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(2 votes) #1: wlkelley3 wrote in 1973 MG Midget

Now for the recurring questions that always arises with these posts. Where? Condition? How much? Pics? :?:
(2 votes) #2: jimbob_racing wrote in Economy source for "IMSA" flares!

I would suggest you buy the ZG flares from another source. I am getting mine from Classic Datsun because they have a much better reputation than Showcars. I have spoke to Les, the owner of Classic on the phone several times and he is a good guy who make quality ...
(2 votes) #3: Baxter wrote in Economy source for "IMSA" flares!

You should look at the Sebring MG flares, too. They look nice, and no MG nuts will give you any grief for them.
(2 votes) #4: David wrote in John Fitch can use your help

The State Of Connecticut Is Punishing A 90 Year Old WWll Veteran For Doing The Right Thing. “I suppose if I’d kept my mouth shut, none of this would have happened,” says John Fitch, referring to the oil contamination nightmare that has plagued him since he advised the state of ...
(1 vote) #5: pdmracing wrote in X1/9 vs 308 issue

I have been a ferrari owner for 21 years. (its been in GRM a few times over the decades too) The cars are robust & love to be driven. The parts prices are porsche levels, but the engines are very very expensive to repair, a rebuild in parts alone will ...
(1 vote) #6: RacingHistorian wrote in An all-new forum area

Thanks for the new forums and site!
(1 vote) #7: Baxter wrote in Watching topics

I just realized the "Watch Topics" function was broken. It's fixed now. From any topic, you'll see the "watch" button right by "add reply". Click that, and the topic is added to your watchlist. Up at the top of the forum pages, alongside "latest posts" and "top rated" and stuff, ...
(1 vote) #8: bravenrace wrote in Under-appreciated classics

TVR 2500M. I've got one and it's one heck of a car!
(1 vote) #9: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware

Steve McQueen's Porsche
(1 vote) #10: ddavidv wrote in X1/9 vs 308 issue

Spoken like a true red-blood Ferraristi. :cool: I don't doubt that driving one is a blast. I "got it" when I drove my first Weberized 911 that sometimes cars are a bit magical. But having once owned an 'exotic' Italian car and endured some of the annoyances that go with ...
(1 vote) #11: KaptKaos wrote in Driving to work today, and I saw a Jensen

Ask and you shall receive:
(1 vote) #12: Spitsix wrote in Group 44 TR7 V8 pics anyone

Some pics that I took from the TR8's first outing at Watkins Glen. I hope they help http://www.flickr.com/photos/14687830@N02/ Scott
(1 vote) #13: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware
(1 vote) #14: peppydee wrote in X1/9 vs 308 issue

OK all you Ferrari 308 (wish you had one) critics. I happen to own both an X/19 and a Ferrari 308 (1977, pre cat 308GTB). This article is one I will cherish forever. The cover is already laminated, framed and hanging with my other auto memorabilia. Yes, I absolutely LOVE ...
(1 vote) #15: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 12-08-07

British Cars were the marque today
(1 vote) #16: Baxter wrote in Reader Rides

In case you missed the news items (or don't keep up with all the latest news), we've added an all new Reader Rides section. Let the showing off commence!
(1 vote) #17: Keith wrote in Under-appreciated classics

David, while the original Rabbits are cool, the first Scirocco is the real classic. So pretty.
(1 vote) #18: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware
(1 vote) #19: racerdave600 wrote in X1/9 vs 308 issue

Once again it depends on who you believe. There were a total of 5 I belive, one a street version built as a mule to convince Fiat to build them, the other four were constructed as rally cars, according to a former Fiat executive. Al owned a total of 3 ...
(1 vote) #20: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 12-08-07
(1 vote) #21: David wrote in The one that got away....

This morning Margie and I were discussing those deals that got away. Actually, it was a short conversation. Tim rarely lets them get away, and I guess I'm too busy to notice. The one that did get away from me is kinda gruesome, however: the "alleged" Jane Mansfield death car. ...
(1 vote) #22: TimS wrote in Favorite Triumph

This is easy (and very important too). A TR3, at least a late one has disc brakes and is one of my all time favorite cars. A TR4 has better steering than a TR3 and windows that roll up (for you sissies). A TR5 or 250 has the cool looks ...
(1 vote) #23: sanyarco_sean wrote in Our Father son Project

We ( my 15 year old son Aaron and I ) just finished reading the first installment of Tommy and Tim’s Spitfire restoration in the March issue of Classic Motorsports. All we can say is WOW! We are so glad that you guys decided to write about this experience. The ...
(1 vote) #24: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware
(1 vote) #25: rconlon wrote in 10 days and 1500 miles in the Fiat

