Re: Nose in the air... snobbish car???
2001-11-06 by dave barton
Hey Jeff, WWW.SUMMITRACING.COM is the web site ,they are the biggest aftermarket speedshop in the world.The springs are a direct replacement . The shocks might
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RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Nose in the air... snobbish car???
2001-11-06 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Dave, Thanks for the info! Do those guys have a website? Were the springs pretty much direct replacements, or did they require any mods to fit? How about
Re: Nose in the air... snobbish car???
2001-11-06 by dave barton
... You are correct on the spring rates.......I actually just purchased aluminum adjustable coil -over shocks and 2.5 dia. springs from summit racing in Ohio,
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Nose in the air... snobbish car???
2001-11-06 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Jeff, Dave Barton recently posted that the Spring rates for the metal chassis cars are 250 lbs front and 170 lbs rear. That sounds about right from what I can
Nose high, springs, shocks.
2001-11-06 by Mike Denman
Hi Maniacs, According to the Car and Driver Magazine article dated Dec. 1970 about the 1970 Marcos, to achieve the required minimum headlight height here in
Importing TVR, etc.
2001-11-06 by Don Lattimer
Hi folks, For a really interesting story on importing a newer TVR go to Faisal Khan s site: http://www.tvrfreak.com/ Explains all the problems, frustrations,
hi nose and shocks
2001-11-05 by markwoof92@aol.com
Hi gang, The Spax shocks that I got last year are adjustable and mine are on full high at all corners for speed bump clearence. The nose on my yellow
Springs/shocks
2001-11-05 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, Rory just quoted me a price of 600 pounds for the Active Handling kit which I presume consists of new springs, shocks, and all bushings. They must
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Nose in the air... snobbish car???
2001-11-05 by Jeff Caraway
Huh, that sounds like a plan! I will probably try and replace the springs as well, since they are VERY rusty. Do you remember if the front and rear springs the
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by RockStar30Cars@aol.com
Thanks Jeff, with all that clean air in NC I didn t know they tested emissions, I used to live there from 82-85 in Cherry Point and New River. Its the same
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by David Skora
Thanks Jeff. Unfortunatily, it says I am only a guest. Then I try to access my membership with my email address and it says, I am already a member. What s a
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Nose in the air... snobbish car???
2001-11-05 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Jeff, I fit the Konis to replace the Spax originals on my car a looooonnnngggg time ago. I bought a new set of springs at the same time but they were the same
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Dave, Sorry you are having trouble! Here is the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarcosManiacs It may want you to sign in, so look for a link on the
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by RockStar30Cars@aol.com
Hello Ron, maybe common to see an SD1, Hillman Super Snipe, or Alpine Coupe, or even Tiger where are you from? I m in Los Angeles my Uncle comes over daily in
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Nose in the air... snobbish car???
2001-11-05 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Paul, Thanks for replying! What you are seeing is not an optical illusion, I assure you. The front is definitely higher than the back. I think it was about
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by David Skora
Hello Jeff Hi, am unable to access the Marcos site from my favorites. It worked last week just fine. What s a Marcos lover to do? Dave (5006)
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Nose in the air... snobbish car???
2001-11-05 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Jeff, Looking at the driver s side photo of your car, it does appear that the nose is a little high. The black strip underneath the door should be parallel to
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Alvin, I am in North Carolina, and the DMV here is giving me all sorts of problems with my 1984 GT. It has an early 70s Capri 2.8 liter V6 in it which
Nose in the air... snobbish car???
2001-11-05 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, I have what seems a silly question, but after having other people see my car finally, one comment keeps popping up. “Is the nose supposed to be that
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by RockStar30Cars@aol.com
Thanks Jeff, I m not rich but I do watch my money if I can only stay off eBay and away from ladies that want a man for his money (gold diggers). Being single
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by Ronald McLeod
Alvin . . . What a great collection! However, they re all so common in North America. If you really want something unique, you need my 1970 Mantis in your
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Alvin, Welcome to the list! I can t really answer your question on LM600s in the US, although I don t think I ve heard of one over here. But, here are two
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by David Skora
Alvin As my uncle Harry used to say, I ve been rich and I ve been poor, rich is better. Good for you!
