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This is the best Heuer site around. Written by a guy from the US called Jeff
Stein - he seems to be an expert in allthings dashborad Heuer.

Regards to all

Tony Sheach

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This webpage is awesome! Thanks very much for sharing this

Guus
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> They are my source for eentsy-beentsy windshield-squirter nozzles like the
> one in the Saab Sonett II V4, which I ordered several of some years back
and

Given the Swedish fibreglass skateboards use a Ford engine, perhaps these
squirter
nozzles will fit the Cortina? (mine disintegrated)

I'm still laughing at the expense of my co-driver, who was pretty convinced
by the small rubber hose we ran in to the car saying "and if the driver
needs the windshield washer fluid, blow into this!".

(it is actually hand pumped, but that's another story)

Glenn

The hapless Ford driver mentions a source for interesting bits:

      Subject: interesting site

      http://www.retro-uk.com/

I thought I would add that Quality Components seems to have been revamped.
They are my source for eentsy-beentsy windshield-squirter nozzles like the
one in the Saab Sonett II V4, which I ordered several of some years back and
um seem to have misplaced. Anyway, I ordered some more a few weeks ago, and
danged if the nice people at QC didn't PHONE ME UP to thank me for my
trivial business! Of course, they were unaware of the nine-hour time
difference between Britain and Alaska, but still: nice folks.
https://www.quality-components.co.uk/htm/home.php

http://www.retro-uk.com/

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For those that may have missed this announcement

Pete G
*******************
Targa Newfoundland 2003
www.targanewfoundland.com


The Early Bird 2 Special Entry Rate was scheduled to expire on March 1st
2003.

Due to the large number of requests for entry information that we received
in our office last week and the large number of requests for information we
took during the Canadian International Auto Show and our inability to
process the documentation quickly enough to allow applicants to register by
March 1st time limit we are pleased to announce that we are EXTENDING THE
EARLY BIRD 2 SPECIAL ENTRY RATE CLOSING UNTIL MARCH 31.

This extension will give us time to get the entry packages out to applicants
and allow them to return them within the extended time limit.

THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER EXTENIONS so we would encourage all of you who
receive entry packages to process them as quickly as possible to take
advantage of the savings.


In order to ensure that your entry is processed within the new EXTENDED
EARLY BIRD 2 time limit of March 31st 2003 Targa Newfoundland can now
procees your entry fee payments directly over the phone and hold them
pending receipt of your documentation. If you wish to avail of this service
Please call us toll free at 1 877-332- 2413

I kept looking. ;-)
Toward the bottom of the page:

http://www.kandrreplicas.co.uk/FORDS.HTM

It's 1:43 scale, but it looks accurate.
Regards,

Mr. Shannon DeWolfe
(I've taken to using Mr. because my name tends to mislead folks on the WWW.
I am a 47 year old fat man ;-)
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You might try these folks:
http://www.tsbooks.co.uk/frames/

"Escort Mk II - 4-door GL (C), Harrier (A), plus hundreds of press pictures
of saloons, Vans, RS1800s, Mexicos, Sports, many RS2000s in road trim
(including 2 of Bodie & Doyle`s car), RS2000 in rally trim, RS2000 Police
car, estates, rally cars in all major liveries including Rothmans (21 action
pics of these alone!), Castrol, Cossack, Allied Polymer, Shell, Andrews,
Roger Clarke's car."

"We have over 3000 images of post war cars in full colour. Call/Fax for
details (UK) 01473 212912, or E-mail us at tsb@... for more
details. These images are

297mmx420mm (A3) and are £4 + postage and packaging.

A4 special order only!"

Regards,

Mr. Shannon DeWolfe
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I am a 47 year old fat man ;-)
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Hi everyone, I am in the finishing stages of a full restoration of a Gr 4 Escort
Mk2 and was wondering if anyone could tell me where I could find any photos of
Gr4 Works Mk2's because I am wanting to finish it in works colours.  The shell
is in diamond white and the cars I'm particularly interested in are the Allied
Polymer and the Ford Motorsport (with a blue band down the side of the car)

Many thanks and Regards


Gerald Schofield
0419 695 948
UMINA BEACH NSW 2257
AUSTRALIA

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Looking to source an LSD for a 67 Hillman Hunter LSM repli-car
(without the Aston Martin rear axle)  Currently using a standard
diff.

