I agree - take whichever route will allow you to enjoy your car the
most.
Of course, with my Spit, I don't have the two options you listed - my
vehicle won't go anywhere near 65!
Spencer Fleury
'77 1500
"Spitfire? More like a Drool-oil . . ."
---Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net> wrote:
>
>
> >I have the option of traveling from my home to Albany NY on the NYS
Thruway
> >at 65 MPH for about 2 hours or driving Route 5 - traditional two
lane road
> >- passing through many towns and villages - more stop and go type
driving
> >for about 2.5 hours.
> >
> >My concern is which type driving would be worse for the 1) the
engine, 2)
> >the transmission, diff., etc. and 3) the overall car in general.
> ****************************************
> Ed,
> Stop and go driving is by far the worst on the engine and drive
train than
> steady state freeway driving. But which route will provide the most
> entertainment value - That's how I determine which route to take,
after
> all, these cars are meant to be fun, not just mundane transportation.
> Heck, every thing wears out eventually, have fun, don't worry about
the
> wear factor! If it were me I'd opt for the two laner!!
>
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
>
> 72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> 70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> 70 Spitfire (project)
> 73 Ford Courier (parts hauler, rain vehicle, getting a V6 soon!)
>
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