I don't particularly like the car...not that it's not pure...it's just (my
opinion) ugly. If someone else wants to buy it, more power to them! I want
to paint my MG a non-OE silver which some people might think is stupid, and
some might think it's a great idea.
You know what bugged me the most...the word is "unacceptable"!!!!
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----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>
To: <Rhbuxton@aol.com>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: Oh My Gawd
> Rhbuxton@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Hi All,
> > I am a lurker and don't usually post but I have a question How much
> > modification is okay in your holy eyes? None? Just a little?
>
> Your money and your car? Have at it! You might get some differing
opinions,
> however.
>
> > Can I put a
> > different year engine in my car and not be a heretic?
>
> Carroll Shelby did a minor engine swap and he became famous and most think
he was
> a hero.
>
> > How about a V8 Rover
> > engine in my car that came with a four cylinder?
>
> MG did it and I think they could be considered heroes.
>
> > If that is okay, why not an
> > american V8?
>
> Lots of folks are using the Ford 302 w/ pretty good results.
>
> you can't tell me that it is unexceptable because it isn't pure and you
can't
> tell me thatit destroys the handeling because of the additional weight
(the
> difference isthat of a passenger or less).
>
> Depends on where the weight is and, up front, is not a good place for it
to be.
> I'd suggest a little research before you begin. A good place to start is
to
> subscribe to the MG V8 newsletter where you will find lots of like minded
folks.
>
> --
> Larry Dickstein
> Lone Jack, MO
>
>
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