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by Johnf514
Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:41 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Is it worth souping up an automatic?
Replies: 26
Views: 7689

you can convert it from auto to manual (is there such a thing? ) :shock: (but i'd think you'd be spending more..) It's a lot less to just sell the car and buy a stick than convert over to a manual from auto. I've heard usually its more than the worth of the car, but if you are that attached to your...
by Johnf514
Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:18 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Is it worth souping up an automatic?
Replies: 26
Views: 7689

Is it worth souping up an automatic?

I've been perusing http://www.cardomain.com lately, and I've noticed that many of the cars on there, while modified under the hood, around the body, or on the inside, are AUTOMATIC!

So is it worth it to buy/rice/pimp/deck out/soup up an auto? And if so, why?
by Johnf514
Mon Feb 28, 2005 12:21 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: When you wait at a traffic light, you...
Replies: 17
Views: 5350

Gametip . . . you are a good friend, and the clutches will love you. :wink:
by Johnf514
Mon Feb 28, 2005 12:07 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: The Art of a Good Launch
Replies: 14
Views: 5763

*Another question* Is it possible to shorten your stick? Not so much the throw, but the actually stick that comes from the box? Lol, and is this a do-it-yourself-er? :D Personally, hacking up my shifter doesn't sound very clever. You could buy a new 'performance' gear stick (and pretend you're Vin ...
by Johnf514
Mon Feb 28, 2005 1:19 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Driving Stick Clutchless?
Replies: 59
Views: 13192

It's not that there is anything wrong with FWD, its just what you are used to. Personally, I like RWD because I love how the rear end settles in when you punch it. :twisted: That and if you lose front wheel traction, you still have rear wheel power. :D Plus, burning out in a FWD is just, well, cute....
by Johnf514
Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:37 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Music while driving a manual.
Replies: 46
Views: 10668

I definitely think its a "milk your cow" situation, or as I like to say, "whatever tickles your pickle." I don't think there is a right answer, but as long as you can keep your eyes on the road more than the tach, you'll be ok. Tach watchers are bad :twisted: You'll get the feel ...
by Johnf514
Thu Feb 24, 2005 7:52 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: The Art of a Good Launch
Replies: 14
Views: 5763

Lol, what's scary is that Fred Durst was popular when that car was made . . . and I look bad in hats :P That's about what I figured . . . I just wish traffic lights were more like the trees on strips . . . then you know when its about to drop. I guess you can watch the other light turn yellow-to-red...
by Johnf514
Thu Feb 24, 2005 5:06 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Driving Stick Clutchless?
Replies: 59
Views: 13192

I know, that's what I thought . . . reckless, you had us all thinking you were, well, That Girl! :lol:
by Johnf514
Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:28 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: The Art of a Good Launch
Replies: 14
Views: 5763

The Art of a Good Launch

Hey howdy everyone, I've been reading for a while and couldn't fight the urge any longer: I had to join. First off, where can I put my avatar to display for this site? Just a simple free picture-upload site would do, but I can't seem to locate one! Grr... We've all talked about launching, and the pe...
by Johnf514
Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:16 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Driving Stick Clutchless?
Replies: 59
Views: 13192

Alright, alright, back on the car . . . use the clutch. You'll wear out your synchros and such, and while it is a lease car, I'd hate to have you jamming in the shift after 2 years of clutchless driving. Especially on a G35 . . . I think I'd cry :roll: