• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

How do you drive?


RatDog8o8

New Member
Joined
Jan 4, 2011
Messages
5,526
Reaction score
140
Points
0
Age
63
Location
Des Moines
Vehicle Year
1992
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.9
Transmission
Automatic
It depends on which ride I'm in.

The Ranger and the Crown Vic PI get driven fairly "sanely", so as not to attract too much undue attention from the local LEOs. The Jeep, when I take it out, gets the most abuse. Not hard-core 'wheeling, but not as picky about easing through stuff, either.
 


03ranger30

New Member
Joined
May 11, 2011
Messages
733
Reaction score
5
Points
0
Location
Mount Airy, MD
Vehicle Year
2003
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
3.0L V6
Transmission
Manual
I beat the living hell out of my Jeep...it had the 5.9 in it so I drove fast everywhere, and it did everything I asked of it.
 

robertc1024

Well-Known Member
TRS Banner 2010-2011
Joined
Jun 12, 2009
Messages
4,816
Reaction score
133
Points
63
Location
San Marcos, TX
Vehicle Year
nada
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.9
Transmission
Manual
Grandma - sort of. At least I go the speed limits. I don't think I've ever gotten the engine over 3500 rpms.
 

RatDog8o8

New Member
Joined
Jan 4, 2011
Messages
5,526
Reaction score
140
Points
0
Age
63
Location
Des Moines
Vehicle Year
1992
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.9
Transmission
Automatic
Grandma - sort of. At least I go the speed limits. I don't think I've ever gotten the engine over 3500 rpms.
I'd have a different tale to tell if I still had the '89 FoxBody. I shifted it between 4500 & 5000.....same with the 302-powered Datsun pickup I had in TX.

:icon_thumby:
 

CHKNFKR

Well-Known Member
U.S. Military - Veteran
Joined
Jun 18, 2009
Messages
3,962
Reaction score
73
Points
48
Location
Illinois
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
545 CID
Transmission
Manual
in dd mode i drive like a pizza delivery driver. i always drive with a sense of urgency, but safely as well, my record shows it. in work mode, i beat the living hell out of my truck.
 

86 slo-vo

02/2011 OTOTM Winner
OTOTM Winner
TRS Banner 2010-2011
Joined
Jan 5, 2009
Messages
4,510
Reaction score
36
Points
0
Location
owensboro, KY
Vehicle Year
1994
Make / Model
ford
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
Depends what I'm driving and who's gas in using....

Most of the time I'm in a hurry though....

I've only had one ticket (hard to believe) which was a wreck less driving that set be back about $800 when I was 16. But I've had more warnings then I can count.
 

88_Eddie

Well-Known Member
Solid Axle Swap
Joined
Oct 1, 2009
Messages
6,610
Reaction score
155
Points
63
Location
Raleigh, NC
Vehicle Year
1988, 2000
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.9L, 4.0L
Transmission
Manual
i'm a careful driver but i like to see if others around me are driving carefully. i'm in the left now, but who's to say i wont wonder into oncoming traffic and see who's paying attention? *crosses fingers* no accidents yet
 

getrdone52

New Member
V8 Engine Swap
Solid Axle Swap
TRS Banner 2012-2015
Joined
Mar 24, 2011
Messages
801
Reaction score
25
Points
0
Location
Aurora, CO
Vehicle Year
1998
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
302 V8
Transmission
Automatic
Depends what I'm driving and who's gas in using....

Most of the time I'm in a hurry though....

I've only had one ticket (hard to believe) which was a wreck less driving that set be back about $800 when I was 16. But I've had more warnings then I can count.
I hope you didn't just jinx yourself
 

Mark_88

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 11, 2007
Messages
18,554
Reaction score
240
Points
63
Age
68
Location
Ontario, Canada
Vehicle Year
2007
Make / Model
Dordge
Engine Size
3.3 Fuel Injected
Transmission
Automatic
My credo
Love Thy Neighbor
I've toned it down quite a bit and usually shift between the dots...makes a difference when you can't find replacement parts easily (or can barely afford them)...

But mostly because I'm trying to appear respectable...good thing some of my posts on here aren't showing up on my truck...
 

