I once test drove a nice Jensen Interceptor convertible to which someone had
fitted an after market cruise control.
It probably hadn't had the accelerator more than half way to the floor in
years and when It floored it to clear out the engine (still feel apologetic to
the guy behind me covered in black smoke) the cruise jammed on at full
throttle when I let off. That can seriously interfere with your sang froid,
especially with the owner sitting beside you. Fortunately the brakes are more
powerful than the engine, but there were a few moments fraught with regret
before
the damned thing released.
Cramps or not, I prefer my old British cars without cruise, thanks.
Bill
In a message dated 1/14/2008 12:16:20 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
mgbob@juno.com writes:
For him it is of great benefit as the foot space of LHD
cars is small, and ones left leg must be kinked awkwardly to keep it off
the clutch. To keep it off the clutch, ones foot is jammed under the
throttle leg. A couple of hours in a TD w/o slowing and shifting can
develop remarkable cramps.
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