Alpine West Midlands in UK can offer std and race ratios plus maybe
a developed Lsd later this year.

Anyone tried anything with Sunbeam Tiger or Alpine back axles or
even maybe the later Hillman Avenger ?

Richard Denvil    Historic Rally Association  Victoria  Australia

The Arctic Historic Rally 2004 will follow the same format as this
years event.  There will be 170 km of special stages over two days.
The event will take place over the third weekend of January 2004.
The event takes place around the town of Rovaniemi, on the Arctic
Circle in Finland.

We are organising special packages for competitors, especially those
from the UK.  Contact us for more details at
polar.motorsport@...

[I am just forwarding this - don't reply and ask me any questions!]



The Southern Cross International Rally     1966-1980
Remembered as one of the best, and longest, forest rallies in the world.
... Now it's back to the future !

Conducted annually from 1966 through to 1980, the 'Cross was a great challenge
for all competitors, from works teams to clubman drivers. Each year the entry
list included the elite of international rallying - works teams and factory
drivers supported by professional service crews.  For most Australian
competitors this was their opportunity to compete alongside the best in the
world.

The 'Cross challenged the skill and endurance of drivers and co-drivers, and the
stamina of service crews.  It tested the ability to build cars that could go
hard and fast for several days, and the ability to fix them when something
inevitably went wrong.  To go the full distance of the long and very demanding
course was a worthy achievement.  Yet, despite the disappointments that were
part of this gruelling rally, few events have ever matched the excitement of it
all.  Control officials and road crews shared the excitement of this special
event, and often their stamina was tested as well!

Since those times, rallying in Australia has evolved along the lines of European
events; special stages are shorter, cars are modified for "sprinting" - in all,
a thrilling form of motor sport.  Nevertheless, the 'Cross was such a memorable
experience that, over the years, there have been moves to organise events
reminiscent of it.  However, until recently, essential parts of the equation
were missing.

Bringing back the Southern Cross

Long-time Southern Cross International Rally Director Dan White and his wife
Rosie have launched the revival of the 'Cross.  This initiative reflects several
driving forces:

   a.. historic rallying is the fastest growing branch of motor sport in Europe
and the UK, where it has a tremendous following
   b.. historic rallying is poised to become extremely popular in Australia.  It
is well established in Victoria, with some high profile events drawing excellent
fields in terms of their quality and diversity.
Becoming one of the world's best again

The revival of the 'Cross is a long-term project, not simply a "one off" event.

At last year's inaugural Southern Cross Rally Reunion, it became very clear that
many of today's rally enthusiasts, some barely old enough to practise sliding
their dinkies in the manner of the heroes of the forest more than twenty years
ago, are just as keen for this to happen as the actual competitors of those
unforgettable events.

Dan and Rosie are starting this year with a limited program, which will
nevertheless be one of the most substantial historic motorsport events of the
year.  The long term objective?

It is our goal that by 2007, the Southern Cross Rally program of events is
regarded among the top five Historic Road Events in the world.

The Southern Cross in 2003

From Thursday to Sunday 16-19 October 2003, Dan and Rosie are organising a
program of historic road events to be held under the banner of the "Southern
Cross Rally".  These events will travel the classic "Southern Cross" roads
throughout the forests of the Port Macquarie-Hastings and surrounding regions. 
Competition vehicles will be representative of those from the days of the
'Cross; some are even the genuine contestants of old.

As in the "glory" days of the 'Cross, this program of events is aimed at
providing days, rather than hours, of enjoyment for competitors, friends,
spectators, and course officials.  Many will wear two or more of these "hats"
during this 4-day festival of historic motorsport.

