Hey Patrick!
How'd you guess? Data followed by process? Hehe!! I am in the engineering
field, though not an engineer yet (still in school). I have driven 100 miles
a day to work and back for 7 years now so I get a lot of practice with the
food/traffic thing.
Before y'all jump on me about the distance, my wife works 25 minutes from
work (all city) and that's far enough for her to be traveling. Especially
during these wonderful winter days, although it's supposed to be 65 here
tomorrow!!
I love and live by your screen name! It's so hard keeping your foot out of
that 4.7L!! When I am able to ease into it, I'm getting 18.5-19.5mpg with
80% of highway travel. I get 20-21 with my 3.9L. I'm willing to give up that
1.5mpg for the power of the V8!
What type of sales are you in? Have a great day!
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: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 1:26 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: Re: DML: Manual vs. Auto (WAS: I4->V8?)
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
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Care2 make the world greener!
> > > http://www.care2.com - Get your Free e-mail account that helps save
> > Wildlife!
> >
> >
>
>
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