In a message dated 7/2/03 2:26:13 PM, srelf@lsil.com writes:
<< I want to take a close look at Lucas quality.
The questions that I could use ideas/suggestions on are:
1. is the Lucas reputation justified or not?
2. if it is justified, why does a second rate company continue being
second rate for year after year? Is it really as simple as "because
they can"?
3. Why wasn't Lucas driven out of the auto-electrics business years ago?
Is it as simple as "there will always be a market for goods built down
to a cost"? Why are their products so poor? >>
OK...If you're really interested in hard-core statistical and verifiable
evidence try:
At the End of The Road; The Rise and Fall of Austin-Healey, MG,
and Triumph Sports Cars
by Timothy R. Whisler ISBN 1559389060
See if your local library can borrow a copy for you (over $100, last
I checked)...Be prepared tho' not a 'puff book', no 'great marques'
BS...Just the collective history of failure; electrical systems in-
cluded... ;-(
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
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