Switching from cocaine to mdma....that is what we're talking about isn't it ? Or I've grossly misread the situation,it was my understanding in the lift that some money would change hands
Depends on the car and location. For a Rover Vitesse Fastback im erring towards the sweet spot between 1st and 2nd when the rev counter is stroking 4000. As for location theres a lovely tapas bar on the High Street in Little Oakley which i use as a de facto start line for my own masquerade of 90’s moustachioed maverick Sir Nigel Mansell.
There is only one answer to this. THE TRUCK DRIVER’S GEAR CHANGE. Always coinciding with a key change in a soft rock song. Or often just a ruddy good chorus. Good example Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
EV drivers get the thrill of D to B, to recoup lost energy, and effectively turning the wheels into a dynamo. Something Faraday would have thought was simply superb engineering.
I drive an automatic because it's a premium feature, it's the choice of the executive driver! And I make a lot of phone calls, during which I gesticulate with my left hand, I don't want to be pausing mid-sentence to drop down to third if I overtake a caravan, probably driven by you because that's your main home and you're only doing twenty miles an hour, A. Because you've got nowhere to go, as in nowhere to be, and B. Because your car's only 1.2 litres! Why is your engine so small? He'd probably say because he cares about the environment. Bullshit!
"With a mere 90 brake horsepower available, progress is too leisurely to be called fast. But on a motorway, in fifth gear, the Mégane's slow pace really becomes a pain. Uphill runs become power-sappingly mundane, while overtaking National Express coaches can become a long, drawn-out affair." Not my words, Carol, the words of Top Gear magazine.
I've honestly never understood how the string back - which is not in contact with any of the controls, ever - can provide any extra purchase on anything.
Maybe the string pulls the palm and fingertips area of the glove back a bit and keeps it tight in front without any sagging of the glove cloth, so the hand won't move around inside the glove while the glove is in contact with the steering wheel etc.
Why Alan uses the word 'purchase' I think is because he just wants to sound like he knows what he's talking about, like 'Nice action'
Fourth down into third for an overtake
Slip road onto the motorway, 4th to 5th. Properly policed
Athletico Mince vibes
It makes overtaking a long, drawn out affair.
Not my words, Carol. The words of Top Gear magazine.
One woman talking blabbering crap!
It’s from first to second of course. A lovely, manly change.
It was a Woman saying it???!!!!
I don't drive, I take the train
Block change: 2nd to 4th.
Nice bit of kit.
Not fourth into fifth... that's just a long, drawn-out affair. Not my words...
Switching from cocaine to mdma....that is what we're talking about isn't it ? Or I've grossly misread the situation,it was my understanding in the lift that some money would change hands
Are you on an E?
He's taken what's known as an ecstasy pellet
He’s definately had at least 3 cocaines.
Mates rates?
Just £80
They’re cyclists!
Subhuman scum
Hm, nice pump.
The string back just gives you a bit of extra purchase
"How you take it"
"Unleaded"
*Mines diesel"
"What does that mean"
"Dunno"
6-4-3 in preparation for an uphill curve on a mountain road
Third into fourth. Every time. What a dream
Textbook driving.
With gloves for extra purchase I assume
This is correct. You pull it back like a pilot. It’s lovely stuff. My words, but who knows, perhaps also those of Shakin’ Stevens.
Neutral to first while flooring it. Alan would be fuming.
I’d have to say The Best of Gear Change
4th to 5th, 3 distinct moves, feel like a rally driver
Get your wife to give you instructions for added effect
Rev matched 3rd to second right before a nice 90⁰ sharp turn before a long straight! Or 2nd to third on a twisty hill :D
Good morning, computer. Can you synchronise the dual temperature controls? Computer, can you synchronise the dual temperature controls?
Depends on the car and location. For a Rover Vitesse Fastback im erring towards the sweet spot between 1st and 2nd when the rev counter is stroking 4000. As for location theres a lovely tapas bar on the High Street in Little Oakley which i use as a de facto start line for my own masquerade of 90’s moustachioed maverick Sir Nigel Mansell.
