The cars and bikes thread!

[tribe125]

I was speaking generally about the debate, Raza. All participants.

I have no interest in car mechanics, just a passing amusement that the word ‘manual’ encompasses feet.

[geoffbot]

Yeah I'm a bit bored of it now - let's move on.

It's actually too hot to bike today - 32 degrees out in full leathers ain't fun.

[Raza]

Yeah I'm a bit bored of it now - let's move on.

It's actually too hot to bike today - 32 degrees out in full leathers ain't fun.

It finally cooled down today after a heavy storm last night (that actually knocked out my power for a couple of hours, which is rare in the city; very few above ground power lines). 73F right now, which is practically winter compared to the 100-101 we’ve had for the last couple days.

[Strela167]

Saying nothing

[Strela167]

Bike boots

[geoffbot]

Bike boots

Well, they match her bike.

[Raza]

I've been keeping my eye on this rare bird:


It's currently at $17,000 with 3 days left.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...lpina-5-speed/

And a little color on it:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...-e28-for-sale/


It's so cool (I'd love an E28 M5, but they've also skyrocketed in price over the past few years), but I don't know if I could live with a car that didn't have leather (or even fake leather).

[Seriously]

Yeah I'm a bit bored of it now - let's move on.

It's actually too hot to bike today - 32 degrees out in full leathers ain't fun.

I thought for a morment you said full feathers - I have had three Leffe though

Prior to that I've just done another 21 miles on the mountain bike - (same yesterday)

[happyscrappyheropup]

That's just dumb. If you automate something, it becomes automatic.

Seems like the disagreement is one of function vs terminology.

The fun thing here is that you can make an automatic transmission a manual (older ones you swap valve body, new trans use software).

From past discussions, I think your position should be that three pedals is the manual you prefer/desire. You wouldn't be happy with a fully manual transmission with no clutch pedal.

-- Wayne

[Samanator]

Yeah I'm a bit bored of it now - let's move on.

It's actually too hot to bike today - 32 degrees out in full leathers ain't fun.

That would be a below average to cool day for us(About 89F). We currently sitting at 98F with 50% humidity which yields feel like temp of 107 degrees F. Add that our local county's solution to every traffic issue is to install a traffic light. Because of this you really can't go 300 meters without hitting another traffic light except on the highway. This was why my bike went away since it was so frustrating to ride here. Just as bad in a car, but at least there is AC.