At this stage, the program of events is still being finalised.  However, we
anticipate that the program will include:

   a.. Historic Sporting Rally - The Southern Cross Rally - 800+k long;
         135k daylight & 215k night traditional Southern Cross forest stages
         ranging from 9k - 69k competitive "no woos" sections
   a.. European-style Historic Regularity Rally.
             Retracing one of the legendary 150+k stages from the 'Cross of old.
             Late afternoon/early evening testing tour through Parks & Forests.
             Dust off the "Blackwell" calculator, check the 'halda gearing'
             - it's back to average speed timing  -
   a.. 'Pride of Ownership' contest
     Rally cars as they were during their days of glory

     No demerits for minor marks of honourable battle

      Recognition for the overall presentation of car and crew

     Additional features including social activities and motoring exhibits



What cars can take part?

The spirit of historic motor sport aims to preserve the specifications of
historic vehicles according to their period of competition.

The Southern Cross International Rally was held from 1966 through to 1980.  In
keeping with the era of the original rallies, the competition vehicles of that
period will feature in the 2003 Southern Cross Rally program of historic road
events.

For a vehicle to be able to compete in the Southern Cross Historic Rallies,
it will satisfy the following basic conditions of entry:-



   a.. Vehicle model in production on, or prior to, 31/12/1980;
   b.. Modifications comply to specifications, as listed on, or prior to,
31/12/1980;
   c.. It is not a four-wheel drive vehicle;
   d.. It is not supercharged or turbo-charged;
   e.. It is registered for road use and covered by CTP insurance valid in NSW.
What a difference a day makes .

Someone asked about the Audi Quattro.  No need to find the homologated date is
01/01/1981 - it is a four-wheel drive vehicle and therefore could not have
entered in the 'Cross.

Come and be part of it!

We would like to hear from people who'd like to be involved in the Southern
Cross Rally program of historic events.  As it was with the rallies of the past,
the competing crews will be but a small section of the many hundreds of people
who have a role to play as these events unfold.

Let us know if you are interested in participating as a driver, navigator,
service crew, road crew, control/spectator marshal, administrator, spectator,
social participant.....  Check out our "Expression of Interest form" (give
cross-reference!), and send it back to us.  We can promise there is something in
the 2003 Southern Cross Rally program for everyone.  We know there will be more
fun than before, and this is just the beginning ..

Southern Cross Rally Association

Think about joining the Southern Cross Rally Association (SCRA). The steering
group for the Southern Cross Rally program of events have established the SCRA
to provide the initial working capital for the program to progress.  Benefits
will be offered to SCRA members by way of rebates, recognitions and privileges. 
Details are provided on the following pages.

If you have any difficulty with the attachments, or you wish to be removed from
this list, please reply immediately so we can take the appropriate action.

Further emails featuring
   a.. 'Eligibility of Historics' (without getting hysterical),
   b.. 'Cross Words (short pars from the past),
   c.. FAQ's (and answers),
   d.. Details and Updates, and more
are on their way.
Your feedback would be appreciated.

Regards,

SCR Steering Committee




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You are on the right track. Front springs, even in stock form, are rated
much, much higher than rears.  I don't recall exactly, but I think I went
to 600 lbs. front and 175 lbs. rears.  You can rummage through the Volvo
parts catalogue but I went to new Afcoil springs -- very affordable.  But
don't forget to replace every bushing, front and rear, when you do
that.  In the US, IPD sells complete bushing kits -- good value.  The lower
control arm bushings are a little problematic: the ones originally intended
for bias-ply tires were better (steel inserts) than those used on cars
originally equipped with radials.  I finally had to make up a set.

IPD also sells a good front sway bar.  With the right springs and shocks,
you will be surprised to learn you don't need to worry about a rear sway
bar.  The car is extremely neutral, and a little oversteer is likely when
the going gets slippery, even with modest horsepower.  The car sits
ever-so-slightly in a nose-up attitude, but that seems to have no impact on
handling.

Despite the high spring rate numbers, the car still isn't road race hard,
and that's what you need with the changing pavement surfaces in Newfoundland.

Good luck.

