Date: 31 Mar 2003 15:14:51 GMT From: davehinznopsamcop.net Subject: Re: Name this part (WAS: Re: Odd knob, no markings...what is it?)
Someone who looks an awful lot like Paul Halliday <pjghnopsamyonder.co.uk> wrote: > in article b67t0k$2h9tb$1nopsam34476.news.dfncis.de, davehinznopsamcop.net at > davehinznopsamcop.net wrote on 31/03/2003 00:01: >> NS? Thingy? Would you _please_ speak English, brother Paul? > NS = Near-side (as opposed to off-side). The side nearest the kerb when > parking on the left of the road. Ah, the driver's side. > Thingy = Jobby. Doober. Is that the same as a dongle? >> Ah yes, that. As I recall, it's a sort of electronic box with a >> number of wires passing into it. >> >>> It's some electronic box with a number of wire passing into it. >> >> See? I told you so. > Gosh, thanks. No problem; it's what I do best. Actually, are there wire numbers on it? I could look it up that way; I have the 900 service manual set. >> Dunno. I still need to know what "NS" means, and where did you get wings >> mounted to your Saab, anyway? > Passenger side to me, driver's side to you. This is the side where you've > suggested I re-locate the steering wheel to (you do call it a steering > wheel?). The wings are mounted where you guys usually have fenders. Yes we call that a "steering wheel" as well. I'd like to know more about these wings you mention - which airfoil are they using, and how are they structurally reinforced to the unibody? Do they tip up when parking, or how does _that_ work? Oh- and what do you call the things that give airplanes lift, if you call car parts "wings", please? Dave Hinz
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