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Garage / Re: Twin Cam Special radio
« Last post by EuropaTC on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 09:34:10 PM »
Like BDA I don't have anything special in terms of radio suppression. Petronix ignition, 5k resistance NGK plug caps with copper wires and that's about it.

These days I usually have an SD card with tracks played at random from a relatively cheap media player. The radio is hooked up with a small amplified aerial hidden at the front of the car and does work reasonably well with mainstream and local stations on FM.   

It might be down to modern electronics but I don't recall any problems with reception even back in the 80s/90s with FM, conventional aerials coming up from the front wing and decent radios like Radiomobile, etc.

Brian
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Garage / Re: Anyone using aftermarket seats?
« Last post by cwtech on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 08:46:22 PM »
Wasn't someone selling the Europa seat parts in a "flat" kit, where the pieces were pre-cut but needed welding?

I see R.D. has seat tracks.
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Members Cars / Re: Europa and Emira
« Last post by BDA on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 08:43:26 PM »
I’m glad it wasn’t something serious like worn bearings!
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Members Cars / Re: Europa and Emira
« Last post by TheKid#9 on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 08:30:22 PM »
Quote from: BDA on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 07:41:29 PM
Hey Kid! That's a really cool comparison between old and new!

What caused you to replace all those engine parts?! How many miles had you put on it when you did it!

I'm glad she's back in tip top form!

We heard a very small knock in the engine for years, then the water pump went out. So we decided to replace everything. The engine is better than ever!
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Garage / Re: Twin Cam Special radio
« Last post by BDA on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 07:49:55 PM »
 :Welcome: Jim!!

The distributor that sold me my car glued some heavy aluminum foil on the underside of the engine cover, but as I remember, that was more for the CB radio I had then.

I took all that off when I rebuilt my car. I rarely listen to the radio (I more often play music from my phone or a USB stick) but I don't remember having any problems with reception or interference. I use resistance plugs but that's all. I don't have the capacitors on any of the wiper motor or any of that stuff. I don't know if my more modern radio helps with that or what or if I just don't notice it or don't listen to the radio enough to hear it.

Post some pictures of your baby when you get a chance!
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Members Cars / Re: Europa and Emira
« Last post by BDA on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 07:41:29 PM »
Hey Kid! That's a really cool comparison between old and new!

What caused you to replace all those engine parts?! How many miles had you put on it when you did it!

I'm glad she's back in tip top form!
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Garage / Re: Twin Cam Special radio
« Last post by Jim Hansen on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 07:36:48 PM »
Question: I noticed in the Maintenance Workbook that there is a 054M0110 and 054M0111.  Does anyone have these devices?  Are they attached to the deck lid and how.  When I purchased my car the dealer hot glued a piece of Copper screen wire to the deck lid which lasted about 2 years, but by that time I had moved about one-thousand miles.  When I look at photos and Vids I don't see this part number item.  How is everybody else handling radio interference?

Jim Hansen 74TCS
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Garage / Re: Output shaft leaks and a bad memory
« Last post by Fotog on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 07:22:09 PM »
What does Ray at RD say?
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Members Cars / Europa and Emira
« Last post by TheKid#9 on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 07:02:44 PM »
Hey Everyone!

I was able to sort out my engine (finally)! All new pistons, bearings, studs, removable water pump, gaskets, manifold ect. New wiring harness has been added as well. She’s better than ever!
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Garage / Re: Anyone using aftermarket seats?
« Last post by Grumblebuns on Wednesday,May 08, 2024, 06:46:08 PM »
The Elise seats will definitely fit in the Europa with plenty of room. While I had the seats out of my Elise, I decided to do a fit test of the seats in the Europa. As can be seen in the photo, the Elise seats are a little bit narrower, quite a bit taller and a bit less reclined. Somehow they don't quite look right in the Europa. As Brian stated, they ain't cheap. All the ones I've seen for sale were asking close to $1000/ pair. If you can find a pair really cheap locally, might be worth looking into.

I have a pair of TC seats sitting on my storage shelf that I will sell but shipping costs may be a bit more than what you may want to spend. The other option is a bolt together TC seat system that someone was selling a few years back. I don't plan on using it and may put it up for sale. RDEnt was selling the same seats a couple of years ago, no longer on their website.     
 
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