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Originally Posted by vtec-e
i don't think the Irish are quite ready for all this carry on just yet....which is crazy given the cost of fuel. Heads in the sand i reckon.
ollie
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Honestly, the U.S. and Canada seems to generate the same kind of response. On the flip side, there is probably a a larger number who view the information and begin to consider it.
It's like the comment card at a restaurant -- most of the feedback is generally from complaints. People don't bother to fill it out if their in the middle or the experience was good. If it was good to great, people will tell their friends, etc.
Brake Booster:
I often run a brake booster down to nothing. An example: I became stuck in a highway traffic jam on a long downhill last week (it took 30 minutes to go 1/4 mile). The car will still stop, but it takes extra effort (both feet to push). It's like the days of "manual brakes" -- you just have to replace vacuum with your own energy.
It takes quite a bit of attention. Once the third car ahead starts moving, it's time to coast. Leaving enough space, it's possible to either use the foot pedal or emergency brake. In this case, the e-brake was the ratcheting foot style, which is a pain.
Granted, top speed was 4 mph in this case -- so higher speeds typically require that vacuum for panic stops and steers.
Good to see that you're staying!
RH77