While driving i think about...
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While driving i think about...
While im out on the freeway i sometimes think about this...
If im driving around 50 mph in 5th gear and i want to accelerate to 80, i can either stay in 5th and dip into the throttle a little more, or down shift into 4th and use a little less throttle than i would have to use if i stayed in 5th. my question is... which method uses more gas? giving the car more throttle in 5th or down shifting and using a little less in 4th? kinda random thought.
If im driving around 50 mph in 5th gear and i want to accelerate to 80, i can either stay in 5th and dip into the throttle a little more, or down shift into 4th and use a little less throttle than i would have to use if i stayed in 5th. my question is... which method uses more gas? giving the car more throttle in 5th or down shifting and using a little less in 4th? kinda random thought.
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When I'm driving I think about how much it sucks to live where the highway patrol are such import-hating jerks 
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lol this is why you have to pay particular attention to your title.
anyways, while driving i think about sleeping.
and you pose a really good question
anyways, while driving i think about sleeping.
and you pose a really good question
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Originally posted by mexicanpizza
When I drive, I think about spectacular accidents that I could cause on 280 with just the right PIT maneuver.
When I drive, I think about spectacular accidents that I could cause on 280 with just the right PIT maneuver.
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Originally posted by mexicanpizza
When I drive, I think about spectacular accidents that I could cause on 280 with just the right PIT maneuver.
When I drive, I think about spectacular accidents that I could cause on 280 with just the right PIT maneuver.
while I'm driving I'm thinking how much debt this car has caused me, but I love it...the car, not the debt.
BTW, I downshift to 4th b/c I've been told its stressful on the engine in 5th.
Ryan
BTW, I downshift to 4th b/c I've been told its stressful on the engine in 5th.
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Originally posted by mexicanpizza
When I drive, I think about spectacular accidents that I could cause on 280 with just the right PIT maneuver.
When I drive, I think about spectacular accidents that I could cause on 280 with just the right PIT maneuver.
o..btw, I would d/s to 4th....
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I think about way to dang much.
Much of the time I think about the DMV driving test. How the hell some people pass that test is beyond me. I think about it being stricter..much more so. Merging skills are sorely lacking. And I think about what it would be like to drive with people that cared about the world outside their glass panels.
I think about what would happen if i just smashed into the back of that bastard that just cut me off.
Sometimes I think about the beautiful sunrise and the feeling of the road I'm driving on. The joy I am blessed with being able to hit corners..feel power and listen to music of my choice and that I don't have to worry about being blown up while I eat this taco I am driving to go buy.
Much of the time I think about the DMV driving test. How the hell some people pass that test is beyond me. I think about it being stricter..much more so. Merging skills are sorely lacking. And I think about what it would be like to drive with people that cared about the world outside their glass panels.
I think about what would happen if i just smashed into the back of that bastard that just cut me off.
Sometimes I think about the beautiful sunrise and the feeling of the road I'm driving on. The joy I am blessed with being able to hit corners..feel power and listen to music of my choice and that I don't have to worry about being blown up while I eat this taco I am driving to go buy.
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