If you do any highway driving at all (and in LA, I can't figure out how you can
avoid it), you would really benefit from an overdrive.
Sure, it is one more thing that can fail, but it is something that will take a
lot of wear and tear off the engine. I smile every time
the OD kicks in and I can watch the revs drop by 500 rpm. That will increase
engine life and for my money is well worth the added
possibility of additional problems.
But then Dave wouldn't get to see you as often! :)
Joe
Laura Gharazeddine wrote:
>
> None of my Spits have had o/d. With Nigel, we've talked about it. Then one of
>the guys from my local Triumph club said he could get me (a used) one at a
>good price. I thought about it. Talked about it with Dave. Talked about it
>with the English guy who works for Dave. In all, I talked to about 5 different
>people and what it came down to is that it's a nice thing to have-but not a
>necessity and more importantly-it'll be just *another thing to break or go
>wrong*.
>
> That last bit, coming from individuals I respect and who hadn't confered with
>each other convinced me not to do it.
>
> This year, at least!
>
> Laura G.
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