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SlgDriver
New Slug Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: Va Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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I'm with you NoSb. I have dual air control in the car though I try to keep the car chilly as we can always let the car warm up. I also try to let them know they can change their temp if too warm or cold. I'm a newbie to slugging (been slugging for a little over a month now.) I totally appreciate the riders and love how much time I have saved. For certain reasons I was unable to use it in the past but now I'm there every morning. The worst thing you may have to deal with in my car is children's music (I take a 19 month with me in the morning but he's normally quiet and falls asleep)
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N_or_S_bound
New Slug Joined: 20 May 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Bob,
The last is probably the case. My wife still doesn't seem to comprehend (or appreciate) the full automatic mode in our Avalon. I on the other hand do make it a point to mention that the frontside passenger has his own temp control and he's welcome to adjust that to suit him and the slug behind him. If I pick up a 4th, that person gets to live with my temp prefs since driver/owner comfort is contributory to safe driving as well. NoSb |
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Bob
New Slug Joined: 14 Dec 2001 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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I know this sounds whiney, but I have gotten to almost dread the cars that have the automatic temp control. It seams like 95% of the time it is hotter than hades and the driver is just oblivious. Usually almost no air is coming out. Dont know whether these thermostat based systems just dont work or if the people that get them dont know how to adjust them.
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Baz
New Slug Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Moody Girl...urinating in someones back seat is really not proper slug etiquette ;)
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Moody Girl
New Slug Joined: 30 Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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I actually rode with a fellow the other day who said that he pulls up to the line with his windows cracked, as if he was trying to let some of the hot air escape and after he picks up his slugs and gets on HOV, announces that he does not have air conditioning.[xx(]
I listened to him talk about what a good job he does of maintaining his vehicle and between he and his mechanic they decided that if he eliminated his air conditioning he would have a more get-up-and-go and less of a chance of stalling out between lane changes. OK boys and girls, can we say real freakin' genius[?] I hope the puddle I left in his backseat didn't short out any of his electrical wires! Talk about iconsiderate.[:(!] Needless to say, the commute home was miserable and I will never make that mistake again. |
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SlugginGator
New Slug Joined: 07 Jun 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Mycroftt, out of curiosity are you a chemical, mechanical, or aerospace engineer? Just asking because your reference to turbulence and drag is right on.
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ohio 7
New Slug Joined: 29 Aug 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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This issue came up in the Spring, I believe. If you've had this happen twice don't you think it's time to ask the driver is the A/C will be on??!! I learned this 10 years ago when I started slugging. I almost lost lunch in the guy's car cause the A/C was broken. I was soooo annoyed that anyone who drives a BMW is so cheap to get the darn A/C fixed but drives the car just to show off and feel important. He DID apologize and said he bought the car (older car) to make himself feel better. I said if you continue to pick up slugs it would be proper and considerate if he announced that the air would NOT be on. Fair warned. I don't feel like slugs are like non-human beings and should just "be lucky for a ride" like a few on this board do. Basic creature comforts are the minimum for a driver to provide. Look at the rules for drivers and it says it all.
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mycroftt
New Slug Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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quote: You're absolutely right. The turbulence caused by having open windows increases the drag and reduces your mpg. Best bet is to keep the windows closed. |
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N_or_S_bound
New Slug Joined: 20 May 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Actually many cars are aerodynamically designed to get better fuel efficiency with the windows up and AC on than windows down, AC off.
Maybe the drivers were from Saudi Arabia and 94 degrees is a nice cool morning for them! NoSb |
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getmehome pweeze
Master Slug Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 501 |
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I agree that drivers should not be stingy with the cool cool AC, BUT- we should all be grateful that we not only dont have the stress of being the driver, but not having to pay the everyday gas prices!! BE gratefull VA, I was in NY this past weekend, and paid 2.45 a gallon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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