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Apologies for the slight thread hi-jacking....<br>
but....<br>
Lewis,<br>
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I wonder if insurance is required on a drag strip...?<br>
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A drag strip such as... Santa Pod?<br>
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If you get my thinking <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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Hmmmm.... <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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Changing the spark plugs isn't that much of a mission with the "over" V8...

<p>1978 Dolomite Sprint 3.5 V8<br>
1976 MG Midget (mint, for sale)<br>
1794 RWA MG Midget (K-Series VVC project)</p><i></i>

Hi-jack away, I think everone's had their say on this subject.<br>
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I've put some spacers under the front of the seat runners & that has given me a much better driving position.

<p>Martin<br>
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<!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.dolomitesprint.com/" target="top">www.dolomitesprint.com</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p206.ezboard.com/bthetriumphdolo ... addMart</A> at: 12/5/06 3:57 pm<br></i>

Stick up some photos, I'd love to see 'em! (if that's possible)<br>
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What are your plans next then? Any developments due?<br>
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Adam, do you a swap, you can drive mine and vica versa <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> I'd love to have a gander around anyway and see what's involved with the conversion <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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<!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="font-size:xx-small;"><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Crazy! I mean like so many positive waves, we can't lose! You're on!</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p206.ezboard.com/bthetriumphdolo ... >LewisK</A> at: 12/5/06 4:58 pm<br></i>

I'll stick some up tomorrow as I've just covered it up for the night. Looks like thunder storms again. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

<p>Martin<br>
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As promised (albeit a day later), here are some pics of my seats...plus a few extra.<br>
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Off to Keevil trackday tomorrow so it'll be interesting to compare how it performs with the 4.1 diff, up to the last time I was there.

<p>Martin<br>
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What tyres did you opt for in the end mart?

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Scary XE powered 1974 Dolomite Sprint Trackday Experiment. Maybe someday soon<br>
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2002 Octavia VRS - 20 valves, leather, a turbo and 146mph - Czech it out!! </p><i></i>

Oh yea, forgot about those, I've got the same as you...Yokohama A038Rs (part worn).

<p>Martin<br>
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Lewis - I might be convinced to pilot a different dolly a couple of times up the strip.... <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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That is, if I ever get the bloody thing back on the road... The last few little jobs are taking ages.<br>
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When I bought it, the reversing lights worked. One year on, not only do they not work, but there are no wires attached to the switch on the gearbox, and no wires in sight! They've vanished! Wierd.<br>
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Ho hum... another night of being under the car beckons...

<p>1978 Dolomite Sprint 3.5 V8<br>
1976 MG Midget (mint, for sale)<br>
1794 RWA MG Midget (K-Series VVC project)</p><i></i>

...but can't wait to drive her again. Hoping to have her on the road this summer. Been driving the Clio V6, pretty quick, but think dolly should only come out for sundays, are there still any xr3i's that want leaving at the lights?<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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Seats are looking good Mart <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> It took me ages to get used to wanting to reach for the choke or light switches etc in the Mini and getting a swift reminder that when you're strapped in with the harnesses, you can't! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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Yea I know, the first thing I tried to do after strapping myself in was to try & shut the door...couldn't reach. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

<p>Martin<br>
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