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DSG questions
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: nc35 on September 09, 2009, 02:01:11 pm ---
Didn't know how old you were RR, but guessing ~ 55 to 60 (don't know if you started driving off road before your license)
In my mind you were at least 2 decades +++ younger :surprised:
I know I feel like an old(ish) man in a young mans car. Everyone else I see in one looks like there are in their 20's
--- End quote ---
....I'm 62 but I don't mind growing old just as long as I don't have to grow up!
TC pointed out that my first ever track experience was this year on The Ring at 62 :laugh:
The downside is though that I'm now divorced and the only ladies I fancy seem to be in their 30's.
:drinking:
Anyway, back on the subject of DSG................
Just Think Manual and who cares if you aren't using your left foot.
nc35:
Hats off to you
in the nicest possible way, you act and sound like someone in their 20's. The way to go!!! isn't 60's the new 30's :wink:
Many of us on here could learn a lot from you.
BTW -
Advanced driving @ 25
Motorbike License @ 29
my first track session was @ 29 - Motorbike race school
Now I try to do a track day (on the bike or in the old KN) at least once a year.
The Ring was 2 years ago on the Ducati - not so enjoyable way to many other on the track doing all sorts of speeds and all sorts of abilities. Came away wanting to go again but thinking I was lucky to be in one piece.
Happy motoring, looking forward to the day I meet you. :happy2:
RedRobin:
^^^^
Ducati's and Harley's are my favourite bikes :notworthy:
Bikes seem to go off the road more often than cars on The Ring but there's all sorts of abilities driving the cars too - Hence the insurance difficulties. I'm actually much more concerned about other drivers (both bikes and cars) than the Nordschleife itself. Going there again in a few weeks.
Look forward to meeting you one day too :happy2:
Meanwhile Have Fun but Safe Journeys!
Kinbin:
--- Quote from: nc35 on September 09, 2009, 02:01:11 pm ---Hate going out, with the wife driving. Never a constant throttle position, just on off on off, and then touch the brakes, for no reason.
Good job I don't get car sick, 'cos I feel like a nodding dog when sat in the passenger seat :grin:
And never ever try to suggest her driving could be smoother. Instant castration.
Perhaps a lower performance car for her next time.
--- End quote ---
@nc35
Wifeys don't take to driving like we do. We drive for the *rush* and *kick*, they drive as a utility. Concur on keeping my gap shut. Gotten chewed by her on more than one occasion, and felt it no different from a pitbull chew.
And my take is to continue to keep a high performance car for her. That way, folks who drive alongside her car and behind her car will stay back to enjoy the view, not knowing if and when the car will 'take off'. Reduces the risk of unwanted knocks.
BTW, keep the windows on high tint if its only the car that you want folks to admire, stay clear, and dream about. :grin:
nc35:
Well it there is a bit more to think about :-(
Idiots cut her up want to race her etc etc
We have actually taken the GTi badge off - still looks like one though.
Sad I know but we take keys to bed incase the house is broken into.
Started when we got the Porsche.
So in reality the thing is a bit of a liability. You can't have anything nice anymore 'cos someone will make you pay.
Well million miles away from original thread sorry everyone
Going up to the Lakes today, will put DSG in M and try go fall in love with the box.
Sorry for the rant
Well rear windows are tinted as standard
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