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Need for Speed - X1/9 vs Renault R5 Turbo2

- ash simmonds (adelaide, australia) on Mar 8, 2008

ASH... WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 8, 2008

Summer, gah! - ash simmonds (adelaide, australia) on Mar 8, 2008

104f... Hmmmm... I think Ross posted something like 35c in the fall... - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 8, 2008

Hey guys don't stand so close to the fires!!!!! LOL NT - Jim young N.B. Canada on Mar 8, 2008

Another awesome slalom vid... from 1992!!!!

- ash simmonds (adelaide, australia) on Mar 8, 2008

Want people to know why you persist with an X1/9

- ash simmonds (adelaide, australia) on Mar 8, 2008

My logo design

- ash simmonds (adelaide, australia) on Mar 8, 2008

when its this hot - rossofozini on Mar 8, 2008

Pretty much - ash simmonds (adelaide, australia) on Mar 8, 2008

Night cruising - Terry(Adelaide,OZ) on Mar 8, 2008

new seats

- Daniel on Mar 7, 2008

I have seen Miata seats in an X - jd on Mar 7, 2008

Re: I have seen Miata seats in an X - Mike S. on Mar 8, 2008

Seat dimensions - Lachlan rae on Mar 9, 2008

seat dimensions - kevin on Mar 10, 2008

I tried them... - Pat Higginbotham on Mar 8, 2008

Will Recaros fit? - Mike Richmond on Mar 8, 2008

not sure what recaro sizes are out there - Damonfg on Mar 8, 2008

Well I did it...

- Scott Biswanger on Mar 7, 2008

Hell yeah - Ed on Mar 7, 2008

cool - haywood j. on Mar 7, 2008

Great Scott!! - jd on Mar 7, 2008

Right on!! Please PLEASE document this project... - Duane K Estill (Corinth, Mississippi) on Mar 7, 2008

Scott, the cat's outta the bag... it's now EXPECTED of you... - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 7, 2008

As you requested - Herzel on Mar 8, 2008

very nice! - Vince on Mar 9, 2008

sweeeeet - Odie on Mar 10, 2008

Will post some photos soon - Scott Biswanger on Mar 10, 2008

Slow right turn signal

- Jim on Mar 7, 2008

Checked the ground? - ChrisInAlaska on Mar 7, 2008

I agree completely with Chris... time to do some housecleaning... - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 7, 2008

Two Ed's, Two X1/9s

- Ed DeCarbo on Mar 7, 2008

Ed D, the hostess with the mostess. - Ed on Mar 7, 2008

Ed D, the hostess with the mostess: REPLY Just as soo - Ed DeCarbo on Mar 8, 2008

All Ed... all of the time - Stockton Brad on Mar 7, 2008

Geez Eddie - Dee... you do prose better than English... - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 7, 2008

Tony's Bluefobia - Herzel on Mar 8, 2008

HA! I Never had a problem until I found my self SURROUNDED! - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 8, 2008

Visit to Bruce's Parts Bin

- Dan Sarandrea (Phila) on Mar 7, 2008

high comp head - gs on Mar 7, 2008

Bruce is a hoot - carl on Mar 7, 2008

Good to hear, Dan... we can use all the suppliers we can git! - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 7, 2008

Lets not forget... - Mike S. on Mar 8, 2008

Hey Mikey, this is the first I've heard of Dan in Vernon CT... - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 8, 2008

wow, great link - rick on Mar 8, 2008

holy crap - Damonfg on Mar 8, 2008

Who needs Lambda doors?

