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Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 10:29pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
I'm talking about a gas truck, not Diesel. Diesel...

I'm talking about a gas truck, not Diesel. Diesel trucks are super expensive and would be overkill to tow a race car.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 10:27pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
And if you get a Miata instead of a C8 Vette,...

And if you get a Miata instead of a C8 Vette, you'd also save on gas and payment but you still drive a lame ass car. Sure, a lame ass SUV will get better efficiency. A X5 is more comparable to a much...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 10:16pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
I was talking about both of our vehicles. We save...

I was talking about both of our vehicles. We save about $700 per month on gas.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 9:18pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
Read the post again. I said that it is what we...

Read the post again. I said that it is what we spent for both cars for gas. Our monthly expense for gasoline was $700.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 9:02pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
That's based on our previous vehicles which got...

That's based on our previous vehicles which got 17 to 18 mpg. I drive 2000 miles per month and wife drives 1300 miles per month. A truck driven almost exclusively around town or in bad highway...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 6:54pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
Actually, the only time I would get something is...

Actually, the only time I would get something is when someone orders SOLAR from Tesla using the referral code. Cars no longer get referral rewards.
A co-worker bought a Model Y LR with my referral...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 6:51pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
I've been married for 17 years, so, I won't be...

I've been married for 17 years, so, I won't be trying to pull bitches...
Marriage is grand and divorce is 900 grand :D
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 6:48pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
I just don't like high running cost on vehicles....

I just don't like high running cost on vehicles. I see it at wasted money. Would I rather spend $700 on a car payment on a current tech new car OR spend $700 per month on gas IN ADDITION to the...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 6:43pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
Not sure what your point is? I already said that...

Not sure what your point is? I already said that I drag race for the enjoyment of acceleration and the challenge of cutting good lights. ANYONE can go down the drag strip with an automatic vehicle....
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 5:47pm
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
Is Trump guilty because he is...

Is Trump guilty because he is investigated/prosecuted? If the answer is NO, then apply the same standard to everything else.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 5:40pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
I drive 2k miles per month, mostly in bad traffic...

I drive 2k miles per month, mostly in bad traffic and around town where a tow vehicle will get horrible efficiency and my monthly fuel expense would exceed more than the car payment on a very nice...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 5:33pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
Maybe your tiny little brain doesn't know that I...

Maybe your tiny little brain doesn't know that I raced Vettes in the 9's, 10's and 11's with open pipes. While I love a good engine sound, my main fun when racing was always the acceleration. My '68...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 5:29pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
Race car needs a trailer and tow vehicle. A tow...

Race car needs a trailer and tow vehicle. A tow vehicle costs additional registrstion and insurance cost and sucks as a daily driver. Then If need a trailer and lots of time to wrench on the car as...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 4:55pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
It doesn't feel different if it's an actual race...

It doesn't feel different if it's an actual race or test&tune. If you don't enjoy fast acceleration, then don't do it. I enjoy acceleration and therefore I race frequently.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 3:02pm
Replies: 65
Views: 604
Posted By GrandSportC3
Being in an 11 second car accelerating as fast as...

Being in an 11 second car accelerating as fast as you can and a 9 second car is not comparable. If you have never accelerated that fast, you don't know what you are missing out on. When I raced my...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 11:57am
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
The article says that they are investigating IF...

The article says that they are investigating IF autopilot was used. Post up once they concluded that it was used.
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 11:40am
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
Distracted driving while having FSD/Autopilot...

Distracted driving while having FSD/Autopilot driving the car is likely much safer than distracted driving without those systems. As I posted before, the number of accidents were a lot higher with...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 11:06am
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
While there is always a chance of an accident.....

While there is always a chance of an accident.. Using Autopilot does NOT increase the risk of an accident by 80% unlike EATING WHILE DRIVING.
According to NHTSA, the chance of having and accident...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 11:00am
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
Most crashes with such systems happen in very...

Most crashes with such systems happen in very rare and uncommon scenarios. The amount of people who died using such systems is very very rare compared to accidents due to distracted driving like...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 10:57am
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
Refer to my previous posts. Autopilot is SAFE in...

Refer to my previous posts. Autopilot is SAFE in the middle lane. Firetruck was NOT in the middle lane. I never use autopilot on the right lane and usually won't use it on the left lane either unless...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 10:51am
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
A sophisticated system with 10 cameras was...

A sophisticated system with 10 cameras was driving the car. The chance of anything happening is a lot smaller than being distracted while driving. The computer ALWAYS pays attention unlike drivers....
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 10:47am
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
even your video says "allegedly" Any link to...

even your video says "allegedly"
Any link to the investigation if it REALLY was on autopilot?
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 8:15am
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
You picked up Culvers and ate in the car while...

You picked up Culvers and ate in the car while driving.. Super safe to be eating and driving. No accidents have ever happened because someone didn't want to waste the time to eat while being stopped....
Forum: Off Topic 05-26-2024, 9:01pm
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
We are talking about scenarios that computer...

We are talking about scenarios that computer programs have to handle. Most accidents are caused by distracted or impaired drivers, aggressive driving, not keeping distance to the car in front etc....
Forum: Off Topic 05-26-2024, 7:25pm
Replies: 402
Views: 7,128
Posted By GrandSportC3
To do a 348 mile round trip, I'd need only 15...

To do a 348 mile round trip, I'd need only 15 minutes charging. Drive 240 miles on my first charge and charge 15 minutes to like 70% which is enough for the rest.
15 minute stop.. oh, the horror...
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