Doug


.At 04:06 PM 2/26/03 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi Guys
>I checked again
>in the 142 book i have they mention as follows
>
>Front 115-125lbs/cm
>which times 2.5= about 300lbs/in
>
>rear    35-37 lbs/cm
>           times 2.5= about 90 lbs/in
>
>These rates are very soft for the rear at least,I was always told the 142
>suffered from a very droopy rear end that would mash the gas tank on rough
>roads,Volvo even had a skid plate availible for these at the time.
>
>Volvo used to have listed a spring that was 70% stiffer and recommended
>for  smooth rally roads and street use. these will work out to be about
>500lbs/in based on the calculation above. this should work reasonably well
>with 140-160 rear springs, The car will be used on tarmac roads not gravel
>and dirt where softer springs will allow you to transfer some wieght
>around and get some side bite,I cant use any rear anti roll bars so I cant
>increase the effective spring rates using that method in the curves, and
>anti roll bars dont do very much to stop your suspension from bottoming out.
>
>In the front I can use a larger anti roll bar,but what the point if I
>can't balance the chassis with one in the rear,as well more rear spring
>rate will increase the tendancy to oversteer,and thats OK by me with only
>100HP and no effective way to induce slip with a handbrake that I can use
>and no limited slip.
>
>So I look to all the folks that have any experiance with this type of
>chassis in this format of road condition to supply your insights.
>
>Thanks
>Paulo
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>   To: historicrally@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 11:32 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Historic Rallying] Spring rates for a Volvo
>
>
>   > I have a 142 that I will be entering and have worked out some spring
>   > rates one the stock springs.
>   > I get about 300 lbs/in for the front and about 120 lbs/in for the
>   > rear.
>
>   That sounds wrong, particularly the front spring.
>
>   > I would probably like to increase that to arout 500 lbs/in for the
>   > front and 160 lbs/in for the rear.
>
>   I'd assume you'd wind up with something like 185-275 front
>   and 120-160 in the rear. I don't know if the 142 is IRS, but if it is
>   live axle you want to stay softer in the rear.
>
>   Glenn
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Hi Guys
I checked again
in the 142 book i have they mention as follows

Front 115-125lbs/cm
which times 2.5= about 300lbs/in

rear    35-37 lbs/cm
           times 2.5= about 90 lbs/in

These rates are very soft for the rear at least,I was always told the 142
suffered from a very droopy rear end that would mash the gas tank on rough
roads,Volvo even had a skid plate availible for these at the time.

Volvo used to have listed a spring that was 70% stiffer and recommended for 
smooth rally roads and street use. these will work out to be about 500lbs/in
based on the calculation above. this should work reasonably well with 140-160
rear springs, The car will be used on tarmac roads not gravel and dirt where
softer springs will allow you to transfer some wieght around and get some side
bite,I cant use any rear anti roll bars so I cant increase the effective spring
rates using that method in the curves, and anti roll bars dont do very much to
stop your suspension from bottoming out.

In the front I can use a larger anti roll bar,but what the point if I can't
balance the chassis with one in the rear,as well more rear spring rate will
increase the tendancy to oversteer,and thats OK by me with only 100HP and no
effective way to induce slip with a handbrake that I can use and no limited
slip.

So I look to all the folks that have any experiance with this type of chassis in
this format of road condition to supply your insights.

Thanks
Paulo
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   To: historicrally@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 11:32 AM
   Subject: Re: [Historic Rallying] Spring rates for a Volvo


   > I have a 142 that I will be entering and have worked out some spring
   > rates one the stock springs.
   > I get about 300 lbs/in for the front and about 120 lbs/in for the
   > rear.

   That sounds wrong, particularly the front spring.

   > I would probably like to increase that to arout 500 lbs/in for the
   > front and 160 lbs/in for the rear.

   I'd assume you'd wind up with something like 185-275 front
   and 120-160 in the rear. I don't know if the 142 is IRS, but if it is
   live axle you want to stay softer in the rear.

   Glenn


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> I have a 142 that I will be entering and have worked out some spring
> rates one the stock springs.
> I get about 300 lbs/in for the front and about 120 lbs/in for the
> rear.

That sounds wrong, particularly the front spring.

> I would probably like to increase that to arout 500 lbs/in for the
> front and 160 lbs/in for the rear.

I'd assume you'd wind up with something like 185-275 front
and 120-160 in the rear. I don't know if the 142 is IRS, but if it is
live axle you want to stay softer in the rear.

