In a message dated 11/16/2007 12:00:11 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
auprichard@comcast.net writes:
That's fine if you want an unreliable, uncomfortable, poorly-handling and
potentially unsafe car with 90-odd horse-power.
I have found in my years of owning and driving British cars that "upgrades"
rarely improve reliability or handling. More likely they satisfy the 'boy
racer" desires of the owners and the bottom line of the sellers of
aftermarket
equipment. I have two E Types which are excellent examples of this. Both are
fully restored. The 63 is absolutely stock in every detail. The 64 has every
recommended upgrade to improve reliability and handling. The 63 is a very
sweet car to drive. You feel like you're part of the car. The 64 handles like
a
truck by comparison. It corners flatter and accelerates harder. I don't spend
much time accelerating hard or trying to go around curves that fast. It
depends on what you want. I hotted up my TR3 when it was last restored and I'm
sorry I did it. I like stock best!
This is not a common belief I know, but there are many people who think as
I do, and especially serious collectors.
Best, Mike Moore
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