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I just saw a brief article in yesterdays newspaper. I didn't realize John died in June in a "kit-assembled" aircraft. Article said the investigation points to something in the control system "coming loose"....reminds me how important it is on our cars to check and DOUBLE check all the...

The price of gasoline is higher in Europe chiefly due to taxes. The cost of the crude/refining/distribution isn't much different. As to how much gasoline would have to cost before Americans drastically reduce driving mileage, or stop buying SUVs/pickup trucks ? My opinion is that level is...

Neal Foreman has (had ?) a V-12 in one of his P-4s...really neat ! Don't recall which Ferrari donor he used...but wasn't a Toasty-roasty. MikeD

Lynn Where have you been hiding? How's the Sabre doing? Chris...sorry to hijack your thread...if I were you I'd take Lynn up on his offer. USPS Priority flat rate is only $ 12...only (1) will fit per box...but you'll never get them cheaper from a scrapyard. MikeD

Hey Ross No one is comparing the Audi to the ZF in terms in strength. Question is what are the limits of the Audi on the street, and on the track with MODERATE torque/bhp. You see there's that dirty word BUDGET to contend with. If easy take-offs prolong the life of the Audi to the point...

Chris Dave's tranny mounts appear to have bushings at the frame bolt. Hardmounting is a no-no. Cable shifters are less costly, easier to install (especially on a center shift), and do not bind like rods can. For racing applications rods are probably a bit quicker...but for most street...

IMHO any comparison between well made replica bodies and an original is a waste of time. These differences (especially the exterior) are meaningless for 99.9 % of consumers. The REAL question is the fit and finish of the replica body. There can be substantial differences in quality that will...

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The Vette drum setup is 1984-1987. Many (including me) use the 1988-1992 caliper instead which uses a lever/cable instead of the internal drum/shoes. This requires some different pieces, but all are readily available. If you have C4 parts you must have either the drum or lever type. Here...

John What would be the benefit of an inboard parking brake if the main brakes are outboard? Seems like added complexity to me. MikeD

Ron I nominate you for the US Audi road/track tranny development leader. MikeD

Hi Dave The issues building a big block MK IV are similar to building an MK II....header fabrication, finding a suitable tranny, and findng appropriate tranny adapter pieces. I suggest you chat with Fran...never too early to annoy him. MikeD

Hi Dave Looking good. You can change your signature now....no longer due...it arrived ! MikeD

Bill Given any thought to scanning and have a digital enlargement? Depending on how fussy you are, that might work. Yeah I know about IT rights etc....so long as you just hang it in your garage I have no moral dilemna about that...I guess I'm a bad person. MikeD

Jim Got my copy of C/D today....cool car...great story...Jesse needs a shave. MikeD

John The TFS heads may be a little large for your application...but considering the weight of our cars, and the manual transmissions used, I don't think they would be a huge problem. I'd try them before buying another set. I used the Edelbrock RPM cam/intake on my Cobra....worked fine on...

Looking good....are you going to use half shafts or CVs? MikeD

Ron Do you plan to add the meatball? If so, then I like the 1008 stripe. I'm not sure the partial stripe goes well with a "bare" front clip. MikeD

Hi Mike Welcome...always exciting to see a new GT40 come alive. Is your frame aluminum paneled? Are they included in the price? Do the panels come installed, or loose for owner installation? Regards MikeD

The Vintage race at Watkins Glen September 6-8 is usually good. www.theglen.com MikeD