Re: apples and oranges

[STEADIRIC@aol.com]

>>I dunno if I'd call the testers at CR "Capable engineers"  Several of 
>>their tester came through a Skip Barber that I was teaching at... These 
>>folks (3 guys and a gal) were, ummmmm inept comes to mind. 2 of the four 
>>could not shift a manual gearbox.
>>
>Ones ability (or lack thereof) to drive well is rarely if ever a reflection
>of their competence in their chosen careers (unless, of course, they are
>driving instructors/racers/test drivers/etc.).
>
>It goes both ways too.  I've been driving manual tranny's for about 15
>years -- couldn't design one if my life depended on it.
>
>
>No flame, just pointing out one of life's little inconsistencies.

The point that I was making was, these people are supposed to know what 
they are doing when they test a car and since there are many cars that 
come with manual gearbox's only how can they fairly test these cars?  
Also if your going to be called a "Test Driver" then you better know how 
to test ALL cars......


Later!


Eric Fletcher S.O.C.
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
St. Louis, MO

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