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41. RE: Red Rubber Grease (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:27:14 -0500; Just an idea: I've found that a trip to a friendly (to DIYs) local NAPA can turn up like products under different names. One source which has it in stock is <http://www.rdent.com>. I was quoted $6/tu; /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00314.html (7,177 bytes)
42. Re: Removal of radiator and heater hoses (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 09:36:56 -0500; If you are going to toss the hoses anyway, just cut them off...not around the diameter, but from the end. This is a good tip for other types of cars that use plastic instead of metal radiators etc. F; /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00342.html (9,332 bytes)
43. Re: Poly and other bushings (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 09:42:28 -0500; I have seen "greaseable" polyurethane bushings advertised, but I can't remember where. They have a grease fitting that allows you to top off the grease to keep it from squeaking. I have installed "re; /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00343.html (7,440 bytes)
44. RE: Early Cars (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 11:01:58 -0500; My understanding (and it's been a while since I read up on this) is that the very first cars had many parts from the TR250 production, including the rear wing beads. My car (CC25317) was built in Apr; /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00397.html (11,292 bytes)
45. RE: TR6 Seats/BMW Seats (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 11:12:21 -0500; Hey, a cross-over to my other list. Best guess....E30 M3 seats (1988-91), which are about $500 a pair well used. BMW also used the same or very similar seats on the 1988 325iX (only that year) or as; /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00398.html (7,341 bytes)
46. Panasport Offset (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 11:20:07 -0500; Does anyone out there running "regular replacement" Panasports (15x6) know what the offset is for their wheels? I ordered a set last year and had a little tire rub in the rear with 205s, so I want to; /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00399.html (6,782 bytes)
47. FYI: NOS Hubcaps, 69 TR6 Wheels, Redlines (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 11:48:04 -0500; I'm about to put 4 NOS ROstyle hubcaps, 2 spare good condition ROstyle hubcaps, 4 refinished 5.5x15 1969 TR6 Wheels with mounted Michelin redlines up on ebay (I have another baby on the way, a human; /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00400.html (7,424 bytes)
48. Re: Panasport Offset (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 14:15:03 -0500; That's where I ordered them too, but I think mine may be .10 offset. My thanks to you, Bob Lang and others for the info. William Whitmoyer 69 TR6 90 BMW iX 91 CRX Si; /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00404.html (7,600 bytes)
49. Re: Panasport Offset- Update (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 15:26:11 -0500; FYI Update: I called Chuck at KSpeed, and he said that they sell the 15x6 with 10mm offset and the 15x7 with zero. My 15x6 are 10mm offset, which is what they have been selling for years as the stand; /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00405.html (8,215 bytes)
50. RE: Roll bar (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 16:41:49 -0500; For race or serious track duty, a roll bar is too short if your head extends above it. However, on the track, the driver is firmly belted into the car with a racing harness. If the car rolls over and; /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00001.html (8,072 bytes)
51. RE: DOT5 survey (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 09:59:30 -0500; Unless you plan to race the car, DOT5 (silicone, not DOT5.1) is an excellent choice for brake fluid for "extra" cars that see a lot of storage. Not only does it leave paintwork intact if it spills, b; /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00123.html (8,424 bytes)
52. RE: Is there a best engine oil? (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 10:14:23 -0500; Most people use 20/50 oil, as TR6 engines have larger tolerances than today's engines and heavier weight oils help maintain better on-the-run oil pressure. The exception to this rule is if you run yo; /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00125.html (8,445 bytes)
53. RE: DOT5 survey (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 15:01:24 -0500; I didn't want to get too in-depth with my first reply, as I seem to be able to do that pretty easily. You are correct the glycol-based fluids are hygroscopic and absorb water. This water can boil, lo; /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00127.html (12,496 bytes)
54. RE: Brakes (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 09:31:02 -0500; If the other suggestions like bench bleeding the MC have not worked for you, you might want to try the gravity feed method of opening all the bleeders (with appropriate tubes and catch jars) and leav; /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00156.html (8,518 bytes)
55. RE: lever arm dampers (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 11:36:14 -0500; You can also use Motorcycle Fork Oil..use the heaviest grade to stiffen the shocks or lightest for a lighter action. If this doesn't work, then look to rebuilds (yours or exchange). --cut-- Date: Wed; /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00260.html (7,494 bytes)
56. Stock Tire Diameter (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 12:24:58 -0500; Using the Tire Rack Formula (section width in mm/ 25.4= section width in inches x aspect ratio as a decimal= 1 sidewall height x 2 + diameter of wheel= rolling diameter in inches Stock Tire (I've he; /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00290.html (7,766 bytes)
57. RE: Frame Prep (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 11:27:15 -0400; In addition to painting, I'd recommend "injecting" your finished frame with a wax-based rust preventer (after all painting is done). I used Waxoyl, which is popular in Britain, and I bought it from T; /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00000.html (8,041 bytes)
58. RE:Old Tires (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 14:26:27 -0400; Tires build up heat as they turn, mostly from the flex of the contact patch when rotating, and also, separately, from heat generated by the brakes under braking. As the tire material degrades over ti; /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00140.html (8,788 bytes)
59. RE:Distributor Parts (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 14:03:05 -0400; I can't get to my garage right now, but I'm thinking the place is "British Auto" in NY state. I bought a few distributor parts from him at Carlisle this year..he even carries ventilated racing points; /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00162.html (6,942 bytes)
60. RE: Quality Parts (score: 1): Author: William Whitmoyer <wwhitmoyer@samsonite.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 11:21:20 -0400; I also miss the days of high quality USA, European or Japanese parts produced for other makes. Even in the ten years since I restored my TR6, it seems people are having a lot more trouble finding goo; /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00267.html (7,453 bytes)

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