TWO TOP GEARS

NZ Truth, Issue 1211, 14 February 1929, Page 18

TWO TOP GEARS

Germany Now Adopts

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Easily the most striking feature , of the exhibits at the Berlin motor . show was .the' number of cars fitted - with an extra geared-up top gear, somewhat similar to the gear provided on most models of the Graham- Paige. MO fewer than six of Germany's best cars have adopted what is known as the Maybach device, which is a constant mesh auxiliary gear placed m the transmission line behind the ordinary gear box. Unlike the Graham-Paige device, the Maybach system transforms a threegeared car into a six-geared machine, and a four into an eight. - Its primary use, however, is to give an extra and higher top gear, for use under ordinary favorable conditions of running:. Germany is rapidly developing her motor industry, and some of the best cars are equal to anything produced.

TN stopping suddenly on wet pavement the best method to avoid skidding is to drive slowly, do not release the clutch, • apply brakes gradually, releasing- and applying again to avoid locking wheels. Do not attempt to make a sharp turn. * * # TP the clutch pedal strikes the floorA board when the clutch is engaged it should be adjusted. Continuing to drive a car fn this condition causes the clutch to slip and wear out. # * #■;.". V W/INDQW glass m a closed car .may- " start, tattling after the car has been m use for some time. This can be remedied by replacing the felt channels which become worn by use.