Ian Spencer wrote:
> Yah, Bill... you are right. But keep in mind, the Rootes Engineers were a
> little bit brighter than all the rest. :-) I think that O.K. Welty III's
> observation about the Super Sized Cup Holder being the RHD version mounted
> on the LHD car is correct too. The LHD version has a crazy straw instead of
> the flip top spout. - Ian
>
> Peter Noonan also pointed out that the demister kit works just as well on
> the outside of the glass as it does on the inside.
>
Ian:
I currently drive a Tiger and I'm curious if these accessories would work in my
car with its V8. I'm especially dubious about the Rootes demister kit as I have
four extra cylinders spewing oil and fumes over my windscreen. I don't think
this factory demister kit would be as efficient as just using my windscreen
wipers to smear the oil and dirt around. I also noticed that the heading for
this product is spelled "Demiser Kit" on the page. This is appropriate as my
Sunbeams have almost led to my demise numerous times through the years. A
previous writer noted that it appears the Rootes cupholder allows engaging of
1st and third gears. This I can see, but I don't see how it would allow me to
shift into reverse with the cupholder in place, seeing that I can only do that
some of the time now, without the dash mounted cupholder!
Keep up the good work of finding obscure but important additions to our Rootes
history!
Steve Sage
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