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Dec 14, 2007 6:36 pm
Dec 14, 2007 6:36 pm
Subject: Re: 2L clutch
I am very concerned re encouraging 7 years olds to drive 2-Litres.
My Keeper is at least 8 times that age, he's driven me for over 8 years, and he still screws up that awkward gear change with grinding regularity. And he claims he's a good driver. Humph.
So, please be careful who you encourage to drive us. We get hurt, you know !
Cheers !
Lennie the Lagonda
PS Excellent idea, offering a Land Rover based clutch. But two points :
1. Doesn't that negate the VSCC Eligibility Form, thus precluding you from competition ?
2. Isn't the point of having a car like me that you accept the challenges and limitations of old cars, and their weaknesses as well as strengths ?
My keeper is rebuilding my original engine, and has elected to keep the original clutch with new lining.
Perhaps we'll master Sutton Bank next time, and not just end up in an embarrassing cloud of smoke !
Quote by bob:
LMB racing proposes a conversion to Land Rover clutch; this can be operated by a 7 years old child.
Of course, not the original, but very effective.
I am very concerned re encouraging 7 years olds to drive 2-Litres.
My Keeper is at least 8 times that age, he's driven me for over 8 years, and he still screws up that awkward gear change with grinding regularity. And he claims he's a good driver. Humph.
So, please be careful who you encourage to drive us. We get hurt, you know !
Cheers !
Lennie the Lagonda
PS Excellent idea, offering a Land Rover based clutch. But two points :
1. Doesn't that negate the VSCC Eligibility Form, thus precluding you from competition ?
2. Isn't the point of having a car like me that you accept the challenges and limitations of old cars, and their weaknesses as well as strengths ?
My keeper is rebuilding my original engine, and has elected to keep the original clutch with new lining.
Perhaps we'll master Sutton Bank next time, and not just end up in an embarrassing cloud of smoke !