Re: "60 Minutes"

[Mike Marion <mmarion@optronics-intl.com>]

FWIW - I watched the original episode and even with all of the
manipulations to the transmission (there were more dials and tubes sticking
out of that car than Frankenstein in a "B" Sci Fi flick) the driver had to
release the brake before the car took off.  I was standing in my living
room screaming at the TV set while my folks looked at me like I had three
heads.  It was the most blatant scam I have ever seen and anyone with any
mechanical knowledge at all should not have fallen for it.

It was the last time I watched 60 minutes, ever.

Audishouldhavesued,

Mike




>I'd like to find a url containing a discussion of the tampering that CBS
>undertook when preparing the "60 Minutes" programme shown on 23 November
>1986.
>
>Somewhere I've seen a description of them drilling into the transmission?
>
>--
> Phil Payne
> Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club




=============================================================================
Mike Marion, Optronics - mmarion@optronics-intl.com
1990 Coupe Quattro - Lago Blue
1984 BMW R100RS "Last Edition" - Pearl White
???? VW Quantum Syncro Wagon - maybe, or maybe not
1995 Mitsubishi Montero, RWD/AWD/4WD - almost new and FOR SALE!!!!!!
=============================================================================wne