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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,814
    That was a fun read. Brave man. Or just not smart enough to be afraid!

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,728
    150 in a 150. That has a ring to it.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,814
    Better not get a dodge 440

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • houdini2houdini2 Member Posts: 411
    My first and highest try was 29, then got down to 21 after about 5 tries. I am 76 so should be receiving a giant teddy bear.
  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,497
    snakeweasel said:

    stickguy said:

    driver100 said:

    Take this test to check your "driving reaction time":



    https://www.justpark.com/creative/reaction-time-test/

    either I need to go to the drag strip, or that needs some calibration, because I started at 40, then dropped to 24, then 22.
    I did a constant 44 for 4 or 5 times then started to get increasingly lower numbers so it might need some tweaking.
    The best that I could do was 34 and that was only one time. Since that is a good bit less than half my age I'll take it. Even when I was only half trying, I did better than my age. Just for fun I waited a few seconds to respond and I got the message, "you have the reaction time of a very, very old person". One time I got the response, "we're not sure this is a human taking this test", or something like that but could not get that message again. I'm going to take that as being off the chart good.

    If it doesn't get me into too much trouble, the next time Mrs. j says, "why don't you act your age". I think I'm going to say, "I know a computer that says I'm 34". Like I said, just thinking about saying that.

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited March 2019
    driver100 said:

    Take this test to check your "driving reaction time":



    https://www.justpark.com/creative/reaction-time-test/

    Well, well...meet your new 20-year-old Moderator! B)
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,877
    I'm decisively 23 - I did it 5 times and got the exact same score every time.
    2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE, 2024 BMW i5 M60, 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,593
    Mr_Shiftright said:
    Take this test to check your "driving reaction time": https://www.justpark.com/creative/reaction-time-test/
    Well, well...meet your new 20-year-old Moderator! B)
    so you're leaving? Who is the new moderator? it will be nice to get fresh blood in this forum.

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • houdini2houdini2 Member Posts: 411
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    driver100 said:

    Take this test to check your "driving reaction time":



    https://www.justpark.com/creative/reaction-time-test/

    Well, well...meet your new 20-year-old Moderator! B)
    Your new name: Mr. Stopright.
  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,637
    Best I can do is 37 year old (I am 72).
    But, I think it is because my laptop is slow - nothing to do with me. :D

    It isn't possible to stop any faster than I am doing it...besides, not good to panic, and have to check the car behind me too! :D

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,593
    driver100 said:
    Best I can do is 37 year old (I am 72). But, I think it is because my laptop is slow - nothing to do with me. :D It isn't possible to stop any faster than I am doing it...besides, not good to panic, and have to check the car behind me too! :D
    I would like to see how we would do in real world situations. They should have distractions along the side of the road to distract us. How long would our response time be if Daisy Duke was on the side of the road?

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    snakeweasel said:


    Mr_Shiftright said:

    driver100 said:

    Take this test to check your "driving reaction time":



    https://www.justpark.com/creative/reaction-time-test/

    Well, well...meet your new 20-year-old Moderator! B)

    so you're leaving? Who is the new moderator? it will be nice to get fresh blood in this forum.

    Yes, I'll be leaving.... AFTER I'M DEAD....and I'm very healthy, thank you very much snake. :D
  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,637
    Someone should take the test while yakking on a cell phone and see if it makes a difference.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.
  • ruking1ruking1 Member Posts: 19,826
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.

    Yep! Bruce Lee would be proud!😎
  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,637
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.

    Keep going, maybe you can have the reflexes of a 16 year old.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,593
    driver100 said:
    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.
    Keep going, maybe you can have the reflexes of a 16 year old.
    When was the last time you tried to get a 16 year old to do anything?

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    driver100 said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.

    Keep going, maybe you can have the reflexes of a 16 year old.
    Right now I'm catching flies in mid-air.
  • ruking1ruking1 Member Posts: 19,826
    Yo grasshopper! You2 can drive like John Force!
  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,593
    ruking1 said:
    Yo grasshopper! You2 can drive like John Force!
    Nope don't want to drive like him. Most places I drive to are further than a quarter mile away.

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Sometimes I wonder how much driving Top Fuel is skill, and how much is just guts. Sure would be fun to take one run though, with a pro at the wheel. Do they make 2-seaters? :)
  • ruking1ruking1 Member Posts: 19,826
    edited March 2019
    Bucket list item? 😎🎧 All kidding aside, that’s why the Tesla’s naught to 60 times do not appeal to me.

