> While points require tinkering, what makes these cars wonderful is the
> lack of electronics and computers... the mechanics are simple to
> diagnosis and repair. Given how much I drive, a simple ride is better
> than high performance, high-maintenance one.
I drive my 3 every day, about an hour and a half total commute. I pretty much
wanted to stick with points, but as I got to know the car, I came to feel the
degradation that you get after you first install points and have driven for a
period of time. Switched to Pertronix, and get optimal performance without
having to adjust the points on a weekend when I have so many other things to
do. Since then, the car has never run smoother at high speed.
Plus, I do enjoy the surprise on people's faces when this 50 year old car
starts with a half-second punch of the button, due to electronic ignition
coupled with an electric fuel pump. 'Course, reality returns when I leave my
parking spot and they see the oil marks.... :-)
Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
New Hampshire
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