Joel,
I don't think that'll fly in vintage racing... I expect that a modification like
that would place me in the "cheatin' dog" category.
WST
farberjf@us.ibm.com wrote:
> Well it took a bit of fitting.
>
> Since the pumpkin was longer we shortened the driveshaft.
> we went to a torsen LSD while we were at it.........
> May want to upgrade to larger rear drums ---we did.
> we uprated the shocks ---
> we transplanted mounting brackets for rear links we run.
> Elapsed time ---2 weeks to make the next event.
>
> all can be done and when you are finished reliability goes up 200%.
> we had 6 DNFs over a five year period before, none for rear end reasons since.
>
> -----Joel
>
> "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson@thicko.com> on 07/07/99 07:15:27 AM
>
> To: Joel Farber/Santa Teresa/IBM@IBMUS
> cc:
> Subject: Re: Sprite hubs and axles
>
> Joel,
>
> What kind of modifications are necessary to fit them?
>
> WST
>
> farberjf@us.ibm.com wrote:
>
> > Ok --- I used to run these in competition.
> > They were expensive and always leaked despite constant new seals. I broke 2
> > sets. I broke 2 axles.
> > After 3 years of trying alternatives several of us all put the MGB axles in
> and
> > all the problems went away.....
> > Yes they weigh 40 pounds more ----but handle the power........
> >
> > dont waste time on double bearing hubs.............been there done that
> > (not what the folks that sell these expensive parts will tell you)
> > ----my 2 cents
> >
> > -----Joel
> >
> > "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson@thicko.com> on 07/06/99 03:18:34 PM
> >
> > Please respond to "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson@thicko.com>
> >
> > To: "spridgets@Autox.Team.Net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>, Team Thicko
>Mail
> > List <team-thicko@autox.team.net>, vintage race list
> > <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
> > cc:
> > Subject: Sprite hubs and axles
> >
> > To all,
> >
> > Anyone have a set of Spridget double bearing hubs and competition axles
> > laying around that you want to sell? Used is OK.
> >
> > WST
> > Flounder
> > Team Thicko
|