- Allen Mandlebaum on Mar 7, 2008

Disappearing - Odin on Mar 7, 2008

Quick ?? About Gluing Plastics

- Dan Sarandrea (Phila) on Mar 7, 2008

Glue - Louis Teresi on Mar 7, 2008

Hey Lou - Vinnie on Mar 7, 2008

Glue or adhesive is not the answer - Herzel on Mar 8, 2008

Some pics of tasks in progress

- Dan Sarandrea (Phila) on Mar 7, 2008

Dan, your footwells look like they were dented by a - Bob Brown on Mar 7, 2008

Should have asked.... - Dan Sarandrea (Phila) on Mar 7, 2008

I have found that they usually spring right back..... - Mark Plaia, Springfield, OR on Mar 7, 2008

BFH... - MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 7, 2008

Use a rubber mallot, right through the carpet. <nt> - Bob Brown on Mar 7, 2008

Yep I've used a rubber mallet, the rounded end works better as it - Jim young N.B. Canada on Mar 7, 2008

Question about driver's side window binding

- Dan Sarandrea on Mar 7, 2008

There ARE adjustments to the window. - Herzel on Mar 8, 2008

need help, please read, is easy to answer :)

- ovi on Mar 7, 2008

What year? - Gregory Smith on Mar 7, 2008

Re: What year? - Dan Sarandrea (Phila) on Mar 7, 2008

that makes me wonder..... - ovi on Mar 7, 2008

yes - Gregory Smith on Mar 7, 2008

1980 - ovi on Mar 7, 2008

GREG and OVI... I believe Lezesig did a "Best Of"and added a relay... - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 7, 2008

Tony, - ovi on Mar 8, 2008

Correct - Gregory Smith on Mar 8, 2008

thank you :) - ovi on Mar 8, 2008

Yep... (Thanks Greg...) - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 8, 2008

Paging Mike S - bumper over-riders

- ChrisPR on Mar 7, 2008

Don't shoot the Roostahhh! - Bob Brown on Mar 7, 2008

His is Ricardo's post on his Euro Bumper conversion - jd on Mar 7, 2008

Re: Paging Mike S - bumper over-riders - Mike S. on Mar 7, 2008

Makes perfect sense. - ChrisPR on Mar 8, 2008

Free X in Seattle...someone go get it!

- Alex Eddington on Mar 6, 2008

A 72? - Eric Hamilton (Durham NC) on Mar 7, 2008

I just responded - Wayne Wright, Chehalis, WA, USA on Mar 7, 2008

Race Tires

- John Whitney on Mar 6, 2008

Some ideas. - Eric Armstrong - Oregon on Mar 6, 2008

This is what I do - Matt (Dr.Auto) on Mar 6, 2008

Tires - John Whitney on Mar 7, 2008

Re: Race Tires - Steve Hoelscher on Mar 6, 2008

From the viewpoint of running takeoffs... - MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 6, 2008

tangent - Mike - about that photo - Mark Freeman on Mar 7, 2008

Yes, the track at Medford has been partially repaved..... - Mark Plaia, Springfield, OR on Mar 7, 2008

I'd love to be there... - Mark Freeman on Mar 7, 2008

Roll over, sit up, beg, shake... - MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 7, 2008

Who is the old guy driving the car? - Eric Armstrong - Oregon on Mar 7, 2008

Hey.. Thats my sandbox! - Andy on Mar 7, 2008

one comment - Steve Hoelscher on Mar 7, 2008

Excellent feedback - MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 7, 2008

Steve is right about slicks - Bruce of Cleveland on Mar 10, 2008

Paging Gregory Smith

- Thai on Mar 5, 2008

Hi Thai, - Gregory Smith on Mar 6, 2008

cool - Thai on Mar 6, 2008

Thai - Mac on Mar 6, 2008

omg im going to canada - Thai on Mar 6, 2008

Well poop - Mac on Mar 7, 2008

sunday im leaving at midnight - Thai on Mar 8, 2008

Call me in the AM - Gregory Smith on Mar 7, 2008

that works for me - Thai on Mar 8, 2008

Distributor differences

- Bruce B on Mar 5, 2008

Re: Distributor differences - Dallarax1/9 on Mar 6, 2008

Data! - Bruce B on Mar 8, 2008

John Allen! Are you receiving emails from me?

- MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 5, 2008

got one... - John Allen on Mar 5, 2008

Yes, I may have buyer for cam/header - MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 5, 2008

Walt- is this yours?

