WantAnX1/9
Stuck in gear, leaking fluids, fire in progress...
I synced the carbs, set the idle mixture, and checked the timing. I went out for another test drive and I think the car is now ready for prime time. I've got about 85 miles on it now with no trip longer than ~15 miles. The oxidized rubber seems to have worn off the tire treads as it now seems to be generating some pretty serious corning forces without being squirrely. On the way home I stopped at a scenic view turnout to check the wheel temperatures and looked in the engine compartment to make sure all was well. Two European tourists came up to me, and one, with a heavy French accent, exclaimed "That's an X1/9.":
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It is impossible to see due to my crappy cell phone camera, but downtown San Francisco is roughly above where the radio is on the passenger side about 40 miles north.
A couple of guys on motorcycles were leaving the same time I was so I followed them on a spirited ride for about 5 -6 miles until I turned off for home. By that time, the red light on the fuel gauge was full on. I guess the 5 gallons I poured in many months ago is just about gone in 85 miles. Must be all those acceleration tests, although I don't think I got much over 22 mpg when those DCNFs were on the 1300.
A lime green early X 1/9...what a dream.
Those early cars had such delicate, lovely lines. Gandini truly is a genius.