17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done

Jim Stabe · March 30, 2018, 11:17:36 PM

I cut the car in half the day after Christmas in 2000 and the carpet install was completed today. I declare the project officially complete. The arm rests are missing from the doors because I misplaced the screws and need to get some more tomorrow but I'm still calling it done. Mixed myself a martini to celebrate. Since it is a roadster, I didn't think the carpet would make much difference in the mechanical noise but it is noticeably quieter inside now. Have to shine it up for the Good Guys show next weekend, I'll let you know how it does.

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MGBV8 · March 31, 2018, 08:54:05 AM

Awesome job, Jim! Truly a 21st Century MGB.

MGBV8 · March 31, 2018, 08:55:55 AM

Or GMB.

HealeyRick · March 31, 2018, 05:57:34 PM

Well done, Jim. Good luck in the show!

lawnvett · April 01, 2018, 08:22:27 PM

Truly the coolest MG?GM I've ever ridden in.

I'll have to travel to San Diego again for another ride now that it's finished..

Jim, are you sure you can't think of something else you want to improve or updated?

Jim Stabe · April 02, 2018, 01:54:38 AM

Just a set of forged pistons when I finally knock a hole in one of the cast stockers that are in there now. May even do a 383 although it really doesn't need more horsepower.

Dan B · April 02, 2018, 08:41:09 AM

They are never really truly done, are they?

BlownMGB-V8 · April 02, 2018, 10:07:21 AM

Well, let's hope so. At some point I'd like to consider retiring. Maybe go for the really sticky rubber this time...

Jim

Jim Stabe · April 08, 2018, 09:21:05 PM

I would like to run the NT-01 Nittos but most of the events require 200 treadwear so I'll likely end up with NT05's all around. That 315-35 size isn't offered by many manufacturers. BTW Jim, what air pressures do you run in yours?

BlownMGB-V8 · April 09, 2018, 10:36:39 AM

Currently about 20 lbs but I haven't done any checking of tread temp. These tires are old though, I need to wear them out so I can get new ones.

Jim

MGBV8 · April 09, 2018, 12:26:13 PM

QuoteI would like to run the NT-01 Nittos but most of the events require 200 treadwear so I'll likely end up with NT05's all around.

What class do you run in?

I would think that your car would be in some unlimited class. Those usually allow DOT R-comps.

Jim Stabe · April 09, 2018, 02:06:01 PM

I haven't run in any events other than the Good guys so I'm not sure of what the rules allow. I put the NT05's on the front after the accident so I'll match them at the rear. I am going to be driving it so I don't want to go through a set of tires every 5000 miles. The car isn't light so it will wear faster than your car.

Scott Costanzo · April 09, 2018, 09:07:26 PM

Jim, l must have missed it but what does the car weigh?

Besides the tires, was the autocross fun? Sure looked like it was.

Jim Stabe · April 10, 2018, 01:37:01 AM

It weighs just under 2900 lbs full of all fluids. I've never ice raced but it was fun like I imagine that would be.

Scott Costanzo · April 10, 2018, 07:24:21 PM

QuoteIt weighs just under 2900 lbs full of all fluids.

That's not bad at all. Bet it has good balance. Certainly enough horsepower there!

QuoteI've never ice raced but it was fun like I imagine that would be.