coffee break

This particular discussion area is "Off Topic". "Off" can take many different directions, some more pleasant or offensive depending on ones particular point of view and personal beliefs. As long as the discussions remain civil, I'm good with it.

I don't think the % applies to the entire population, only those interviewed/polled. I'm sure the USA has its' share of nut job supporters.

Cranky, It looks like there is enough space to seat the wheel. Keep after it. The attached photo relates to the problem I encountered. The clamp block had slid enough that it was hitting the mastercylinder and limited rotation. This happened when we were unloading the car off the trailer and was near to rolling off the side of the ramps. This was the first day I owned it. If there is a "good" time for this to happen, it was then. I went to make the adjustment to correct the interference and the grub screw failed. It has been replaced with a new one.

At the Isle of Man they have a cycle class for EVs. They do one lap (about 36 miles) and the winning average speed was 109MPH!

:iagree: I keep a selection of plugs to use.

The steering shaft on my car slipped in some. It turned out I needed to replace the grub (set) screw in the coupling near the brake master cylinder. It is a 7/16 - 14 UNC (if I remember correctly)

I left my car at a shop for some problem solving. The owner gave me a ride back home in his MGB. It was so civilized to ride in a car with DOORS! It has given me some more inspiration to build some door like attachments. :auto:

You know your a motorhead when you have one of these. A "WEBER DCOE" salt & pepper shaker https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=11541&utm_source=201408-2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201408-2

At no time have my fingers left my hands. :blueangel:

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease don't cut me off!!!!!! :blush: Besides I drop the crossflow off at the shop. It has a bad flat spot @5500rpm. :ack:

Sounds like the mechanicals are gummed up. Alcohol or other solvent can loosen up the gunk. Be careful protect adjacent surfaces from the solvent. There is (most likely) a ball or two that engage the steering shaft. Once it/they are freed up and working, a little light oil should keep parts moving properly.

Hey Admin guys, haven't seen any spam crap. :spam: Good work! :party: (Hope I didn't jinx it) :jester:

At least they used a car with the good engine sound!

John, I've looked at the 304 SS versions of that hinge, thanks for the confirmation. I'll look up McMaster-Carr's address. What plastic are you working with, ie type & thickness? Carl

When I'm out for an extended blat, I use goggles and a leather helmet http://www.steampunkemporium.com/store/005163S.php along with earplugs. I have noticed, if I cup my hand over my right ear (in my RHD car, it's most exposed to the wind) the buffeting is reduced. I'm thinking about finding/fabricating shells to cover my ears under the leather helmet to be a barrier. Sort of like the head gear wrestlers wear.

Better to do it ahead of time, better than finding out with blue lights flashing. Thankx

Do you have links for these items?

I have 2 sets of goggles for driving. They keep the debris from the road out of my eyes. I got one set from https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/home.asp that fit over glasses. The other came from a Army/Navy store. I don't have any wind deflectors made yet and I have found my vision gets blurry at 80mph. Also, ear plugs for wind noise.

Being human is a flawed existence. Emotions can get the better of us and it can lead to unfortunate and tragic results. A person in a black outfit, a slit second on a poorly lit track and a cloud of dust, just enough time to go very wrong. No one comes out unchanged.

A while ago, I was thinking of how to reduce wind buffeting and did some research here. I discovered that a barrier at the plane of the roll bar along wouldn't offer much relief. Your screen is part of your wind buffeting system. The side pieces reduce the in-flow and the screen reduces the out-flow. Good work. My first step is to build the side wind deflectors, starting with finding hinges.

Sounds like he's in deep s...

Mine is the red and alloy. So far it gets polished before the show. Right now it's a little dusty. :auto:

Beware of open flames. :lurk:

Come on down. I need to go ahead and register. Your car should get lots of attention. :cooldude:

I think we're getting back to "finger pulling" :svengo: