[TPR] Radiator, wheels, tires (e: Intake manifold photos)

David in Durango adin at frontier.net
Fri Jun 29 07:31:45 PDT 2012


Yes, of course.

Still a bogus call . . . .IMO.

cheers,
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Asa Jay Laughton" <asajay at asajay.com>
To: <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 8:23 AM
Subject: Re: [TPR] Radiator, wheels, tires (e: Intake manifold photos)


>I won't argue on the ruling.  I agree, I have no intention of going full
> lock at 100 mph.  And all the responses I got indicate rubbing -only-
> happened in parking lots when turning in or out of spaces at full lock.
> I can live with that, honestly.  But passing tech is a little important
> to me too. :)
>
> Asa Jay
>
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> &  Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
> ******************************
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> On 6/29/2012 7:18 AM, David in Durango wrote:
>> IMO, that is a bogus ruling on the 9" wheels.  They only rub at maximum
>> lock, not during a SSSC run!  If they rub at speed you are having other
>> problems (full steering lock over 100mph doesn't sound like fun!)
>>
>> guess I'd better get mine junk back together before Asa Jay????  I'm in 
>> the
>> slippery slope mode - everytime I look at it or think about it I have a
>> "this should be fixed" moment!  I'll never buy another polished goodie 
>> for
>> any car . . . .
>>
>> Good luck! (let us know how you like the sumitomo tires?)
>>
>> David
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Asa Jay Laughton"<asajay at asajay.com>
>> To:<tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
>> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 7:53 AM
>> Subject: [TPR] Radiator, wheels, tires (e: Intake manifold photos)
>>
>>
>>> Got word back from Absolute Radiator this morning.  Some Pantera vendor
>>> just bought their entire stock of Fluidyne radiators for Panteras.  They
>>> had the cheapest price, less than $400, plus about $20 shipping.  I was
>>> pumped but when I went to order last night they were out.  Don't know
>>> which vendor bought them, but I'd figure Larry Stock or Wilkinson.  That
>>> means a hefty markup.
>>>
>>> Summit may still have them but they were priced a hundred bucks more.
>>> I'm still waiting for word back from Rod Davis radiators.
>>>
>>> I was all over DeTomaso list a couple weeks ago and that's how I found
>>> out about Absolute radiator.  Just waited a bit too long before
>>> ordering... like an idiot.
>>>
>>> Wheels?
>>> I found some through Summit Racing that should work, just need to get
>>> them on order.  Dave's wheels are absolutely beautiful, but Eric won't
>>> pass a 9" wheel up front.  I found out from a survey on the DeTomaso
>>> email forum that 98% of those running a 9" wheel/tire up front
>>> experience rubbing problems, which is what Eric eluded to.
>>>
>>> Tires?
>>> Aiming for Sumitomo.  Eric said it's what he runs and it's an
>>> inexpensive alternative to the Michelin Pilot series.
>>>
>>> The engine is in the garage waiting for me to swap manifolds and put on
>>> the Armando oil pan.  I have the next five days off work; weekend, two
>>> days vacation and the holiday.  We'll see how far I can get.
>>>
>>> Asa Jay
>>>
>>> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>>> &   Shelley Marie
>>> Spokane, WA
>>> ******************************
>>> http://www.racingagainstautism.com
>>> http://www.teampanteraracing.com
>>> http://facebook.com/racingagainstautism
>>>
>>>
>>> On 6/28/2012 10:26 PM, Teampantera wrote:
>>>> But wot are ya doing about radiator, wheels and tires? ;-)
>>>> Dawg
>>>>
>>>> Asa Jay Laughton<asajay at asajay.com>   wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I finally got the photos posted for the two intake manifolds I have:
>>>>> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=5135
>>>>>
>>>>> One is a Blue Thunder FPP 4145
>>>>> The other is a Wieand X-celerator
>>>>>
>>>>> All sides and a profile shot.
>>>>>
>>>>> Enjoy,
>>>>> Asa Jay
>>>>>
>>>>> -- 
>>>>> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>>>>> &    Shelley Marie
>>>>> Spokane, WA
>>>>> ******************************
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