Little Things You Love About Your Vehicle

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips) 04/05/2016 at 18:43 • Filed to: None

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Mine definitely has to be the stalks on the column. They are metal, they are beefy, and they make a satisfying click when you use them.

What are yours?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 18:50

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I am immensely proud to say that my factory gov-lock still works after 21 years.

TheHondaBro > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 18:51

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My transmission for not exploding.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 18:53

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HEADLIGHTS GO UP, HEADLIGHTS GO DOWN UPDOWNUPDOWNUPDOWNAGAINAGAINAGAIN

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TheHondaBro 04/05/2016 at 18:55

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I guess it’s a race between me and you, on whether my gaskets or your transmission explodes. Actually, on second thought, mines already been properly repaired. It only cost a large majority of what it’s worth.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 04/05/2016 at 18:55

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What is that?

TheJWT > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 18:58

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This, and the shift knob I stole off a 240sx. Also the way it sounds from 3000rpm and up in 2nd and 3rd.

C62030 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 18:58

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The hilarious yet very functional steering wheel buttons and stereo equalizer. Also all 185 torques being buried right where they’re the most fun leaving traffic lights at half throttle.

shift monkey > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 18:59

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the slight smell of crayons my GTI had on a hot day

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:00

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My jag has 5 diffrent recomended tire pressures.

1 for regular pressures

1 for maxium comfort

1 for maxium comfort with full a load

1 for sustained speeds above 100 mph

and 1 for sustained speeds above 100 mph with a full load

quite the humblebrag

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:01

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A Gov-lock is a diff that has a rotating flywheel with teeth cut on it, and a couple of different cams(or governors) and actuators. It is supposed to work like a posi at all times, and a locker when tire speed is equal. Key words being “supposed to”. In reality, when the cams try an actuate, they tend to lock into place quickly, causing a grenaded LSD and a now-open rear end. It’s safe to say that I won’t have a gov lock for much longer.

RoadsterRevolution(wants a Range Rover Classic) > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:02

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The auto-dimming lights are cool.

TheHondaBro > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/05/2016 at 19:03

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Dat ‘Lude.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:05

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As I mentioned before, it has to be the completely oversized steering wheel.

e36Jeff now drives a ZHP > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:06

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The two small orange LEDs in the overhead panel behind the map lights in my ZHP. They provide just enough light to see the base of the center console and shifter area. Its so subtle most people don’t even realize it at first.

AFAIK, they are in all BMW’s. I know they were in my e36, and Ibelieve they were in my e30 too, but its been so long I can’t remember.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 04/05/2016 at 19:08

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Thanks for explaining and not telling me to Google it!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/05/2016 at 19:08

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Are your stalks metal?

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:09

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How the aux port is located tight next to an area i can put my phone. Makes playing music easy and ensures my phone isnt flying around my car

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:10

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Short ratio transmission.

4.18 final drive lets you keep it right in its tiny powerband. And talk about an engaging drive. It keeps me shifting... and shifting... and shifting...

No joke I’m in 2nd by the time I reach the curb at the end of my driveway.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:12

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No problem.

Frank W. Doom > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:15

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The parking brake automatically releases when you shift into drive. Also power seat position memory.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:18

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My stalks are basically the same thing with a little plastic on the outside. For sure they feel great.

. . > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:19

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I love how it’s tiny, cute, and has a farty bum.

MLGCarGuy > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:20

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The start-up sound, the resistance the start button gives when you push it, and the sound of the handbrake being engaged.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:22

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The Toyota stalks are the best. They all feel so darn nice to use.

Die-Trying > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:24

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that it is so simple, and that it hasnt left me stranded YET. it got close the other day when the throttle cable seized wide open. shoelace throttle cable to the rescue. or the other day that i ran out of gas, and had a half full gas can in the back. pulled the line out of the tank and shoved it in the can, and down the road to the station.

E92M3 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:27

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The fresh air floor vents are a nice touch

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 04/05/2016 at 19:27

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Love this. Do you happen to know the pressures? I wonder what the differences are??

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast 04/05/2016 at 19:30

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Max comfort empty is around 26F and 28R

Max speed empty is around 36F and 39R

the full load ratings are only a few (+/-3) pounds extra

PowderHound > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:32

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The noise it makes when I’m coasting in gear and blip the throttle. Also, if I do things Juuust right I'm pretty sure there is a little bit of fire that comes out the end.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:33

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I like how the steering wheel torque steers at 6-8k. Mostly because no torque exists until 4k

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 04/05/2016 at 19:34

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Sweet, 10 lb difference is more than I thought. I was guessing 5-7.

Do you drive at 36/39 all the time because who knows when you’ll have to make a top speed run?? Might as well be ready right? Ha

MountainRoadPhysicist > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:38

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The mirrors. Little added styling flare that is lacking in most German cars.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:40

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Yes! Never had them before. Absolutely zero play. The car feels very well put together.

deprecated account > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:42

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Hey! That looks familiar!

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast 04/05/2016 at 19:44

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I actually keep it in the low 30's because #boatylife

GE90man > e36Jeff now drives a ZHP 04/05/2016 at 19:48

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ambient lighting, love the ones in the Passat too

GE90man > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 19:54

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when the wipers are on in my ‘06 passat, and you stop at a red light, they will automatically stop “wiping” continuously, and instead stop and wipe every five-10 seconds, and automatically go back to continuous wiping once you start driving again. also the ambient lighting, and the red-blue interior lighting color. also how the tach is by 10s and stuff, just like in Bentleys. I also just love this dash in general

Honeybunchesofgoats > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 04/05/2016 at 20:05

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No fair, X308 only has two (maximum comfort up to 100 MPH, 26/28 and recommended, 32/34).