- gs on Mar 5, 2008

has anyone seen THIS? - gs on Mar 5, 2008

yes, was posted a bit back - rick on Mar 5, 2008

An awesome piece of production, NT - Herzel Frenkel on Mar 5, 2008

indeed - Walt on Mar 6, 2008

rFactor mod X1/9 game

- gs on Mar 5, 2008

As a matter of fact... - Mac on Mar 5, 2008

Great find. The way life should be. NT - Jim young N.B. Canada on Mar 5, 2008

Happy with that.

- rossofozini on Mar 5, 2008

Seems close and.. - Gregory Smith on Mar 5, 2008

But are you happy with this? - Chris A on Mar 6, 2008

More reading - rossofozini on Mar 6, 2008

remove raintray -> fitting mesh

- martijn on Mar 5, 2008

martijn! see here- - greg on Mar 5, 2008

Washing - Bruce B on Mar 5, 2008

Bruce... not only do I wash my car, I wash my engine... - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 6, 2008

Washing? - Daniel Forest on Mar 6, 2008

Yes, Washing - Bruce B on Mar 6, 2008

Male Elbow

- Bernice on Mar 5, 2008

Nice job!...Agree about the color black with some history..... - Steve K on Mar 5, 2008

FORD Model T - Bernice on Mar 6, 2008

How about duplicating this in stainless? - Bob Brown on Mar 5, 2008

I too support stainless - Herzel Frenkel on Mar 5, 2008

Stainless, Yes, But - Bernice on Mar 6, 2008

Been done...... - Mark Plaia, Springfield, OR on Mar 6, 2008

Depressing - Bernice on Mar 6, 2008

Well if the project can be reserrected, I'd buy 2... - Bob Brown on Mar 6, 2008

I'd buy at least one. - Brett on Mar 6, 2008

what's the diff for AC ? - Damonfg on Mar 6, 2008

I just flipped through the microfilm ?? - Damonfg on Mar 7, 2008

ok process complete - Damonfg on Mar 8, 2008

At $50 I would definetly get one... <nt> - Sergio L Aponte on Mar 7, 2008

Chrome - Daniel Forest on Mar 6, 2008

How much would these rims be worth?

- Ed - MB - ED on Mar 5, 2008

I know where a set of these are in 13*6..... - Kevin B (Asheville, NC) on Mar 5, 2008

Sentimental value - Ed on Mar 5, 2008

I can understand that Ed - jd on Mar 5, 2008

I understand completely.... - Kevin B (Asheville, NC) on Mar 5, 2008

I've sold wheels - Myron Samila on Mar 5, 2008

Polishing info..

- Jerry on Mar 5, 2008

And how come this ain't in the Best of, top location ? - Herzel Frenkel on Mar 5, 2008

Also a great product is - Damonfg on Mar 5, 2008

The video - Jerry on Mar 5, 2008

Very informative - Denise on Mar 5, 2008

not a bad how to,but I'd take issue with a couple things - classicalgas on Mar 6, 2008

March 8th getting close.....

- Steve K on Mar 4, 2008

might be riding down with gregory smith - Thai on Mar 5, 2008

Uno Turbo input appreciated

- Rob T. on Mar 4, 2008

Uno Turbo - Deon on Mar 4, 2008

i might be wrong, but .... - ovi on Mar 4, 2008

A lot of bad ideas! - Julian on Mar 5, 2008

Paging Herzel. Ever get the door?

- Bob Brown on Mar 4, 2008

Almost Bob - Herzel Frenkel on Mar 4, 2008

Hmmm... How do you "almost" get a door... do the hinges arrive first??? - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 6, 2008

Actualy it works the other way arround, the hinges arrive last... - Herzel on Mar 6, 2008

you guys been changing your calendar

- rick on Mar 4, 2008

Your welcome! - Ricardo on Mar 4, 2008

agreed - rick on Mar 4, 2008

Your welcome! - Ed DeCarbo on Mar 4, 2008

hey Ed... - Ricardo on Mar 4, 2008

Only 2 things to fix, then i'll have a perfect X

- Alex on Mar 4, 2008

I HAVE the perfect X... - Bob Brown on Mar 4, 2008

the perfect x - alex on Mar 4, 2008

hmm - Thai on Mar 4, 2008

nice lookin x - rick on Mar 4, 2008

the rims - Alex on Mar 5, 2008

Couple of things, mate . . . - Colin Duckworth on Mar 4, 2008

Alex, we're having a similar problem with our X... - Warren Smith on Mar 4, 2008

Good point, Warren - Colin Duckworth on Mar 4, 2008

Alex... yur really setting yurself up for some BAD MOJO here... - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 4, 2008

Nice Exxe... - Bernice on Mar 5, 2008

re: Perfection - Joe F on Mar 5, 2008

no vacuum - Julian on Mar 5, 2008

vacuum - alex on Mar 5, 2008

Urk . . . - Colin Duckworth on Mar 5, 2008

no problem there either - Julian on Mar 6, 2008

all Julian said plus.. - Alex(UK) on Mar 6, 2008

Thanks guys & cambelt question - alex on Mar 5, 2008

Depends, Alex - Colin Duckworth on Mar 5, 2008

P.S. Ok the rose tinted specs are off now - alex on Mar 5, 2008

So I'm taking a poll...

- Stephen Cash on Mar 4, 2008

been there, done that.... - gs on Mar 4, 2008

You can go later, 82-85, to get the later case style. - Damonfg on Mar 4, 2008

Did it - Bruce B on Mar 4, 2008

Historically Relevant (?) thread transplant from FS&W

- Mac on Mar 4, 2008

btw the car in question - Mac on Mar 4, 2008

Just for grins and giggles..... - Kevin B (Asheville, NC) on Mar 4, 2008

It's over $8k with still 4 days to go - Mac on Mar 5, 2008

WHOA "reserve met"...! - Mac on Mar 5, 2008

So,, where ya going to store it Mac ?? NT - Jim young N.B. Canada on Mar 5, 2008

hahaha no - Mac on Mar 5, 2008

I have 200,000 km on my 81 and use it as much as I can, - Jim young N.B. Canada on Mar 6, 2008

DOUBLE WHOA she's over $10k! - Mac on Mar 8, 2008

It seems to be very reasonable to me if it's as stated.,, - Jim young N.B. Canada on Mar 8, 2008

