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1. Re: Vixen rear end swap ???? (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2001 06:46:05 -0700
I changed differentials in my Vixen, and went through a fair amount of effort in the process. I considered the TR4A unit, but the input was so far off center that I decided on the Salisbury (and I a
/html/tvr/2001-07/msg00003.html (9,633 bytes)

2. Re: Wider Vixen Wheels?? (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2001 08:25:29 -0700
The important thing is of course that the wheels will fit. I have used 14" diameter and am now using 16" diameter and you could likely go even bigger, depending on the TIRE outside diameter. You mus
/html/tvr/2001-04/msg00002.html (7,891 bytes)

3. Re: Source for Vixen shocks. (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 14:25:54 -0800
What you need to be looking for is function, not appearance. Having said that, I will admit to enjoying people's reactions when they see what I have, which are (hideously expensive)Koni's and (reaso
/html/tvr/2001-03/msg00008.html (8,726 bytes)

4. Re: My punishment (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 14:40:28 -0800
Could it be that Yahoo is watched over by censors who think they're more qualified than we are to determine what's unsavory? Keep the "unsavory" coming through autox.com and thank you for bringing s
/html/tvr/2001-03/msg00009.html (6,927 bytes)

5. source for vixen shocks (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 17:28:36 -0800
Couldn't get to look at Nitron; the ronchampion website refused connection and a search on "nitron" came up with a fertilizer company... I just dug down in the far depths of my storage shed, and cam
/html/tvr/2001-03/msg00012.html (7,912 bytes)

6. Re: source for vixen shocks (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 17:39:34 -0800
I shoulda mentioned that I bought my Vixen new. I'm assuming they all came with six shocks, but the dealer may have added two at the rear. I'm currently running a couple of street Konis without spri
/html/tvr/2001-03/msg00014.html (8,824 bytes)

7. Re: [usa-tvr] does the Quaif diff. designed for the solid (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 19:35:17 -0800
Some notes for the group: I have two TR4A's, both with independent rear, plus a pumpkin I took out of a third TR4A. If it was only an option, it was certainly a popular one. I saw far more IRS cars
/html/tvr/2001-02/msg00022.html (9,223 bytes)

8. Re: TVR paint (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 13:46:02 -0700
There was a yellow TVR way back when mine was new in 1970, the color was not particularly attractive, leaning toward mustard as I recall. My recall, however, is often imperfect, and for all I know i
/html/tvr/2000-08/msg00008.html (7,720 bytes)

9. Re: Differential (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 14:00:44 -0700
My experience was with a Salisbury, but I think it applies to any diff that can't be fed through the side of the frame. to mark each corner of the triangle formed by the frame above the diff. Then c
/html/tvr/2000-08/msg00009.html (10,051 bytes)

10. Re: Vixen Front Uprights (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 17:13:34 -0700
The mechanics of steering quickness come from two places: the pinion diameter at the rack, and the length of the steering arm. I'm not sure there's any variation in the pinion diameters since it woul
/html/tvr/2000-07/msg00020.html (9,589 bytes)

11. Re: Tire Sizes (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 17:43:45 -0700
Dangit I was successfully resisting the temptation to share my racer's mindset but I can't any more: You can never have too much horsepower, you can never have too much tire. I don't believe a ride
/html/tvr/2000-07/msg00028.html (9,503 bytes)

12. Re: TVR M Series Hatchback Conversion? (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 11:07:27 -0700
For what it's worth, I went to Mallory dual points early in my autocrossing career. They worked fine and I don't recall ever replacing them. (Mileage is restricted - the car is trailered everywhere.
/html/tvr/2000-07/msg00041.html (11,948 bytes)

13. Re: LA's 200 back autoxing (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 14:06:12 -0700
Congratulations on owning the FASTEST Griffith I have ever seen. I had the privilege of running with Lou a few times, and I never saw anything autocrossed that was faster in a straight line. As for
/html/tvr/2000-06/msg00010.html (7,838 bytes)

14. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 14:20:27 -0700
Use the rearward holes. Bump steer the car while you're working on that part of it. Check out "How to Make Your Car Handle" by Fred Puhn for details. I can't help you with tires. Mine are Hoosier 22
/html/tvr/2000-06/msg00011.html (9,081 bytes)

15. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 14:46:02 -0700
Dare I quote the old adage about "speed costs money how fast, etc.? The money you spend will be somewhat dependent on your plans for the car and how long you intend to keep it. If it's a lifelong ve
/html/tvr/2000-06/msg00012.html (9,639 bytes)

16. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 19:04:26 -0700
I have only a hoop, but it's braced fore and aft to the center section. In addition, I have put diagonals everywhere in the frame, including some removable ones under the transmission. I looked and
/html/tvr/2000-06/msg00020.html (12,664 bytes)

17. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 15:30:10 -0700
BDA is a generic term for a series of Ford 4-cylinder engines based on a design that goes back to the early/mid 60's. Atop a basically stock block is placed a 4-valve-per cylinder head with two belt
/html/tvr/2000-06/msg00024.html (9,039 bytes)

18. Re: Tuning 2500 (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 15:39:56 -0700
Moss Motors is your ultimate source for anything Triumph (or MG or Jag) in the U.S. Go to - http://www.mossmotors.com They're in Goleta, Ca., a little nw of L.A., and I believe also in N.J. There ar
/html/tvr/2000-06/msg00031.html (11,329 bytes)

19. Re: Steering Arms (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 18:20:26 -0700
I just realized what caused my steering rack arms to angle rearward when the rack was attached at the front holes in the frame: I'm using shorter steering arms from a GT6. They give quicker steering
/html/tvr/2000-06/msg00038.html (8,337 bytes)

20. Re: Steering Arms (score: 1)
Author: Skip Gurnee <skip47@home.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:14:46 -0700
My worries were due to the fact I had not heat treated them. I did the job on advice and instructions from my local race car building guru (Bill Schlossnagel), who has done many without the addition
/html/tvr/2000-06/msg00041.html (10,464 bytes)

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