Using the AC to much to ask?

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   That myth buster's episode in my opinion was crap.  You don't use two separate vehicles for this as you can't measure the difference in the infinite number of variables affecting performance of the engine, etc.  There was no baseline.  A more accurate test (or should I say an accurate test) would have used the same vehicle for both tests.  I stopped watching the show after this test in disgust.

	Nick

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nlapietr Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 02 Sep 2010 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote nlapietr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 10:18am
	That myth buster's episode in my opinion was crap. You don't use two separate vehicles for this as you can't measure the difference in the infinite number of variables affecting performance of the engine, etc. There was no baseline. A more accurate test (or should I say an accurate test) would have used the same vehicle for both tests. I stopped watching the show after this test in disgust. Nick

Pele Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 27 May 2008 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pele Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 12:06pm
	^ +1 The pump they used to remove fuel from the tanks of the vehicles was also inaccurate... They shoved a hose into the fuel filler openings of both vehicles. How could they be sure the hose touched the bottom of the tank? How can they be sure they removed all the fuel? I like the fuel economy test they used in the golfball dented car test. They had a separate tank they put in the trunk of the car and they weighed it with a scale after each test run. ------------------------- Times to beat: Horner Rd to/from Pentagon: 12 mins Without Slugs - 17 mins With slugs Dale City exit to/from 3rd St Tunnel, D.C. 18 mins (No slugs - Holiday)

Bodybykids Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bodybykids Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Sep 2010 at 1:01pm
	quote: Originally posted by deepali_anuje @BurkeSlugin : I think this is what you say to everyone. Agreed that the driver cant control the AC/ radio station etc. But why give anyone a chance to? Why do people always have to be so inconsiderate about a passenger? Why do people have to listen to religious channels when slugging rules clearly defines that you are not suppose to. Is it not a mutual give and take? Agreed, the car is yours - but why not make the environment comforatble since you have chosen to come to the parking lot and pick up people? Why do "egos" have to pop in on so little things? I understand some cars take a long time to start their AC's and thats fine for me. So long the driver has consideration for riders, it matters. ????? It's thier car....if they want to listen to religious music, WTOP, 95.5 or whatever I don't care, I have learned to tune things out that I don't want to listen to. If its "Blastin" then I might ask the driver if he/she would mind turning it down some. If they don't - I'll be miserable for 30 minutes and then on my way but be sure I took note and won't ride with them again. Its a free system and I am not going to let the little things rain on my parade [:D]

cc@79 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 Oct 2010 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote cc@79 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 2010 at 11:49am
	People are comfortable at different temperatures. I'm from a more northern part of the country and personnally like it cold. At times I have had the AC going and in a t-shirt perfectly comfortable while my riders were bundled up and noticably cold to the point I made the adjustment to make them more comfortable. I have no problem with people asking me to about the temp, radio, etc. I'm happy to adjust but may not always notice someones discomfort. So, my opinon-ask. Just be courteous when doing so please and for heavens sake dont end the ride upset over something if you didnt inquire. cc@79