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-----Original Message----- From: Michael Hutchings [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Fri 13/07/2012 21:51 To: mogtalk2 Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] New Owner at Last!!!.driving in the rain > "...and simply put up my umbrella till the lights changed." I did that in France once and caused a Frenchman to fall off his bike laughing at me Mike H Wantage On 13 Jul 2012, at 17:47, Dave P wrote: > > Driving in the rain IS nice, but above about 50, the tonneau flaps a > lot,making me wonder about having some loops sewn on and threading a bit of > carbon tube through itto stop the flapping;also,tucking it behind the drivers > seat is a bit untidy, and stops the seat belt sliding properly.......(still > do it, tho!). > Got caught a some lights in the rain recently, and simply put up my umbrella > till the lights changed;must admit ,I did it for attention as well as > practicality, but it stopped the paddling pool effect! > Dont know what id have done if the umbrella wouldnt retract again!!! > Dave > Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:23:12 +0000 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] New Owner at Last!!! > > Tony > > Further, the timber frame is better not completely dried out, it is bad for > the joints. > > Also bad for the joints is jacking on one side; the frame twists. > If the joints are sound, jacking on one side will raise both sides but it > puts a great load on the frame. > > Jack in the centre of the bottom cross tube at the front and lower onto axle > stands; jack in the centre of the rear top-hat section cross member at the > back, again use axle stands. > > When washing, I put a large plastic sheet under the bonnet from scuttle to > cowl and after washing the bonnet gather up the sheet so as to contain the > water. After washing take the car for a blow. This will also dry out the > discs and prevent the pads sticking on. > > Driving solo in the rain with a tonneau cover over the rest of the car is > very enjoyable. Put on one sidescreen, or not. > > Brian of SpotMog > ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
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