Re: [alfa] Why they drive on the left side

["Paul Bayly" <thebaylys@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

    If you 'flip' a steering rack, say on an Alfetta, the car will turn in
the opposite direction to the direction you turn the steering wheel !   Dash
and pedal modifications are usually more involved than swapping the steering
mechanism.

Beatle
'67 Duetto
Oz
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Spencer, Graham" <Graham.Spencer@domain.elided>
To: "Alfa Digest (E-mail)" <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 6:52 AM
Subject: RE: [alfa] Why they drive on the left side


> I thought it was because of the stagecoaches in the US. Due to the
> stagecoaches being often attacked, they rode with a armed passenger. Since
> most of these 'guards' were right handed they sat to the right of the
> driver, as it presented a better shot (as opposed to twisting and firing
> over your left shoulder). Therefore when you passed you stayed to the
right,
> so that both coaches had a clear shot. I heard this is also the reason the
> passenger seat is called "Shotgun" in the US.
>
> Alfa content: How much is interchangable betewwn a RHD and LHD setup? I've
> never really thought about all the differences required. I.e. are we
talking
> different racks, or are they typically desigen to be 'flipped' for either
> side.
>
> Graham Spencer
> Tampa Bay FLA
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