off the sticker price. 

The lady who reserves our hotel rooms has not got back to me with a contract yet but told me we had 10 rooms plus the Hospitality Room as…[Read more]

I also tried to make my own door cards but that didn’t go well so I got a real upholsterer to do them right and to match what the original…[Read more]

It’s not this?

From the little pics it looks like maybe your shaft is just under an inch in diameter and not the standard 3/4 inch, right? But the tube/housing is 2.5 inches i.d., correct? If so, maybe this is your huckleberry.

Bonus because “race car.”

You know I like to try things and build stuff…[Read more]

30 psi is too much and will make it handle poorly and ride like a rock.

Good news re mileage. Sometimes a little tuneup is all you need.