The Weather in Toronto!
Dec 3rd 2007, 4:41 pm
#76
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Re: The Weather in Toronto!
One thing that drives me crazy is you get both ends of the spectrum.
Those that don't slow down and think they're invincible and those that slow to a crawl when the conditions do not in any way warrant it.:curse::curse:
Dec 3rd 2007, 4:41 pm
#77
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Re: The Weather in Toronto!
Yes. A manual or, worst case, semi-automatic is important to have in the winter, as it gives the driver much more control. I used to delight in pulling out stuck automatic SUVs with the manual Mustang.
Dec 3rd 2007, 4:46 pm
#78
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Re: The Weather in Toronto!
You're not one of them are you??
Dec 3rd 2007, 4:48 pm
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Re: The Weather in Toronto!
Thats one area where having winter tires is great, no more tripidation crossing the snowy center line of the road to nip past them.
Dec 3rd 2007, 4:50 pm
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Re: The Weather in Toronto!
Some of the winter drivers here really frighten me. I mean I can drive carefully all I want and be sensible yet they seem to think overtaking at high speeds in whiteout conditions is acceptable and then drive right up your bumper as an added thrill.
Again, we should be given the option of shooting said idiots as part of some "winter safety driving law'
Too severe - Mmmm?
Again, we should be given the option of shooting said idiots as part of some "winter safety driving law'
Too severe - Mmmm?
...Well what you can do is have hidden sabre blades fitted to the wheel rims and have them released and flung out at the press of a button as they pass. Can you get them at Canadian Tired?
Dec 3rd 2007, 4:51 pm
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Re: The Weather in Toronto!
Most of the latter type here in Calgary are females of oriental decent.
I know that's likely to sound racist but it's an observation that seems to hold true.
Dec 3rd 2007, 4:56 pm
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Re: The Weather in Toronto!
Another reason to choose Calgary!!
Dec 3rd 2007, 5:17 pm
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Re: The Weather in Toronto!
That's what got me this morning, lights on, driving right up my ass (figuratively) then overtaking, I was doing 40Kmh goddammit. Then you catch up with them at the next set of traffic lights <shrugs shoulders> what can you do?
...Well what you can do is have hidden sabre blades fitted to the wheel rims and have them released and flung out at the press of a button as they pass. Can you get them at Canadian Tired?
...Well what you can do is have hidden sabre blades fitted to the wheel rims and have them released and flung out at the press of a button as they pass. Can you get them at Canadian Tired?
Dec 3rd 2007, 5:36 pm
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Dec 3rd 2007, 5:36 pm
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Dec 3rd 2007, 5:37 pm
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Re: The Weather in Toronto!
Hmm, but there is 'Wheel Blades Depot', they'll put on a coating of rhenium diboride for $25 per sabre. Good for over 100 tire slashes before you have to change blades.