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#82 of 143 Re: You all should have got the MT [backy] by hungarian83 Jun 10, 2006 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: backy (Jun 10, 2006 11:54 am) "There are always hands-free phones and headsets for people who must talk on the phone while on the road."   It is not the use of the hands that worries me about mobile phones while driving...it is the use of the mind. I have known manual-shifting since I started driving and unless I am at a constant speed on the motorway for a long time, I usually only have one hand on the steering wheel. However, one's point of focus shifts when talking on the phone (hands-free or otherwise). When people are commanding a two-ton box of metal at 80 mph, they should be focusing on driving, and not whether their non-fat soy latte tastes fine. Replies to this message: anotherscott (Jun 19, 2006 7:13 am)
#83 of 143 Re: You all should have got the MT [hungarian83] by anotherscott Jun 19, 2006 (7:13 am)
Replying to: hungarian83 (Jun 10, 2006 12:21 pm) You're right, the issue with cell phones isn't having something in your hand. People drive one-handed all the time.   I think you're partially right that it's a concentration issue, but not because conversation is that distracting, people also talk to other passengers all the time. However, the relatively poor sound quality of cell phones does require more concentration than live voices.   I think probably the biggest issue is that people take their eyes off the road to initiate a call (if they don't have voice dialing) and to answer calls (and perhaps to end them). I think those are the most dangerous times. Taking your eyes off the road seems like a bigger issue than use of a hand or conversation.
#84 of 143 learning stick by nuknuk Jul 12, 2006 (7:20 am)
Hi. searched the site, this seems as good as any place to ask- Does anyone know of a driving school that could teach how to drive manual trans in Chicago Northwest suburbs? thanks for any help Replies to this message: fit_ness (Jul 12, 2006 10:00 pm)
#85 of 143 Re: Honda Fit - Automatic or Manual Transmission? [Sylvia] by fittastic Jul 12, 2006 (9:15 am)
Replying to: Sylvia (Jul 11, 2006 6:40 pm) I've owned and drive both and love love love MT so when I bought my Base model Fit, I bought it with MT and can't wait for the snow and ice to try to stop me now! I'm not a fan of MT in heavy rush hour traffic, but the control I feel I have over the car outweighs driving in rush hour.
#86 of 143 Re: learning stick [nuknuk] by fit_ness Jul 12, 2006 (10:00 pm)
Replying to: nuknuk (Jul 12, 2006 7:20 am) Sorry I can't help with Chicago, but I'm firmly convinced the best teaching aid is to have the learner bare-footed while learning the zen of the stick from someone who loves driving one. Learn to be the one in control of every aspect of driving your machine, not merely subject to it. You're the boss!   Having someone explain the mechanics of what's going on and "pulling" the clutch out with your foot instead of "releasing" it, learning the sounds, feeling what you are doing by the seat of your pants.   Good luck! I've never owned an automatic and I hope I'm never forced to.
#87 of 143 Learning Manual Transmission by ocuihs Aug 06, 2006 (4:50 am)
I taught all of my siblings and friends to learn manual transmission this way:   Before even take the car on the road: Learn to balance the car with clutch and gas pedals on an inclined area such as your driveway. You're all set.   Balance means car is not moving forward or backward on an inclined driveway [brake pedal is not being applied].
#88 of 143 Features by navion Apr 08, 2006 (10:49 pm)
I think that Honda is missing the boat by not offering the marvelous and proven CVT transmission in the US market. Also it would be nice to have the cruise control option without having to go to the sport model which does not appeal to me as I am more interested in practicality. Replies to this message: saintloup (Apr 11, 2006 7:57 am) honda411 (Apr 19, 2006 11:05 am) dewaltdakota (Aug 15, 2006 1:06 pm) bodble2 (Apr 17, 2006 6:33 pm)
#89 of 143 Re: Features [navion] by saintloup Apr 11, 2006 (7:57 am)
Replying to: navion (Apr 08, 2006 10:49 pm) i absolutely agree. i am really excited about the car but don't particularly want any of the "extras" EXCEPT the cruise control, which, in my mind, is a must. is there an after-market cruise control solution? Replies to this message: honda411 (Apr 19, 2006 11:05 am) dewaltdakota (Aug 15, 2006 1:06 pm)
#90 of 143 Re: Features [navion] by bodble2 Apr 17, 2006 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: navion (Apr 08, 2006 10:49 pm) I would have to disagree on the CVT. Having lived with a Mini with the CVT, the jury's still out on its efficiency merits, and I think CVT has issues with low-speed drivability. Maybe it is a better partner for a high-power, high-torque engine...
#91 of 143 Re: Features [saintloup] by honda411 Apr 19, 2006 (11:05 am)
Replying to: saintloup (Apr 11, 2006 7:57 am) There absolutely is an aftermarket solution. Most dealers have companies that come in and do custom leather and sunroof installs. These same companies can offer a cruise system by Audiovox which works well. Installed price listed for a little under $280. American Radio is who I recommend in the Atlanta area. Replies to this message: dewaltdakota (Aug 15, 2006 1:06 pm)

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