This, to me, is part of the point - I think traveling on the interstate in the
family wagon or minivan is certainly boring - adding CC to the mix makes it
even more boring (albeit, perhaps more comfortable). I think traveling in a
lbc on an interstate (or anywhere else) is not boring so why would I want to
put in CC to make it more boring?? Ya see, there's a fundamental logic flaw
here that says installing CC just does not add up (for me anyway)!!! And,
it's not a lack of long distance driving that leads me to conclude this. I
use to commute 75 Miles (one way) every day, on interstates, in a lbc and each
weekend drive between Long Island and Baltimore - or - Baltimore and PA. Oh,
and let's not forget the occasional trip to NC. I never once thought of CC!!
- (perhaps I'm just not that bright)
Now, consider that you have a MGC. It's summertime and you are driving your C
over a long distance. You realize after an hour or so, with you foot
continuously on the gas pedal, that your high quality right K-Mart shoe has
just melted (or for those of you with better quality shoes - realize that your
right foot is getting blisters from the heat). Now, this, to me, is a reason
to get CC - keeps the right foot out of that hot spot and for the weak footed,
this may be a necessity. The rest of you have no excuses!!!
Now, can anyone offer an opinion on whether I should use copper or PVC tubing
for the boot Jacuzzi I'm installing in my 69???
Dr. Doug
69 C Rdst (gotta full tank and water cooled shoes - where to??)
69 C GT (like a CA car - looks good but doesn't really do anything)
69 B Rdst (ugly but fun)
71 B GT (could be your little piece of O/D heaven during this lifetime!)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net On Behalf Of DANMAS@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 1997 10:24 PM
To: doug russell; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Cruise Control
In a message dated 97-04-22, Dr. Doug wrote:
<< I'm pondering this thread and am wondering to myself ...<this is me
wondering>
Is it me or do others think CC is antithetical to the reason we drive an
lbc?? >>
Only if you never drive them any distance! On local roads, they are not
needed, but if you drive them long distance, like I do, You are forced to
spend time on the interstates. That by itself is boring, but a cruise control
would certainly be handy!
Notice I said "would", as I don't have one on either of my cars. As much as
they would help on long drives, I can't bring myself to put one on. It seems
unethical, somehow (and I am certainly not a purist!). If I could put one on
so it could not be seen, I might do it.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
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