You know you're Jalop...

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 07/11/2014 at 16:27 • Filed to: you know you're jalop

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...when you shift to fourth just so you can downshift to third before you come to your turn.

MIATAAAA > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/11/2014 at 16:31

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I frequently just downshift/upshift in traffic to practice heel-toe when it's getting boring. Jalops!

BKRM3 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/11/2014 at 16:34

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MIATAAAA 07/11/2014 at 16:48

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If I'm in stop-and-go, I'll let a little gap build in front of me and then see how long I can go without touching the brakes. Even better is crawling in second and easing off the throttle completely as well. I might be a complete nerd (and thankfully this isn't part of my everyday drive), but I make it a little game or challenge.

BKRM3 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/11/2014 at 16:54

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I do that too with the gap. I try to make sure that I brake/clutch almost never in stop and go highway traffic. And with my Dinan exhaust, running up a little bit in 2nd and then lifting results in little pops/snorts on overrun. Totally nerdtastic.

Nibbles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/11/2014 at 16:55

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I like those pedals

I need those pedals

alexotics > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/11/2014 at 17:12

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Here here.

On a semi related note:

You know what really grinds my gears?

When I don't push in my clutch when I shift

McLarry > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/11/2014 at 17:18

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I've got a Blipshift shirt with that picture one it. I'm constantly surprised how many people just don't get it...

Leadfoot866 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/12/2014 at 09:31

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Yeah, I do that a lot...

MIATAAAA > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/13/2014 at 10:04

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I absolutely do this. Driving a manual transmission in traffic is just a "how long can I not touch the brakes" game.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MIATAAAA 07/13/2014 at 14:00

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I have to admit that I'm guilty of judging people who say they like driving a manual, but buy automatics because they drive in traffic... Outwardly, I'm very understanding, but inside, I'm thinking "guess you're not Jalop enough". Forgive me, OPPO.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BKRM3 07/13/2014 at 14:02

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I need video of these pops and snorts.

I'm finally getting an exhaust for mine (going the budget route):

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/finally-gettin…

Ever heard one in person?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nibbles 07/13/2014 at 14:05

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I bet you could get someone to custom-make them for you.

I've got these: