> > I know this is why so many cars sold in Europe have > >> dangerously underpowered engines. > >I would have thought that the "danger" is in >overpowered engines. Overpowered means too much power for the chassis. this is generally the case for US-market cars, which lack chassis dynamic ability, as imports there have soft springs and little damping and probably thin swaybars... and "domestic" cars are far worse. A lot of cars however, and this includes our vans, are capable of safely handling far more power than stock, in the T3's case, easily more than double. > Is there something that I'm >missing?? Is going slowly dangerous?? Yes it is. It causes road rage from drivers justifiable MIFFED at being held-up by roadhogs. It also causes fatigue and loss of concentration on longer drives, due to lack of mental stimulation. > Many folks >seem to believe that the posted "Speed Limit" is the >suggested minimum speed. Not true, it is the legal >maximum speed. Sure. And as we know, laws are always right. Just ask any average German citizen c1940. ZIEG HEIL! |
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