turboeric

50% for me, mostly from being able to guess the year correctly. I never did pay much attention to domestic iron.

It would make the basis for an awesome mobility scooter.

Pretty expensive, but these are good. http://parts-shop.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/seats?product_id=617 There's also a wide range of narrow seats available from these guys: http://www.europaspares.com/interior-parts/seats/custom-classic-kitcar-seats.html

Ah, but the Jags were awfully gorgeous too - especially the XKSS.

Isn't this just the ghost of Colin Chapman machining away excess weight?

That's from the documentary Chasing Ice, which I saw in a theatre last year. Well worth seeing, and seeing that sequence (and others) on the big screen is simply awe-inspiring.

Actually, both the Fergie engine and the TR engines were derived from the Standard Vanguard engine, which was Standard's bread and butter saloon car. Both Ferguson and Triumph were part of Standard Motors. This was before Ferguson and Massey-Harris merged to form Massey Ferguson.

I had a GT6 Mk III - it was just as you described. You get used to it (a bit like riding a horse), but a model of precision, it is not. You can see why something like a 7 was a revelation in the 50s.

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The answer to 'how much turbo lag' is always 'it depends'. It is very set-up dependent. For years, VW has used tiny, tiny turbos on their 1.8T and 2.0T gas motor to beef up low end torque, and there's really no perceptible lag, but they run out of breath pretty quickly. Ford's more complex EcoBoost system accomplishes the same thing, but with a little more top end capability. The much bigger turbo on my Miata lags noticeably, but on track you can always keep it on the boil and the ultimate volume of boost is much higher, hence more hp. That said, I think you're right about the Ford motors being interesting transplant candidates.

Don't call my brother in law - he wanted some for his trailer so he could recharge his batteries over night...

I've been in meetings like this. "You've doubled production - well done! Now, why have costs gone up?":rolleyes:

I don't own one, but I looked at them carefully in 2011 when looking for a new commuter car. I'd be able to do my daily commute (15 miles highway each way) purely electric, so it made sense and appealed to my geeky love of efficiency. However, I just couldn't justify the price. Here in Canada, they're 2.5 x as much as a base Honda Fit (which I ended up buying and love). I know cars like that aren't just about the money, but damn.... I've got other things to blow my car money on that are 'way more fun.

How much of the limit is based on max trailer axle weights as opposed to the towing capacity of the Kenworth? One aspect of European emissions regulations that hasn't yet been mentioned is their focus on CO2 emissions, which diesels typically have better performance than gas.

Another data point. Subaru CrossTrek tow rating = 680 kg. (about 1500 lb) Subaru Impreza - no towing allowed. Same chassis, same drive train, same brakes.