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by DrNick
Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Well, I am officially...
Replies: 13
Views: 1622

Re: Well, I am officially...

fmylife.com wrote:Today, I told my husband I was pregnant. He laughed and said, “April Fools, right?” then left the room, still laughing like it was the dumbest thing ever. Tomorrow's April Fools day. I really am pregnant. FML
by DrNick
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: I need a new surf beater
Replies: 14
Views: 2885

Re: I need a new surf beater

MKIII/MKIV 4-door VW Golf with a stick. Put on a roof rack and you're set.
by DrNick
Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: The Photo and Video Gallery
Topic: If you ain't rubbin, you ain't Dubbin
Replies: 16
Views: 2128

Re: If you ain't rubbin, you ain't Dubbin

I agree. Comparatively, the Northeast doesn't have as big of a modding/"tuner" scene as some other parts of the nation. You try and slam a VW like that here in NYC, and you're asking for trouble.
by DrNick
Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: info on RPMs, changing gear
Replies: 19
Views: 2381

Re: info on RPMs, changing gear

Wide Open Throttle. Essentially, pressing the gas pedal all the way down.
by DrNick
Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Quick question about REV matching
Replies: 16
Views: 2402

Re: Quick question about REV matching

Okay guys, I am proficient at SCRM and DCRM except on DCRM my downshift from 3rd to 2nd is not smooth compared to my 3rd to 2nd using SCRM .. also on the single heel toe..3rd to 2nd = crap all of them result from shaky 3rd to 2nd downshift except SCRM.. anyone wanna explain? Even if i blip higher t...
by DrNick
Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: RWD cars, cheap, list
Replies: 86
Views: 17617

Re: RWD cars, cheap, list

Front wheel drive is inherently inferior as you are tasking the front wheels with acceleration, turning, and deceleration. RWD or AWD alleviate some of the work so the car overall has better grip. Exactly. However, another factor is that you will only have those three competing for traction if you'...
by DrNick
Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: The Taurus SHO lives again!
Replies: 22
Views: 5022

Re: The Taurus SHO lives again!

Mrs Soccer and Mr Golfer should stick to leser Taurus. I completely agree, but that's not the American way. A family sedan shouldn't need more than 200 or so horsepower/torque. The Europeans have that right, which is why you can consistently see their sedans having smaller, more efficient engines. ...
by DrNick
Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: The Photo and Video Gallery
Topic: Random Funny Pics
Replies: 5960
Views: 466484

Re: Random Funny Pics

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Think hard if you don't see it right away. It's pretty retarded.
by DrNick
Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:39 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: throwing the car in neutral
Replies: 27
Views: 2997

Re: throwing the car in neutral

Isn't it a PRNDL? Tell her to shove it into the L/low mode if she's going down a hill. Then she'll get engine braking and will still be in gear, instead of disconnecting the transmission entirely. Next best thing to downshifting into a lower gear with a stick, I suppose.
by DrNick
Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:15 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: The Taurus SHO lives again!
Replies: 22
Views: 5022

Re: The Taurus SHO lives again!

It also has to do with the target market. Ford's overseas operations have manual transmissions in their larger sedans (case in point: Australia), because manuals are the norm around those parts. Around here, sticks have more of an enthusiast following. Being a larger car, the SHO will be less of an ...
by DrNick
Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: The Taurus SHO lives again!
Replies: 22
Views: 5022

Re: The Taurus SHO lives again!

If they stick this drivetrain in a Fusion or MS6, they damn well better offer it with a stick.
by DrNick
Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: The Taurus SHO lives again!
Replies: 22
Views: 5022

Re: The Taurus SHO lives again!

I wonder what makes Ford thinks it is ok to charge 40k for a Taurus. I can pick up an Infinity G37 or a Cadillac CTS for that kind of money. Their defense is that it's a full-size sedan, while other things in that price range are mid-size and even compact. It makes the price slightly more rational....
by DrNick
Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256715

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

As long as she didn't inform you that you would be the father, that's fine. Congrats, man.
by DrNick
Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256715

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

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