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    Ronnie Spain's Book

    Hi Ronnie, Very many thanks for adding me to the list. Here's a shot of my RML as requested. It's chassis #01, registered in January 1991 and originally painted mid-blue. It was built to road spec but the original owner soon had it modified by RML for racing. After a brief spell of...
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    Ronnie Spain's Book

    Hi Ronnie, If not too late, me too please. Best wishes, Jim
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    Brembo brake upgrade - thoughts?

    Hi Jordan, Many thanks, that's very helpful. I'll email them to investigate UK supply. BTW: Typo in my previous link to Cobalt - should be http://www.cobaltfriction.com Regards, Jim
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    Brembo brake upgrade - thoughts?

    Hi Jordan, Are Cobalt still in business? Their website http://www.cobaltfriction.com seems to list nothing newer than 2009, download link inactive, etc. I'm currently using Pagids. They're great at speed but the 'bedded-in' transfer layer wears off very quickly during town driving - at which...
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    Show me your emergency / hand brake calipers

    Hi Markus, Here are a few shots of the Brembo handbrake calipers as per your PM. Hope they're of assistance. If you need any more detail then just let me know. Regards, Jim
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    Show me your emergency / hand brake calipers

    Hi Markus, I have the Brembo units on my car - bought from Gardner Douglas (www.gdcars.com) as their part number T70BHC (AP part number CP4186). Cost for a pair was approx £230 back in 2006. My contact was Andy Burrows. Let me know if you need any photos or measurements. Regards, Jim
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    Vendors on GT40s.com

    Ron Earp’s figures make interesting reading. <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p> <!--[endif]--> If the 400 registered members who logged-on today had each paid $12 per annum for the privilege, then that would meet the annual operating costs. <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->...
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    clutch release travel

    Hi, I'm not clear if you're trying to determine what to order or how to set what you have. If the latter then this extract from Tilton's setting instructions might help. Jim
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    Rolls Royces in India

    If you prefer the large screen then this programme is scheduled for re-transmission on BBC4 10 March 01:30 18 March 00:25 Thanks for the heads-up Simon. Jim
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    DAX40 Return to the Road

    Hi Dave, There is lots of good installation information on the Schroth website:- Installation- and Operating Instructions Best wishes, Jim
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    Crankshaft repairs / metal buildup

    Hi Paul, Some decades ago my father used to work for a company called Metco, then in Chobham, Surrey. From a quick google it seems they are now Sulzer Metco; UK office in Newport, Gwent. Tel: 01633 600970. Sulzer Metco - Thermal Spray I'm sure they can recommend a workshop local to you - in...
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    Turkey tray / cool box for 351W

    Hi Nick, Thanks for the kind words. Will PM you contact info so that we can arrange. Jim
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    Turkey tray / cool box for 351W

    Hi Nick, I have one fitted to my RML. Not too far away from you in Bollington and you're welcome to visit and measure up if that helps. See attached pic. Best wishes, Jim
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    GT40s.com Improvements - Please help!

    Hi Ron, The cause simply appears to be that I was not ticking the 'Remember Me' check box on the log-in screen and consequently my log-in was timing out after about 30 minutes (Using Firefox on XP). With the tick in place all seems fine. One more of life's mysteries solved ...... Thanks...
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    GT40s.com Improvements - Please help!

    Hi Ron, Thanks for the fast response. Not too sure what happened - got distracted half way through browsing the new posts and, upon return, found that the connection was still open but that I'd been logged out. Thanks for the pointer - I'm using Firefox and will investigate that angle. Best...
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    GT40s.com Improvements - Please help!

    Hi Ron, Would it be possible to have a facility to view posts made since dd/mm/yyyy, or similar? I'm just back after 4 weeks abroad without Internet access and found 2000+ 'New' posts - a great improvement on the previous maximum of 200. However, half way through reviewing them, my log-in...
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    I have Vented Brake Discs - MSA Registrar .... problem

    Hi Matthew, Maybe T70 expert and author John Starkey would have some useful material archived away??? Here's a link to one of his postings so that you can PM/email him. http://www.gt40s.com/forum/lola-t70-lounge/25021-john-surtees-lola-t70s-1965-a.html Hope this helps. Regards, Jim
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    Clip Latches

    Hi Randy, It's my old GTD40 linked in Bill M's post #12. I no longer have the car so can't take any shots for you but have attached a few close-ups from my archive. None are very revealing of the external fit - but that just shows how low profile they are! Mine were left black as supplied -...
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    Gear Shifter

    Hi Alan, Try Frank Catt at Wealden Engineering Wealden Engineering Development It was his rod change that was fitted to the GTD I used to own. Worked like a charm. Regards, Jim
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    Brake reservoir size

    Hi John, Try this free Microsoft Image Resizer. Works really well. About a 500Kb download from http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/ImageResizerPowertoySetup.exe Regards, Jim
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