"Stupid" Things You're Proud Of

[rbattelle]

Not engaging drive (automatic) while the vehicle is still rolling backward (or reverse while still rolling forward).

Obviously if you're stuck in the snow this one goes right out the window.

Ryan

 

[LRutigliano]

- I never, ever touch someone's car or truck paint/body when they are showing it to me. It really peeves me when someone wants to look at my truck and they start pawing all over it. They even put their elbows on the front fenders to look at the engine or get their belt buckle too close for comfort when they peer into the engine compartment. Our truck sheet metal is like 0. 0000034" thick and the slightest elbow with some weight behind it will leave a nice dent.



- I never put my feet on the dash! On our long road trips with the 5er, my wife thinks the passenger seat is an easy chair and the dash is an ottoman. I swear that the OEMs should put two little foot imprints on the PS dash just for women... However, its my wife and if I say anything I will pay for the next 5hrs of the road trip...



- Turning the AC button off a few minutes before you shut the engine off is a good idea because it lets the AC system equalize refrigerant pressure and "dries" off the evaporator to prevent it from getting moldy.



- Turning the blower off every time you shut down in our trucks is probably not a good idea because I can hear and feel the recirc door close when you go to OFF on the blower and I don't want to wear out the actuator or the door seals.

 

[crobertson1]

So, I'm NOT the only one like this!!! Hooray!



I get a kick out of coasting uphill to a stop and stopping in the perfect place without touching the brakes and then applying the brakes to keep from rolling backwards at exactly the right time .



I also like maneuvering through tight spaces in whatever we're riding in and watching my wife squirm and apply her imaginary brakes.



The OCD thing I'm not really proud of. In fact, I'd love to be able to get over it so I can actually enjoy my stuff instead of worrying about it all the time. On the other hand, my stuff is always like new.

 

[rbattelle]

In fact, I'd love to be able to get over it so I can actually enjoy my stuff instead of worrying about it all the time.

Amen to that. Good call on the uphill braking thing... I do that too, when I can. Makes me feel like I'm saving the brakes.



Ryan

 

[BNH4221]

Shift the truck into neutral at every red light. Usually when I am coasting into the light.



Why? I dunno. Just something my Dad did. He's not around anymore to ask why he did it.



Steve

 

[CumminsBu]

I can whistle pretty loud with an acorn crown or bottle cap. Oh, I do most of the other stuff mentioned too.

 

[Missouri Mule]

How about bringing a vehilcle to a safe stop after a flat/blown tire (not rolling it like some people do).

 

[klenger]

Being able to ride my bicycle 10 miles without crashing ... again.

Spoke too soon. I was mountain biking yesterday (same general area as broken shoulder accident in 2002) and had a mild crash. I was tired and lost my concentration for a second or two and wandered off the side of the trail, and lost it when I over-corrected. A bit of desert rash on my left leg, but structurally OK. At least I din't crash in to a cactus, which there are way too many of along the trails.



Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trail Map

 

[JDiepstra]

Spoke too soon. I was mountain biking yesterday (same general area as broken shoulder accident in 2002) and had a mild crash. I was tired and lost my concentration for a second or two and wandered off the side of the trail, and lost it when I over-corrected. A bit of desert rash on my left leg, but structurally OK. At least I din't crash in to a cactus, which there are way too many of along the trails.



Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trail Map

Nice job. Do you wear a helmet?

 

[klenger]

I wear a helmet every time I ride. It saved my head when I crashed last summer.

 

[rbattelle]

Spoke too soon. I was mountain biking yesterday (same general area as broken shoulder accident in 2002) and had a mild crash.

Crimony! Ah, well. Crashes make you tougher... right?

Ryan

 

[C. Harlan]

I always make sure my A/C is turned off, and preferably had all the cool air blown off the evaporator. . That way, it does not build up and accumulate mildew and stink up the cab.



In the winter time, I always make sure my stereo is shut off, because if the amplifiers do not get a full 12 volts min, it can fry the internal workings. . When the Intake manifold heaters cycle, it bogs the voltage down to below 12 volts. Something you stereo gurus may want to take note of. .



-Chris-

 

[ScottLauer]

I do a lot of the things mentioned already.



I coast as much as possible coming to a stop and use the transmission to pull my speed down. And I always try to apply just the right amount of pressure on the brakes to stop where I want to.

I do the starter thing too and my work truck really bugs me. All you have to do is bump the starter on it and the computer takes over and finishes starting it and then disengages the starter. AND IT NEVER GETS IT RIGHT! Dang Fords... .

I usually don't use the A/C but I use the blower and always turn it down. The stereo too. But thats because I like to listen to my music loud and after you've listen to music like that for a while it don't sound that loud but if you just jump in it you think HOLY CRAP I was listening to it that loud? (Who could live without subwoofers and amps? )



I know this is a huge necropost but I did something the other day that I thought deserved to be in this thread.



So It was nice 80 Degree day and I was kind of late for my cousins wedding(My planning skills need some work) so naturally I was in a hurry. I come roaring up to my front door and slam on the brakes. The EGTs were a nice toasty 600. I didn't want to shut it down that hot so I left it running. Anyways I jumped in the shower, shaved, rounded up my suit, combed my hair and I was back in my truck before the EGT had hit 300! One of them stupid proud things I guess.

 

[NPloysa]

I've been told by my g/f that I use the exhaust brake too much. SHE won't be paying for brake pads, so I will use it as much as I want! She likes screwing with the tow/haul when passing people.



At work I like to drive the electric 26' Genie scissor lift around at full rabbit speed. A thumb actuated hydraulic steering system takes skill! The other day I drove it right between two rows of buffet tables with food on them, probably 3-4" on each side, full blast

 

[heavydutyfd]

"Stupid" Things You're Proud Of



1. Taking that morning poo. You all know what I am talking about.

2. Remembering to re-stock the toilet paper before the wife goes in. Again you all know what I am talking about.

3. Draining the fuel from the hose leading from the pump to the truck so nothing will run out and drip down the side after it clicks off.

4. Sniffing the nozzle at the fuel pump making sure it is diesel…. . I have been known to taste it also.

5. Making sure that when I wash my truck, I always dry all the chrome really well because water spots make me go freakin’ nuts, plus it looks so nice all shiny.

6. Parking as far from a public building (mall, market, etc) as I can to avoid door dings.

7. Paying more attention to the black cloud behind me then what is going on in front of me while driving.



And finally.



8. The excitement I feel every 3 months when a new issue of TDR is waiting for me in the mailbox.



OCD nope……. it all comes with being a CTD owner, well all but 1 an 2, that is just being a man…

 

[WKruger]

Just about everything that everyone mentioned in this thread!!!!

 

[1smoknC]

I dont know about you guys, but when I am driving I always pay attention to the trucks around me. As soon as I see a diesel (no matter what brand) I always make shure to see if they look over and smile or just keep talkin on the cell phone (typical business owners). Then when one does smile, pull up beside them at the stoplight and bs for a minute and tell em about TDR if they are in a cummins... . and if in a PS or Dmax making shure that you show them why theres a big "C Power" on the back window :-lafOo.

 

[RALLER]

I have to stay in overdrive dont i ?

I get a big charge out of crusing past fords & chevys on grades. I can eat them up like M&Ms with my 97 12 valve. I even add some speed just to add a little insult. And some smoke. Its just by-by sucker. My wife gits a kick out of this also. I just cant be good all the time. BAB BOB