skymedic 0 #26 February 27, 2002 Bytch, You obviously havn't seen too many modern vehicles lately...I could do all of the above before...but my new volvo is a driving computer.....it even weighs you every time you get inthe frickn thing.....marcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #27 February 27, 2002 Quote weighs you every time you get in seriously?? ... for it to adjust it's suspension accordingly ... or what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #28 February 27, 2002 skymedic, I said about the same thing at first. I learned how to turn a wrench under a '73 SuperBeetle, but everything I learned transferred to my truck, a '98 k1500 (Chevy). The difference is of course fuel injection, a computer, 4wd, etc, but with a good shop manual, you can still do just about everything you need to do. You can even pick up a diagnostics computer for a couple hundred $$, so you can read the error codes right from the computer. "Wait...are you selling Penis Mighters?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #29 February 27, 2002 Quoteseriously?? ... for it to adjust it's suspension accordingly ... or what?I think it points and laughs...you're fat..."Wait...are you selling Penis Mighters?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #30 February 27, 2002 No actualy it does that to adjust the speed of deployment of the airbags....and your right Dave....but the only thing is a foreign car is tough to find your own stuff....I.E. the puter thing....marcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #31 February 27, 2002 Quote it does that to adjust the speed of deployment of the airbags.... hmmm ... wonder if I can jerryrig one of those on my d-bag ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #32 February 27, 2002 Get your canopy to open like an airbag? Sure, pull the silver handle next time...*yank* *WHAP* instant canopy. "Wait...are you selling Penis Mighters?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #33 February 27, 2002 no .. no .. no .... the "adjust the speed" part .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #34 February 27, 2002 Well let me tell you this car is something else when it comes to saftey.....and from my view point and all the wrecks I've seen I believe it is the safest car out there...plus 200hp doesnt hurt eather...marcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #35 February 27, 2002 probably is ... they've always had a great reputation in that respect Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #36 February 27, 2002 Volvos are definately one of the safest on the road. Funny, out of the 10 EMS people that I personally know, I think most of them drive Volvos...one used to be a big VW guy (old ones) till he saw a bad wreck envolving one.Volvo: Steel cage on wheels, with padding."Wait...are you selling Penis Mighters?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #37 February 27, 2002 QuoteVolvo: Steel cage on wheels, with padding.and up untill about two or three years ago...the aerodynamics of a brick......marcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #38 February 27, 2002 PLus I have 6...count em....6 airbags....that is just nuts....well a good nutsmarcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #39 February 27, 2002 Before too long, when we crash, we'll be caught in a nice inflated cushion from *all* sides. No worries, light injuries if any...that would be sweet, nice utopian dream."Wait...are you selling Penis Mighters?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #40 February 27, 2002 Nah....cause there will still be big rigs....I have seen far too many cars pull out in front of them....nothing like seeing the passenger door sticking out the drivers side door.....and the driver plus passenger stuck between the two doors out side the car......can you say splat.......marcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #41 February 27, 2002 Thats one of the reasons I'm driving a big truck, it won't save me from a big rig, but by god, I'll be safer then in my bug. Especially after I build/weld a nice front-end replacement (something like this: Ranch Hand"Wait...are you selling Penis Mighters?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #42 February 27, 2002 I used to drive a 1972 Volvo, and loved it. They used to have that sturdy steel feeling. Yes, it was a brick. You could stand on the hood or roof without it bending. The new Volvo cars just don't seem like they are built as solidly. They feel more like generic Japanese imports. I understand that metal thickness and sturdiness gave way to engineered "crumple zones" and fuel efficiency, but they don't give me a warm fuzzy safety feeling.Seeing that I feel about the same in a Japanese import or a Volvo, I can't bring myself to shell out twice as much for the Volvo. Yeah, I'd pay more, but not that much more.Heh. I suppose this has turned into a crotchety "When I was young, we had to walk uphill both ways in the snow" rant about the good old days. Damn, I'm getting old. Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #43 February 27, 2002 Quotebut they don't give me a warm fuzzy safety feelingKind of like your woolen underwear, Justin?"Don't die until you're dead" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #44 February 27, 2002 QuoteYou obviously havn't seen too many modern vehicles latelyI work in the skydiving industry.... what makes you think I can afford a modern vehicle? I can do all of the above on the 1983 Ford midsize station wagon that used to be Gramma's... and that's all that matters to me pull and flare,lisa--What would Scooby Doo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #45 February 27, 2002 I drive a 2001 Acura MDX that has all the latest technology and safety features. Airbags with sensors everywhere. Solid vehicle. However, when I was on vacation this past Dec. I rented a Volvo S80 and I was quite impressed. It is definitely a solid vehicle and handles like a sports car. I could definitely get used to that car."I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #46 February 27, 2002 how did this thread get to be about cars? WTF?Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #47 February 27, 2002 Cause it is a bunch of skydiving males...and if the subject isn't about skydiving then it usualy ends up about power!!! weather that be power tools(if ya gotta tool like mine, ya gotta build a shed to cover it) or CARS......which mine has pwenty of power.....and jason....in my line of work.."sturdy" cars=BAD....engery is absorbed by you, and your family.....marcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #48 February 27, 2002 Cars...or boobies!Here's a wee bit'o history for yas. My children's father( ehem)is one of those 4th generation hand me down car dealership owners....you know the one's that have every line of car available? aka mega dealers.....anyway, I have owned or driven just about everything that's out there. It is true that Volvo has an excellent reputation for engineering and safety. It is a fine automobile, (and I do have some knowledge of road pizza too!) As for me...I will keep my suburban cause that makes me BIGGER! NOW get outta da wayyyyyyyyy!It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
