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Russ Noble · 04-28-06, 05:27 AM

Hi Brian,

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I don't recall any of the drivers at Le Mans back in the sixties having any problems.

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There probably weren't any problems but how often were they on part throttle at Le Mans? Cylinder filling at part throttle is obviously going to differ from side to side. Ian is probably right in that this may be more a technical consideration than an actual practical usage consideration.

IMHO many people on this forum, and I'm speaking generally here, go totally overkill on solutions to problems or potential problems that may arise, and that's fair enough they want the best for their "baby". It does lead to interesting technical discussions and bench racing.

Some people prefer form over function, I will go for function over form any day. Generally speaking (and not limited to GT40's) I do not see why something that is theoretically flawed needs to be perpetuated just because it was original. All cars are a design compromise, for whatever reason, (cost, availability of parts, time, ease of manufacture, appearance etc etc.) why burden yourself with someone elses compromises if you don't have to? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/twocents.gif[/img] Maybe that's just my Kiwi upbringing!

Regards

04-28-06, 05:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
Russ Noble Russ Noble Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Christchurch,NZ GT40: Building scratc Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 20	Re: Webers the right way! Hi Brian, [ QUOTE ] I don't recall any of the drivers at Le Mans back in the sixties having any problems. [/ QUOTE ] There probably weren't any problems but how often were they on part throttle at Le Mans? Cylinder filling at part throttle is obviously going to differ from side to side. Ian is probably right in that this may be more a technical consideration than an actual practical usage consideration. IMHO many people on this forum, and I'm speaking generally here, go totally overkill on solutions to problems or potential problems that may arise, and that's fair enough they want the best for their "baby". It does lead to interesting technical discussions and bench racing. Some people prefer form over function, I will go for function over form any day. Generally speaking (and not limited to GT40's) I do not see why something that is theoretically flawed needs to be perpetuated just because it was original. All cars are a design compromise, for whatever reason, (cost, availability of parts, time, ease of manufacture, appearance etc etc.) why burden yourself with someone elses compromises if you don't have to? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/twocents.gif[/img] Maybe that's just my Kiwi upbringing! Regards