The 3G Ramblings & General Discussion Thread (V)
07-06-2016, 11:04 AM
#2761
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Its dead in here today....did ya'll forget to watch your 6 or something??
07-06-2016, 11:05 AM
#2762
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I've been watching some videos about dual clutch transmissions, as long as there's a manual mode with paddle shifters I think they might be the way of the future...
I've driven 6 speed manuals for years, they're great, less parts wearing out, and you'll never be able to program a computer to be able to "see" what is on the road ahead and know that an upshift is going to be followed by a downshift in a few seconds.
However, for the mundane tasks of driving it can get annoying trying to get a drink of coffee or answer the phone in traffic... back in the day when I was dealing with traffic two hours a day I contemplated putting a pneumatic air cylinder on the clutch pedal and a button on the shift lever... instead I just learned how to get the RPMs right and shift without using the clutch. It's pretty easy on the upshifts, a little trickier on the downshifts, but now I only use the clutch when I'm starting from a dead stop about 70% of the time.
I've driven 6 speed manuals for years, they're great, less parts wearing out, and you'll never be able to program a computer to be able to "see" what is on the road ahead and know that an upshift is going to be followed by a downshift in a few seconds.
However, for the mundane tasks of driving it can get annoying trying to get a drink of coffee or answer the phone in traffic... back in the day when I was dealing with traffic two hours a day I contemplated putting a pneumatic air cylinder on the clutch pedal and a button on the shift lever... instead I just learned how to get the RPMs right and shift without using the clutch. It's pretty easy on the upshifts, a little trickier on the downshifts, but now I only use the clutch when I'm starting from a dead stop about 70% of the time.
Fuck, before all the distracted driving laws, I used to hold the phone with my right hand, shift with my left hand, while also picking up and putting down my coffee with the left hand, all while holding the steering wheel with my knees. Those were the days.
07-06-2016, 11:05 AM
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I'm here. 
07-06-2016, 11:06 AM
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it annoys me when people complain about the clutch being too much work. I don't buy it. In 10+ years of driving manual cars, it's never bothered me, even in some of the shittiest traffic. It's one thing if someone has a knee problem. Otherwise it's just being lazy.
Fuck, before all the distracted driving laws, I used to hold the phone with my right hand, shift with my left hand, while also picking up and putting down my coffee with the left hand, all while holding the steering wheel with my knees. Those were the days.
Fuck, before all the distracted driving laws, I used to hold the phone with my right hand, shift with my left hand, while also picking up and putting down my coffee with the left hand, all while holding the steering wheel with my knees. Those were the days.
07-06-2016, 11:06 AM
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Good morning Yummy!
07-06-2016, 11:08 AM
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07-06-2016, 11:09 AM
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Typical Datsun owner. 
07-06-2016, 11:11 AM
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Nope, because the law doesn't let me do that in the Datsun. Those were the civic/accord days. And plus, no coffee in the Datsun!! 
07-06-2016, 11:12 AM
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Typical Canadian citizen.
07-06-2016, 11:13 AM
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07-06-2016, 11:13 AM
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Im not exactly sure why, but I prefer the name "Datsun" over "Nissan"
07-06-2016, 11:15 AM
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Because it's the way it's supposed to be.
Unless you're an automotive hipster, and then you think it should be Prince
Unless you're an automotive hipster, and then you think it should be Prince
07-06-2016, 11:15 AM
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Drifting
I learned stick in a Right hand drive so i prefer shifting with left hand as opposed to right but im just as good with either!!
07-06-2016, 11:16 AM
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07-06-2016, 11:18 AM
#2775
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just me or did that pic not show up? just a broken icon?
might be the IT guys blocking me for being on Azine so much
might be the IT guys blocking me for being on Azine so much
07-06-2016, 11:18 AM
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you guys should work on using different hands.. left then right then left again
it really helps to be amphibious.
it really helps to be amphibious.
07-06-2016, 11:22 AM
#2777
Drifting
no its better to sit on hand until it falls asleep then use it and it feels like a completely different person....oh wait......nvm.......
07-06-2016, 11:29 AM
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DCT = faster, smoother, more efficient
07-06-2016, 11:31 AM
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And more boringer.
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07-06-2016, 11:34 AM
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It's that kind of thrill? 
07-06-2016, 11:35 AM
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Yep. It's that kind of thrill! 
07-06-2016, 11:41 AM
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Faster? Sure. Butt who cares.
Smoother? Have you driven a DCT at low speeds? I wouldn't call them smooth by any stretch. Clunk. Clunk.
More efficient? Sure, if the computer is shifting for you. Otherwise they're both user based, so why would it be more efficient?
Smoother? Have you driven a DCT at low speeds? I wouldn't call them smooth by any stretch. Clunk. Clunk.
More efficient? Sure, if the computer is shifting for you. Otherwise they're both user based, so why would it be more efficient?
07-06-2016, 12:30 PM
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My next car will probably be automatic. I'd still keep a 2nd car with Manuel though for when I need that kinda thrill.
I've been driving stick for 22 years now...with a total of 7 months with an automatic among 2 vehicles.
I've been driving stick for 22 years now...with a total of 7 months with an automatic among 2 vehicles.
07-06-2016, 12:45 PM
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The thing is... flying cars won't even have transmissions. I mean, who needs gears when you're flying, amirite?
I heard that manufacturers are just trying to figure out how to build flux capacitors for a reasonable price. Once they figure that out, everyone will be flying. Pun intended.
I heard that manufacturers are just trying to figure out how to build flux capacitors for a reasonable price. Once they figure that out, everyone will be flying. Pun intended.
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07-06-2016, 12:51 PM
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I just can't wait to have a car that can drive itself so I can do more important stuff. Like getting caught up on watching the Harry Potter movies. 
07-06-2016, 12:54 PM
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07-06-2016, 12:55 PM
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07-06-2016, 12:57 PM
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man... classic datsuns go for a fortune here... I found a 260z in half decent shape but doesn't run... asking $6500!
There's a 280z that doesn't run either and has a lot of rust... asking $6000, firm!
There's a 280z that doesn't run either and has a lot of rust... asking $6000, firm!
07-06-2016, 01:02 PM
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07-06-2016, 01:05 PM
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07-06-2016, 01:06 PM
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07-06-2016, 01:09 PM
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07-06-2016, 01:16 PM
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I must admit, no, I haven't heard about the wanker watching HP movies behind the wheel 
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07-06-2016, 01:25 PM
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