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SpyderMike · 04-12-07, 09:04 PM

Well, after waiting another month since delivery, I finally got a chance to visit my SPF and spend a little more time with it.

I verified I do not have an electric fuel pump. This is contrary to what I was originally told by Olthoff.

The car sat for a month and would not start. I checked fuses and one was blown. It is a 15amp third from the right. I called Dennis and he said to use one of the two 20 amp fuses as those are for the electric fuel pumps if fitted. He is sending me a fuse diagram. He also said to pump the carb about 6 full pumps. I did and it lit right off. The car had very little fuel in it so I headed to the nearest gas station. Needless to say, it got stares everywhere I went.

I got two sets of gas cap keys - one was stuffed under the right tank cap. A different key operates each locking cap.

I was told to fuel one side and open the opposite tank cap to let it vent and they would cross fill. Well, the left tank filled, but the gas didn't seem to be transferring across fast, so I added gas to the right.

The car is very driveable and has a fairly smooth ride - I was pleasantly surprised. I could defintely drive this long distances.

I had to drive through town at 20, 35, and 45mph and that was no problem. Then I hit the rural roads and opened it up...what a wail it makes! I sat behind a pickup doing 55 in a 60 zone and when in third I opened it up (not all the way) to pass I hit 100 so fast I couldn't believe it. The pickup truck was toast.

It handles sure and a bit heavy at slow speeds (less than 100?). The shift action is short and stiff. There was not a rattle on the back country road trip.

In the mail today I also received the carpet set promised by HillBank in lieu of the oil pan I was originally to get. This is very nice and good quality - P/N SP-001-2. See the picture below after installation the cut isn't quite right, but they work well. The set is two sill covers that say GT40 and two footwell covers that show the emblem. I also got my rearview mirror which I have to install tomorrow before driving more.

Then I head off to register it. Oregon gives you a 21 day pass for $20. to get it registered.

I LOVE IT!

Mike

04-12-07, 09:04 PM	#66 (permalink)
SpyderMike 5 Tenths Join Date: Feb 2004 GT40: So Cal Posts: 546 Rep Power: 10	Re: SPF MKII Ownership Well, after waiting another month since delivery, I finally got a chance to visit my SPF and spend a little more time with it. I verified I do not have an electric fuel pump. This is contrary to what I was originally told by Olthoff. The car sat for a month and would not start. I checked fuses and one was blown. It is a 15amp third from the right. I called Dennis and he said to use one of the two 20 amp fuses as those are for the electric fuel pumps if fitted. He is sending me a fuse diagram. He also said to pump the carb about 6 full pumps. I did and it lit right off. The car had very little fuel in it so I headed to the nearest gas station. Needless to say, it got stares everywhere I went. I got two sets of gas cap keys - one was stuffed under the right tank cap. A different key operates each locking cap. I was told to fuel one side and open the opposite tank cap to let it vent and they would cross fill. Well, the left tank filled, but the gas didn't seem to be transferring across fast, so I added gas to the right. The car is very driveable and has a fairly smooth ride - I was pleasantly surprised. I could defintely drive this long distances. I had to drive through town at 20, 35, and 45mph and that was no problem. Then I hit the rural roads and opened it up...what a wail it makes! I sat behind a pickup doing 55 in a 60 zone and when in third I opened it up (not all the way) to pass I hit 100 so fast I couldn't believe it. The pickup truck was toast. It handles sure and a bit heavy at slow speeds (less than 100?). The shift action is short and stiff. There was not a rattle on the back country road trip. In the mail today I also received the carpet set promised by HillBank in lieu of the oil pan I was originally to get. This is very nice and good quality - P/N SP-001-2. See the picture below after installation the cut isn't quite right, but they work well. The set is two sill covers that say GT40 and two footwell covers that show the emblem. I also got my rearview mirror which I have to install tomorrow before driving more. Then I head off to register it. Oregon gives you a 21 day pass for $20. to get it registered. I LOVE IT! Mike Attached Thumbnails Last edited by SpyderMike; 04-12-07 at 09:10 PM.