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THE COST OF SPEED.
Increased Oil Consumption.
RECENT TEST RESULTS.
By H. Thornton Rutter.]
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
NOVELTIES.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1931.
MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.
HOSPITALS FOR MOTORISTS.
Sir Robert Jones's Suggestions.
Advice to Competitors.
Messages were also broadcast and these had to be taken down
Old Methods in New vorbatim.
Guise:
RADIO RACING.
By H. Thornton Rutter.]
YEARS 201
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Road Posts.
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HEADLIGHT DAZZLE.
How to Avoid Common Road Evil.
are often puzzled
Detailed maps of each section of Italy, with milenges trom town to town, were furnished to each com petitor, so that they were aware of the exact distance to be cover needients is increasing,
Year by year the number of road First Ald splints should be stan
PROPER ADJUSTMENT, ed after receiving
the dardised, and every medical direction
problem of providing prompt and dent carefully trained to apply when driving after dark by many
stu Motorists Instructions on and were also able to calculate expert medical treatment for the them correctly-a more diffent lights and shadows unless they
their radio sets the exact time when their destina-often occurring complicated varie matter sometimes then in realised. Speeding up the traffle to enable seven per cent. reater petrol]
tion should be reached at their ties of injury has become scilous. In addition to such steps being ing at a glance. This, however, know how to interpret their moan. our ronds to carry a larger number mileage was obtained while using Motor practice swings in a circle, scheduled competition speed.
There is a rising incishnee of taken in the larger towns, the staffs is largely of vehicles is a costly process to the lighter oll-probably as the go that the investigator of novelties
permament disability, or at any In amull country hospitals should re-
matter of practice, Entries from those towns far rate unnecessarily inng invalidiam, ceive a more effective training in the best advice that can bo the motorist. He issupt to forget result of Jasur internal friction finde frequently old-methods in a distant-from-the-capital-were because unsuitable or unduly de- rat uid; such hospitals could then on to the novice to to delve that when he increases the speedțin the engine,
new guise. To-dny we see
given two days to reach Rome, layed treatment is all that--in play-an-essential part as "casualty the fact that other cara may be of his car from 30 miles an hour*
eautiously and not to worry over to 65 miles an hour on the pet calculate whether it will pay them makes of ears than the magnete. completed their reliability country. In 1930 the number of bulances should be statiuned on the
Motorists, therefore, are left to battery and coil Ignition on various while those in the vicinity of that available in many parts of
city road he increases the engine's all better to decrease their oil con- True. these are high tension in allotted time.
Many more, travelling much faster. the clearing stations."" run in one day as their persons killed or injured in rond consumption six or seven times.
main with highly skilled
ronds, Isumption and travel seven per
When dazzling head lamps are necident in Great That as many as 600 cars could 185,200, as compared with 177,013 from jolting and shock can
Britain was tendants who know how That is one of the interesting cent. fewer miles to each gallon of the old low tension system,
deaths, the best plan le, never to facts developed out of a 9,000 of petrol, or increase their sil con-
bat the principle is the
look at them but to direct the same-take part in this reliability run in the previous miles test recently carried out by aumption in order to obtain a
year electricity for sparking plugs pro-148 a test of car, radlo set, and
nverted. During the
the eyes to the pear side of the road. Sir Robert Jones in an introduc-deaths from compound fracture off this is done, only the very an official motoring organisation. seven per cent, extra mileage from vided by the battery in the driving ability, will possibly sur-tory note to the "Practitioner." the thigh were reduced from 80 brightest of headlamps will cause Thirteen new cary of various their petrol,
original sparking plug feeder of 30 prise British "motorists. I think states that between 1918 and 1930 to 20 per cent. when the ambulances any real Inconvenience, make were selected from
that this directional wireless tour-these "peace ensunities have un-with the necessary splints were driver is really dazzled he should When different motor dealers stock in Fast-driving motorists will be
tast week I tested the new 20-1 is an excellent iden to amuse bered 30,000 kfiled and 5 millons brought up to the firing line, and slow up, even stop altogether if order to obtain comparative ingratified to learn that the amount formation of the 19% cars" fuel, of carbon deposited at the high | h.p. six-cylinder Sunbeam saloon, panengers in a car, as usual-Injured, grave subsequent cripping) the same principle holds goox in necessary; on no account should
Ir it is the driver who gets all the offen speeds with the engine running rated for tax purposes at 23.8 h.p. fun out of competitions. In this ar
resulting because of the road accidents.
he "chance it," for cyclists' re- than at 30 miles an hour. This high-class motor, developing a rond an important role in taking the adequately trained attendants. Ile importance is the placing of first course. comparatively hot was smaller This new car has an excellent and case the passengers false pinyedaring of treatment caused
by
dectors are often of thould teach every car owner to speed of over 80 miles an hour if messages and recording them on maintains that the time is more aid posts along main ronds.
