tailgating

[rjh986]

that's what wiper fluid is for.

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by rjh986

that's what wiper fluid is for.

+1 Works like a champ.

[2000986s]

My boxster is the first stick shift car I've ever owned and I learned manual only a few months ago. When I'm on a steep hill and someone crawls up my ass I get soooo nervous... Usually I preemptively let off the brake and roll back a bit to let them know I'm a stick shift and they should not be an inch away from my rear end when I'm trying to come out of first on a steep uphill

[rick3000]

Originally Posted by 2000986s

My boxster is the first stick shift car I've ever owned and I learned manual only a few months ago. When I'm on a steep hill and someone crawls up my ass I get soooo nervous... Usually I preemptively let off the brake and roll back a bit to let them know I'm a stick shift and they should not be an inch away from my rear end when I'm trying to come out of first on a steep uphill

I remember when I was learning to drive a stick I got stuck at a red light going up a very steep hill and this guy pulled right up behind me, within a few inches. My dad got out told the guy to back off, then pulled the handbrake while I revved up the engine.

I don't have any issues with uphill starts anymore, but it certainly took a while to master them. Every now and then I will accidentally over rev the engine, or if I can see a light uphill I drive slowly so it has time to turn green. It takes time, but you'll get the hang of it!

[dbear61]

Dang, I thought this thread was going to be about hauling a grill in your Boxster to the local sports stadium for a tailgate party!

I see the same thing whether my Boxster or my 330ci, and yes it makes me nervous. I was rear-ended 14 years ago while stopping for a red light, and subsequently I am always fearful of drivers following too close for safety.

DBear

[tlc356]

With the BACK OFF sign on the spoiler you can just hit the button when somebody fills your mirror.
I have often observed that often when I'm on cruise control near the limit, cars will creep closer and closer even though the passing lane is open. After I cancel cruise control and slow, they finally pass. I think they are "day-dream drivers". Tom

[2000986s]

Originally Posted by rick3000

I remember when I was learning to drive a stick I got stuck at a red light going up a very steep hill and this guy pulled right up behind me, within a few inches. My dad got out told the guy to back off, then pulled the handbrake while I revved up the engine.

I don't have any issues with uphill starts anymore, but it certainly took a while to master them. Every now and then I will accidentally over rev the engine, or if I can see a light uphill I drive slowly so it has time to turn green. It takes time, but you'll get the hang of it!

Hahaha yeah it was rough in the first couple months but I'm good to go now. I like the idea of the back off decal on the spoiler hahaha