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by Victorc
Wed Apr 16, 2025 3:22 pm
Forum: A series engined projects
Topic: Mk3 convertible revisit after 12 years in a garage
Replies: 22
Views: 36839

Re: Mk3 convertible revisit after 12 years in a garage

Hi David,
My Mk 3 convertable has sat for a couple of years now, I had a problem with the brakes, and then to clutch pedal would not move. And then life gets in the way, so I understand how thinks can sit for a long time.
I bought one of your rear subframes, and never got it fitted, I don't remember ...
by Victorc
Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:48 am
Forum: Technical and Problems
Topic: E10 petrol
Replies: 3
Views: 39849

Re: E10 petrol

Thanks for the link,
The plan seems to be to 10% ethanol for standard petrol, but the current 5% will still be available, I will just have to wait to see the final outcome.
by Victorc
Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Technical and Problems
Topic: E10 petrol
Replies: 3
Views: 39849

E10 petrol

I understand that this year regular unleaded will be "upgraded" to 10% ethanol.
Will this cause problems with the fuel system in the Midas?
by Victorc
Fri Jun 27, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: Midas Owners Club meets and events
Topic: KitFest, Castle Combe
Replies: 1
Views: 4570

Re: KitFest, Castle Combe

Yes it has been cancelled.
See:
http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/eve ... ventID=712
Regards
Victor
by Victorc
Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: General meets and events
Topic: Moffat 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 11361

Re: Moffat 2013

Hi All,
Mine was one of the 3 Midas cars at Moffat 2013, all Metro based, two convertibles and one coupe.
I was only there on the Saturday, it was not the best weather we have had for the event, being cool and occasionally damp (Scottish for it rained).
Thanks to Dave and Alan for being there.
I ...
by Victorc
Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:26 am
Forum: Engine conversions
Topic: Swift Gti Turbo RWD project.. parts collection atm
Replies: 59
Views: 168614

Re: Swift Gti Turbo RWD project.. parts collection atm

Atchi,
You have it Galvanised.
This is much more long lasting than zinc spray or powder coating.
Regards
Victor
by Victorc
Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:23 am
Forum: Information for the interest of Midas Owners Club members
Topic: Sill protectors
Replies: 2
Views: 6260

Re: Sill protectors

Cortezkeeper,
I would be interested in a set. I have used the plastic which looks like aluminium checker plate, but something with the Midas name would be better.
Regards
Victor
by Victorc
Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: General meets and events
Topic: Moffat 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 17145

Re: Moffat 2012

Hi all,
I have not received any invitation for Moffat this year, how do I get an application form. (I want Alberto's trophy)

Victor
by Victorc
Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: eBay links
Topic: Megasquirts on German Ebay
Replies: 9
Views: 11544

Re: Megasquirts on German Ebay

Hans,
I will follow your project of using the SPI unit with interest.
Do you intend to use the SPI unit that was used for the Mini?

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