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#21793 of 30156 Dave330i, 1Pierce, KdShapiro & DusterBuster... by shipo Feb 03, 2003 (6:55 pm)
Dave,   Thanks, hopefully the fact that I am reasonably athletic (I was running 10 miles three to four times a week at a 7:50 pace on a dirt trail, just prior to the fall) will allow me to respond to the Physical Therapy faster than would otherwise be the case for a typical 45 year old. In the meantime, I let my wife drive when we go on a date, just so I can stay familiar with my car.   1Pierce,   Given that we have very limited garage space in this new house, my wife and I will have to make due with one vehicle each (I HATE cleaning off cars after over night snow and ice, haven’t had to do that since I was single…). That said, if I had the luxury of a place to park another vehicle, I would surely have considered a small 4x4 before I bought the winter tires for my 5er. Since discovering how well my car deals with the slippery stuff with these new tires, I am in a position that if I cannot get there now, I don’t need to be there.   KdShapiro,   Fortunately for me, I have always been of the opinion that I would rather be dead than lose my sense of humor. In an odd sort of way, I found that laughter was able to help offset some of the pain, to that end, I found myself telling jokes to the Paramedic while in the Ambulance on the way to the hospital. It was either that or let them give me a shot of morphine, which in addition to the shock and the diesel fumes would have meant blowing chunks all over the inside of the Ambulance.   Regarding Mrs. Shipo, she was an experienced stick shift driver long before I met her. She is pretty good at it too. True story; back in 1998, our growing family made it obvious to me that we needed a Mini-Van. When I first broached the subject with her, she said, “Are Mini-Vans available with a 5-Speed?”   My response was, “Ummm, well not the ones that we would consider buying.”   To which she replied, “Then I’m not driving it, you are!”   Tonight, at the dinner table, we were laughing about, “Mommy driving Daddy’s car.” In the midst of her laughter, she managed to get out, “Yeah, and when this leg finishes healing, I am going to break the other one so I can keep driving the BMW!”   Yup, she will keep it nice and loose for me.   DusterBuster,   Thanks!   Congratulations on your decision to learn to drive a stick, so far, EVERYBODY that I have ever known who has wanted to learn how has mastered the art of driving with a third pedal without too much difficulty. The only question is; does your other half REALLY want to learn?   I wouldn’t let the remote possibility of an injury sway you from driving a three pedal car, after all, this is my ninth car spanning 25 years with a stick shift, and this is the first time that I have been medically unable to drive it. Another thing to consider, MOST people never break a leg in their entire lifetime, I, however, am on my second one (the first was 28 years ago), so, I just used up your allocation!   Best Regards, Shipo
#21794 of 30156 shipo by dusterbuster Feb 03, 2003 (7:16 pm)
wow, i've never had anyone break their own leg for me. that is so thoughtful!   i don't think the wife is too interested in learning how to drive a manual, but i'm hoping she can learn to drive the car as well. it would just seem like a waste for her to be stuck driving her little miata, especially if she ever needed the extra carrying capacity of a sedan (it'll be either an A4 or 330i, still deciding).   thanks again for your touch of humor here. it gave me a good chuckle.
#21795 of 30156 Tell a Tale of Shipo by soverypoornow Feb 03, 2003 (10:32 pm)
Shipo, That is the worst/best story I've ever heard. Get well soon!
#21796 of 30156 Steptronic Transmission Question by billherrmann Feb 04, 2003 (6:55 am)
The upshifts in my "03 330xi are {in my opinion} very sluggish and choppy. Dealer says shifts are "normal". When I move trans into 'sport' mode shifts seem to smooth out & become more seamless.   With zero highway travel, I'm considering shifting trans into Sport mode for all driving, but am wondering about the fuel consumption penalty. Concerned, also, whether this strategy would have a negative effect on transmission/motor   Any comments would be very much appreciated.
#21797 of 30156 dusterbuster by dave330i Feb 04, 2003 (6:56 am)
Your wife drives an automatic Miata?! :O
#21798 of 30156 More power by dave330i Feb 04, 2003 (7:05 am)
For anyone who feels 330 is underpowered, this company offers a supercharger which will get you close to M3 power: http://www.kelleners-sport.com/   BTW, sites in German. If you can't read German, then find someone who can, or go pick up a March issue of European Car.
#21799 of 30156 More power by jb_shin Feb 04, 2003 (8:13 am)
They do have the site in English, although I did not see the supercharger. AC-Schnitzer also has a supercharger for 330.
#21800 of 30156 Bummer of a Morphine Experience (shipo) by vkwheels Feb 04, 2003 (8:40 am)
It's like when I took vicodin for a toothache last year, I was expecting a nice buzz to go with the pain-killing aspect, but all I wanted to do was sleep. (sigh) Where did all the good drugs go?   Seriously, I hope your recovery is swift and uncomplicated!   Pierce1, same good wishes go for you too!
#21801 of 30156 jb_shin by dave330i Feb 04, 2003 (8:56 am)
The supercharger is only in the German site under motor.
#21802 of 30156 Shipo by seivwrig Feb 04, 2003 (10:36 am)
Hope you get well soon. Now I know why I don't miss living in upstate NY.

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