Second to third, smooth push forward, no messing about with that side to side nonsense
4th to 2nd if, for example I want to get somewhere quickly.
Whilst also decelerating, which is fine.
There's a Midmorning Matters phone-in topic if ever there was one!
Can I just shock you? I like gears. Despite what I said earlier. At any one time I have 6 to choose from.
In to me
Dirty GET
There is only one answer to this. THE TRUCK DRIVER’S GEAR CHANGE. Always coinciding with a key change in a soft rock song. Or often just a ruddy good chorus. Good example Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
Or Cuddly Toy by Roachford. Slam on the foggers, hit the gas.
3-6
Hello fellow lorry driver
Reverse to First, floor it
2nd to 3rd when you've dusted someone at the lights.
This guy knows his onions. What time do you knock off? Fancy a pint later on?
No, just thought I'd ask
Lovely stuff
It really is
Ah third, the most versatile of all gears.
Third is like an old friend.
I've no time for 4th - it wants to take the 30mph zones but hasn't got the dedication for a few little hills.
P to D
Back of the net
4th to 3rd. Handy for overtaking a national Express coach, or giving a lady passenger, a giddy little thrill.
Unless you're in a Renault Megane
With a mere 90 brake horsepower available!
Listen to this, it’ll blow your socks off!
4th to 5th because it makes me feel like a rally driver
Great rallying!
Frederick emails to say his favourite gear change is fifth into sixth, because after sixth, THERE IS NOTHING.
Moments silence for automatic drivers who will never know the joys
EV drivers get the thrill of D to B, to recoup lost energy, and effectively turning the wheels into a dynamo. Something Faraday would have thought was simply superb engineering.
Sounds like travelling in a bearded Catherine wheel, which is also an obscene publication!
The best thing about this automatic gearbox is that you don't have to do those tricky hill starts....
And it’s fine to join in
I drive an automatic because it's a premium feature, it's the choice of the executive driver! And I make a lot of phone calls, during which I gesticulate with my left hand, I don't want to be pausing mid-sentence to drop down to third if I overtake a caravan, probably driven by you because that's your main home and you're only doing twenty miles an hour, A. Because you've got nowhere to go, as in nowhere to be, and B. Because your car's only 1.2 litres! Why is your engine so small? He'd probably say because he cares about the environment. Bullshit!
"With a mere 90 brake horsepower available, progress is too leisurely to be called fast. But on a motorway, in fifth gear, the Mégane's slow pace really becomes a pain. Uphill runs become power-sappingly mundane, while overtaking National Express coaches can become a long, drawn-out affair." Not my words, Carol, the words of Top Gear magazine.
Not when she's suffering with mild women's whiplash
I'm making this today's LAAARGE QUESTION
the string back just gives you a bit of extra purchase
I've honestly never understood how the string back - which is not in contact with any of the controls, ever - can provide any extra purchase on anything.
Maybe the string pulls the palm and fingertips area of the glove back a bit and keeps it tight in front without any sagging of the glove cloth, so the hand won't move around inside the glove while the glove is in contact with the steering wheel etc.
Why Alan uses the word 'purchase' I think is because he just wants to sound like he knows what he's talking about, like 'Nice action'
I think the term is being used as an idiom, a propos of the glove as a whole
You ought to have a basic grasp of Latin if you're working in [insert name of driving gloves purveyor]
You’re an idiot
I wanted to stand up and loudly announce "5th into 6th... BECAUSE DIS IS DIE AUTOBAHN"
Kommen sie bitte und listen to Kraftwerk
You brought an element of humour.
Excellent topic for a phone-in...
Turns out last week's topic of panel beating was too niche a subject!
The number of people who think it's third into fourth is just saaaaaaad.
I disagree, it's 3rd into 4th, bye *click*