A week or two ago, she was having trouble starting. It became more and more of an issue until she went completely dead last weekend, leaving me stranded. Twice. Battery replaced, everything was ok for about 6 miles until she left me stranded again. Turns out, corrosion was the issue and I spent the remainder …
Category Archives: Project: Roxy
Oh yea. Track Day
I can’t believe I haven’t put this video here yet. Week after I installed the 6-speed, I took Roxy on the track. You have probably already seen this, just putting it here for #projectroxy.
In which I talk about the Transmission
Occasionally, I stick my GoPro camera to the windscreen and talk to it. Yesterday, I talked about the new (to me) transmission and thought I would share it here.
And Then There Were 6
3rd gear was my old favorite thing. 3rd gear is also my new favorite thing. #projectroxy — db (@dbwilldo) April 26, 2014 Transmission installation completed today. I’ve been able to drive her around the block and up on the highway. First impressions are very good! 3rd, 4th and 5th are very good. Initial MPG estimates …
So Close
When last we met, we were discussing the replacing of the transmission. Parts list built and order, transmission sourced, the whole bit. Everything was on track for Roxy to spend Thursday and maybe Friday at Eurotechs with Jerry. I only needed her to go a few more days. Roxy, as it turns out, had other …