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- Thu May 03, 2012 8:31 am
- Forum: Tranny Talk
- Topic: Inquiry/Poll Thread: Why do you love manual transmissions?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3283
Re: Inquiry/Poll Thread: Why do you love manual transmissio
Really fascinating sentiments, guys! Also, I couldn't agree with you all any better! It wasn't but last night where I was reading a review done by Car and Driver Magazine about the 2012 Kia Soul+ 2.0 6MT, and the figures were certainly there. The proof is in the pudding; cars like this are better wi...
- Tue May 01, 2012 11:29 am
- Forum: Manuals in the News
- Topic: Police Blotter: Man Pulled Over For Driving A Stick Shift
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3443
Re: Police Blotter: Man Pulled Over For Driving A Stick Shif
Everyone remembers their first time. Their first time driving a stick shift that is. If you are learning to drive one in Lakewood Ohio, you might be seeing some Blue Lights in your rearview mirror. A man was pulled over after someone reported him as a drunk driver. As it turned out he was not doing...
- Tue May 01, 2012 11:23 am
- Forum: Tranny Talk
- Topic: Inquiry/Poll Thread: Why do you love manual transmissions?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3283
Inquiry/Poll Thread: Why do you love manual transmissions?
Long time, no hear from! :D My reasons for creating this thread is because I am looking for your opinion/vote on the following question: Why do you love the manual transmission? It is all for a Senior-year graduation project that I had started back in February, where I had set out to create a resear...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:07 pm
- Forum: U.S. Northeast
- Topic: Shift lessons in PA
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4323
Re: Shift lessons in PA
Yeah, totally dead. Also, I unfortunately do not have a car of my own at this time.
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:08 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Another Day, Another Idiot Driver (Misc Thread for Stories)
- Replies: 3506
- Views: 323246
Re: Another Day, Another Idiot Driver (Misc Thread for Stori
You wanna know my story of idiocy? Take me traveling from the local grocery market getting ready to make a left hand turn on a major thoroughfare (22nd Street). Also take into account some bitch in a Honda Accord coupe. They clearly saw my left blinker flashing, yet the f**k still moves! So as I fin...
- Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:57 am
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Volkswagen Corrado
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3074
Re: Volkswagen Corrado
I actually liked the VW Corrado, come to think about it. If I remember correctly, back in elementary school, an old school mate that I would talk to on and off would get picked up by his father in a Corrado. I remember it being a Bright Red example just like the one you described. To this day, I thi...
- Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:50 am
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: I just recently received my permit! :)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1675
Re: I just recently received my permit! :)
yeah, it's at least relatively cheap and easy to get your permit and license over here :twisted: :? :lol: :mrgreen: They recently changed the requirements here, so now even a moped license costs something like $650 and it's not valid for "four-wheeled mopeds" that have become too popular ...
- Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:39 am
- Forum: Manual Driving Tips
- Topic: Starting in 2nd
- Replies: 69
- Views: 9496
Re: Starting in 2nd
Starting in second is a useful technique if you are on a slippery surface that does not offer much grip. However, it involves transmitting more torque through the slipping clutch than starting in first and that will lead to a shorter clutch life. Much better to practice your 1 > 2 shifts until you ...
- Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:31 am
- Forum: New Member Introductions
- Topic: New member, Philadelphia - bought first standard trans car.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4837
Re: New member, Philadelphia - bought first standard trans c
Welcome!
I am really loving your new BMW! Looks just like a fine Bavarian gem!
Also, you just happen to live nearby; I live in Chester, which is basically next to Philly!
Respect, man!
I am really loving your new BMW! Looks just like a fine Bavarian gem!
Also, you just happen to live nearby; I live in Chester, which is basically next to Philly!
Respect, man!
- Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:22 am
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: I just recently received my permit! :)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1675
Re: I just recently received my permit! :)
Congrats! How much does driving school cost? If you're only doing it to get behind the wheel of a 3-pedal vehicle, I'd just save that money towards a beater with 3 pedals. Thanks, guys. :D As a matter of fact, I am actually looking to save my money primarily for just that specific purpose, even tho...
- Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:27 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: I just recently received my permit! :)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1675
I just recently received my permit! :)
Finally, after months of constant driving and studying to pass my Permit test, only to wait extra longer for my Birth certificate and social security card, I managed to get my Driver's permit on 21 May, a.k.a. "Judgment Day" (especially to those of you who haven't been living under a rock ...
- Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:07 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Standardshift roll call
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6117
Re: Standardshift roll call
I can agree wit you on that one! And I'm only seventeen!AHTOXA wrote:I'm the same way. Don't want kids. Hell, I don't want a wife. 27 and in no hurry.
- Sat May 07, 2011 5:23 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: rolled car
- Replies: 60
- Views: 8300
Re: rolled car
That is really nice to hear! I'm glad to see that she was making out good.
- Sat May 07, 2011 5:12 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Standardshift roll call
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6117
Re: Standardshift roll call
Prog-Shift is present, betch!
- Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:56 am
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: SS.com Meet date question
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3314
Re: SS.com Meet date question
Aw, damn. I know that I won't be able to come. I'm probably gonna be stuck in some summer enrichment program (and I don't mean summer school) by then. That, and my dad probably isn't gonna feel like driving me that far out. :oops: I might be able to pick you up, as long as I go alone, probably clos...