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medeano
Hi Scunny
Is there a list of were and when the meetings are held, never been to any meeting like this sounds kinda cool...
Is there a list of were and when the meetings are held, never been to any meeting like this sounds kinda cool...
if you go to the "regional meet" section or "national meet", we generally organise them ad-hoc. The next definite one is Donnington on the 31st of Jan
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Kev & Nancy
Its not just al its sir al get it right
Thank you kindly Sir Kev :ihih: but "Uncle" will do for now
Ah herrrm.............surprised you didn't say anything Kev/nancy................the next definate one is Park 66 Bury on 10/01/10 ........and then off to Donnington we go ho ho
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Kev & Nancy
As Mofo said the first one of the year is 10th Jan at Bury then Donington on 31st Jan.
Come on mods, a list would be cool, can it be done? :idea: :idea:
Ah herrrm.............surprised you didn't say anything Kev/nancy................the next definate one is Park 66 Bury on 10/01/10 ........and then off to Donnington we go ho ho
D'oh
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medeano
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DaveH
Just as a side note, I have a V6 auto - its brilliant for commuting [which I do 5 days a week, for 30 miles a day] but it really irks me when I want to overtake, or go fast or just have fun. Sport mode helps a bit but its just not the same as a manual
Anyway, enjoy
Anyway, enjoy
Just as a side note, I have a V6 auto - its brilliant for commuting [which I do 5 days a week, for 30 miles a day] but it really irks me when I want to overtake, or go fast or just have fun. Sport mode helps a bit but its just not the same as a manual
Anyway, enjoy
Try pushing the Over Drive button just under the top of the gear stick on the drivers side..... This helps 100%
I have an auto with a CD4E box, had a fully rebuilt box with an upgraded kevlar torque converter fitted about 3 years ago. The standard torque converter is prone to failure and can take the transmission with it. I also have fully synthetic transmission fluid which runs at a lot lower temperature.
I can get as good MPG as most manual Cougars. If I am careful I can get 24mpg mixed commuting or 18MPG in whoop its ass mode.
I also have an ITG racing filter fitted which makes an instant noticeable difference on initial acceleration on the auto.
The CD4E box is prone to failure around 80K and is expensive to repair properly so it is more of a risky buy than a manual, I find mine is fast enough and certainly is better than a manual when sat in rush hour traffic. I love to get on the motorway, put the cruise control on and just let the car do its stuff.
I can get as good MPG as most manual Cougars. If I am careful I can get 24mpg mixed commuting or 18MPG in whoop its ass mode.
I also have an ITG racing filter fitted which makes an instant noticeable difference on initial acceleration on the auto.
The CD4E box is prone to failure around 80K and is expensive to repair properly so it is more of a risky buy than a manual, I find mine is fast enough and certainly is better than a manual when sat in rush hour traffic. I love to get on the motorway, put the cruise control on and just let the car do its stuff.
My blurple is a v6 auto and i that was the cat i wanted i've found the overdrive button but tbh i don't know when to use it or what it's for doh..
I turn mine off all the time.. it kicks down much better with no lag..
Overdrive is NOTHING more than any gear in your transmission that turns the drive shaft (output) faster than the engine (input). Therefore, when in this gear (usually at highway speeds), your engine turns at lower revolutions per minute (rpm), saving you gas, wear on your engine, and reducing the amount of engine noise into the passenger compartment. An overdrive gear can be had on a manual or automatic transmission. In the good old days, an automatic had 3 speeds, with third gear a direct 1:1 ratio. By the late 1970's manufacturers started adding a 4th gear which happened to be an overdrive gear, usually around 0.7:1. This meant your engine now required 30% fewer revolutions at highway speeds. The mystical OD button that everyone is referring to is just a defeat switch which keeps the transmission from going into the overdrive gear. This is added to give the driver some convenient control when in situations where the transmission "hunts" for the right gear. When climbing a hill the automatic transmission will drop a gear as more torque is needed to maintain speed. Once the speed is achieved the transmission moves to the higher gear, torque lost, speed drops and back and forth the transmission goes. All the OD button does is remove the highest (and lowest torque producing) gear from the equation. This was far more necessary in the 1980's with the weaker engines of the time. Today, automatic transmissions with 5 to 8 gears are the norm. In the Lexus 8 speed automatic, the top two gears are overdrive gears. Unless you live in a mountainous area with an older car let your automatic transmission do its job. If your driving with a manual transmission, this is all moot....there is no button, and you know when to shift.
Over drive buttons have largely disappeared. As Ade says, you just let the gearbox get on with it. Most have some form of manual hold nowadays, whether that's a J-gate, a +/- nudger, flappy paddles or whatever
Thanks for the info mate i will leave it be .
i find the auto has enough power for my needs and is a blessing in heavy traffic, mpg is not great but i knew that before i went for the auto option
i find the auto has enough power for my needs and is a blessing in heavy traffic, mpg is not great but i knew that before i went for the auto option