Thunderbird Club

[Stealth57]

My technological limit is synchromesh on all forward gears. Although if you don't have synchros, that can be a lot of fun if you know how to double clutch.

Grind it 'till you find it.

 

[GonePlaid]

My technological limit is synchromesh on all forward gears. Although if you don't have synchros, that can be a lot of fun if you know how to double clutch.

Back in my 18 wheeling days, I'd let out the clutch in whatever gear I started in(usually 2nd), then shifted the rest with my left foot flat on the floor. Upshifting anyway.

 

[TBird1958]

I bet the museum will be a fun place on June 21st!

I'll make it down to see it, but probably later on, we're at a private event with the museum curator on 6/18, looking forward to that!

Opening Day | The Museum of Flight

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

why they call it the Golden State....

gotta keep these guys happy......porterhouse anyone?....

 

[dagrev]

I think baby oil is pretty much mineral oil. Makes sense.

It seems to last a little longer than some other oils like Lemon. Seems to.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Back in my 18 wheeling days, I'd let out the clutch in whatever gear I started in(usually 2nd), then shifted the rest with my left foot flat on the floor. Upshifting anyway.

I've had to do that both up and down when various clutch linkage failures happened.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

No way an AMX should ever be automatic. I don't think any muscle car should be automatic. Two hands and two feet is fun. One hand and one foot is only half the fun.

the ball is a must.....

 

[Count Bassie]

D,,$*,©®√z

I don't remember posting this! Maybe I'm stepping through a portal at various points in my day.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I don't remember posting this! Maybe I'm stepping through a portal at various points in my day.

Whew! Google translate had suggested whoever typed that was on ecstasy.

 

[GBassNorth]

maybe we are more alike than we thought..... definitely the deal breaker....car that small should .....
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That’s a “No Go” in my book. Any V8 over 250 hp in a sport or muscle car better be a stick, preferably on the floor.
The only thing I want an automatic in is a low torque 4 or 6 (so I’m not constantly rowing thru gears in heavy traffic) or an off road or towing vehicle.

 

[GBassNorth]

the ball is a must.....
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1960’s and 1970’s muscle better be a ball or Hurst, no if ands or buts.

 

[Gaolee]

Back in my 18 wheeling days, I'd let out the clutch in whatever gear I started in(usually 2nd), then shifted the rest with my left foot flat on the floor. Upshifting anyway.

Clutchless shifting is an art form, especially on motorcycles.

 

[Gaolee]

the ball is a must.....
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A white one like that is a further requirement. I am not sure if there is one for a six speed transmission. Time for research.

 

[MCF]

Clutchless shifting is an art form, especially on motorcycles.

You guys are making me pine for a stick. I’ve only owned three standard Trans cars. My Volvo 544, My Volvo 240, and my Dodge Colt.

I am digging my Suble Crosstrek; I wish it was a manual. It has the paddles which are nice for having a little more control in snow.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

You guys are making me pine for a stick. I’ve only owned three standard Trans cars. My Volvo 544, My Volvo 240, and my Dodge Colt.

I am digging my Suble Crosstrek; I wish it was a manual. It has the paddles which are nice for having a little more control in snow.

We've only owned three automatics. A Windstar (when you couldn't get a manual van with cruise control), and two Mazda 3s, both bought when I had to get something fast and nothing I wanted with a manual was available (flooding/Fukishima, Covid). I really miss driving a manual. My wife still has a manual.

 

[Stealth57]

We've opnly owned three automatics. A Windstar (when you couldn't get a manual van with cruise control), and two Mazda 3s, both bought when I had to get something fast and nothing I wanted with a manual was available (flooding/Fukishima, Covid). I really miss driving a manual. My wife still has a manual.

On the other hand, driving in Bay Area traffic with a 3,000# pressure plate isn't a joy. But it was blue.

 

[dagrev]

I don't remember posting this! Maybe I'm stepping through a portal at various points in my day.

Yeah, it was you alright. We asked for that other weird stuff you posted to be removed.




You're safe, there was nothing else!

 

[TBird1958]

Thunderbird Thursday with TNH

 

[RedVee]

That’s a “No Go” in my book. Any V8 over 250 hp in a sport or muscle car better be a stick, preferably on the floor.
The only thing I want an automatic in is a low torque 4 or 6 (so I’m not constantly rowing thru gears in heavy traffic) or an off road or towing vehicle.

Ha! I’d take it!
I’d be more concerned about the missing bonnet.

 

[RedVee]

Actually, I’m keen on the Mitsuoka RockStar… when my lotto numbers drop I’ll import one from Japan.