93 Ohio Ranger

New Member
Joined
Sep 7, 2010
Messages
232
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Austintown, OH
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
XLT
Engine Size
3.0
Transmission
Manual
Usually speed around but i drive with caution. Offroad its pedal to the medal usually to get through a hole or up a hill.
 

Ak907Girl

New Member
TRS Banner 2012-2015
Joined
Dec 29, 2011
Messages
360
Reaction score
16
Points
0
Location
Anchorage, Alaska
Vehicle Year
2008
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.2L/ 11,370Miles
Transmission
Manual
So...................how about focusing all that attitude into transporting the new TRS Banner thru some/all of Alaska...Jim Oaks is looking for volunteers...
Send me a map and names, I gotta make some more money and hell yeah I'd do it!
 

Ak907Girl

New Member
TRS Banner 2012-2015
Joined
Dec 29, 2011
Messages
360
Reaction score
16
Points
0
Location
Anchorage, Alaska
Vehicle Year
2008
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.2L/ 11,370Miles
Transmission
Manual
Two points just got erased from my license on 1/1/12, One totaled car, Just drove from Wasilla Alaska to Anchorage Alaska with low idle goin 55 in a 65, vavle popped open and Lilly took off like a F***ING BOTTLE ROCKET!!! I was like OH SNAP! up to 85 in a 65, topped Lilly out at 110 down the Parks highway this past summer. I replaced the shocks in August, already need new ones... and tires..... and fenders.... headlights, taillights.... clutch pack....... lol... None of my friends like how I drive. I drift, I burn out, I race. How I'm not in jail with my truck impounded I have no idea.
 
Last edited:

stiluv

01/2014 OTOTM Winner
Supporting Member
Ford Technician
V8 Engine Swap
OTOTM Winner
Solid Axle Swap
ASE Certified Tech
TRS Banner 2010-2011
Joined
Nov 6, 2007
Messages
1,181
Reaction score
3
Points
38
Age
36
Location
nevada city, california
Vehicle Year
1999
Make / Model
ford
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
5.oh face oh oh oh
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
Solid Axle Swap 4x4
Tire Size
40
i have 200,000 miles on my truck, 180,000 of those miles have been spent on the rev limiter. i hope that says enough
 

LIMA BEAN

Well-Known Member
TRS Banner 2012-2015
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 26, 2007
Messages
3,710
Reaction score
140
Points
63
Location
ALASKA
Vehicle Year
1988
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Two points just got erased from my license on 1/1/12, One totaled car, Just drove from Wasilla Alaska to Anchorage Alaska with low idle goin 55 in a 65, vavle popped open and Lilly took off like a F***ING BOTTLE ROCKET!!! I was like OH SNAP! up to 85 in a 65, topped Lilly out at 110 down the Parks highway this past summer. I replaced the shocks in August, already need new ones... and tires..... and fenders.... headlights, taillights.... clutch pack....... lol... None of my friends like how I drive. I drift, I burn out, I race. How I'm not in jail with my truck impounded I have no idea.
Dont forget your f-ed up bent door, aircleaner housing and, and , and, and...:headbang:
 

Ak907Girl

New Member
TRS Banner 2012-2015
Joined
Dec 29, 2011
Messages
360
Reaction score
16
Points
0
Location
Anchorage, Alaska
Vehicle Year
2008
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.2L/ 11,370Miles
Transmission
Manual
HEY! Most of the body damage was before I bought it! I bought Lilly for $495 + $70 battery + total parts and repare costs = LESS THAN A THOUSAND DOLLARS! hell yeah! Lilly is my Dirty B**ch. This summer, Kinik glacier and lets see if I make it back. HA! I raced a Dodge 1500 down New Seward high way one night and almost WON! hahahaha... That guy didn't know what he was up against!! HAHAHAHAHA.... I'm pretty sure my shocks are done for because I used to live in BumF**k nowhere, Alaska on a dirt road with pot holes and lots of MUD!!! My truck has been washed...... three times since I've owned it and I've owned it a year on Jan 15th!
 

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Today's birthdays

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Truck of The Month


Mudtruggy
May Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top