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Mar 17, 2008 8:51 pm
Mar 17, 2008 8:51 pm
Subject: Re: Cylinder Head Problem
Hi Tim (and Lennie),
Hmmm. I love my 2 Litre. I love the noises it makes. I love the 'tidy' way it goes round corners. I love the subtlety of the original body curves - particularly the back end 3/4 view with the sexy flicked up wings. All in all my original car is how I like it.
BUT with the downdraft head, I also love the sparkle. So did Phil Ridout. I love the way the power comes on in 'lumps'. I love the engine urging forward in third and wanting to drop into top. And I love being able to put down my foot in top and overtake lorries.
I am happy because all that is needed to return the car to original is to re-fit an original head and bolt the carbs back onto a conventional manifold. Easy.
I do not really like all those Le Mans replicas and fake Rapides and am proud of the fact that my M45 saloon has been restored as a SALOON.
So on the whole I agree with Tim. We both enjoy making the most of our performance - while appreciating our design and craftsmanship. Remember the theory is that the clever Lagonda Company designers were not allowed bring out a 'downdraft' speed model in 1930 for commercial reasons and instead produced the blown 2L which was much more expensive. I prefer my 'downdraft' car.
M 34
Hi Tim (and Lennie),
Hmmm. I love my 2 Litre. I love the noises it makes. I love the 'tidy' way it goes round corners. I love the subtlety of the original body curves - particularly the back end 3/4 view with the sexy flicked up wings. All in all my original car is how I like it.
BUT with the downdraft head, I also love the sparkle. So did Phil Ridout. I love the way the power comes on in 'lumps'. I love the engine urging forward in third and wanting to drop into top. And I love being able to put down my foot in top and overtake lorries.
I am happy because all that is needed to return the car to original is to re-fit an original head and bolt the carbs back onto a conventional manifold. Easy.
I do not really like all those Le Mans replicas and fake Rapides and am proud of the fact that my M45 saloon has been restored as a SALOON.
So on the whole I agree with Tim. We both enjoy making the most of our performance - while appreciating our design and craftsmanship. Remember the theory is that the clever Lagonda Company designers were not allowed bring out a 'downdraft' speed model in 1930 for commercial reasons and instead produced the blown 2L which was much more expensive. I prefer my 'downdraft' car.
M 34