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Subject:Re: Comments on Splittie
From:Stan Wilder
Date:Thu, 12 Sep 2002 19:45:46 -0500

I had a 71 MG Midget .................
1275 cc Engine, a real screamer.
The brakes sucked.
Even with an entire new braking system I was always prepared to drag my
feet.
It scared me once to many times and I sold it.

Stan

On Thu, 12 Sep 2002 19:54:21 -0400 wb6otg <wb6otg@INTREX.NET> writes:
> >Question: are those single circuit brakes or dual circuit?
>
> As with many imported cars, VW models sold in the US have dual
> circuit brakes from '67 on, single before that, since the dual
> circuit brakes were a federal requirement starting in '67.
> I once knew a guy who had a '69 MG with single circuit breaks.  I
> told him something wasn't right.  Eventually he found out he really
> had a '66 with a '69 title!
>
> Bill
>

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