In a message dated 10/26/99 4:35:16 PM, cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com writes:
<< Daniel1312 said:
>>>Are you guys and gals for real? I generally wind my Sprite up to 90mph
whenever I get behind the wheel. On a long run I usually take it up to 105
once and now and again I take it over 115mph.<<<
>>Are you guys nuts?!?!? Don't answer that.
On a pre-75 Midget, I am at 4000 RPMs at 65 mph, approximately. At this
point, I am keeping up with interstate highway traffic,<<
Thats about right depending on what differential you have.
>>but the noise from the road, the transmission, and the engine is loud
enough that it gets irritating. I cannot fathom the joys of Midget driving
at a faster speed, unless the car was modified with a 5-speed conversion,<<
Almost 40 years and 170,000 miles with a four speed. <G>
>> foam soundproofing in the cockpit<<
A little in the cockpit helps, mostly for heat. A well built and balanced
engine is also very helpful. Other peoples tires do seem a lot noisier than
they use to though.
>> and under the hood, a more modern suspension, a larger sway bar,<<
Have never had a sway bar, not that it would not help.
>>or so forth. And I have only modest confidence in the braking system on
these older vehicles, <<
Handling will get you out of more problems than brakes ever would. How do we
know that? <BG>
>>I have not yet had the gumption to test them at high speed (afraid I'll
snap an axle). I would estimate that at 80 mph I am at or over the redline.
At least I have a roll-bar, though!
Regards,
Charles <<
Have never had a roll bar either. Thinking about one for the "new" car,
must be getting old ;-)
Bob and Annice
1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Sprite Mk III (in boxes) (Trevor ?)(almost out of the trailer)
Judson Supercharger (in boxes)
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