I just returned from 10 days and 1500 miles in my 1979 Fiat Spider 2000. I drove down through Austin to the Gulf of Mexico in Texas and had a blast along the coast. I lost one wheel weight from the alloy wheels and a center cap on some of ...
(1 vote) #26: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 12-08-07
(1 vote) #27: carnellm wrote in favorite MG

Love 'em all, but for some reason I am really drawn to the 1100s. My wife says it is a sickness. http://www.mg1100.com On the other extreme I would give for a PB Airline. In my mind there just isn't a nice form that that.
(1 vote) #28: David wrote in Drive your classic to work

Wow, the second Friday in the month comes early. Judging by my calendar, tomorrow is Drive Your Classic to Work day. I know the weather is rough in some parts of the country, but is anyone else up for it?
(1 vote) #29: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware
(1 vote) #30: Jack wrote in Group 44 TR7 V8 pics anyone

Tammy, The parts are available for whatever you want to do and it's a great little engine. Parts are more expensive than Chevy or Ford parts, but the engine is light and the aluminum heads is great for resisting detonation. Later Rovers, up to 4.6 liters, can donate engines very ...
(1 vote) #31: David wrote in Welcome

A third mag? Well, no promises but it's been discussed. And thanks for asking about my health. My doctor recently gave me a clean bill. David
(1 vote) #32: ddavidv wrote in Unsafe At Any Speed

I read that book many, many years ago. Knowing what I know about cars, I found it to be built on speculation as much as fact. Other than the chapter on the Corvair, it's actually pretty tedious and boring IIRC.
(1 vote) #33: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 1-11-08 - 56K beware
(1 vote) #34: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware
(1 vote) #35: KaptKaos wrote in Another article topic ....

I keep sending you guys all my good stuff. Anyway, there is a bill pending in the California Senate to remove the smog test restriction on pre-1976 vehicles in a bunch of counties. Someone posted this on 914World.com. So I did some digging and the fellow that posted it got ...
(1 vote) #36: David wrote in Welcome

Hello and welcome to our new site. I know that it always feels kind of weird moving to a new message board layout, but I think everyone will dig our new cyberhome. David S. Wallens, editorial director Classic Motorsports Grassroots Motorsports
(1 vote) #37: bravenrace wrote in TVR's. tell me about them

Hmm, 2100 lbs, perfect 50/50 weight distribution, tube frame, and yes, heavy TR-6 engine. However, it works a lot better in this car than in the TR-6, and the 2500M can accept a wide variety of engines and engine configurations. But mine is just getting the old tractor engine built ...
(1 vote) #38: Bryan wrote in Cars & Coffee 1-11-08 - 56K beware

Please stop posting pictures from these get togethers. My wife was in the room and caught me drooling and slobering on the keyboard. I had to ask her to leave so we could be alone, just me and all the cars. Not to mention she's worried I'll go out and ...
(1 vote) #39: JoeG wrote in Amelia Island

I'll be at Amelia manning the CMS/ GRM booth. If you are out there, make sure to stop by for some free stickers!
(1 vote) #40: wlkelley3 wrote in Argh... More forums to visit

Did I miss what happened to all the old forum entries? I miss them from either site location. All though I do agree...aarrggh.. another forum site, but I can learn to live with it. Although I do miss the GRM format, it seemed to me the most user-freindly and versatile ...
(1 vote) #41: TR3only wrote in The one that got away....

For readers of GRM this story has already been told, but if you missed it: In the early '70s I was driving along the road that runs parallel to the ocean (I forget the name) in one of the beach towns near Jacksonville, Fl. I passed this unknown to me ...
(1 vote) #42: wlkelley3 wrote in Cars & Coffee 1-11-08 - 56K beware

All very nice, indeed!!! About the only thing I miss about CA is the amount of cars like these you see cruisin' around. I grew up just north of Santa Barbara. The 2002 in the 7th frame has me drooling all over myself. I think I need a bib. Saw ...
(1 vote) #43: problemaddict wrote in Economy source for "IMSA" flares!

THanks for the link! I too have been searching for some affordable bolt-on flares. Have you seen 240z flares on a 'B? Got any pix? I was also thinking of these Miata flares. They are $260: http://www.racinglifestyle.com/19miata00.html Anyone seen Miata flares on a 'B?
(1 vote) #44: TR3only wrote in The forgotten SL?

I finally got around to picking up the (no longer) latest issue yesterday. I was interested in the "budget Benz" article because of a used car in my area. The article referenced the SL series cars as a good budget buy but left out at least 2 things. It said ...
(1 vote) #45: BrettX19 wrote in Fiat 600 anyone?

