180 lbs? Did you know Abingdon only allowed for 150 lbs per person? I
doubt any Brit was even 150 lbs when these cars were initially tested, let
alone 180 lbs ... ;o)
Never mind dumping the clutch, the only way they could match the
manufacturers figures was to slam it from gear to gear with full throttle
and no clutch.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Max Heim" <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
To: "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 2:51 AM
Subject: Re: Have I lost my mind/ Triumph
> ... An
> extra 180 pounds or so (or a lot more, based on the current engineering
> editor <g>) makes a big difference to these small displacement cars.
>
> Some magazines would rev the engine and dump the clutch to break the tires
> loose, while others wouldn't stoop to "abusing" a "borrowed" car
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