Re: Torsens, VC and not

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <63c59c1f.35dc3dca@aol.com> QSHIPQ@aol.com writes:

> My synopsis of these articles would be that Mr King gave away more of the
> store than he should have.  All UK Super Tourings used either a VC, none used
> the Torsen, even though it was an "option" listed.  Mr beila even ran the VC,
> since combining his quotes with Mr King indicates that only the VC was used.
> So, the 'hunt' is off for Torsens in Super Touring, the real question is when
> did the boys use the spool rear, and who?  The spool sounds like quite a ride
> to me...

I don't have a problem with the idea of Torsens not being raced in the
BTCC - I never thought they were.

The "spool", though, was described to me (and I described it to the
incredulity of the list) as a _centre_ option.  I've actually _held_
the damn thing.

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