Ken,
a stock Bugeye will have no problem with that commute. 100km is only
62mph, no problem even with a 4.22:1 diff. I would try the car for the
commute first and then see if you feel something needs changing.
The best thing you can do for reliability is drive it a lot. Some
problems will surface once you start doing that, but when they are ironed
out, you'll have a dependable car.
The disk brakes are a worthwhile upgrade, the parts can come from any
Spridget after the switch to disks (early 60s), but more parts than you
may imagine need to be swapped over.
Ulix
On Thu, 20 May 1999, Birch wrote:
> Well thanks for the thoughts from everyone. Second day on the list and I
> obviously asked a pretty contraversial question. I havn't made any decisions
>but
> I have been given alot to think about. My goal is certainly not to butcher my
> car but to balance some changes to make it a great daily driver in our
>changing
> weather and still have a 60 Sprite. Sounds like it's probably a bigger change
> than I thought. I plan to drive it year round regardless of weather (with the
> exceptional snow storm that may drive me to my 94 Ford F350) even if I have to
> purchase an extra heavy jacket. I have 2 hardtops for my car that are in fair
> condition so I will be restoring one for the winter. If you get right down to
>it
> my major concern is to ensure it will be able to handle the daily commute.....
> 16km, 8 on 100km highway and 8 in the city.
>
> This may be a rather broad question but I could use some suggestions for
> "upgrades" that will help me towards this dream. I have been contemplating a
> 1275 engine, 5 speed Datsun trany, and someone suggested disc brakes (disc
> brakes from what model/year car or are these available from another supplier).
> But some direction as to what 1275 (any particular year) and as to what I
>might
> do to the 1275 to help it handle the commute.
>
> I look forward to some replies and my first commute (one thing at a time
> though).
>
> Ken Birch
> 1960 Bugeye
> Calgary AB Canada
>
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