What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Haboob · 12-12-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

they say its as bad as NY city manhattan traffic? I doubt it.

He's not talking about traffic. The absurd hills (and stop lights atop them).

Mt Tam I am · 12-12-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

they say its as bad as NY city manhattan traffic? I doubt it.

It stinks but does not suck. ie Not as bad.

R0bDC · 12-12-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

they say its as bad as NY city manhattan traffic? I doubt it.

The thing about San Francisco is not the traffic (at times it could be) its the going uphill on the main streets then having to stop while ur uphill haha. So ur on a hill and a car could be behind u and if you don't take off fast enough ur car can hit the other car, so yeah it can be a scary.

nmjaxx9 · 12-12-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

It stinks but does not suck. ie Not as bad.

ahh ic, never been there, but I have witnessed downtown NY traffic, and its crazy. Guess some peoples description of places and how it is can be off, better to go experience it in person

nmjaxx9 · 12-12-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

The thing about San Francisco is not the traffic (at times it could be) its the going uphill on the main streets then having to stop while ur uphill haha. So ur on a hill and a car could be behind u and if you don't take off fast enough ur car can hit the other car, so yeah it can be a scary.

LOL better make sure your brakes are top notch before you attempt.

R0bDC · 12-12-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

LOL better make sure your brakes are top notch before you attempt.

Yea I'm not trying to attempt driving in San Fran, I can't even trust someone else driving my car to go to San Fran. I need to practice first

JARblue · 12-12-2012, 02:10 PM

When I'm pulling up to stopped vehicles on a hill, I always check my rear view mirror for vehicles. If there is someone coming to a stop behind me, I will roll back a tick to make sure they know I have a manual - even if I'm already stopped, if someone looks like they're barreling down on me, I'll let off the brake to roll back and then pull back up to where I was originally.

Its just precautionary and I'm not near as aggressive about it as I used to be with my Ford Explorer when I was a lot younger. One time a guy kept inching up on me closer and closer at a red light. I had already done my warning maneuver twice earlier, so I got irritated and started letting off the brake slightly every time he inched forward (note: each time, I was rolling back a few inches each time while he was rolling forward a few feet). Eventually, my hitch was inches from hitting his hood and he honked at me. The light turned green and I got out of my car and made the idiot back up so I could go without rolling back into him. This was on a one lane highway road with virtually no traffic at the time - I wouldn't have pulled this crap in traffic.

nmjaxx9 · 12-12-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

Yea I'm not trying to attempt driving in San Fran, I can't even trust someone else driving my car to go to San Fran. I need to practice first

I wouldnt either man, keep at it, practice makes perfect! GL

JARblue · 12-12-2012, 02:18 PM

in San Francisco, you also have to be careful if you drive a limo

R0bDC · 12-12-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

When I'm pulling up to stopped vehicles on a hill, I always check my rear view mirror for vehicles. If there is someone coming to a stop behind me, I will roll back a tick to make sure they know I have a manual - even if I'm already stopped, if someone looks like they're barreling down on me, I'll let off the brake to roll back and then pull back up to where I was originally.

Its just precautionary and I'm not near as aggressive about it as I used to be with my Ford Explorer when I was a lot younger. One time a guy kept inching up on me closer and closer at a red light. I had already done my warning maneuver twice earlier, so I got irritated and started letting off the brake slightly every time he inched forward (note: each time, I was rolling back a few inches each time while he was rolling forward a few feet). Eventually, my hitch was inches from hitting his hood and he honked at me. The light turned green and I got out of my car and made the idiot back up so I could go without rolling back into him. This was on a one lane highway road with virtually no traffic at the time - I wouldn't have pulled this crap in traffic.

That's awesome!

R0bDC · 12-12-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

in San Francisco, you also have to be careful if you drive a limo

Haha

onzedge · 12-12-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

in San Francisco, you also have to be careful if you drive a limo

ZForce · 12-12-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

When I'm pulling up to stopped vehicles on a hill, I always check my rear view mirror for vehicles. If there is someone coming to a stop behind me, I will roll back a tick to make sure they know I have a manual - even if I'm already stopped, if someone looks like they're barreling down on me, I'll let off the brake to roll back and then pull back up to where I was originally.

Its just precautionary and I'm not near as aggressive about it as I used to be with my Ford Explorer when I was a lot younger. One time a guy kept inching up on me closer and closer at a red light. I had already done my warning maneuver twice earlier, so I got irritated and started letting off the brake slightly every time he inched forward (note: each time, I was rolling back a few inches each time while he was rolling forward a few feet). Eventually, my hitch was inches from hitting his hood and he honked at me. The light turned green and I got out of my car and made the idiot back up so I could go without rolling back into him. This was on a one lane highway road with virtually no traffic at the time - I wouldn't have pulled this crap in traffic.

+1 good story...

.. I agree and would do the same.

On the defensive driving scheme of things ...peeps with MT need to drive and practice on S.F. hills... for that any hill would do...

A lesson in 101 - Mastering the ART of emergency brake - clutch - gas pedal - manuever.

SPOHN · 12-12-2012, 04:48 PM

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onzedge · 12-12-2012, 04:56 PM

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12-12-2012, 02:10 PM	#1507 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	When I'm pulling up to stopped vehicles on a hill, I always check my rear view mirror for vehicles. If there is someone coming to a stop behind me, I will roll back a tick to make sure they know I have a manual - even if I'm already stopped, if someone looks like they're barreling down on me, I'll let off the brake to roll back and then pull back up to where I was originally. Its just precautionary and I'm not near as aggressive about it as I used to be with my Ford Explorer when I was a lot younger. One time a guy kept inching up on me closer and closer at a red light. I had already done my warning maneuver twice earlier, so I got irritated and started letting off the brake slightly every time he inched forward (note: each time, I was rolling back a few inches each time while he was rolling forward a few feet). Eventually, my hitch was inches from hitting his hood and he honked at me. The light turned green and I got out of my car and made the idiot back up so I could go without rolling back into him. This was on a one lane highway road with virtually no traffic at the time - I wouldn't have pulled this crap in traffic. Haboob likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	in San Francisco, you also have to be careful if you drive a limo Abdulaziz_Z34 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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