shortage
doubtful of hospital beds and in- A recent development of great efficiency, whilst pedestrians, of are entirely unlighted. keep the engine at its proper hot devired. I actually travelled at the official sheets to be handed in than ripe now for establishing in some European countries this has lamps on all natomobiles aro es in Needless to say. well adjusted temperatare al nil speeds, high or that pace for a few miles, and the at the end of the competition. low, to minimise carbon deposits, steering was as comfortable and as
every large city a "fracture hos-niready been systematised. Thus sential, and the best way of ac- Tyres play a very important pital" fitted to deal skilfully and in France there are more than hieving this end is to take the car 1,000 miles at 20 miles an hour; that one cannot obtain high speeds
This trial also demonstrated steady as at 20 miles an hour,
part in all touring and other forms effectively with every kind of nc-1,000 in operation, while along cor-cut on a quiet, straight road that The novelty, however, in this of motoring. To-day the This amount inerented to
low cident. (without extra heat miles quarts per 1,000 miles at
fain main routes in Belgium and has no street lampe. Adjust the In new model is the system of fitting prices ruling for rubber and other; an hour. Motor-car engineers rether words, the petrol consump steel liners in the cast-iron cylin- commodities have enabled the
First Aid Training.
Germany they are placed at regular bulbs one at a time so that each gard this Anding as proof that the tion at 10 miles an hour spredders in order to get the highest British Genlyear Company to
intervals. are equined with gives a fairly long but not too.
They A municipal building should, he telephone facilities, and lists of ad narrow bean without any black efficiency Modern tendency towards driving averaged two to three miles more possible
from
the announce new and exceptionally at high speed is the amin factor to the gallon than at 55 miles an aluminium alloy pistons.
moderate prices for their well-hinks, be utilised, but it should be dresses, &c., are placed in each in-patches in the centre. The lumpe causing variations in oil constmp. ¡ hour.
well in close touch with any local medi-dicating how to secure Immediate themselves can then be adjusted known range of Pathfinder covers; cal school, so that students would medical and nursing help, ambulan- for angle the object being to light turned round, and the system of the lowest cost at which tyres of
Here, again, the "wheel" has These are believed to represent he cylinder liners has been revived this quality have ever been avail-
taught the
most sound ces, and mechanical assistance up the road immediately in front from the practice applied to agri- able to motorists.
lines
along which to treat First aid dressing outfits, including of the car, and at the same time These emergencies.
ver. splints, are provided. Moreover, Summer holi-} cultural motora twenty years ago, day runs on these covers should attached to each teaching hos- system in Great Britain
to Illuminate the road ahead. "Fracture clinic" should be With the development of such a nd brought up-to-date.
Cast
lesson moinring expenses. tron liners were the original idea.
pital, and fracture Then aeroplane engines developēd
cases segregated deaths from road accidents could conjunction with the suggestions in the wards for special treatment. undoubtedly be averted. steel liners, and now the Sunbea
Expert ut forward by Sir Robert Jones. It has been estimated that auto-Such clinics should be linked up treatment could be brought more!
It would introduce a much needed Company have applied this system mobiles owners will pay about our closely with the local fracture has quickly to the spot, and prompt and must valuable advance in meet- to their latest twenty."
billion dollars in taxes during vital so as to ensure the efficiency measures taken in minimise aubing one of the sérious problema of The result is a much improved
1981.
of both being fully maintained. Isequent deformity and disability, Įto-day, Rapid acceleration and
consumption. These were run in for 2,000 miles and put through two kong testa at 30 miles an hour and five long leste at 55 miles an hour.
It was found that the ears need an average of ose quart of oll per
Fion.
tise of Heavy Grade Oils.
• Dil in an expensier item age com.i pared with petrol,
|
¿
• motorists are and the thigh more |
unity.
The lesson here is that
motorists who wish to use as little fael as possible should keep their pred down to about the 30 miles Lan haur rate.
Welsh Hill Trial,
about the latter community than! London rotorists, and Riley the former in regard to fuel cons owners in particular, will be in- sumption. AN this particular ferested in an ent
which has official test
to fudheen outsised by the Riley Motor ងឯង made economiral running, varinus Cheb to take place on Friday and ↑ erndes of oils were tested, »
Saturday, July 9 am 1. Lammidned rally and reliabiltr
trial, the feet of its hind to be high speeds are attained in a few
old an England.
suconds. No doubt the нечет bearings of the rankshaft help to provide an enrine entirely free
On the question of the adyang Fate of using heavier grade of oil to reduce onsumption, a direct comparison
between
fon-
a
Breem is the cullying point, and
petitors may start from any from periodic vibrations, giving
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henvy grades all other conditionsne of eight places being equal showet that sumption at high speed can be parts of tinal Britain.
Choate is cotured by about one-thind by Gaing heavy armer all in plare
of light winter oil.
