I can rarely find this magazine. Other than subscribing where do I get
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Peter S
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From: <Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 1:13 AM
Subject: Re: Spitfire High School Project
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> There is a brief article in Triumph World (Aug/Sep) about an electric
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> Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine) on 07/08/99 17:24:20
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> Please respond to Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
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> To: "Ralph Goodwin" <rgoodwin@ipass.net>, "Auto Cross
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> Subject: Re: Spitfire High School Project
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> I've seen an electric Spit-It was in British Car magazine (from
> California-the one Rick Freibusch writes for)-this was _years_ ago. Any
> listers have a copy or info they can send to Ralph?
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> Laura G. and Nigel
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> From: Ralph Goodwin <rgoodwin@ipass.net>
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> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 7:36 AM
> Subject: Spitfire High School Project
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> > I am working with a local high school to convert a 1980 Triumph Spitfire
> > to electric power. Part of the competition includes an autocross
> > competition. The web site used by event organizers for last years
> > competition is linked below.
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> > http://www.rptnet.org/ev
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> > The finished project should be at or near original weight and weight
> > distribution. Peak HP of the installed motor will be around 100 hp.
> > Torque will be significantly more!
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> > We are planning to use the stock drive train from the bell housing back,
> > including clutch. It may be possible to run the car in a autocross
> > event without shifting gears, but we aren't sure, so we went with the
> > clutch. It will also help absorb the torque from the motor, protecting
> > the rear end. The transmission in the car has an overdrive.
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> > Can you advise on any drive train mods that will help ensure
> > durability. We don't plan on drag racing the car, but we suspect the
> > rear end is our weak link. Rules will allow us to make substantial
> > modification. Someone suggested a Datsun 510 differential, but they
> > hadn't seen it done and didn't know if it is a valid suggestion.
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> > We would also appreciate any suspension mods, suggestions etc. Have
> > thought some about coil-over shocks on the rear.
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> > Please don't come back and tell us how we are ruining a classic! This
> > car was DEAD!
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> > Any suggestion would be appreciated! Thanks for your help!
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> > Ralph
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