I am working on getting my new (to me) 1959 Fiat 600 back on the road. I am faced with the decision of either rebuilding the original 633cc engine or replacing it with the larger 850 engine. There are some complications to the 850 conversion that can be overcome. My ...
(1 vote) #46: ddavidv wrote in Fuel ecomony/classic/cool rides

Iron Duke is a GM engine, Ron. :grin: 2.5 Liter, lived up into the Jeep XJ Cherokee and by then wasn't particularly thrifty as it had to work pretty hard. GM at least tried 4 cylinders in the early Chevy II Novas, but I hear they were pretty slow. The ...
(1 vote) #47: 914Driver wrote in Hey, I know that car!

The Jag powered Sprite in the current issue. I've seen it at shows at the Saratoga Auto Museum, sometimes on the lawn, sometimes not. I stood there one time with a professional fabricator and just studied with mouth agape. Amazing craftsmanship, clean and once it's done you look and say, ...
(1 vote) #48: ddavidv wrote in Looking for next project, suggestions?

The X1/9 is too often overlooked. It replaced the 850, which was Fiat's rear engined version of a Sprite/Midget and a lot of fun in it's own right. The 850s can be real rust bombs though, and some parts are getting hard to get. The X1/9 is sort of Spridget ...
(1 vote) #49: andyr wrote in The forgotten SL?

Thanks for the post. Here is the deal with the cars you mentioned. US market cars came with an automatic only. Also according to just about everyone on this, the automatic is a better gearbox. This is the info I received from Mercedes directly and all the European magazines that ...

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(2 votes) #1: wlkelley3 wrote in 1973 MG Midget

(2 votes) #2: jimbob_racing wrote in Economy source for "IMSA" flares!

(2 votes) #3: Baxter wrote in Economy source for "IMSA" flares!

(2 votes) #4: David wrote in John Fitch can use your help

(1 vote) #5: pdmracing wrote in X1/9 vs 308 issue

(1 vote) #6: RacingHistorian wrote in An all-new forum area

(1 vote) #7: Baxter wrote in Watching topics

(1 vote) #8: bravenrace wrote in Under-appreciated classics

(1 vote) #9: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware

(1 vote) #10: ddavidv wrote in X1/9 vs 308 issue

(1 vote) #11: KaptKaos wrote in Driving to work today, and I saw a Jensen

(1 vote) #12: Spitsix wrote in Group 44 TR7 V8 pics anyone

(1 vote) #13: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware

(1 vote) #14: peppydee wrote in X1/9 vs 308 issue

(1 vote) #15: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 12-08-07

(1 vote) #16: Baxter wrote in Reader Rides

(1 vote) #17: Keith wrote in Under-appreciated classics

(1 vote) #18: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware

(1 vote) #19: racerdave600 wrote in X1/9 vs 308 issue

(1 vote) #20: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 12-08-07

(1 vote) #21: David wrote in The one that got away....

(1 vote) #22: TimS wrote in Favorite Triumph

(1 vote) #23: sanyarco_sean wrote in Our Father son Project

(1 vote) #24: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware

(1 vote) #25: rconlon wrote in 10 days and 1500 miles in the Fiat

(1 vote) #26: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 12-08-07

(1 vote) #27: carnellm wrote in favorite MG

(1 vote) #28: David wrote in Drive your classic to work

(1 vote) #29: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware

(1 vote) #30: Jack wrote in Group 44 TR7 V8 pics anyone

(1 vote) #31: David wrote in Welcome

(1 vote) #32: ddavidv wrote in Unsafe At Any Speed

(1 vote) #33: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 1-11-08 - 56K beware

(1 vote) #34: sideache wrote in Cars & Coffee 3-01-08 - 56K beware

(1 vote) #35: KaptKaos wrote in Another article topic ....

(1 vote) #36: David wrote in Welcome

(1 vote) #37: bravenrace wrote in TVR's. tell me about them

(1 vote) #38: Bryan wrote in Cars & Coffee 1-11-08 - 56K beware

(1 vote) #39: JoeG wrote in Amelia Island

(1 vote) #40: wlkelley3 wrote in Argh... More forums to visit

(1 vote) #41: TR3only wrote in The one that got away....

(1 vote) #42: wlkelley3 wrote in Cars & Coffee 1-11-08 - 56K beware

(1 vote) #43: problemaddict wrote in Economy source for "IMSA" flares!

(1 vote) #44: TR3only wrote in The forgotten SL?

(1 vote) #45: BrettX19 wrote in Fiat 600 anyone?

(1 vote) #46: ddavidv wrote in Fuel ecomony/classic/cool rides

(1 vote) #47: 914Driver wrote in Hey, I know that car!

(1 vote) #48: ddavidv wrote in Looking for next project, suggestions?

(1 vote) #49: andyr wrote in The forgotten SL?

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