[Mgs] Overdrive Numbers

[Charles & Peggy Robinson]

   You sound like a Twist groupie. (G)  I sent him an Email years ago, 
asked him his rationale.  His answer made no sense.  He answered no 
further messages.

   Anyway, what maintenance?  You clean the screen now and then, keep 
the oil topped up and drive it.

   CR




Bob Howard wrote:
>    My recollection, and it's years old, of John Twist's opinion, was that
> there was not enough savings to be had in fuel consumption and engine
> wear to offset the additional expense and maintenance of the OD.   That
> was years ago, though, when the USA had its 55 mph speed limit, and I
> suspect that 55 mph limit was a factor in John's thinking.
>    We could, of course, ask him directly.
> Bob
> 
> On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:48:36 -0000 "Paul Hunt"
> <paul.hunt1 at blueyonder.co.uk> writes:
>> If that were the case my respect for John would go down several 
>> notches. 
>> Mileage benefits may be arguable, comfort benefits definitely not!
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>   Tell John Twist.  He thinks overdrives are strictly "feel good" 
>> add-ons.