    My bucket list would also be a in super/race car driven by the likes of Jeff Gordon, etc., @ a local track, ala Sonoma Raceway. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonoma_Raceway Or Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

    I sent each daughter there for their highway survival course when each had one year of driving behind their belt.
  • ruking1ruking1 Member Posts: 19,826
    edited March 2019
    snakeweasel said:


    driver100 said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.

    Keep going, maybe you can have the reflexes of a 16 year old.

    When was the last time you tried to get a 16 year old to do anything?

    Absolutely, all the time when mine were 16 years old! Let each know very early on, their job, to dream, aim high & STRETCH to reach their goals, etc!
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,955
    edited March 2019
    Did the reaction test multiple times.
    Started by being rated as a 'Very Old Person'.
    Then improved to 85 year old on next try and 81 next one after that.
    After a few more attempts, got down to a 31 year old(less than 1/2 my age), so good enough!
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • houdini2houdini2 Member Posts: 411
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    driver100 said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.

    Keep going, maybe you can have the reflexes of a 16 year old.
    Right now I'm catching flies in mid-air.
    Don't they get stuck in your teeth?
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,955
    @Mr_Shiftright,
    It doesn't count if you are riding a motorcycle. :)
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    Mr_Shiftright said:
    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.
    Keep going, maybe you can have the reflexes of a 16 year old.
    Right now I'm catching flies in mid-air.
    With chop-sticks, of course Mr. “Miaggi” Shiftright!  :D:D

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 17,239
    abacomike said:
    Mr_Shiftright said:
    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.
    Keep going, maybe you can have the reflexes of a 16 year old.
    Right now I'm catching flies in mid-air.
    With chop-sticks, of course Mr. “Miaggi” Shiftright!  :D:D
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wAuzCjipF00

    2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,728
    No wonder the guy in the video clip has flies. They don't close any screen or door. The room was open to the outside. The Karate Kid just walked in.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,497

    imidazol97 said:

    No wonder the guy in the video clip has flies. They don't close any screen or door. The room was open to the outside. The Karate Kid just walked in.

    Geez, you're not supposed to analyze it @imid, just watch it. :@

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,479
    It looks like one of my first cases has already garnered transatlantic coverage:
    Weed Whacker Attack!

    Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
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    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,406
    ab348 said:

    My ATS has an 8-speed automatic and has paddle shifters, which I have used once, I believe.

    Are we not considering manumatic shifters which are sort of like paddles. I had more fun shifting with that set up on my Eclipse than with the paddles on the Mustang. Neither was a DCT but the effect was the same.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,406
    roadburner said:

    It looks like one of my first cases has already garnered transatlantic coverage:
    Weed Whacker Attack!

    LOL

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,637
    houdini2 said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    driver100 said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.

    Keep going, maybe you can have the reflexes of a 16 year old.
    Right now I'm catching flies in mid-air.
    Don't they get stuck in your teeth?
    Why, do you have that problem houdini?
    (Try an Oral B battery toothbrush....we haven't discussed toothbrushes yet).

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,814
    a couple more cases like that, and UK will probably name the law school after you.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,637
    roadburner said:

    It looks like one of my first cases has already garnered transatlantic coverage:
    Weed Whacker Attack!

    Our Tampa area news is about double and triple murders and worse, ....in Kentucky you get a full page story about a guy getting attacked by a guy with a weed wacker.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,728
    jmonroe1 said:


    imidazol97 said:

    No wonder the guy in the video clip has flies. They don't close any screen or door. The room was open to the outside. The Karate Kid just walked in.

    Geez, you're not supposed to analyze it @imid, just watch it. :@

    jmonroe
    The devil made me do it.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • suydamsuydam Member Posts: 5,152
    edited March 2019
    driver100 said:

    roadburner said:

    It looks like one of my first cases has already garnered transatlantic coverage:
    Weed Whacker Attack!

    Our Tampa area news is about double and triple murders and worse, ....in Kentucky you get a full page story about a guy getting attacked by a guy with a weed wacker.
    Must be a Kentucky thing. Didn’t Rand Paul get attacked by a neighbor for piling up weeds near their fence line?
    '24 Kia Sportage PHEV
    '24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
  • houdini2houdini2 Member Posts: 411
    driver100 said:

    houdini2 said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    driver100 said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    I'm stoked. I've just been admiring my fast, cat-like movements in the mirror here.

