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by Fit4Fun
Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: The MPG thread
Replies: 340
Views: 54142

Re: The MPG thread

Over 30 around town, all stop and go with plenty of hills and not the best MT skills. I hardly ever go on the freeway but when I do it seems to get around 38-40. Now that the Fit is getting broken in the MPG is creeping upward. I saw where gas prices are expected to go up quite a bit, maybe even clo...
by Fit4Fun
Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Post your Current mileage
Replies: 948
Views: 106970

Re: Post your Current mileage

1,6XX. :) I have to invent excuses to go out and drive around since I don't work anymore, either.
by Fit4Fun
Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:45 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Fiat 500
Replies: 39
Views: 4778

Re: Fiat 500

Good commercial! I like how her clothes and tattoo reflect elements of the Abarth design.
by Fit4Fun
Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:19 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Its starting to become second nature.
Replies: 45
Views: 8134

Re: Its starting to become second nature.

Driving shoes are amazing. I switched to them a couple years ago and now they're all I ever wear. I invite you to read through my review of the Pilotis I still wear daily: http://www.standardshift.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=11947 Haha, that is a great review RITmusic2k! Thanks and I will be...
by Fit4Fun
Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Its starting to become second nature.
Replies: 45
Views: 8134

Re: Its starting to become second nature.

ever try driving without anything on your feet?? i think that would be easy in the fit (light pedals i assume) and it's a more direct connection with the pedals (you feel what's going on down there much more). Yes, stocking feet is essentially barefoot. I don't wear the sandals while in the car. Th...
by Fit4Fun
Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Nearly 90,000 Minis Recalled for Fire Hazard
Replies: 5
Views: 1133

Re: Nearly 90,000 Minis Recalled for Fire Hazard

I read months ago there had been reports of spontaneous fires...one reason I did not choose a MINI. :|
by Fit4Fun
Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:16 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Nearly 90,000 Minis Recalled for Fire Hazard
Replies: 5
Views: 1133

Nearly 90,000 Minis Recalled for Fire Hazard

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01 ... re-hazard/
After an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mini is recalling almost 89,000 of its turbocharged models because they could catch fire when the engine is off.
by Fit4Fun
Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:15 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Its starting to become second nature.
Replies: 45
Views: 8134

Re: Its starting to become second nature.

After 5 weeks I am still driving in my stocking feet. This means I am wearing backless sandals even in winter so they they are easy to slip on and off, but I don't mind. I enjoy driving this way. I also do not have the radio on for now so I can listen to the car. They do make special thin-soled &quo...
by Fit4Fun
Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Hill starts, launch RPM, and basic shifts
Replies: 13
Views: 9276

Re: Hill starts, launch RPM, and basic shifts

Thank you Shadow. Yeah, it definitely feels like I am rolling back quite a bit. I am still very shaky confidence-wise with hills. I have tried the technique you describe of getting near the engagement point before releasing the brake and have had some success with it, but nowhere near perfect. Still...
by Fit4Fun
Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Fiat 500
Replies: 39
Views: 4778

Re: Fiat 500

Fascinating photos! I have seen several of the Fiats around here and they are pretty dang small. Looking at them, I might feel a bit claustrophobic in one. They definitely strike me as smaller than the MINIs, which are everywhere here. The Abarth sounds too awesome for words, but personally I would ...
by Fit4Fun
Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:31 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Hill starts, launch RPM, and basic shifts
Replies: 13
Views: 9276

Re: Hill starts, launch RPM, and basic shifts

Another great thread. Congrats on the car, blauenlanze! As a newbie to the MT I found what theholycow said to be true: It sounds like you have the problem with handbrake launches that I had when I was starting out, where the handbrake was just one more variable to consider, one more movement to coor...
by Fit4Fun
Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: Parts and Problems
Topic: New Features and Products Survey
Replies: 52
Views: 303258

Re: New Features and Products Survey

If text only is ok, you can have your own custom window decal made here (and a variety of other places): http://www.decaldriveway.com/product/display/id/cus004 It is not expensive for a smallish one. There are also places that will make a text custom license plate frame. I had one once and it didn't...
by Fit4Fun
Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Learning to drive a stick....
Replies: 3
Views: 1002

Re: Learning to drive a stick....

She would do better if she stopped laughing and screaming :roll: Beautiful car though.
by Fit4Fun
Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: New from Maryland
Replies: 13
Views: 4512

Re: New from Maryland

I don't know what I am getting next. Was looking at VWs and Nissans. Some cars are "manual mode" which seems like fake manual to me. My perfect car would have some luxury and technology without being huge or BMW-priced. If anyone has suggestions I would love to hear them. Have you looked ...
by Fit4Fun
Thu Jan 05, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: New from Georgia
Replies: 8
Views: 3748

Re: New from Georgia

Welcome, mshanno1! Please make use of the resources and advice given on this forum (such as that by Rope-Pusher, above). I found it invaluable in learning to drive my MT. I would say "good luck", but it really is a matter of practice making perfect...let us know how you do! :)