The following is my completed Introduction Format. I e-mailed it to
myself as a test... the tabs don't hold and the anal retentive attention
to alignment goes up in smoke. I hope everyone can read it with a minimum
of confusion.
Name: Tim Engel
Age: 49
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Profession: Mechanical Engineer
E-mail address: tengel@isd.net
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Car Make: Lotus
Car Model: '79 Eclat, excellent condition.
Colour: Red
Main use: Pleasure, autocross CS
Chassis layout: Front engine/ Rear Drive
Construction: Steel backbone/ grp body
Engine: 907, 2.0L, DOHC, Top rebuild Sept 96 :-)
Transmission: Lotus 5-Speed, Lost 2nd gear Sept 96 :-(
Differential: Salisbury in a Lotus housing weldment
Suspension/Brakes:Triumph & Lotus/ Girling, inboard drum rear.
Wheels/Tyres: 7.0 x 14 Alloys, 225/50 Toyo RA-1's.
Trim: 1/2 Red Leather/ Black Mouse Fur (cloth).
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Car Make: Lotus
Car Model: 80 Esprit S2, mechanically good/ looks rough.
Colour: Black (PO's cheap re-spray over Red)
Main use: Pleasure, autocross ASP
Chassis layout: Mid Engine/ Rear Drive
Construction: Steel backbone/ grp body
Engine: 907, 2.0L, DOHC, Full rebuild Oct 96
Transmission: Citroen-Maserati 5-Speed transaxle
Differential: Citroen-Maserati
Suspension/Brakes: Opel Ascona & Lotus/ Girling, inboard rear.
Wheels/Tyres: 7.5 & 8.0 x 14 Alloys, 225/50 Toyo RA-1's.
Trim: Black Leather, rough/ Tan carpet
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Other cars: 87 Toyota MR-2 Mk1 autox CSP, 90 Ford T-Bird SC
Previous Cars: 71 Europa S2, 72 Europa TC/336, 72 Europa TC/352
Other info: Investigating Getrag or Supra gearbox swap for Eclat
Really want another Europa, never should've sold 'em
I've logged over 200,000 miles in Europa's - love 'em
Tim Engel
I want to die like my Grandfather,
quietly and peacefully in his sleep...
Not crying and screaming like the passengers in his car.
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