Yeah, out where you are, I'd be worried about getting crunched. Around
here, not so much of a problem.
> I've got a 58 ZB, but ruled it out as a daily driver as I would hate
to see
> it get smuushed. So far I've had two daily driver sports cars rear
ended
> and totalled.
>
> For a 4 seater, I chose the Rover SD1. It's already equipped with
the Rover
> V8 and 5 speed. 5 doors, good looks AC and a modern simple
suspension.
>
> Desmogged with lowered suspension and euro headlights it'll be
interesting
> to take on the Japanese econobox crowd.
>
> Since I had two people try to run me off the road today, the bigger
car is a
> safer bet for the daily commute.
>
>
> Yeah, I should move. But then I'd have to get a real job somewhere.
>
>
> Kelvin.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
> > Chris:
> >
> > I too considered the ZB Varitone and would like to have
> > one. However I don't think it's fit as is for a daily
> > driver for many traffic conditions. It would really need an
> > engine upgrade, AC, front disk brakes and a OD or five speed
> > transmission to be a really nice daily driver. Anybody ever
> > put together an MG ZBV8 alla MGBV8 using a Rover engine?
> > Would the engine fit? Of course there would be a oil pan
> > problem.
> >
> > Hence my choice of the XJ6 which is more or less ready for
> > the current red light running, drag strip burning, bumper
> > hugging, tail gaiting, KMA, I'm more important, bubble
> > gummer, etc., type of driver which seems to abound on the
> > road today.
> >
> > --
> > Blake
> > MG TD
> > MGA twin cam
> > Home page: http://members.nvc.net/yd3/
> > NAMGAR Technical Reprint Provider:
> > http://www.mgcars.org.uk/namgar/techpage.htm
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