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    Hood protocol

    When I bought my 4200 Spyder from Marenello in 2003 I was warned that under no circumstances should I stop the hood action either opening or closing. I have followed this dictum for the last 14 years together with operating the roof every month even in the garage. However in talking to a fellow...
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    Mistral tyre size

    Anybody know the correct tyre size for a 4 litre Mistral? Handbook says 215x15, parts book says 210x15 and Longstone say 215/70x15. Clearly all differing sizes with implications on speedometer readings and the ability to fit in the wheel well.
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    oil pressure

    I have just changed the oil pressure sender on my 4200 Spyder. The previous sender worked beautifully until it suddenly showed no pressure at all, but whilst it did work the pressure on start-up was 5 bar and hot tick-over 2.5, the needle jumped immediately you touched the accelerator back to 5...
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    Mistral fuel sender

    I am having problems with the tank sender. With a half tank the gauge registers empty (but no wanring light) and with a full-to-the-brim tank it registers nearly 3/4 full. I have removed the sender and outside the tank the range of readings go from warning light on and empty to only 3/4 full...
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    Spyder chassis stiffener

    Some time ago there was a conversation concerning a Canadian company's re-engineering a Miata cross brace for under the Spyder chassis to give additional stiffening. Is there any further news on this? I was reminded of this at a Maserati lunch today when I was told that the GranSport 90...
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    FS Michelin Pilot Sport

    I have one Michelin Pilot Sport 235/40 ZR 18 for sale. Between 5-6 mm left. It was on the font on my 4200...the other was shredded by a puncture. £40 buyer collects London SW