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Old 03-18-2008, 06:16 PM   #21 (permalink)
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I also remember a "lightweight E-Type", 1971, there it was in a showroom, I will never forget the passion.
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1) Insulate the cockpit from Solar (3M Crystalline Tint) & Convected (insulate sills) heat.
2) Replace evaporator thermostat with an upgraded electronic version to prevent freeze up.
3) Increase airflow into cockpit by removing both driver & passenger side footwell intake panels & blocking 2 outside air intakes in nose.
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Old 03-18-2008, 07:37 PM   #22 (permalink)
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The summer after my graduation from high school I was working for a Buick dealer, shagging cars and parts when a friend of mine, who had the same job with another dealership in Boulder drove up in an Elan. It was the smallest car I had ever seen close up. He asked me if I wanted to go for a ride and we went up Boulder Canyon, a twisty local mountain road. We go in a race with a new Corvette and, although he could pull away on long straights, we were far quicker through the turns and, when we hit the narrows, Reggie passed him. I was terrified, but never forgot the car and 4 years ago I finally bought a 64. These cars are not as easy to maintain as an Exige or Elise, but there is definitely a family bloodline between these Loti.

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Old 03-18-2008, 08:52 PM   #23 (permalink)
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That was freaking awesome!!! I had my fist up in the air at the end when he finally crossed the line

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Old 03-19-2008, 07:30 AM   #24 (permalink)
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That takes some freakn' balls right there.
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