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[Viv James TraX Interconnect (Pty.) Ltd]

Looks like I've been ousted from my honorary position of Chief
Stirrer on the list by Derek Durst. Derek, you have done so well
that I am getting pangs of conscience from the M10 stainless steel
bolts that I used on my front apron! As for the tapered 1/2 shafts
that have removed all vestiges of original ex factory play from my
rear wheels as well as putting my car back on the road where it
belongs in time for yesterday's 200 mile regularity rally, I guess
that not even penances will put things right. Once the new spindles
have been turned, heat treated and shrunk in, and the front wheels
are safely, tightly and permanently in position I will probably be
expunged from the list despite having sheared 2 original front
spindles in my lifetime. Removing play from the front wheels is
probably another deadly sin. Its much better to have the original
spec bearings flopping around in the original hubs which can't be
sleeved back to original size. This gives that nice original loose
feeling to the car when one is on the spectacular mountain passes
that we are so lucky to have here.

The good news is that I have original steering and a bog standard
XPAG motor with cast iron block and oil drips.

For those of you that are wondering if Viv wrote this, let me explain
that I have decided to fix all these danger spots for once and for all
on both of my TCs so that I can live long enough to enjoy driving
them and give others the pleasure of seeing them on the road.

Keep it up Derek. We all need to be reminded of our custodianship
duties once in a while.