Re: [Amc-list] back up planning

["Bruce Griffis" <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

Lugging it - that's how I get into the subdivision! Downshift to
second and go way too slow for the gear to get in. I sure don't want
to come to a complete stop on the main road leading to the subdiv -
most folks are going 45 (or more). Stopping to get into first just
won't cut it!

I'm also (much to the perturbation of folks behind me) getting back
into timing the traffic lights.

I'm going to have to visit a show and check out someone's twin-stick
transmission. (well, my "check-out" list is: airliner seats,
twin-stick transmission, three-on-the-tree with overdrive, smaller
wagons, checking out Javelins with sixes and a three speed manual).

Got an update on the LeMons?

>  I let a younger (30's) friend drive my Twin Stick American
>  to go get sandwiches last weekend while we're working on the
>  LeMons car.  He's got zero old-car experience, though he likes
>  cars, mainly euro-sporty stuff.
>
>  To his credit, he didn't freak out, and he paid attention,
>  and adapted to it. I gave him the rundown on it, and I left OD
>  locked out for simplicity. He was a bit baffled, and not sure
>  he liked it, as he didn't say much upon return, which is odd.
>  "Discovered" what non-synchro was, gently, then abandoned the
>  idea of downshifting to first, and just lugged it.
>
>  I told him lugging it, 2nd or 3rd near idle speed was OK,
>  but it didn't sink in until he was in the seat.
>
>  Not sure if he's buying an antique car any time soon :-)
>
>  I think it's us that's crazy.
>
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