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#51 of 552 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 04, 2001 (12:07 pm)
"Off" is the Lucas default mode in case of emergency.   I always loved the theory that all Lucas components contained smoke. So the reason your Lucas component failed was that the smoke leaked out. So you go to the dealer, and he gives you back a component that has had the smoke re-installed. Makes sense, don't you think?
#52 of 552 by dpwestlake Jun 05, 2001 (5:13 am)
......and there are no skyscrapers on London because of the Lucas Lift (elevator) Division.
#53 of 552 But, if there were... by isellhondas Jun 05, 2001 (7:04 am)
Would YOU ride on a Lucas elevator?
#54 of 552 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 05, 2001 (7:17 am)
Makes you wonder how Spitfires did so well against Messerschmidts.
#55 of 552 Lucas... by carphoto Jun 05, 2001 (10:06 am)
Is a leading supplier of electrical and electronic components to the aerospace industry in the US and Europe. If you fly on a commercial airliner, there's Lucas onboard! Usually the biggest problem with Lucas electrics in cars is the hack mechanic who last worked on it.
#56 of 552 by rea98d Jun 05, 2001 (10:11 am)
Was Lucas electrical on TWA Flight 800?
#57 of 552 No, and neither was the SAM that shot it down!!! by kinley Jun 05, 2001 (10:17 am)
#58 of 552 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 05, 2001 (12:06 pm)
Yep, those Brooklyn gangs are not only tough, but well-equipped! I do remember that story....a reporter finally confessed to starting the rumor I believe.   Maybe mechanics didn't do a very good job on British cars, but I can assure you the OLD Lucas components were pretty much awful.
#59 of 552 Wait a minute....! by isellhondas Jun 05, 2001 (1:28 pm)
Cancel my flight ! Hello, Greyhound..?
#60 of 552 by dgraves1 Jun 05, 2001 (2:21 pm)
Lucas Aerospace is, as noted, a prominent supplier of electronics to the commercial aircraft companies. And their stuff is very reliable. It better be. A guy cursing at his smoking MG is somewhat humorous. 400 people plummeting to their deaths is not.

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