DanZman > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 20:11

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When I had my 240z, I loved the rear view mirror. You could adjust it from day to night by turning a little knob on the bottom. One side of the mob had a sin and the other had a moon.

Honeybunchesofgoats > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 20:15

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Locks:

My XJ8 unlocks the trunk and the gas tank whenever the doors are unlocked, which is super convenient.

It also has a button in the center console to lock and unlock the doors, rather than a door mounted button.

It also has really wonderful sort of Easter eggs:

Holding the lock button with the doors locked will roll down all of the windows and the sunroof. With the doors unlocked, it does the reverse, which is super convenient when you’re getting on to a highway and want to roll up the windows.

It does the same thing with the windows when you lock/unlock the driver’s door and hold the key in position, which is great since it allows you to get out of the car with the windows down and then roll them up.

Honeybunchesofgoats > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 04/05/2016 at 20:17

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Wait, actually, can I count this as eight?

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/05/2016 at 20:20

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Yeah sure lol.

Honeybunchesofgoats > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 04/05/2016 at 20:24

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The amount of time I had spent reading over that trying to figure out what’s different about the tire pressures for the different wheels (spoilers: nothing) is really pathetic.

for Michigan > e36Jeff now drives a ZHP 04/05/2016 at 20:38

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The family Grand Caravan had that in green. It’s one of those things that’s so subtle, but once you notice it you can never unsee it.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast 04/05/2016 at 20:38

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What car is this? Beautiful shifter.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 20:49

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The Niva lets me use low-range without locking the centre diff. Means I can do stop-and-go traffic with just the clutch at idle.

The MJ is just an all-around badass. But I do appreciate the engine-bay light that comes on when I open the hood.

Scary__goongala! > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 20:50

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My stock Nardi shift knob. I love how it looks and feels. And since its wood it doesn’t get scorching hot in the summer.

d15b > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 20:53

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Trans top on my del Sol!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 20:56

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This instrument cluster. Everything I need, nothing I don’t, laid out clearly and attractively. I have to say GM seems quite good with instrumentation fonts... Except of course in the GMT900. I don’t know what happened there but it was a bigger mess than a Taco Bell washrooom.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 20:56

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The super short throw shifter, it’s a Talon/Eclipse shifter actaully, the Galant’s is about 4 inches longer for easier, more relaxed throws.

Also one of my least favorite things is the blinker stalk. when signaling left it doesn’t “click” in and sometimes pops back into the middle position without warning. you really have to make such it’s locked into place.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 04/05/2016 at 21:08

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I like having my oil pressure and voltage gauges, and yes, they are actual gauges.

Birddog > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 21:09

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The interior color. (Too big of an item?)

If I have to go small I’d pick the Wing Windows in the doors. I love them!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Birddog 04/05/2016 at 21:12

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Your door pic made me think, if one of the handles ever breaks, the metal ones from the 1980's trucks bolt right in. They are the same casting, just one’s plastic and the other is metal. I know this because my friend went to Autozone twice in one week to buy one because his kept snapping, and the guy behind the counter let us in on this little secret.

Vicente Esteve > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 21:14

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The DRL’s. Best little thing by far.

Birddog > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 21:16

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That’s actually good to know because those handles do not feel like they belong in a Truck!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Birddog 04/05/2016 at 21:18

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The metal ones are pretty sturdy.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 21:18

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My ignition switch is between the seats, where I can’t accidentally bump it with my knee. The key goes in and out of the ignition very smoothly. It never gets stuck and has to be jiggled loose.

Captain of the Enterprise > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 22:21

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The simplicity of the A/C system 3 knobs and I don’t have to look at them to know what I’m doing. I had the ford thermostat style one in my last two vehicles. I also really like my 3 spoke steering wheel and the gas cap holder on the flap and the lights in the rear view mirror. I love this little car

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > ZHP Sparky, the 5th 04/05/2016 at 22:27

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Why thank you, sir!

Looking at your name, here’s where I hope a BMW fan was just fooled by an economy Chevy, haha

2013 Sonic RS

An Audi fanboy got caught complimenting the “RS” embossed in my leather and suede seats. His backpedaling was hilarious after he found out it was a “Korean shitbox” haha

Amoore100 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/05/2016 at 23:23

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Not my car or picture, but I really appreciate the approach lighting on Volvos that you can toggle on or off and doesn’t just come on automatically when you unlock. Really useful at night and it doesn’t make you look like an idiot when you unlock your car in the day.

(It’s the yellow button right there.)

Cé hé sin > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/06/2016 at 04:44

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An 8,000 rpm redline.

Not my picture but looks the same.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/06/2016 at 05:45

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manual windows

Nauraushaun > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/06/2016 at 06:28

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Many things about the MR2. The handling and t-tops foremost. Mine has the same stalk too! Different end because no rear wiper, but the rest is the same!

torque > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/06/2016 at 09:08

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VWs do this too! At least on older ones you can open/close the moonroof and/or the windows by holding the key in the door