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The best known Bugatti racing cars are probably the Type 35, 51 and 59 Grand Prix models. But racing cars were the smaller part of the Bugatti production line. The majority of the cars were not even sports cars, they were in fact touring cars.

Of the touring cars the Bugatti Type 57, 3.3 liter eight-cylinder car produced between 1934 and 1939 is the most outstanding. example of Ettore Bugatti's work.

The Type 57 twin camshaft engine produced 130 horse power and were available from March 1934. During the production of the Type 57 some sports versions were made, namely the 57S, Type 57C and a very few 57SC's. In total, approximately 725 of all the model Type 57's were produced.

The engine was a remarkable piece of engineering even by today's standards. The single piece crankshaft had full pressure lubrication while the twin-camshafts were driven from the pinion at the rear of the engine. The crankcase was of cast aluminum with Bonalite invar-strut pistons being fitted in most of the cars.

The inlet manifold, mounted on the right of the engine, changed design several times during the time the Type 57 was in production with significant improvements. The exhaust manifold was made from cast-iron and mounted on the opposite side.

The suspension system used the typical Bugatti reversed quarter elliptical at the back with semi-elliptical springs up front. The braking system was cable operated although towards the end of the production run in 1938 this was changed to a Lockheed hydraulic system. 

The performance of a1934 Type 57 was reported by Motor Sport as reaching 105 mph while...

"The 57S has a truly astonishing performance being capable of 115 mph which is remarkably good for an unblown sports car"

Fast as these cars were they were also comfortable to drive even in the London traffic according to the late Sir Malcolm Cambell who, I suspect enjoyed rather more the superb road-holding, really brilliant acceleration and very powerful brakes.

Graham Smart engineers hand made manifolds and silencers for classic touring cars across the world. Read more.

What Size is a Dressage Arena?

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Dressage is what many people would consider the Ballet of the horse world.  What appears beautiful and effortless to the audience is in fact an achievement in art and athleticism requiring years of development and dedication for both horse and rider.  Dressage is performed in a 20 x 60 meter arena with a set of letters that designate where movements are to be executed; the letters also assist the rider in judging specific distances, such as the size of a circle.  In addition, lower level tests may also be adjusted and performed in what is referred to as the short arena, which is 20 x 40 meters. 

Dressage is trained and shown in specific levels which build on each other and which reflect the development of the skills and abilities of both the horse and rider.  The tests ridden in shows are used as a measure of the correctness of the horse's (and rider's) schooling.  There are six standard levels (Introductory Level thru Fourth Level) and four International levels (Prix St George, Intermediaire I and II, and Grand Prix).  Tests are prepared and distributed by USA Equestrian, and are rewritten every few years.
Each level has a specified purpose which is stated on the test form.  In addition, each movement in the test has a description of what the movement is and what elements are needed to perform it correctly.  Scoring for the tests is based on both individual movements and collective marks.  In addition, certain movements have coefficients that make them more important.  The scoring scale is as follows:

10-Excellent, 9-Very good, 8-Good, 7-Fairly good, 6-Satisfactory, 5-Sufficient, 4-Insufficient, 3-Fairly bad, 2-Bad, 1-Very bad, 0-Not performed

The collective marks are based on:
Gaits--the freedom and regularity of the horse's movement
Impulsion--the horse's desire to move forward, elasticity of steps, roundness
Submission--the horse's attention and confidence, harmony with rider, lightness of movements, and acceptance of the bit
Rider's position and seat--correctness and effect of the aids

Following is a breakdown of the lower levels and what is expected for proper performance and proficiency at that level.    A riding whip, not to exceed 48" including the lash, and spurs are allowed and/or required at all levels, though spurs are usually not used in Introductory level work; spurs are optional through Prix St George, but mandatory for Intermediaire and above.  A snaffle bridle is used in the AHSA levels (Introductory through Fourth Level), and a double bridle is used in the International levels (Prix St George through Grand Prix).  The double bridle may be used optionally beginning at Fourth Level.

Introductory Level (2 tests)--All work at this level is done at the walk and trot, with no cantering.  Emphasis is on beginning to develop correct bend, relaxing and submission, and the horse's understanding of basic rider aids.  Movements required are Medium walk, Free walk, and Rising trot; all work is performed in straight lines, including the long diagonals, and on 20 m circles.  The horse is expected to carry himself forward, showing acceptance of the bit and the rider's aids.

Training Level (3 tests)--As stated by the AHSA:  "The purpose of the Training Level Dressage Tests is to confirm that the horse's muscles are supple and loose, and that it moves freely forward in a clear and steady rhythm, accepting contact with the bit."  Canter work on 20 m circles is added at this level.  Either sitting or rising trot may be used when trot work is required.  The horse is also asked to stretch down at the trot, and make changes of bend at the trot rather than going through the walk.

First Level (4 tests)--As stated by the AHSA:  The purpose of the First Level Dressage Tests is to confirm that the horse, in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed thrust (pushing power) and achieved a degree of balance and throughness."  Trot work on 10 m circles and 20 m serpentines is added, as well as trot lengthenings.  Lengthenings are done rising, and later sitting; the remainder of trot work is done sitting.  Canter work is on 15 m circles and straight lines, with lengthening also introduced at the canter.  Leg yield and change of canter lead through trot are also introduced by the end of the First Level tests.

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Is the belt running to the supercharger on a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix necessary for the car to run and drive?

A very small directional pulley locked up and slung the belt to the supercharger. It is not connected to the main serpentine belt system, as far as the alternator, water pump, etc. My parents are on a very limited, fixed income, and we just need to keep the car running to get him back and forth to dialysis 3 days a week. If it is not an absolute necessity to have on the car, we don't need it at this point.
The car is running fine without the supercharger hooked up...so I am thinking that maybe, for now, we could just leave it alone. It is not getting hot, power steering working fine, alternator working also. No check engine lights, either.

I think the only reason you would need it running is if it blocks the entrance to the intake manifold and cuts off intake air. Is the car running okay now? If yes don't worry about it, if it's not going to work you'll get a check engine light. But not much else. I believe.
Belts are fairly cheap and you can probably find a friend to put it on, or you could try, it's not hard.

That directional pulley you mentioned is probably where you adjust it to put on a new belt, that needs to be replaced also.

Jean Nouvel: Good for a prize, but not for a Prince
If Jean Nouvel hadn't had a particular talent for architecture, he would have made a terrific night club bouncer. Unusually tall and imposingly broad, with a polished dome of a head, deep, hooded eyes and a penchant for dressing entirely in black, no one would dare to jump his velvet rope.

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