> Daffy is a 1500 with o/d, I chose this model specifically because I do so much
> motorway driving. I'm not sure it would be so practical in a non-o/d car.
I have a non-o/d 1500. (Well, maybe it's a 1500+.) Those who haven't driven it
or been a passenger insist I need an o/d. Those who have say,'It's perfect the
way it is!'-and this includes the builder, two other restorers, a jag designer
and a couple of Spitfire/GT6 owners.
I htink Nigel is going to remain sans o/d!
> I have had her up to almost 100 mph (160 km/h), that DID feel scary. Somehow
> at that speed the structural integrity didn't seem all that I might hope for.
> But it did prove that Daffy is still capable of the top speed claimed for her
> when new!
Yeah, at top speeds, they do have a tendency to get squirrely in the rear. If
the rear could be lowered a bit...
> Adequately maintained, the Spitfire is well capable of breaking any countries
> speed limits (well, maybe not Germany!), so don't feel scared of going as
>fast
> as conditions, and your conscience, allow you!
>
> (Before I get lampooned for encouraging dangerous driving, I would advise
>that,
(etc...)
This was great advice, Richard. My stepfather, who taught me how to drive, was
an automotive engineer who spent weekends working tech support at race
tracks-and everything you said here was exactly what he taught me. As a result,
I've never had an accident, caused an accident and in 20+ years of driving-only
one speeding ticket (and there was no one around that day except Mr. California
Hwy Patrol to bust my chops!)
Thanks dad! Good work Richard!
Laura G.
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