This waving. however, was proved to be at the expense of loss petent mileage per gallon, as
TIME OUT
just a few moments for
Firestone
STANDARDIZED
BATTERY
SERVICE
•
1. Test batterywith hydromo
ter.
3. Add approvedwater if nood-
ed.
T
3. Clean top and terminal
posts.
4 Tighten and greasa terini-
nals.
5. Inspect and chock cables,
6. Tighten hold down clamps. 7. Check generator charging
rato.
Tires
Begin today to use this service
Firestone
• Batterice. Brake Lining
different extreniely silent. smooth-running
Our ont all engine speeds, but the in- Lapton, witch is 270 feronsed power developed can be miles from Breron by the prescrib-verdited to the gow steelers ed route. Drivers will feave the premises Messer, Riley (Coven
Small Renewal Cost, fry), in North Audley-stregi. W.. at 6,45 p.m. on Friday, and must
Moreover, these are easily re- nusnewed should by chance reach Breron by 6.45 am, on
a cylin der wear unequally. Also such a *clock on the Saturday. At eight
renewal would coat only a very! small sum and a an economical method of maintenance.
me morning the trints baggin, in the shape of a long and fairly dif- neult. run through the heart of Wales at an average of 20 m.p... Comfort to a high degree is pro observed hill climbs, non-stop rua-vided for the passengers in the ning and non-stop engine tests, new 20-h.p. Sunbeam saloon, cost- and a text for fuel consumption. ing £775. It travels particularly A record entry of 70 cars has easily without jolt or jar to the been mceived, and the entrants'upants at alt speeds, high or list includes Airs. Montague debulow, without any swaying or roll- -tone and Mr. Donald Healey, who ingr both gained first-class awards in the recent 6,000 miles German Automobile Club trial with their Alpine Rileys the only wo 1 British cars to conspele,
1
VITAL SERVICE.
Studebaker Spare Parts.
when rounding cornera, I can thoroughly recommend it as high-class carriage.
A great effort is now proceri ing to pereunde motor manufac turers to standardise a wireless set as part and parcel of the car's quipment. In England so far. only the cars belonging to New: Scotland Yard's special squad arr titted with receiving wireless out- fila.
Under the auspices of the Royal Halian, Automobile Club, fle Turin Automobile Club organised. In few weeks ago, a unique matar One of the least known, yet prob- race in which the participants | bly om of the anast important were guided by directions broad- phases of the automobile industry, cust From the Rome wireloss parts replacement service. And. station. The race ented with the Finst as Studebaker has won leader arrival in Rome of some 600 cars ship in engineering and mannfar from all parts of Italy. Some of ure, so Studebaker bas slevekaped the competitors came from France sparta reda.oment service to a Germany and Yugoslavia All dence of proficiency outstanding the cars were equiped with radio in motordom.
suta which luul to be self-contain
To the individual Studebaker |ed na no outside sources of ener owner, parts replatencul my see the object of this competition as were permitted, Speed was not st first thought, relatively, anim that was limited to 22 to 28 miles portant. Indeed, one of the great-
est tributes in Studebaker quality an hour average, nccording to the Imanufacture is the fact that fad size of the motor.
tors cales of replacement parts As we may have a similar com- average $4.9€ per. car per year. petition one day in Eugland,- 34 Yet, when a nintorist dnes need a may be of interest to note how |replacement part, he needs it in the Italians organised this cros8+]
and no ifs or nnds about it. As result, the obligation as sumed by Studebaker to provide practically instant service on Renuine Studebaker parts
country event guided by wireless messages.
The entrants' from the various Italian cities and elsewhere wore Studebaker owners in Amerien
divided into two groups, A and B. developed Lo the pro-At a given hour in the early morn- portions of a very anibitions under og direction instructions were broadcast to the various groups,
taking-ana enterprise involving A group of one city being directed small army of personnel and an Investment of more than $3,500,000.}
RECORD BARGAIN. -
to a point different from that ordered for B group.
Further Instructions wero shortly afterwards sent out by radle so that competitor numera Customs officers at Adelaide, Aus-9" for example would be ordered tralia, put up for sule a motorcar to a different point from that on which £110 Import duty was due originally instructed, and similar. The only bid was 6.. and it was counter-orders were broadenst to knocked down to a visiting Nor- uther individual competitors. waglan, who staggered the authori-Instructions ordering certain cars ties by saying that he intended to to stop for a given Interval wero take the car back, to Norway and also sent out by wirelens.
The ORAGON MOTOR GAR Co, L38, that he need not pay the duty.
Telephone 30228.
33. Wong Nel Chung Road, Happy Valley.
THE IRISH WAY. `
In order to vary the fun of [driving by directional wireless, gramophone records were played and broadcast, and the compoti- tora were expected to take a note In order to get over the licence of the number of the recording. renewals and insurance difficulty adinca, the name of the piece play- writer in an Irish paper has suged. the artist or artists and the Rested the lasue of delving licences opera from which the music was for life..
taken.
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