TRIPLE WHOA - seller canceled all bids & let it expire! :o - Mac on Mar 9, 2008

Corroded connectors

- Paul on Mar 4, 2008

Hi Paul... one of my other... - Jim W. on Mar 4, 2008

Definitely recommend Deoxit - John Rucker on Mar 4, 2008

Vinegar and salt - Icsunonove on Mar 4, 2008

Boiling - Andy on Mar 4, 2008

Baking soda blast - Damonfg on Mar 4, 2008

Re: Corroded connectors - Phil_UK on Mar 8, 2008

Too much air

- Samuel Ward on Mar 3, 2008

Re: Too much air - Jerry on Mar 3, 2008

Re; Too much air - Andy on Mar 3, 2008

Also check for vacuum leaks at the throttle shafts... - chrisfiat on Mar 4, 2008

will try - Samuel Ward on Mar 5, 2008

brake pedal doesn't come up

- Denise on Mar 3, 2008

bushings - Steve Hoelscher on Mar 3, 2008

So what will happen if I drove it like this - Denise on Mar 3, 2008

hmmm - ovi on Mar 3, 2008

right way and wrong way - Mike Richmond on Mar 3, 2008

Re: right way and wrong way - Denise on Mar 3, 2008

Re: So what will happen if I drove it like this - Steve Hoelscher on Mar 3, 2008

Oh goody! - Denise on Mar 3, 2008

You gotta love that!!! :-) - Steve Hoelscher on Mar 3, 2008

What a bunch of pansies - carl on Mar 3, 2008

Good thing Denise is small.... - Mark Plaia, Springfield, OR on Mar 3, 2008

no need to take out the seat - Mike Richmond on Mar 3, 2008

Thank you, Carl - Denise on Mar 4, 2008

Uh oh............. - carl on Mar 4, 2008

Great idea! - Denise on Mar 4, 2008

Brake pedals... - Geoff from Aus on Mar 3, 2008

You guys just cursed me!!! - Cesare on Mar 3, 2008

You're almost there, fellas - Denise on Mar 4, 2008

Endearing terms ! A gal friend once asked me if I had any for my X - Jim young N.B. Canada on Mar 4, 2008

Use an Impact Wrench - Bernice on Mar 5, 2008

Geoff I feel I have to tell you, - Jim young N.B. Canada on Mar 4, 2008

Thanks Jim. I might have a hunt around for something else. - Geoff from Aus on Mar 6, 2008

Time Out on Replacing Brake and Clutch Masters - Dan Sarandrea (Phila) on Mar 4, 2008

What's the best brand? - Denise on Mar 4, 2008

White Post restorations - carl on Mar 4, 2008

Apple Hydralics - Bernice on Mar 5, 2008

Me too.. - Joe Forlizzi on Mar 4, 2008

One more thing... - Joe Forlizzi on Mar 4, 2008

Crane Ignition Box from X1/9 1500 i.e Bertone

- Diabolic on Mar 3, 2008

Try here.. - Jerry on Mar 3, 2008

Re: Try here.. - Dierk on Mar 4, 2008

My experience - Mark Freeman on Mar 4, 2008

This may help - MSD info - Dallarax19 on Mar 4, 2008

100 Greatest Cars Nominees

- Bernice on Mar 3, 2008

kewl nt - rick on Mar 3, 2008

An Ambitious List, but - Joe F on Mar 4, 2008

X1/9 Ararth in The Southland Tmes News Article

- Bernice on Mar 3, 2008

It may be one of these . . . - Paul (NZ) on Mar 4, 2008

Alfa Trackday at PIR

- MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 2, 2008

great shot! - Mike Richmond on Mar 2, 2008

Thanks for posting - Herzel Frenkel on Mar 3, 2008

Everyone who participates is a winner. - MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 3, 2008

adenaline - lezesig on Mar 3, 2008

Primary reason I go to work everyday! - MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 4, 2008

'new' MegaSquirt?? - John Allen on Mar 3, 2008

Plug n' Play - MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 4, 2008

yup.... (Thai content as well) - John Allen on Mar 4, 2008

Fun! - Bernice on Mar 3, 2008

Lap times and tire fitment - MikeMittelstead/Oregon on Mar 4, 2008

lookin good Mike nt - rick on Mar 3, 2008

Great Pic Mike and... - Larry on Mar 4, 2008

Starter issues, and more mistery...

- Sergio L Aponte on Mar 2, 2008

A little more info would help - Gregory Smith on Mar 2, 2008

Serge... the red one is from the ignition switch and activated the solenoid. - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 4, 2008

Thanks Tony - Sergio L Aponte on Mar 5, 2008

So... you have an FI car... - Tony Natoli, SoCal on Mar 5, 2008

More on the X Dog Bone Mount

- Bernice on Mar 2, 2008

yah put a hook out with bait on it - rick on Mar 2, 2008

OUCH! <nt> - Bernice on Mar 3, 2008

beautifull work. NT - Jim young N.B. Canada on Mar 2, 2008

Excellent Job Bernice - Bob Brown on Mar 2, 2008

The Details - Bernice on Mar 3, 2008

Doodle that up on a napkin - Damonfg on Mar 3, 2008

strap metal - lezesig on Mar 3, 2008

Napkin Sketch.... - Bernice on Mar 3, 2008

Thanks - Damonfg on Mar 4, 2008

You're Welcome, and - Bernice on Mar 5, 2008

Male elbow - lezesig on Mar 2, 2008

Raising the bar again... - Gregory Smith on Mar 2, 2008

info please! - Ricardo on Mar 2, 2008

These sturts are - Bernice on Mar 3, 2008

right size is 130mm - Ricardo on Mar 3, 2008

is it me, or is Bernice and Lezesig the same person...or BOTH - gs on Mar 3, 2008

