The only thing I use, unless downshifting at low speed (20-25 and under), is the engine noise. At lower speeds, there is almost no engine noise, only exhaust noise. When I drive a stick, I can often shift without using the clutch. Of course, I have to be very familiar with the car to be able to...
Ditto what you said. I think it is a fantastic car for cruising. I drove it approximately 500 miles to Canada and back. It was so much fun and comfortable on the highway. I never tired, and that's unusual for a 78-year-old. When I got to my destination, I was not fatigued at all and felt I could...
Exactly! My point a few minutes ago! The 10R80 is not your grandmother's automatic! I drive it like a stick every time I'm driving! It's a blast! Glenn
Been doing that for as long as they've had paddles in cars. I can't remember which was my first one; it was so long ago. Probably 15 years, maybe more, not sure! It's been a while. OK! I'll stop! Glenn
Jrws1014 said:
when I need to downshift to say pass a car, I can anticipate the need, determine the timing of my shift and do so in a way that ensures I have the power of the lower gear precisely when I want/need it. As opposed to an automatic that has to get a signal that the accelerator is...
I've used chargers for nearly 20 years. My last one worked one day and the next day I went to check the batteries and I could smell wires burning. It was so hot I had to use a grappling hook to pick it up and throw it onto my driveway. You can't plug these things in and forget them. I used mine...
If someone gives me a C8, I'm keeping it, but it isn't my favorite. To be honest, my all-time favorite is the split window. I haven't driven a mid-engined car before, but I don't think I would hate it. When I was in the military, I had a sergeant who came back from Nam, and his older brother...
Well, that is an apt description of the last 40-50 years. And unfortunately, I can't disagree with what you say. Today's education system is a sad state of affairs. I am one that chose an alternate route for my future. I tried the college route until the second semester of my junior year...
Exactly! I bitch about the gas mileage but I don't really care. I just can't figure out why I don't get mileage like others. A few miles per gallon doesn't matter but mine is 10-12 under others. I'll just have to smile my way through it! Glenn