Glenn

Hi Guys
I am looking for some information in order to set up a Volvo 142
for "tarmac rallies"

I am entering the Targa Newfoundland in september and have worked out
by reading some of the competitor postings elsewhere that the
pavement condition is quite harsh and with large frost heaves.

I have a 142 that I will be entering and have worked out some spring
rates one the stock springs.
I get about 300 lbs/in for the front and about 120 lbs/in for the
rear.

I would probably like to increase that to arout 500 lbs/in for the
front and 160 lbs/in for the rear.

Does this sound OK? would you go higher or lower?

Any present setup you may be using on your volvo's or similar wieght
cars would be welcome,I dont want to pound the bumb stops and bash
the bottom of the car ,but I also dont want a setup that has no
compliancy.
Shocks would be used accordingly either KYB or Bilies.

Suggestions welcome
Paulo

The Landcrab Owners Club is having there AGM at the BMHT Museum at Gaydon on
Sunday 23rd from 12-00 it is hoped to have 3 1968 London / Sydney Rally
Landcrabs in the same place for the first time since 1968 !!!

Anyone is invited to come and have a look at the cars and period Rally cars
are extra welcome

Ken Green

Regulations are now available at

www.jubilee-rally.org <http://www.jubilee-rally.org/>


for this daytime event and around the Yorkshire Dales.




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The "Ardenne Bleue Classique" historic Rallye in Spa, south of Belgium,
for cars built between 1930 and 1969, becomes the "2nd ING Ardenne
Bleue" Rallye. It'll be run on May 3&4th 2003.

http://www.trajectoire.be (in 3 languages).

Damon,

I thought it was their Amazon, but couldn't see them credited anywhere. (And
couldn't' be bothered to go through my piccies to confirm!)

Bernard, Car is playing up, HUGE flat spot at 3000 rpm, max speed 50mph!!!!
It went like stink last week, I suspect excess tinkering while I was away!
ISCA may be a non starter. I'm awaiting Phil's call any moment!

Eric
:-(((((((

PS Know of a spare PV anywhere?!?!?





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From: Damon Green [mailto:damon@...]
Sent: 13 February 2003 17:38
To: historicrally@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Historic Rallying] Amazon Rallying


Hi Bernard

I see their 'Old' Amazon features in the UK in the March edition of Classic
Cars Magazine as part of a buyers guide, so now that it's famous maybe the
insurance has gone up and that's why it's been sidelined in favour of the
PV!

Incidentally, I must get round to updating the Ilfracombe Rally section of
my webpage...including the bit where a red PV, with which I believe you are
closely related, buckles a wheel and several panels! :-)


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   To: historicrally@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 10:33 AM
   Subject: Re: [Historic Rallying] Amazon Rallying



   Damon -

   Nah, they're a bit too modern.  I see that on the Isca this weekend, Rob
   and Emma Henchoz have forsaken their normal Amazon in favour of their
"new"
   PV !!!

   Bernard



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Hi Bernard

I see their 'Old' Amazon features in the UK in the March edition of Classic Cars
Magazine as part of a buyers guide, so now that it's famous maybe the insurance
has gone up and that's why it's been sidelined in favour of the PV!

Incidentally, I must get round to updating the Ilfracombe Rally section of my
webpage...including the bit where a red PV, with which I believe you are closely
related, buckles a wheel and several panels! :-)


   ----- Original Message -----
   From: bernard.northmore@...
   To: historicrally@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 10:33 AM
   Subject: Re: [Historic Rallying] Amazon Rallying



   Damon -

   Nah, they're a bit too modern.  I see that on the Isca this weekend, Rob
   and Emma Henchoz have forsaken their normal Amazon in favour of their "new"
   PV !!!

   Bernard



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Damon -

Nah, they're a bit too modern.  I see that on the Isca this weekend, Rob
and Emma Henchoz have forsaken their normal Amazon in favour of their "new"
PV !!!

Bernard





"Damon Green" <damon@...> on 03/02/2003 18:52:01

Please respond to historicrally@yahoogroups.com

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For those who are interested, I posted a summary overview of my first
season rallying an Amazon in the HRCR Road Rally Championship here in the
UK. It's at www.damonandrachel.co.uk/Rallying.htm

Anyone else out there with an Amazon?

