why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Racer X 69 · 04-28-2018, 11:02 AM

Oh yeah, and I ain't taking a side here either.

I get them all, or I don't get any.

They are a package deal you know.

**aslyfox** · 04-28-2018, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

And of course the driver's side, and the passenger side.

Did I miss any?

back in the CB days -

" keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down "

---------- Post added 04-28-18 at 13:10 ----------

Originally posted by Racer X 69

An automobile . . . has no . . . brain, and has no capacity for rational thought.

unless you believe in those so called self driving vehicles

Racer X 69 · 04-28-2018, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

back in the CB days -

" keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down "

But the shiny side isn't always the top side.

And not all of them have a shiny side.

Some have more of a 'patina'.

Racer X 69 · 04-28-2018, 11:22 AM - **1 Like**

This one is as shiny inside and on the bottom as it is on the outside and topside.

Certainly a lot shinier than when I bought it.

Racer X 69 · 04-28-2018, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

A driver's ed car!

When I took driver's ed I was new to driving on the road, and there is an old trestle near here that we drove across, two lanes Eastbound on one, and two lanes Westbound on another. I was timid about staying to center or right of the right lane as there is no shoulder, just a guard rail about 2" off of the fog line. So as I was crowding the center stripe the instructor tried tugging his wheel to the right. This began a bit of a tug of war between he and I. Finally, after a severe pull by both of us I let go. He darned near steered the car into the guard rail.

Noticing that I had released the wheel he dynamited the brake pedal.

I mashed the gas.

The torque of the 318 cubic inch V8 under the hood overcame the right rear brakes ability to hold the wheel from spinning, and it started a cool burnout.

Meanwhile traffic was collecting behind us, and going by (the speed limit is 60 mph).

I asked him who was driving, he or I. After a moment he let go and gave the car back to me. And I tried to keep it more centered in the lane.

He never said a word after that.

I should add the cars the high school had for driver's ed were the 1972 Plymouth Scamp. A light little car with a powerful V8 and automatic. Like this (not my picture):

**CharLac** · 04-28-2018, 02:26 PM - **1 Like**

Is this the wrong side?

**CharLac** · 04-28-2018, 03:03 PM

Or maybe this is the wrong side?

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Racer X 69 · 04-28-2018, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by CharLac

Or maybe this is the wrong side?

Looks like the business end of a transmission that outputs torque to a transfer case.

Oh, and just where is the transfer case?

**Ex Finn.** · 04-28-2018, 03:20 PM

New stiffer front stabilizer bar?

bertwert · 04-28-2018, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Looks like the business end of a transmission that outputs torque to a transfer case.

Oh, and just where is the transfer case?

That's why it won't go anywhere... doh!

bertwert · 04-28-2018, 03:24 PM - **2 Likes**

We're about to see the wrong side... actually it gets up over the bank without a struggle.

bertwert · 04-28-2018, 03:24 PM

@bertwert never misses a chance to post Unimog pics!

**Ex Finn.** · 04-28-2018, 03:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

About as long as the Norwegian summer, then - if it's a good one.

You all are spoiled.
"The summer in Finland is nice, as long as it does not rain that day" ...

bertwert · 04-28-2018, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

...or Land Rover pics...

bertwert · 04-28-2018, 03:27 PM - **1 Like**

Another IIa... pretty sure it's my favourite Series Land Rover.

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04-28-2018, 11:02 AM	#46276
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Oh yeah, and I ain't taking a side here either. I get them all, or I don't get any. They are a package deal you know.

04-28-2018, 11:08 AM	#46277
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by Racer X 69 And of course the driver's side, and the passenger side. Did I miss any? back in the CB days - " keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down " ---------- Post added 04-28-18 at 13:10 ---------- Originally posted by Racer X 69 An automobile . . . has no . . . brain, and has no capacity for rational thought. unless you believe in those so called self driving vehicles

04-28-2018, 11:19 AM - 1 Like	#46278
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by Aslyfox back in the CB days - " keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down " But the shiny side isn't always the top side. And not all of them have a shiny side. Some have more of a 'patina'.

04-28-2018, 11:22 AM - 1 Like	#46279
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	This one is as shiny inside and on the bottom as it is on the outside and topside. Certainly a lot shinier than when I bought it.

04-28-2018, 01:49 PM	#46280
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by Racer X 69 A driver's ed car! When I took driver's ed I was new to driving on the road, and there is an old trestle near here that we drove across, two lanes Eastbound on one, and two lanes Westbound on another. I was timid about staying to center or right of the right lane as there is no shoulder, just a guard rail about 2" off of the fog line. So as I was crowding the center stripe the instructor tried tugging his wheel to the right. This began a bit of a tug of war between he and I. Finally, after a severe pull by both of us I let go. He darned near steered the car into the guard rail. Noticing that I had released the wheel he dynamited the brake pedal. I mashed the gas. The torque of the 318 cubic inch V8 under the hood overcame the right rear brakes ability to hold the wheel from spinning, and it started a cool burnout. Meanwhile traffic was collecting behind us, and going by (the speed limit is 60 mph). I asked him who was driving, he or I. After a moment he let go and gave the car back to me. And I tried to keep it more centered in the lane. He never said a word after that. I should add the cars the high school had for driver's ed were the 1972 Plymouth Scamp. A light little car with a powerful V8 and automatic. Like this (not my picture):

04-28-2018, 03:13 PM	#46283
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by CharLac Or maybe this is the wrong side? Looks like the business end of a transmission that outputs torque to a transfer case. Oh, and just where is the transfer case?

04-28-2018, 03:20 PM	#46284
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	New stiffer front stabilizer bar?

04-28-2018, 03:21 PM	#46285
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Looks like the business end of a transmission that outputs torque to a transfer case. Oh, and just where is the transfer case? That's why it won't go anywhere... doh!

04-28-2018, 03:24 PM - 2 Likes	#46286
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	We're about to see the wrong side... actually it gets up over the bank without a struggle.

04-28-2018, 03:24 PM	#46287
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	@bertwert never misses a chance to post Unimog pics!

04-28-2018, 03:25 PM - 1 Like	#46288
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by savoche About as long as the Norwegian summer, then - if it's a good one. You all are spoiled. "The summer in Finland is nice, as long as it does not rain that day" ...

04-28-2018, 03:26 PM - 1 Like	#46289
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	...or Land Rover pics...

04-28-2018, 03:27 PM - 1 Like	#46290
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Another IIa... pretty sure it's my favourite Series Land Rover.