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by Rope-Pusher
Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55905
Views: 3275468

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Moron Honda's E-Clutch Is this like MENSA hosting cram courses in how to score higher on IQ tests? Can you really claim to be Amish if you don't know how to hitch a team of horses to your wagon? HONDA REVEALS MORE MOTORCYCLE E-CLUTCH DETAILS - Autoline Daily Honda provided a few more details about ...
by Rope-Pusher
Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55905
Views: 3275468

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Moron Honda's E-Clutch Is this like MENSA hosting cram courses in how to score higher on IQ tests? https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iNTAh4Q9tsg/UnXKzQP3Y8I/AAAAAAAAAsk/Ptq0XhI8MVw/s1600/SKMBT_C55213081213510_0003.jpg Can you really claim to be Amish if you don't know how to hitch a team of horses to your...
by Rope-Pusher
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: I did it. I bought a minivan...
Replies: 21
Views: 4067

Re: I did it. I bought a minivan...

ClutchFork wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:53 am
Rope-Pusher wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:03 am Can you drive the team and the equipment to soccer tonight?
The "team" is two big dogs; hence the need for a mini minivan. The crates fit nicely inside.
Don't you just attach their leashes to the bumper and let them run along behind as you drive?
by Rope-Pusher
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: I did it. I bought a minivan...
Replies: 21
Views: 4067

Re: I did it. I bought a minivan...

Can you drive the team and the equipment to soccer tonight?
by Rope-Pusher
Sun Nov 05, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: What are you listening to?
Replies: 1981
Views: 191179

Re: What are you listening to?

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg7BajJ3TR8[/youtube] It crawled in my ear from the car radio about a week ago and now I hear it free inside my head 24/7. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ4c5_6XkAEgPN2.jpg That's a good earworm anyway. It's a long one, too! https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/...
by Rope-Pusher
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: What are you listening to?
Replies: 1981
Views: 191179

Re: What are you listening to?

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg7BajJ3TR8[/youtube]
It crawled in my ear from the car radio about a week ago and now I hear it free inside my head 24/7.

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by Rope-Pusher
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:42 pm
Forum: The Photo and Video Gallery
Topic: Random Videos
Replies: 1514
Views: 225409

Re: Random Videos

by Rope-Pusher
Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55905
Views: 3275468

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Latest Entry in the "Nice Quote" collection: "In an ideal world, a rarity such as this car would command a significant value premium over its two-pedal brethren and would never be tossed into the trash. Sadly, such is not the case." From: Autoweek: 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 5-SPEED...
by Rope-Pusher
Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: I did it. I bought a minivan...
Replies: 21
Views: 4067

Re: I did it. I bought a minivan...

When "The Company Formerly Known as Chrysler" launched their overseas producion of minivans, 50% of production at the Graz Austria plant had Amish transmissions. It was mandatory for Diesels and optional on 2.4L Gas.
by Rope-Pusher
Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55905
Views: 3275468

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

HONDA DEVELOPS ELECTRONIC CLUTCH FOR MANUAL MOTORCYCLES Autoline Daily https://global.honda/content/dam/site/global-en/newsroom/cq_img/news/2023/10/2231010eng_01.jpg Honda is making it a lot easier for anyone to ride a motorcycle. It developed an electronic clutch for manual motorcycle transmission...
by Rope-Pusher
Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Buying guide actually updated to 2021
Replies: 56
Views: 15289

Re: Buying guide actually updated to 2021

2024 Subaru WRX TR will be the first application of Subaru's EyeSight ADAS technology in a manual transmission WRX. https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/24my-wrx-tr-hero-651f97aa57b72.jpg?crop=0.635xw:0.471xh;0.0534xw,0.328xh&resize=980:* This system includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre...
by Rope-Pusher
Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Driving a stick isn't dead
Replies: 15
Views: 8989

Re: Driving a stick isn't dead

NISSAN INTROS NEW $17,225 VERSA - AutoLine Daily https://wieck-nissanao-production.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/3e01dd2e4876278fd1f5a622d0f9825e4fcf5238/preview-928x522.jpg Here’s an option for car buyers worried about soaring new car prices in the U.S. The 2024 Nissan Versa has a starting price of $17,...
by Rope-Pusher
Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Driving a stick isn't dead
Replies: 15
Views: 8989

Re: Driving a stick isn't dead

MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS DOUBLE MARKET SHARE - Autoline Daily And finally, here’s a news item that should make enthusiasts jump for joy. Manual transmissions are making a comeback in the U.S. Well, a bit of a comeback. JD Power reports that sales of vehicles with a stick shift account for 1.7% of the m...
by Rope-Pusher
Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Buying guide actually updated to 2021
Replies: 56
Views: 15289

Re: Buying guide actually updated to 2021

The VW Golf GTI Manual Is Dead After 2024 - AutoWeek They won't have an Amish "Pirate Model" either, Matey! The 2024 Volkswagen GTI 380 is a special edition for standard-shift GTI models to celebrate the last of the Amish. https://www.autoweek.com/news/a44951718/2024-vw-golf-gti-manual-sp...
by Rope-Pusher
Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: The beast has come...
Replies: 59
Views: 20748

Re: The beast has come...

The beast got a present a couple weeks ago. Had it upgraded from the stock 2.73 rear end to a 3.73. What a difference. Much quicker, much better for everyday driving, much better for creeping through parking lots. It's like the 2.73 was just wrong, like having a 3-speed with two overdrives. The 3.7...