Sean
I'm in sales and I eat a lot of meals in my vehicle. I have never analyzed
the process of driving while eating a thoroughly as you. Are you an
engineer?
;-P
Patrick O'Day
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sevrence, Sean (S.J.)" <ssevrenc@visteon.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 9:37 AM
Subject: RE: Re: DML: Manual vs. Auto (WAS: I4->V8?)
> 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
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> >
> >
>
>
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