Gee, didn't mean to get everybody all excited, my main point was that the
TR-250 handled like a dog and I was bitterly disappointed at the time after
all the work I had put into it. I love my Midget, I'm convinced its the
best car for zipping around ever devised, and given today's safety
regulations, it will always remain at the top!!! Ever since I drove my
first Sprite back in 1982, I've been hooked, and I'll never sell the '74,
it's rust free and an absolute blast to drive! My old MGB was a '73, and
thus a chrome bumpered one with the low suspension (and not the one on
stilts). It could not touch the Midget in the twisty bits, but in high
speed hard turning, like 80mph pushing hard on an exit ramp, I felt more
secure in the MGB - I guess two different definitions of handling are
involved here. On the other hand, I was never able to slide the MGB around
corners like I really enjoy in the Midget. And now to the point, I sold the
MGB in order to find a good Midget, 11 years ago, and have been happy ever
since.
Coastie Bob
'74 MG Midget
'90 944S2
-----Original Message-----
From Rick & Carolyn [mailto:walters at mail.softcom.net]
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 7:43 PM
To: Mueller, Robert CDR
Cc: 'SDOliner@aol.com'; spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Handling, TR vs. Spridgets
Hi Robert,
I Drive a MGB everyday, I save the Bug-i for the real fun trips, It is
fine for a comfortable car. Very modern, even has roll up wind'rs.
Mine doesn't out handle either my GT6 or Sprite. The GT6 was scary
fast, but had a tendency to hop on the corners when pushed too hard. I
think they call it Spring wind-up from the transverse mounted spring.
It is the same chassis almost as a Spit, Just a little bigger engine.
It sure went fast on the freeway, even without the overdrive. The Bug-i
is very predictable on the corners. I have a tendency of walking away
from stock MGB's on the curves. It doesn't do as well as the MGB on the
freeway though. They tend to leave me on the hills as they have much
better low torque then I.
IMHO they each have their place. Love the MGB for cruising to Monterey,
Just start her up and you can drive her all day with out a thought about
comfort. The GT6 went great on the freeway, handled the curves real
well, but was hot and small and cramped.. My 5'10" meant I had to drive
with my shift leg bent and avoiding the steering wheel when I shifted.
What a easy car to work on though. Ah the Bug-i is a whole new ball
park. It scoots wonderfully on the corners, lots of room in the floor
and my feet don't cook. It also gets more looks from the ladies then
any other car I have. It just seems to attract the twenty something
Lady. Should have known this when I was twenty something.
Rick
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