Been musing on one of the Midget bulletin boards about the possibility of converting my new gearbox to electronic clutch actuation so that I can left foot brake. One of the contributors reckons it could be done reasonably easily...what a hoot! The plan is to use the standard clutch for starts, then have a micro-switch system on the gear shift for racing changes.
Remember the Lotus 77? Ronnie Peterson used it but soon went back to the 72 because it was far too complicated. It had an electric clutch and four pedals, with one brake pedal either side of the steering column, a clutch for starts and a switch on the gearstick to trigger the clutch. Brad reckons we could try a Triumph Spitfire lever with the overdrive switch fitted...
...but I know it's a pipe dream! My paucity of budget is only matched by my paucity of engineering skills :-(
Interesting day at the SKID CAR tomorrow. First of our days with Wiltshire County Council, teaching newly-qualified teenaged drivers how to stay out of hedges in slippery weather. Jamie & I working together on it, nice project to work on during the year. We're promoting it as "Bad Weather Simulation Course", no reason why we can't roll it out to companies and other organisations.
Fun, fun, fun!
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