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1. Re: semi-OT: Gran Turismo 4 (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 13:03:33 -0600; It's not faked. While Sony hasn't released the official list well known and trusted sites all agree that the Spitfire 1500 will be in the game. The Lotus Elan will also be in it as well as several ot; /html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00038.html (7,064 bytes)
2. rad fan noise (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 07:50:02 -0600; I'm unsure if the fan clutch is working correctly or not. It seems to me that the fan is making an aweful lot of noise even when cold. I hear more fan than exhaust noise and this just seems unnatural; /html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00041.html (6,418 bytes)
3. DGV air filters (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 11:57:40 -0600; When I bought my non-running 76 1500 it came with a Pierce manifold and a DGV. After spending a few hours with a grinder I coerced the stock exhaust manifold into playing nice with the Pierce manifol; /html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00074.html (6,722 bytes)
4. Re: sorry for the lack of lbc content (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 21:59:07 -0600; That's a cryin' shame but I guess it was inevitable. Even without the merger I think both companies would have sunk within five to ten years anyhow. They were both loosing retail sales faster than an; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00096.html (8,921 bytes)
5. Alternator (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 08:11:25 -0500; I've read on a couple of sites, most detailed of course was Paul Tegler's, on replacing the Lucas dynamo with a GM/Delco alternator. Are there any negative aspects that I should consider before I hea; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00104.html (6,350 bytes)
6. Re: Car Trailers (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 13:03:38 -0500; I'd have to agree. I bought a trailer some years ago to tow my 84 RX-7 autocross car around and it's been next to invaluable. I've used it to move once but I've brought broken cars to my house on it; /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00137.html (7,541 bytes)
7. It Runs! (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 08:21:21 -0500; Step 1 - buy cheap LBC Step 2 - get it running Step 3 - get it registered Step 4 - enjoy it Step 2 is now complete. I had to grind the exhaust manifold down to get the Pierce manifold to fit properly; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00133.html (7,027 bytes)
8. Re: It Runs! (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 13:42:43 -0500; {--snip--} That's funny, I thought those were all part of the joy of ownership of LBCs. :) ad nauseum, but only when you look at your previously full wallet. :) -- Tim Schuh Ugly Networks; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00138.html (6,827 bytes)
9. Warning! New Spit owner! (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Apr 2004 17:20:09 -0600; I just bought a '76 1500 from a soon to be ex-workmate pending his departure via layoffs. The SU wasn't working to his satisfaction so he bought a Pierce manifold and DGV. When I was inspecting it an; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00019.html (7,079 bytes)
10. Re: Warning! New Spit owner! (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Apr 2004 20:01:21 -0600; Thanks Joe. I also noticed when I jacked up the rear that the leaf spring appears severely deformed where it attaches to the control arm. I come from a Mazda family (president of the D/FW RX-7 club); /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00021.html (7,083 bytes)
11. Re: Spitfire brakes question + Heating question + Map lights! (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Apr 2004 20:56:27 -0600; Congrats! I picked up a 76 1500 yesterday. :) That's what it sounds like to me. I've had to replace a couple of master cylinders with just that symptom. It's really not that difficult. Just read the; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00023.html (8,637 bytes)
12. Re: Speakers and batteries (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Sun, 04 Apr 2004 22:19:53 -0500; I have an Optima in my 84 RX-7 GSL-SE autocross car and one in my 93 RX-7 twin turbo. I've been quite pleased with both of them thus far. Obviously the autocross car only gets driven every other week; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00039.html (7,510 bytes)
13. Idle adjustment w/DGV (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 17:44:58 -0500; The idle setup for the 32/36 DGV procedures I've found have a first step that is currently impossible for me, getting the engine to operating temperature. If anyone can 1) learn [sic] me about carbs; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00049.html (6,488 bytes)
14. Compression (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 18:12:55 -0500; While I'm going over this non-running recent aquisition I've done a compression test. Being from the rotary crowd where we do everything differently I'm used to seeing different numbers. The compress; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00051.html (6,615 bytes)
15. Re: Spitfire gearbox oil (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 07:50:37 -0500; I believe you're thinking about the late or mid-80's 911's. You don't necessarily have to remove the engine, just loosening the engine and transmission mounts let the engine sag enough to change the; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00177.html (6,983 bytes)
16. Defroster hose (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 09:05:42 -0500; The PO of my 76 Spit 1500 used generic heater hose on the valve for the defroster. It doesn't like to make the 90 degree bend and has basically collapsed. I can't find the part on spitbits.com and I; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00178.html (6,817 bytes)
17. Re: driver's side lean & Porche Boxter (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:06:04 -0500; Assuming it's not in the owners manual you take it to a dealership and pay their exhobitant prices or get reamed for the factory service manual. I seem to have heard that Porsche in particular got fe; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00197.html (8,170 bytes)
18. setting timing, carb settings and a non-running Spit (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 23:07:57 -0500; The 76 1500 I have has electronic ignition in it. I'm pretty sure I've got the timing right but the car just won't run on petrol. I moved the timing mark on the main pulley to 10 BTDC and lined up th; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00202.html (8,045 bytes)
19. Re: Mini-Lite/Panasport (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 23:16:47 -0500; Speaking of Panasports, what bolt pattern and offset do Spits need? I've got a set of 4x4.5 14x6 38mm offset Panasports that I bought for my 84 RX-7 years back. Since then I've gone to 13x8 wheels on; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00203.html (7,138 bytes)
20. Re: setting timing, carb settings and a non-running Spit (score: 1): Author: Tim Schuh <tim@ugly.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 18:41:23 -0500; I may have found the problem. I put a clean filter inline after the mechanical fuel pump. The pump primed the line when I got the engine started using starter fluid but stalled shortly after. I did n; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00213.html (7,888 bytes)

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