Pete wrote:
> I'm Pete
>
> I'm new to my '69 sprite (5 months). It runs perfect, no complaints
> (although I will be asking a lot of questions). I'm not looking to speed
> all around town but I somehow feel the engine will explode if I go faster
> than 50mph. I have no idea why, I guess it's just because it's my baby
> and older than I am. Can anyone ease my mind? How fast do you people
> drive?
>
> Thanks
> Pete
Pete,
Give the car and yourself a little time to get used to each other. I started
driving mine at about 50 MPH and I thought it was going to fly apart. After
a couple of years of bonding we can now keep up and pass most traffic on
secondary roads. I stay off the Interstate highways, not because I can't
keep up but because it just isn't fun. But 75-80 on a twisty back country
road is great fun although a little noisy. :)
Don't look at the tach. or the oil pressure and you will have a lot more fun!
--
Mark
1970 Midget
Nashville, TN
http://members.home.net/mendicott/midget.html
http://www.NashvilleTN.org/
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