Who is Lezesig ??? - Bernice on Mar 3, 2008

Re: Who is Lezesig ??? - Mac on Mar 4, 2008

For example - jd on Mar 4, 2008

OMG! Dinner is served! - Bernice on Mar 5, 2008

you rang? - lezesig on Mar 4, 2008

Hello - Bernice on Mar 5, 2008

Anyone know if the punto 16 valve head will fit an exxie

- Machado, Art on Mar 2, 2008

will not bolt up. - Damonfg on Mar 2, 2008

Fire 16v - Andy on Mar 3, 2008

wiring 3rd brake light question

- Erwin Timmers on Mar 2, 2008

wiring 3rd brake light question - Ed DeCarbo on Mar 2, 2008

X1/9 sales "trends" and practices on ebay

- Mac on Mar 2, 2008

What annoys me most is ebay now hides bidders on cars as soon as they get higer priced - Machado, Art on Mar 2, 2008

Oh? I was not aware of that practice - Mac on Mar 2, 2008

I think they are trying to keep bidders from doing side deals sharing or splitting the - Machado, Art on Mar 2, 2008

"side deals" - Mac on Mar 2, 2008

btw if that is the case, then... - Mac on Mar 2, 2008

not thrilled with the annon bidder thing either - r***k on Mar 2, 2008

you cant leave feedback on buyers anymore - DougESmith on Mar 3, 2008

I have a New Policy with Ebay - JJ on Mar 3, 2008

very clever - r***k on Mar 4, 2008

New head, started several times, now nothing...

- Wayne T on Mar 2, 2008

Engine Troubles. - TonyK on Mar 2, 2008

Air - Gregory Smith on Mar 2, 2008

#4 or #1??? - Dave(Boston) on Mar 3, 2008

Success ! Thanks you guys !!! - Wayne T on Mar 3, 2008

Side to side shake!

- Peter on Mar 2, 2008

Re: Side to side shake! - Tiff on Mar 2, 2008

Strut top mounts? - Mac on Mar 2, 2008

Re: Side to side shake! - Geoff from Aus on Mar 2, 2008

loose velocity bolts, or lugs perhaps. NT - Jim young N.B. Canada on Mar 2, 2008

My vote - Matt (Dr.Auto) on Mar 4, 2008

Re: re: "Paging Victor Anderson"

- Mac on Mar 2, 2008

Nothing on my side Mac......... - Albert on Mar 2, 2008

no problem - Mac on Mar 5, 2008

Idf's on an X19

- Rob on Mar 2, 2008

I believe the IDFs are not for the X - jd on Mar 2, 2008

So I am wrong. Not the first time :) - jd on Mar 2, 2008

Re: So I am wrong. Not the first time :) - Harold on Mar 3, 2008

Gee, Harold . . . - Colin Duckworth on Mar 3, 2008

Re: Gee, Harold . . . - Harold on Mar 3, 2008

Really? - Colin Duckworth on Mar 3, 2008

IDFs on 1500 - carl on Mar 2, 2008

VW flat four - Bernice on Mar 3, 2008

Rob .. . - Colin Duckworth on Mar 2, 2008

thanks - Rob on Mar 2, 2008

Here's what they look like, Rob . . . - Colin Duckworth on Mar 3, 2008

Nice Air Box - Bernice on Mar 3, 2008

Nope . . . - Colin Duckworth on Mar 3, 2008

Re: Nope . . . - Harold on Mar 4, 2008

Neither can I, Harold - Colin Duckworth on Mar 4, 2008

Maybe these... - Harold on Mar 5, 2008

(sigh) - Colin Duckworth on Mar 5, 2008