    Keep going, maybe you can have the reflexes of a 16 year old.
    Right now I'm catching flies in mid-air.
    Don't they get stuck in your teeth?
    Why, do you have that problem houdini?
    (Try an Oral B battery toothbrush....we haven't discussed toothbrushes yet).
    No, but I guess you do since you have found a good solution.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,814
    It’s amazing how much cleaner my teeth feel when I use the electric spin brush instead of a plain old manual one.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,469
    Gang, I know that not all of you frequent the classic car boards on here, but yesterday I posted a bit of a photo essay on the cars my family had when I was growing up from the early '70s to early '80s. I was motivated to do that after discovering a cache of old slides with pictures I didn't know I had. See it HERE:

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  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    edited March 2019
    ab348 said:
    Gang, I know that not all of you frequent the classic car boards on here, but yesterday I posted a bit of a photo essay on the cars my family had when I was growing up from the early '70s to early '80s. I was motivated to do that after discovering a cache of old slides with pictures I didn't know I had. See it HERE:
    Brought back many fond memories!  We owned a Volvo 1974 DL244 and a 1975 GL640 (IIRC); 1974 Caprice Convertible; and a 2-door Pontiac LeMans 1973 IIRC.

    Those  Volvos gave us lots of engine problems, especially that 6 cylinder GL.  But I really liked those photos you posted - kudos!

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    Well, I made it up to Kissimmee and had dinner with my grandson and 3 of his teammates last night.  They have 6 games scheduled with 4 southeastern division III college teams between today and Monday - couple of doubleheader’s.  Weather got warmer so the boys were happy about that - when they left Nebraska, it was 4 below zero F.

    All the boys complained about the snow and cold weather back in Nebraska.  My grandson said he is always cold - a real low desert native.  Should be interesting to see my grandson pitch at least one game as a starter.

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    Righthander or Southpaw?
  • houdini2houdini2 Member Posts: 411
    ab348 said:

    Gang, I know that not all of you frequent the classic car boards on here, but yesterday I posted a bit of a photo essay on the cars my family had when I was growing up from the early '70s to early '80s. I was motivated to do that after discovering a cache of old slides with pictures I didn't know I had. See it HERE:

    ab348 said:

    Gang, I know that not all of you frequent the classic car boards on here, but yesterday I posted a bit of a photo essay on the cars my family had when I was growing up from the early '70s to early '80s. I was motivated to do that after discovering a cache of old slides with pictures I didn't know I had. See it HERE:

    Thx for sharing those fond memories ab.
  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,637
    edited March 2019
    "houdini2"

    No, but I guess you do since you have found a good solution
    .

    These work good on food and flies;


    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • bwiabwia Member Posts: 2,913
    Speaking of taxes---Bryce Harper Will Save Tens of Millions of dollars in state Taxes by signing with the Phillies. Why?

    Because Pennsylvania has a low flat rate of 3.07% for every taxpayer regardless of income. That’s one reason why superstar slugger Bryce Harper signed an eye-popping 13-year, $330-million contract last week with the Philadelphia Phillies,

    Bryce Harper will save tens of millions in taxes by signing with the Phillies instead of a California team--the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants.

    That’s because California is in a league of its own on personal income taxes. We’ve got by far the highest state rate in the nation, topping out at 13.3%.

    It was the largest free-agent deal in the history of North American sports.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,647
    Living in Philly though, I'd rather pay the extra 10% B)

    Could have also gone to WA, TX etc and had no income tax. Of course, the other taxes make it a regressive taxation world for those not in the top few.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,814
    that is just the state tax. Philly also has a wage tax. It has been a long time since I worked in the city so no clue what it is now, but pretty sure it is more than that state rate. Also, they charge it to people who are just working in town so all the pro athletes have to pay it for their game salary when they play in Philly.

    OK, I looked it up. Slightly higher.

    Effective July 1, 2018:
    3.8809% for Philadelphia residents
    3.4567% for non-residents

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,637
    Thanks for the trip down memory lane ab. I like those square Volvos.
    My favourite car my Dad bought was a 64 Galaxie 500.

    Unfortunately, the bucket seats were so uncomfortable he traded it for a 65 4 door model, with a bench seat;


    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

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