#1 Best Reason to buy an Automatic Transmission
05-08-2006, 06:40 PM
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#1 Best Reason to buy an Automatic Transmission
Bought my '06 MT 3 weeks ago. Broke my arm in two places 3 days ago.........ugh...........
MAZDA RECOMMENDED MANUAL SHIFTING WHEN YOU'RE MISSING ONE ARM.
1) Depress clutch pedal with left foot.
2) Steer auto with right knee (or just temporarily let go).
3) Reaching across, grab gear shift **** with left hand.
4) Avoid gears 1, 3 and 5..........................
5) Keep clutch engaged whenever possible to avoid steps 2 and 3.............
6) Avoid all Honda's and Acura's that wish to race you at all costs........
....I am getting pretty good at it tho..........
MAZDA RECOMMENDED MANUAL SHIFTING WHEN YOU'RE MISSING ONE ARM.
1) Depress clutch pedal with left foot.
2) Steer auto with right knee (or just temporarily let go).
3) Reaching across, grab gear shift **** with left hand.
4) Avoid gears 1, 3 and 5..........................
5) Keep clutch engaged whenever possible to avoid steps 2 and 3.............
6) Avoid all Honda's and Acura's that wish to race you at all costs........
....I am getting pretty good at it tho..........
05-08-2006, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
I think it's probably safer for everyone if you find another way to get around. That's completely irresponsible.
I agree with BlueEyes(OMG did I just type that?).
Sounds dangerous for you and other motorists.
05-08-2006, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
I agree with BlueEyes(OMG did I just type that?).
Sounds dangerous for you and other motorists.
Sounds dangerous for you and other motorists.
Besides, the beauty of this car is that I can start in 2nd gear and shift to 4th and thats it.
.........and I promise not to drive after my surgery on Wednesday.....(Can you believe it, Im actually taking a taxi to the hospital)..........
05-08-2006, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Aseras
just feather 2nd gear pulling out and stay in it everywhere
It's good from 0-70.
It's good from 0-70.
thats exactly what Im doing. Start off in 2nd, leave it there unless I have to shift to 4th and stomp my foot on the clutch and leave it there when approaching stop lights (which goes against that very loud voice in my brain, but hey, what are you gonna do)
05-08-2006, 07:26 PM
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Ten years ago I completely shredded my right achilles tendon, I had to drive my stick shift Probe GT home without being able to use my right foot (if you ever ripped this tendon, you know what I mean); clutching, braking and hitting the gas with my left foot was an adventure.
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05-08-2006, 07:28 PM
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Besides, the beauty of this car is that I can start in 2nd gear and shift to 4th and thats it.
05-08-2006, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Aseras
just feather 2nd gear pulling out and stay in it everywhere
It's good from 0-70.
It's good from 0-70.
This "mod" probably gets just as good gas mileage as regular driving does
FS
05-08-2006, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by swerver
oh, come on.......knowing my own limitations and being super careful, I'd venture to say that I am a hellava safer driver than every Suburban-driving, cell-phone yakking, soccer mom I deal with every day. No one had to honk their horn at me for drifting into another lane with no warning.
I just hope you can convince your insurance company
05-09-2006, 11:46 AM
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Have to agree with the guys here, driving that way is plain stupid, surely you gotta see that! Accept you were a dumb-*** and move on.
As a motorcyclist, I've seen it all, and we don't need a left handed shifter on the road.
As a motorcyclist, I've seen it all, and we don't need a left handed shifter on the road.
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05-09-2006, 08:39 PM
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To all those that haven't spoken negatively about my driving with a broken arm, I say this......
You are absolutely correct in condemning me. I would have done the same to others........
My original thread was merely a whimsical way of saying how bad it sucks to buy an new 8 only to break ones arm so soon after.
But yes, I will say that I have been forced to drive in this state a total of 3 times since last Thursday. I am not proud of it (as someone inferred) nor to I make it a habit to drive dangerously......I am certainly not out raising hell in this condition.
But sometimes, one does not have a choice. There is no public transportation where I live, no wife or other cars to borrow. So yes, I did drive to the pharmacy once, the grocery store once, and the doctors office once. On these three occasions, I was immensely careful in choosing a route that would be easy/not congested and thinking of all drivers on the road including myself. I started in 2nd gear and usually made one shift to 4th. Did a lot of coasting and predicting. Kept a lot of room in front and behind me.
So, I say to "8 is enuf" dont judge me simply because I had the misfortune of breaking my arm..........as they say, walk a mile in my shoes, etc, etc...................
You are absolutely correct in condemning me. I would have done the same to others........
My original thread was merely a whimsical way of saying how bad it sucks to buy an new 8 only to break ones arm so soon after.
But yes, I will say that I have been forced to drive in this state a total of 3 times since last Thursday. I am not proud of it (as someone inferred) nor to I make it a habit to drive dangerously......I am certainly not out raising hell in this condition.
But sometimes, one does not have a choice. There is no public transportation where I live, no wife or other cars to borrow. So yes, I did drive to the pharmacy once, the grocery store once, and the doctors office once. On these three occasions, I was immensely careful in choosing a route that would be easy/not congested and thinking of all drivers on the road including myself. I started in 2nd gear and usually made one shift to 4th. Did a lot of coasting and predicting. Kept a lot of room in front and behind me.
So, I say to "8 is enuf" dont judge me simply because I had the misfortune of breaking my arm..........as they say, walk a mile in my shoes, etc, etc...................
05-10-2006, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FASTNMEAN8
sorry to hear about your arm....
but exactly how is this the number best reason to buy an AT? hahaha
but exactly how is this the number best reason to buy an AT? hahaha
