RE: IML: Imperial Brakes
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RE: IML: Imperial Brakes
- From: Hank.Leskie@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:09:52 -0500
I don't think that this claim is arrogant at all. I totally agree that if
one drives defensively there is little chance that you will be at much
risk. There is the odd drunk driver out there but I have not seen too many
on a Sunday afternoon while taking my classic out for a bit of fresh air.
If you are driving your classic at the time bars are closing or during rush
hours, then you will increase the risk of getting your Imperial dented.
Responsibility remains with the driver at all times.
Hank Leskie
62 convert.
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The arrogance of the claim that close encounters are related to the person
having them is beyond belief. Driving a 66 with fully up-to-date and
serviced drum brakes gives the driver one of two choices when a drunk
driver goes around a stopped vehicle at a stop sign – broadside him or go
up onto the curb. Distracted, impaired and just plain inconsiderate
drivers are an unfortunate fact of life. Despite allowing for adequate
spacing between vehicles at highway speeds, there are often drivers who cut
in at the last moment, often without the use of turn signals, to make the
off ramp. Cars that in their prime would stop at 130 feet or more have
little chance of avoiding multi-piston, four wheel disc brakes of today’s
“pocket rockets” that weight in at half their weight.
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From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
randalpark@xxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 3:59 PM
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: IML: Imperial Brakes
Our lovely behemoths stop in far less space than a semi, and those
are everywhere. I've said it before, and I will say it again more
politely this time, that it is perfectly okay to drive these cars as
long as they are in safe condition and us drivers adjust or driving
to the vehicle. To me that is part of the responsibility of sharing
the road. Myriads of close encounters of the bad kind are usually
more related to the person having them than to the others on the
road.
Our cars had some of the best drum brakes ever built, so if they
don't feel right when they are coming to a halt, they need to be
repaired or adjusted. Anyone who thinks that their car is unsafe,
should keep it in the garage. I happen to know that mine are not, so
they get out on the road whenever possible.
Paul W.
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From: marc.f.hall@xxxxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 6:39 AM
Subject: RE: IML: 1962 LeBaron
I too ply the highways and byways of the Seattle/Puget Sound area,
but am reluctant to use the '66 Crown Coupe for commuting due to:
o Floating down the road in a 5,200+ LB car with drum brakes
o Most cars on the road have modern disc brakes
o Most drivers on the roads are not aware of the stopping distances
my lovely behemoth requires
o Numerous negative experiences on roads where the above facts are
not considered by other drivers
I used to commute, but too many close calls due to lack of
consideration by fellow commuters. A couple near misses and near
death experiences convinced me to drive a car with disc brakes when
driving into Seattle on I-5.
I usually drive my classic cars on the weekends or for local driving,
on average fewer occurrences of aggressive driving then. Less folks
are in a hurry when not commuting.
Marc in Mukilteo
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From: randalpark@xxxxxxx [mailto:randalpark@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 4:30 AM
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: rest19tb0@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: IML: 1962 LeBaron
This week I had to schedule my regular driving car for some much
needed service. Anything that is driven very much requires it, and
though mostly still capable, I haven't got as much time to devote to
car maintenance myself as I would like or once did. I chose to allow
my 1962 LeBaron the opportunity to become my daily driver for these
few days. I am always well under my annual mileage limit for
collector cars as specified in my insurance, and the need to drive
the car is obvious. Indeed, for me the occasional drive is classified
as maintenance.
I can barely describe the renewed feeling of satisfaction that I
experienced behind the wheel of that old car. Having owned it since
1979, the two of us have been though a lot. Happily, at this point in
our relationship of 27 years, we still hold our own together with the
best of them. Merging with traffic on our high speed morning
thoroughfare, the old girl steps right up to the challenge of
"inserting herself" into rush hour freeway traffic with tremendous
grace and absolutely NO fuss. The announcement begins with a flick of
the turn signal lever, followed by a firm plunge into the accelerator
pedal. Amazingly, we are "up to speed" instantly, at least it seems
so compared to my normal routine. The steep, clogged, streets of
early morning Seattle present no difficulty whatsoever. As the need
arrives to leap forward from a 45 degree angle stop, pointed towards
the clouds, a touch of the accelerator is all that is necessary to
briskly move the old colossus forward without the slightest
hesitation. Pedestrians simply stare in awe.
Cruising I-5 on the way home, during brief interludes of extreme
serenity, at 75 mph with the Southampton's windows fully lowered,
makes up for the fact that the old R-12 A/C system has long since
lost its initial factory charge. This week's mild temperatures of the
mid to upper 70's add to the delight of the experience. The superb
manners of the car, highlighted by its still amazing handling
characteristics top the list of my favorite features of these cars.
Thankfully, in spite of its many well earned warts, this car still
excels in that department.
Every now and then I wonder why I have kept my Imperials out in the
garage all of these years. Opportunities like the one this week
quickly remind me what all the excitement is about.
Paul W.
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From: kiwiimp65@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 3:37 AM
Subject: RE: IML: wanting a cool car
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