Regards

Damon


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Eager Targa Newfoundland sponsors re-sign for 2003 event

ST. JOHN'S - With more than seven months still to go, nearly all of the
Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors from the inaugural Targa
Newfoundland international rally have signed on for the 2003 event, rally
organizers have announced.

To date, Platinum sponsors Steel Communications (K-Rock radio) and CHC
Helicopter Corporation, Gold level sponsors Persona Communications and
Molson Breweries, Silver sponsors Maxxim Vacations, Thrifty Car Rental,
Globalstar and Corporate Promotions have committed to the second annual
Targa Newfoundland event.

A number of the Bronze level sponsors have also confirmed their involvement
for 2003, says Scott Giannou, Vice President, Newfoundland International
Motorsports Ltd.

"We're far ahead of where we were last year," explains
Giannou.  "Obviously, our commercial partners from last year were very
pleased with the event and we have a strong base from which to build."

Giannou expects to make more announcements in the near future.

"Targa Newfoundland has terrific recognition, both in the local market and
across the country," Giannou adds.  "With an enormous amount of media
coverage and four successful television feature broadcasts so far in
Canada, and more planned for the U.S. and Europe, we don't have to explain
who we are."

Giannou believes there is scope for more sponsors for the 2003 event.  The
organizers are looking at sponsorship opportunities for individual rally
stages and days, classes and other features of the event.

The 2003 version of Targa Newfoundland will again be a six-day, 2,000-plus
kilometre automobile adventure for the owners of historic, classic and
modern sporting cars from around the world.  This year's event will start
and finish in St. John's and run September 13 through September 21.

Last year, competitors from Australia, the U.S. and Canada crisscrossed
eastern and central Newfoundland in the first Targa-style rally in North
America.  Patterned after the successful Targa Tasmania (Australia) and
Targa New Zealand events, Targa Newfoundland was created to provide the
owners of these pedigree machines the opportunity to drive them the way
they were intended to be driven, safely and in the spirit of goodwill and
good competition.

Targa Newfoundland is owned and organized by Newfoundland International
Motorsports and is sanctioned by the Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS).

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Information:

Media:  Doug Mepham  (613)966-4969
Sponsors:  Scott Giannou (709)576-7537
Competitors:  Robert Giannou  (709)722-2413
Website:  www.targanewfoundland.com

Damon Green asks:

Anyone else out there with an Amazon?
_______________________

...well, there was my ex-wife. . .

For those who are interested, I posted a summary overview of my first season
rallying an Amazon in the HRCR Road Rally Championship here in the UK. It's at
www.damonandrachel.co.uk/Rallying.htm

Anyone else out there with an Amazon?

Regards

Damon


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Another option worth considering .....

A friend of mine had endless trouble with voltage spikes,
interference, etc with his tripmeters (both a Terratrip & a
Rallymate) in his Escort RS2000 ... even taking power straight off
the battery didnt help.  In fact he blew up one Rallymate with a
spike.

He ended up buying a small 12V "gel cell" battery (about 2" x 3" x
3") which he has mounted under the nav's footrest & runs the
tripmeters & intercom off it.  Problem solved - no interference, no
spikes, no background noise in intercom.  Basically the wiring of
these is now totally separate from the car system ....  he just takes
the small battery out & recharges it before events.

A novel solution which works really well in cars with "noisy"
electrics (like anything with any Lucas componentry in it !!)

Dave Gallacher
Historic Rally Association, Australia

--- In historicrally@yahoogroups.com, John Dowson <jdo@s...> wrote:
> Hi chaps,
>
> I agree with Chris on the danger of connecting close to the starter
motor
> and the very high risk of voltage spikes.
>
> You may not be aware that the Retrotrip does use a microprocessor
to drive
> the displays and although it is a bit less susceptible than an
electronic
> display device to voltage spikes it can loose its calibration.
>
> Consider fitting a Brantz power conditioning module which will help
> to ensure a stable, noise free power supply to the trip meter.
>
> John Dowson
>
>