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Number: 5344
From: "negusm"
Date: Wed Aug 11, 2004  1:03 pm
Subject: Re: [ASC McLaren ] Springs are Needed

Body:
Re: [ASC McLaren ] Springs are Needed

Ayep. Only three lugs on my car. I had Hank fill in the fourth one
when he refurbed them. Gotta cut corners someplace!

Seriously, its there, the start of the hole is barely noticeable
behind the center cap.

Here's proof:
http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/History/MasiAfter/Ames_01.jpg

4 lugs!

-Mike



--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block" <cigarsandy@c...>
wrote:
> Mike, is that the 3-lug nut model? Seriously, where's the 3rd lug
> nut? I even used the enlarge it feature, still not even a
depression
> for the lug nut or stud to come thru.
>
> http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/misc/neworangewheel_large.jpg
>
>
>
>
>

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Negus" <negusm@y...>
wrote:
> > http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/misc/neworangewheel_large.jpg
> >
> > Its a big picture 400kb+
> >
> > NOTE! The wheel is DUSTY! I guarantee you that ANYTHING that
> looks like an
> > imperfection is DUST!
> >
> > -Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Brent Abrams" <babrams@l...>
> > To: <ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:43 AM
> > Subject: Re: [ASC McLaren ] Springs are Needed
> >
> >
> > > Mike,
> > >
> > > I was going to ask you this yesterday but forgot until you
just
> mentioned
> > it
> > > now.
> > >
> > > Could you get a few extreme close-up shots of your refinished
> wheels?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Brent
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "negusm" <negusm@y...>
> > > To: <ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:39 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [ASC McLaren ] Springs are Needed
> > >
> > >
> > > Yep, asked Hank and he has a new set of the ascMcLaren springs.
> > > They should be on their way today or tomorrow.
> > >
> > > BTW, I sent Hank my wheels to be redone. They came back
perfectly
> > > done. Beautiful orange painted correctly with a solid
clearcoat
> on
> > > top.
> > >
> > > -Mike
> > >
> > >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block"
<cigarsandy@c...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Very, Very, Very nice Mike!! I was very surprised when I
saw it
> > > this
> > > > AM. She looks totally renewed!! Do you have the "C" pillar
> black-
> > > > out plugs? I believe that Hank http://www.ascmclaren.com
has
> the
> > > > original springs NOS for these cars. Check with him. I was
> told
> > > > that the closest to the OEMs were the Motorsport B5300 Super
> > > Sports
> > > > Spring Kit.
> > > > By the way, I took mine out for a ride this week!!
(Actually,
> it
> > > > needed gas ~ so I HAD to! After gassing up we took a little
> ride,
> > > > and I feel in love all over again. That Alpine 7272 is
better
> > > than
> > > > any stereo I have in any of my other cars. The Whistler
> > > > Superhetrodyne Remote Integral Radar Detector goes off at
> > > everything!
> > > > I shut it down. It's for the plains of Iowa, not the city.
Got
> > > lots
> > > > of looks from other drivers and totalled out at a 8-mile
ride.
> > > > Brought it back to storage, disconnected the juice, covered
with
> > > > quits and said Good Night. Mileage is now 646. Original
> tires, I
> > > > checked them, are as new.
> > > >
> > > > You've come a long way on yours, and should be rightfully
proud
> of
> > > > all the work, and the success of that work! Now...if only we
> > > could
> > > > mate 'em! :)
> > > >
> > > > S A N D Y
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, Tom G <speedracer815@y...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > > I read somewhere that ASC McLaren Coupes came with the
> > > > > 5800C springs. I'm sure if that's correct, and I
> > > > > haven't measured mine to be sure.
> > > > >
> > > > > I've been running 5800C springs on my '96 Cobra for 6
> > > > > years and love them. A very nice compromise between
> > > > > ride and handling in my opinion.
> > > > >
> > > > > Tom G.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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