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by janetwise-griggs
Thu Apr 08, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Importance of surprise horizon
Replies: 42
Views: 21188

Re: Importance of surprise horizon

It's definitely west of the meridian, so John's device must be out. Horse'll be along don't worry.
by janetwise-griggs
Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: Technology
Topic: Best features to look for when buying a new car.
Replies: 75
Views: 59968

Re: Best fetures to look for when buying a new car.

janetwise-griggs wrote: That Adsr thing in Jaguars is useful if you drive on snow or gravelly roads. I think it's what used to be the "snow button". I wonder what it actually does? I would have expected a normal traction control system to make a good job of finding what grip is available -...
by janetwise-griggs
Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Best features to look for when buying a new car.
Replies: 75
Views: 59968

Re: Best fetures to look for when buying a new car.

That Adsr thing in Jaguars is useful if you drive on snow or gravelly roads. I think it's what used to be the "snow button".
by janetwise-griggs
Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Importance of surprise horizon
Replies: 42
Views: 21188

Re: Importance of surprise horizon

It's an SUV, typical driving style for around here I'm afraid. That piece of road runs past Woldingham Railway Station towards Caterham.
by janetwise-griggs
Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Ogmios School of Zen Motoring - ASMR DASHCAM
Replies: 25
Views: 29819

Re: Ogmios School of Zen Motoring - ASMR DASHCAM

I've always wondered ... Do those Police Motorcyclists wear leathers under the High Vis
by janetwise-griggs
Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:18 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Stopping an auto smoothly
Replies: 43
Views: 46661

Re: Stopping an auto smoothly

I'm still wondering what a bare foot running shoe is
by janetwise-griggs
Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Stopping an auto smoothly
Replies: 43
Views: 46661

Re: Stopping an auto smoothly

John C your driving is a model of smoothness!
by janetwise-griggs
Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:26 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Stopping an auto smoothly
Replies: 43
Views: 46661

Re: Stopping an auto smoothly

JonT you don't have to worry about riding the clutch. It doesn't harm the gearbox or wear it out quicker if you sit with it in drive and with your foot on the brake. It's meant to operate in that way. I used to worry about it but I only use neutral if I expect to be stopped for ages eg if there a lo...
by janetwise-griggs
Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Stopping an auto smoothly
Replies: 43
Views: 46661

Re: Stopping an auto smoothly

Not sure how manually selecting a higher gear would help in relation to stopping.
by janetwise-griggs
Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Stopping an auto smoothly
Replies: 43
Views: 46661

Re: Stopping an auto smoothly

Ive just been out in my BMW which is automatic. When I stop at lights or behind someone I use the same brake pedal pressure for slowing down and at the moment of ceasing to move because nothing more is needed to stop it creeping forward. This is something you just have to work out for your car. My c...

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