In a message dated 3/23/98 3:59:00 PM, rzc4@cdc.gov wrote:
>off and will be getting it licensed as well as more
>streetworthy. The one thing I noticed is that my car seems to have
>shrunk and I fit in there a lot tighter than I did when I was 18 - do
>those things shrink?
>Thanks again for all your help. I am really impressed by the
>responsiveness of the folks on this list.
>
>ralph cordell
>'59 MGA
>'84 Turbo Regal
>'87 Grand National
>'96 Roadmonster
Yes, Ralph, they do. I notice that every MG I own or ride in shrinks over the
winter. It has nothing to do with a lack of exercise or the # of girl scout
cookies consumed. I am convinced that there is a small self-healing leak in
the garage, and the melting snow in combination with the extreme cold cause
them to shrink. It seems to take until mid July until the combination of heat
expansion and automotive exercise stretch those little jewels out again.
I cannot say whether this is a strictly northern phenomenon, but your
experience leads me to think not. In the spirit of science, however, I would
like to hear from others on the list to help determine whether or not this is
a universal condition.
Bob Shaw, PhD
Lincoln, NE
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