JohnCh

>Protex makes a wide variety of latches. I am using the >27-1162/SC which combines a spring clasp, latch, and saftey pin to help keep the bonnet in place. -John

Is it possible that the diff is indeed a LSD, but that the clutches are worn out and it needs a rebuild? -John

It sounds like it might be time for one of >these http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smiley2.gif -John

I've never heard of a problem with jumping them, just with using a charger that exceeds 15v. There is a good website on this type of battery located >here that is worth reading. -John

Right, so not just any charger. Hence the term "special" http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smiley2.gif

Weather is hit and miss in the PNW, but September and late spring/early summer are generally pretty nice. Besides, weather is part of the adventure. On USA 2005 we were caught in nasty thunderstorms in CO and UT, and also encountered some hail, but we didn't miss a beat. I can't see a little drizzle slowing us down next year http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smiley2.gif -John JohnCh38742.491087963

I have a PC680 and it works great. No problem doing multiple starts or starting in cold weather (32F). It also has plenty of charge left to fire up the engine after a 3 week layoff, but I have not tried going longer than that without hooking up the battery to the charger (you need a special type of this kind of battery). This type of battery doesn't like heat, so it is best to mount it away from the exhaust system. I mounted mine in front of the driver's side footwell on the lower chasis rails to keep the center of gravity low (the Duratec exhaust exits on the passenger side of the car) -John

Yeah, there were a number of times when feet were stomped to the floor http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smiley2.gif For links to a number of USA 2005 blogs and photo galleries, go >here and scroll down to the penultimate box. BTW we are planning to do this again in 2007, although this time we intend to tour the Pacific Northwest, and sadly we won't have as many people coming over from the UK - it's a rather expensive proposition for them. You can read a little more about the proposed tour >here but keep in mind it is still very early in the planning process, so everything is subject to change. A lot http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smiley2.gif -John

USA 2005 was a blast. Chuck, do these bring back a few memories? http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smiley1.gif -John http://home.comcast.net/~cobar/vm3.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~cobar/MOABTOPAGE_177.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~cobar/MOABTOPAGE_253.jpg

I am the same way. The only reason I went with an auto cancelling module is that I wanted to incorporate steering wheel mounted buttons and the ones I liked were only available in a momentary design. This meant that I couldn't use a regular turn signal flasher and I was unsuccessful finding anything affordable and non-bulky that would convert the momentary action into a latching-type signal. Yes, the dash is padded, but I am about to redo it and will probably lose the padding (car is a Westfield BTW which is why the dash looks a bit different) -John

The unit will also cancel on demand by simply repushing the button, which is how I tend to use it. I find that I typically cancel it within 10-15 seconds, but it isn't uncommon for the 15 second clock to time out while I am still completing a turn, so I think even 20 seconds would be fine. -John

I also have switches mounted on my steering wheel, but I am using >the Cadent Technologies turn signal module. It auto cancels after 15 seconds, but the countdown clock will reset itself whenever you apply and then release the brakes. This is a very useful feature when stuck at a busy intersection. It also has an option to rapidly flash your brake lights three times upon initial application. I am runnning my roll bar mounted third brake light to that circuit and it really seems to get the attention of the latte drinking, cell phone using SUV drivers here in Seattle. http://home.comcast.net/~cobar/images/dash.jpg -John