Feeling Lonely.. (122)

Dec 4, 2010 4:39 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
baldydude: an automatic still has gears nd a gear shifter, if you put it in the lowest gear (also known as mountain gear) it will drive better in snow conditions than a manual car because the automatic will compensate for the wheel spin like traction control does, unlike a manual where u have to do it yourself with the clutch, also most automatics have a lsd (limited slip differential) build into them.
a lot of older automatic cars (20yrs or more) dont have that so thats where the urban myth came from.
even the expeditions to the north or south pole all use automatics 4wd vehicles instead of manual versions.


hmmm, so I have no excuse for parking my corsa all week and making Pat get up to take the kids to school? roll eyes
Oh I do - I'm a big wuss driver laugh
Dec 4, 2010 4:43 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
Sativa_Soul: I have an automatic myself and the estate I live in has a hill to conquor on every exit out of it - I have an automatic aswell and seem to be one of the few cars who can get out of the estate with no bother. I've always had and always driven automatics and never had a bother with any of them in snow or ice.
Find them good in all weathers and much faster on roads and easier on petrol.


If you have always driven automatics how do you know the difference?? dunno
Dec 4, 2010 6:46 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
Sativa_Soul
Sativa_SoulSativa_SoulAthlone, Westmeath Ireland30 Threads 669 Posts
mcattack: If you have always driven automatics how do you know the difference??


uh oh Well, I have driven manual cars of course, but I've only owned automatics personally - but have driven other cars uh oh
And of course, talking with other people, etc etc etc
Dec 4, 2010 7:17 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
Sativa_Soul: Well, I have driven manual cars of course, but I've only owned automatics personally - but have driven other cars
And of course, talking with other people, etc etc etc


So its basically just hear say then.....no experience whatsoever?? confused
Dec 4, 2010 7:20 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
Soul1802
Soul1802Soul1802Navan, Meath Ireland5 Threads 262 Posts
It's funny how this thread turned into a debate on automatics vs. Manual gearboxes... dunno
Dec 4, 2010 7:24 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
70Libra
70Libra70LibraCounty, Waterford Ireland43 Threads 6,782 Posts
mcattack: So its basically just hear say then.....no experience whatsoever??


Miaow! laugh
Dec 4, 2010 7:26 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
1FieryRedHead
1FieryRedHead1FieryRedHeadWestmeath, Ireland37 Threads 1 Polls 949 Posts
Soul1802: It's funny how this thread turned into a debate on automatics vs. Manual gearboxes...


Isnt it just?!!
Just a sniping session now. Jesus the snow must be going to Macs brain! dunno
Dec 4, 2010 7:30 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
Just dont like "know-it-alls" roll eyes
Dec 4, 2010 7:34 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
nvosiris
nvosirisnvosirismeath, Meath Ireland53 Threads 6 Polls 5,712 Posts
Soul1802: It's funny how this thread turned into a debate on automatics vs. Manual gearboxes...


I know......... hijack it happens to us all comfort

Ok, back on track.......... did any more girls make contact since you putting up this thread conversing
Dec 4, 2010 7:34 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
1FieryRedHead
1FieryRedHead1FieryRedHeadWestmeath, Ireland37 Threads 1 Polls 949 Posts
mcattack: Just dont like "know-it-alls"


Take it you're not referring to me as we've never even spoken!
Cant you just live and let live though?? confused
Dec 4, 2010 7:40 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
1FieryRedHead: Take it you're not referring to me as we've never even spoken!
Cant you just live and let live though??


Hahaha no i wasnt referring to you at all handshake
Dec 4, 2010 7:50 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
1FieryRedHead
1FieryRedHead1FieryRedHeadWestmeath, Ireland37 Threads 1 Polls 949 Posts
mcattack: Hahaha no i wasnt referring to you at all


Ah I gathered that! So its all cool! handshake

But tbh I'm just getting sick of all the sniping and bickering thats going on here. moping
Dec 4, 2010 8:13 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
1FieryRedHead: I know it cant be! And a difference of opinion is good for a balanced conversation!
Its just the nasty edge to that differing of opinion thats not so nice.


Ah here look, i didnt get one bit nasty.....someone is obviously bored aswell roll eyes
Dec 4, 2010 8:16 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
1FieryRedHead
1FieryRedHead1FieryRedHeadWestmeath, Ireland37 Threads 1 Polls 949 Posts
mcattack: Ah here look, i didnt get one bit nasty.....someone is obviously bored aswell


Well there was a 'miaow' comment left as well! So what does that tell ya??
Anyway..moving on!
YES....I'm bored out of my tiny mind here. This poxy snow is getting me down at this stage.
Dec 4, 2010 8:26 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
Soul1802
Soul1802Soul1802Navan, Meath Ireland5 Threads 262 Posts
nvosiris: I know......... it happens to us all

Ok, back on track.......... did any more girls make contact since you putting up this thread


Absolutely none! Ya gotta love it...
Dec 4, 2010 8:52 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
nvosiris
nvosirisnvosirismeath, Meath Ireland53 Threads 6 Polls 5,712 Posts
Soul1802: Absolutely none! Ya gotta love it...


Maybe if you were more into gearboxes idea you would have got your inbox full ............ just a thought now laugh

Come on you young girls........... get your fingers out wink and start typing typing


teddybear
Dec 4, 2010 8:52 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
1FieryRedHead: Well there was a 'miaow' comment left as well! So what does that tell ya??
Anyway..moving on!
YES....I'm bored out of my tiny mind here. This poxy snow is getting me down at this stage.


Oh right....i never knew a "miaow" meant things were nasty or i left a nasty comment??

Seriously, you should go save the world or something roll eyes
Dec 4, 2010 9:07 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
CurvyGal20
CurvyGal20CurvyGal20Dublin, Ireland21 Threads 2 Polls 562 Posts
Sativa_Soul: I have an automatic myself and the estate I live in has a hill to conquor on every exit out of it - I have an automatic aswell and seem to be one of the few cars who can get out of the estate with no bother. I've always had and always driven automatics and never had a bother with any of them in snow or ice.
Find them good in all weathers and much faster on roads and easier on petrol.


Automatics are not easier on petrol, they are alot harder on

juice than a manual, If you look at MPG figures for any car

Automatic and manual models, The manual or stick shift as you

guys call it will be more economical
Dec 4, 2010 9:10 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
1FieryRedHead
1FieryRedHead1FieryRedHeadWestmeath, Ireland37 Threads 1 Polls 949 Posts
mcattack: Oh right....i never knew a "miaow" meant things were nasty or i left a nasty comment??

Seriously, you should go save the world or something


blah
Dec 4, 2010 9:19 AM CST Feeling Lonely..
1FieryRedHead: I'll post where ever I feel like!!
Bah humbug!


Good comeback.....comfort laugh
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