Here are two genoa sheet cars in fine working order. The sheaves spin freely and thee is no play in the plain bearings. They fit onto 1 1/4 inch Nicro (I think) T-track (see pic of the track for maker's logo); not sure if they fit other makers' tracks. They came off a 1980s Pearson.
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Companies work with racing technology to improve child safety seats
Fri, 27 May 2011The same technology that saved IndyCar driver Simona De Silvestro from serious injury in a recent crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway might soon be helping protect children in car seats. Dorel Juvenile Group, a car-seat manufacturer, is partnering with racing-product developers at Bald Spot Sports to use cockpit material that insulates racers from crashes in child-safety technology. Dorel makes child-safety items under brand names such as Safety 1st and Cosco.
New Discovery Sport Teases Seven-Seat Cabin
Wed, 30 Jul 2014LAND ROVER has dropped the biggest hint yet as to the role its new Discovery Sport model will play in the firm’s line-up, with a cheeky nod to the car’s seating layout. Making the unusual point of drawing attention to its prototype cars with dramatic camouflage, the latest set of graphics to adorn the premium compact SUV show an illustration of a third row of seats. This nod to family-centric buyers should ensure plenty of pre-launch interest, as seven-seat cars in this sector of the market are the exception rather than the norm.
Nice at the London motor show 2008
Wed, 23 Jul 2008Nice Ze-O is designed in Europe but built in China By Gavin Green and CAR reader reporter Jacomoseven Motor Shows 23 July 2008 02:28 The London motor show is awash with electric cars – and some of them like the Nice e500 are downright intriguing. Unsurprisingly prime minister Gordon Brown immediately gravitated towards the electric car village during his press day visit... What’s new on Nice's London motors show stand?