At 02:07 AM 12/12/97, you wrote: >At 02:37 AM 12/12/97 EST, you wrote: >>just wondered how many of you with Auto transmissions find yourself driving w/ >>the accelerator mashed to the floor... >> >>chris >> ------------------------------------------------------- Yep - but only the last mile of flatland before hitting the 6 percent uphill grade for the next five miles of the "Grapevine" outside LA (commonly called the 'vine). Does it help? Probably not - it's psycological.........:-) Rest of the time is spent with a light foot on the throttle, puttin' away at 70-75mph (on the flat of course). Tally ho! Jim Thompson Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com jim@oldvolkshome.com Sherwood Automotive * The Old Volks Home PO Box 176 * Palo Cedro, CA 96073-0176 (530) 221-5342 (Voice or Fax) 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle * 90 Fox Wagon |
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