Ferrari Mailing List: Re: F1 Tachs

[Doug and Terri Anderson (dnt]

> > Ferrari Bubba notes "I noticed this? from films back in the 1950's and 
> > '60s with British Lucas and Smiths tachs. They were built this way and 
> > there's a reason, but I forgot why. Sir Sterling had them in his Coopers 
> > and Lotus cars for sure."

Vibration.  In those olden golden days - about 2 laps into a race the tires 
would pick up rubber and go out of balance.  Add engine vibration - mounted 
directly to the frames - and by mid race - it was a wonder they could see 
the gauges at all.  These guys weren't just drivers - they were supermen.
DOUG