Monthly Archives: March 2004

Tires

March 23, 2004
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In the midst of the last track day my tires went off. My preference is to use a set of Avon ACB10′s. This would mean buying a new set of wheels. With the higher performance tires, I also want to upgrade the brakes. With a live axle car the brake upgrade options are a bit limited and may force me to change from the Marina/Ital bolt pattern to a Ford bolt pattern. All this...

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Windows

March 23, 2004
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It was time to install the windshield and the rear window. I searched the mailing list archives, read everything I could and chickened out. Instead of installing the window myself, I called a local window outfit and arranged for installation. Two guys came out to the house and an hour latter both windows were in. Much easier than doing it myself.

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Broken Clutch

March 21, 2004
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Some days are bad and others are worse. Yesterday was worse. It was a beautiful day in Portland and I wanted to run out and start shopping for a car hauler. Since I am trying to find a car carrier for the Seven, I decided it was the best choice for the drive. I was out on a nice casual drive, the birds were singing, the sun shinning and when I went to shift...

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Site Update

March 21, 2004
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Update the website to the new unibrain standard. I have not checked all the links and am sure some are broken.

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Hadrian's Wall 2004

March 20, 2004
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Well, we’re off to go walk Hadrian’s Wall in the summer of 2004. What is Hadrian’s wall you ask? Well, I’ll tell you (key Monty Python music). No! No Singing! Stop! Just go here.

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