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Subject:Re: engine size
From:Mark Tuovinen
Date:Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:40:17 -0800

More proof that birds of a feather flock together, we have a Spitfire too.
It is fun in the turns...........when it runs that is!

Mark in AK
`87 Westy Syncro
`79 Triumph Spitfire

On Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM, Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@verizon.net>wrote:

> I did set myself up for that :-)  And of course you're right, when it comes
> to 5000 lb vehicles, engine size does matter - on the other hand, I don't
> drive a mini, but I also own a triumph spitfire and it's a blast with only a
> 1147cc engine- 67 HP of fun on the turns.  Hey, the joy is in the handling!
>
> Dan
>
>
> On Oct 28, 2011, at 12:03 AM, BenT Syncro wrote:
>
> > Only those with a small "Winky" say that. I mean Winky's like yours with
> smaller engines. Size does matter. Otherwise, we would all be driving Mini
> Coopers and Smart cars.;-)
> >
> >
> >
> > BenT
> >
> > sent from my electronic leash
> >
> > On Oct 27, 2011, at 11:24 PM, Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@VERIZON.NET>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Just try to remember, it's not the size, it's how you use it.
> >>
> >> Sorry :-!  I had to say it...
> >>
> >> Dan
> >> Los Angeles, CA
> >> "Winky" the '85 Westy Weekender
> >>
> >>
>