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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Warrtalon
I always switch to gravel in the rain, but I don't notice a difference. The ACD kicks in while turning, and I don't do much high-speed maneuvering in the rain on public roads, so I don't think I benefit from it at all.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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I use it in the rain. I used it in the gravel.....and I spun out. I actually have a video from in the car when this happened. Its dark, and grainy. But you can hear my girlfriend whining about hitting her head on the window.

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?- whats up with womens necks and heads always hitting sh.t when we're driving hard?
just the other day i was racing a vette and as i shifted from 2-3-4 my old ladies head was just flopping back and forth? is it because they dont know the shift is coming or is it just the lack of strengh? F..K if i ever toke her autoXing people would probably think A. im abusive or B. think shes giving me a blow job
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbolover

?- whats up with womens necks and heads always hitting sh.t when we're driving hard?
just the other day i was racing a vette and as i shifted from 2-3-4 my old ladies head was just flopping back and forth? is it because they dont know the shift is coming or is it just the lack of strengh? F..K if i ever toke her autoXing people would probably think im A. abusive or B. think shes giving me a blow job
I think it's all the herbal shampoo and conditioner they use. It's like walking around with a fruit basket on your head. My wife is like Gumby when I get on the gas. One of these days her head is gonna fall off and break the headrest on my seat. I'll be pissed.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Turd Squirter
I think it's all the herbal shampoo and conditioner they use. It's like walking around with a fruit basket on your head. My wife is like Gumby when I get on the gas. One of these days her head is gonna fall off and break the headrest on my seat. I'll be pissed.

thats CLASSIC!
i dont know but gumby about says it all
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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I always do.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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I always put into gravel in the wet. I can notice a difference when lifting the throttle, it seems to keep the diff locked a little longer than tarmac.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbolover
thats CLASSIC!
i dont know but gumby about says it all
+1 to that....I cant even think how many times my girl has snapped her neck....I think they just never prepare themselves, too busy worrying. She even wants to go autoxing with me....imagine with a helmet on.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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I drive in tarmac 24 7 even in the snow, I don't like changing the predicatability of the car as the weather changes, I like to have a better feel for the car. When I first got the car I would switch modes but I have since changed to leaving it on tarmac.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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Run a 1/4 mile in the rain with it on Tarmac. Then use Gravel and watch your 1/4 time change.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by burningmoney97
sounds like you need to upgrade to an evo 9
Forget that... Im glad I dont have any more gadgets on my car that willl break or give me problems.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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I do I have a phobia of driving in the rain. I hydro planed in my old truck.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Ivan MR
I do I have a phobia of driving in the rain. I hydro planed in my old truck.
The ACD won't do anything for hydroplaning. That's simply a function of the tires (most important), car's weight, and your speed.


I can't believe some of you guys never touch the ACD. It's so damn cool, if I had it I'd be switiching to gravel if I saw a couple rocks on the road, for no reason other than to amuse myself.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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mine has been in gravel mode for over 40 straight days and counting. it seems to take a micro-second longer to get sideways in the rain when in gravel compared to dry mode.

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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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i use it in the rain, im just waiting for it to rain during a solo 2 event so i can see the benifits
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbolover

?- whats up with womens necks and heads always hitting sh.t when we're driving hard?
just the other day i was racing a vette and as i shifted from 2-3-4 my old ladies head was just flopping back and forth? is it because they dont know the shift is coming or is it just the lack of strengh? F..K if i ever toke her autoXing people would probably think A. im abusive or B. think shes giving me a blow job
they do it so they have a reason to complain. thats mental illness with psychotic features when a girl willingly hurts herself to create a basis for arguement. run like hell.
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