The Dak's offer many hiding spots to use as extra hands. The grab handle on
the door is utilized for my fries. I use the legs for the super sized
beverage in my '92 while my '01 has a big enough cup holder next to the
shifter. I try to stay with food that doesn't require any dipping, although
the dash in front of the passenger ('92) has been used in the past for that.
All of this can be done while accelerating and with a phone call. You don't
have to keep the food in your hands until you are done with them. Any
burger, I fold the wrapper down enough for a few bites, then repeat as
necessary. Chicken fingers (Arby's) have their own container.
Priority one is still driving for me, I eat when there is a dull moment in
traffic. In the middle of rush hour in the Metro Detroit area, things can be
pretty hectic. There is a lot of accordion action (full throttle, full
brake, repeated) I try to finish the food before I hit the highway when
possible or wait 'til traffic thins out. But, it can be done with a little
practice!
Sean
'92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 250,000mi!
'01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil1!
-----Original Message-----
From: WOT or waiting at a Red [mailto:dakatack@home.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 3:35 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: Re: DML: Manual vs. Auto (WAS: I4->V8?)
Yea but the issue at hand ,so to speak, is can ya do while enjoying a three
coarse meal from the local gut bomb outlet.
Patrick O'Day
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sevrence, Sean (S.J.)" <ssevrenc@visteon.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 11:31 AM
Subject: RE: Re: DML: Manual vs. Auto (WAS: I4->V8?)
> I don't understand your comment. Are you saying you can not pull a boat
out
> with a manual? The documentation for the dak's says there is little
> difference in the GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) between the
manual
> and automatics. In the 3.9L, the auto has a slight advantage regardless of
> rear end. The 4.7L give the man a slight advantage with the 3.55 rear,
equal
> with the 3.92. The 5.9L is the same regardless of rear end or tranny.
>
> The question is would I trust the clutch to pull 6,000lbs of boat, fuel,
> trailer, accessories out of the water? Only while under warranty ;^P
>
> Sean
> '92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 250,000mi!
> '01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil1!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kenneth Berntsen [mailto:kenneth@berntsen.cc]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 2:03 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: RE: Re: DML: Manual vs. Auto (WAS: I4->V8?)
>
>
> I'm with ya there...
>
> Also can't be pulling the boat out of the water with an auto vs. a manual
> trany. Just makes life so much easer, start her up, put her in drive,
> release the parking brake and away you go. :)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WOT or waiting at a Red [mailto:dakatack@home.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 12:28 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: Re: DML: Manual vs. Auto (WAS: I4->V8?)
>
>
> I'm as shifty as they get. I still like auto trannies. You know . . . Ya
> can't eat a cheese burger, hold a coke and fries and drive at the same
time
> . . . if . . . your shifting all the time. Hell I'd starve to death if I
had
> to use a manual transmission.
>
> ;-)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <fdedip@whale-mail.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 10:24 AM
> Subject: Re: Re: DML: Manual vs. Auto (WAS: I4->V8?)
>
>
> >
> > ---- Begin Original Message ----
> >
> > From: "WOT or waiting at a Red" <dakatack@home.com>
> > I guess autos are okay, if you don't know how to shift....
> >
> > Flip
> >
> >
> > Sent: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 12:11:53 -0800
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Subject: Re: DML: Manual vs. Auto (WAS: I4->V8?)
> >
> >
> > You can't back out now! You started this, you gotta see it through.
> > Everyone know autos rule
> >
> > Woo hoo . . . Let the flames begin! ;-)
> >
> > Patrick O'Day
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Care2 make the world greener!
> > http://www.care2.com - Get your Free e-mail account that helps save
> Wildlife!
>
>
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