Re: digital guages

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
" 
" Thought maybe a digital tach would be
" too difficult to follow with the numbers zinging by as the revs build, so

human factors engineering here, any gauge you expect to read while
driving should be analog.

semis have a bank of gauges.  they are turned in the dashboard so that
when everything is normal all the needles point to 3:00 - you can read
the lot at a glance and easily spot abnormalities.

" Oh yeah what wheels fit?? I don't think those huge 19 or 20
" inch wheels will look good but I do think maybe a set of 16s or 17s might
" modernize the car a bit, what you think???

if you just want bling, go crazy.  but if you're seeking performance,
be aware that the front end roll geometry was designed for tall narrow
tires and is not compatible with low profile rubber.  as the car leans
into a corner the front wheels lean -more- not -less- and you can kiss
your contact patch goodbye.  narrow tires with tall sidewalls are more
forgiving.
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