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by RockStar30Cars@aol.com
Thanks Dave, but a problem I have is that I usually get what I want spoiled from childhood. Although in 1993 I did pass on a brand new 1987 Aston Martin
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by David Skora
Hi Alvin My Dad has a P5. I can only afford a 66 Marcos with a V6 Capri w/auto. trans. If I had unlimited funds, an LM Marcos would be on my wish list too.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by RockStar30Cars@aol.com
Hello Marcos Maniacs, I would like to know if there are any LM600 s in the US? I had on my list for a new car and was looking at the Lotus (0-60 in 4 sec) I
Re: Projects in process
2001-11-05 by Mike Denman
Hi Maniacs, I have put a new picture in the project album to replace the photo of the gap in my rear panel. In the new photo I have put a regular size pencil
Re: Projects in process
2001-11-03 by Mike Denman
Hi Maniacs, I have moved the photo s of my repair project to an album called, Mike Denman s repair project album . Eventually I will write an article for one
Projects in process
2001-11-03 by Mike Denman
Hi Maniacs, I have always thought that pictures of projects in progress were more interesting than the finished pictures. After all, most of our cars look
Rear brake shoes
2001-11-02 by Mike Denman
Hi Maniacs, Ebay auctions has rear brake shoes on an almost continious basis that fit the Marcos. Search under Cortina in Auto parts or subscribe and have all
Brake shoe photo
2001-11-02 by Don Lattimer
Maniacs, Brake shoe photo is posted. It really came in handy to have a picture with me at the store. Don
Front brake pads
2001-11-02 by Don Lattimer
Maniacs, While I m at it, the front brake pads, caliper repair kits, etc. are from a Triumph GT6 (1966-1972). The later ones (Triumph gt6 mkIII)do not fit.
Brake shoe part #
2001-11-02 by Don Lattimer
Maniacs, NAPA part # for rear brake shoes is TS-394. That is also a Raybestos number. Dimensions for the brake shoe are: 9 inch drum, 1 3/4 inch pad width,
Re:Rear Axles U.K.
2001-11-02 by Paul Weidner
... the ... checked ... Don, Can you post the parts # for the brake shoes? Thanx, Paul ... # s ... from ... to
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re:Rear Axles U.K.
2001-11-01 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
Don I but new seals and brake parts (all) in my car from a 1970 Capri, several years ago. All parts fit and have worked! I m think the world wide parts bin
Re:Rear Axles U.K.
2001-11-01 by Don Lattimer
Hi Dave and Maniacs, I just found a letter from Marcos Cars Ltd. dated 25 June 1971 to the original owner of my car (3M5759). It states: The rear axle and
Re: Re.Marcos on E-Bay
2001-11-01 by Mike Denman
I would also like to echo Jeff s positive comments about Hayes Harris at Wire Wheel. (I also bought a car from Hayes.) In addition, Hayes has been a firm
Re: Re.Marcos on E-Bay
2001-11-01 by Jeff Caraway
Yep... I can not say enough good things about Wire Wheel and Hayes Harris. That s where I got my baby!!! He s a great dealer with a great inventory. Jeff
Re: re. sorry
2001-11-01 by Jeff Caraway
Don t worry Mike, you re not being banned. I m not a ban happy list tyrant. Just a tyrant! :-) Anyway, just try to keep it clean and you did the right thing by
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Re.Marcos on E-Bay
2001-10-31 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
Marcos Maniacs If you have some time, I think you will enjoy (WireWheels.com.marcos) they have four Marcos listed one has been sold. Stephen #5916t ... From:
re. sorry
2001-10-31 by indymike7@home.com
HAy I truly am sorry and if you haveto ban me i understand, but please don t because I love this site for it s pic s and information. So reconsider banning me.
sorry
2001-10-31 by indymike7@home.com
Hay, the message that was sent was not me that was my dumb friend. I m very sorry and none of the information has nothing to do with me. This is a great group
RE: [MarcosManiacs] sorry
2001-10-31 by David Skora
With dumb friends like that........ Dave (5006)
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Parts disassembled cheap
2001-10-31 by Jeff Caraway
I contacted the individual off-list and asked that they be a little more tactful. If further actions warrant, I can certainly ban the account. Jeff Caraway
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Parts disassembled cheap
2001-10-31 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Personally, I find it hard to take offense from anyone who spells that badly. He should be looking in a mirror when he wants to address a moron. Paul ... From:
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Parts disassembled cheap
2001-10-31 by David Skora
Thank you for your approach on this matter Jeff. Dave (5006)
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Parts disassembled cheap
2001-10-31 by Dan Orie
I don t know. He said we should be hung, I took that as a compliment! Dan ... From: dave barton [mailto:dbarton62@yahoo.ca] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001
Re: Marcos Parts disassembled cheap
2001-10-31 by dave barton
-Can you edit somebody else s membership, or is that a Democratic decision.??
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Parts disassembled cheap
2001-10-31 by David Skora
I thought this was a Halloween prank. So sorry!!!! Why would someone who messes with VW s think they are an expert on anything? Dave (5006)
Marcos Parts disassembled cheap
2001-10-31 by indymike7@home.com
i have Marcos parts from a explosion for pictures please call me, theres a car berator, a muffler, and much more in good condition, if your interested let me