<VV> push start

[Frank DuVal]

OK, so I applied a little engineering formulas and yes, Roger 
Bannister(s) will be needed to push start  a powerglide on level ground. 
18 mph is 3.333 miles per minute. A 4 minute mile will only get you 15 
mph. So,  a downhill slope is needed, or a push car and a tire for 
cushioning.

I regretfully say that I will not be able to attend  Portland this year. 
It sounds like a great time is planned.

Frank DuVal


> Realistically it's not possible for humans to push the car (on level 
> ground) fast enough to start it. I HAVE started powerglides by 
> coasting them down a hill and slipping into low around 18-20 mph and 
> it works. But that's just simply too fast for mere mortals - Lon
>
> ARE YOU COMING TO PORTLAND??? WHY NOT???!!!  We'll still welcome you - 
> there's still room! But the convention starts next Tuesday!  
> www.corsaoregon.com
> Don't be a slacker! Come to Portland!!!
>
> Frank DuVal wrote:
>
>> Push starting PG discussion:
>> "get it up to 25 mph to start.."
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>> "How hard and fast is that 25 mph suggestion? I don't like the idea 
>> of pushing the car that fast with anything. What would you have to do 
>> to accelerate it that quickly--drop it off a cliff?
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