tea tray theorists unite

[Pottree@domain.elided]

In a message dated 6/14/2002 4:02:34 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> but the 90 and the Milano used the same plenums
> and connectors as the GTV 6, SZ, and RZ and all should need a tea tray (or
> "Viewing Port", as the Maratona's was called) just as much.
> 
> And I would be VERY interested in a 'functional' explanation for the
> asymmetrical 'speed-lines' on the tray -
> 
The slope and shape of the hood (bonnet?) on the 75/Milano is not the same as 
on the GTV6.  Having had both, there is a bit more clearance under the hood 
on the 75 as it doesn't slope down quite as steeply toward the nose of the 
car.  So, I would advance the guess that is a possible reason a tea tray 
wasn't needed.  Also, maybe it WAS needed just as much, and they just didn't 
bother on a sedan?

The grooves in the plastic are asymmetrical for aesthetic reasons.  I wonder 
if they are on the opposite side on right-hand drivers?  WERE there factory 
right drive GTV6?  I imagine so, but can't recall having actually seen any.  
Calling London...

Charlie
LA, CA, USA
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