Cars which aren't dull when stuck in traffic
Discussion
Hello,
Another thread has made me think of cars which aren't dull when you're stuck in traffic. Imagine that you'll never travel at more than 20mph and you can see how it'll be a bit dull regardless of what car you're in.
But surely some cars are still a bit fun even when stuck in commuter hell?
My flame popping RX7 was hilarious in traffic, although it did come at the expense of some fairly serious shame. And fuel.
Does the driver involvement in something like an Elise drop away to nothing as the speed drops? I don't think so, and even if that is just placebo effect then surely it's still valid because I'm still enjoying it a bit.
And are there cars with interiors so nice/weird that getting stuck in traffic is a treat because you get to fondle the dashboard, or recline on your vibrating panda skin seat, or something?
What do you think PH? Does fun reduce to 0 as speed reduces to zero, or can slow still be interesting?
This totally isn't a what car thread, because my commute is on deserted B-roads.
Another thread has made me think of cars which aren't dull when you're stuck in traffic. Imagine that you'll never travel at more than 20mph and you can see how it'll be a bit dull regardless of what car you're in.
But surely some cars are still a bit fun even when stuck in commuter hell?
My flame popping RX7 was hilarious in traffic, although it did come at the expense of some fairly serious shame. And fuel.
Does the driver involvement in something like an Elise drop away to nothing as the speed drops? I don't think so, and even if that is just placebo effect then surely it's still valid because I'm still enjoying it a bit.
And are there cars with interiors so nice/weird that getting stuck in traffic is a treat because you get to fondle the dashboard, or recline on your vibrating panda skin seat, or something?
What do you think PH? Does fun reduce to 0 as speed reduces to zero, or can slow still be interesting?
This totally isn't a what car thread, because my commute is on deserted B-roads.
MotorcyclesFish said:
It's gotta be good in summer when you come to traffic and whack the roof down in a convertible.
This is very true!The Celica I had was a pleasant car to be stuck in traffic in. It had very comfortable leather seats and the climate control was amazingly good. I also fitted a double-din headunit so I could watch films on the screen!
MotorcyclesFish said:
It's gotta be good in summer when you come to traffic and whack the roof down in a convertible.
Citroens with the adjustable ride height are hilarious in traffic.
Not so sure. When I had a convertible, getting stuck in traffic was the worst part. On a hot day you fry/burn and then you're breathing in everyone else's fumes!Citroens with the adjustable ride height are hilarious in traffic.
Captain Muppet said:
My flame popping RX7 was hilarious in traffic, although it did come at the expense of some fairly serious shame. And fuel.
That's all well and good for the people behind your RX-7, but of little entertainment to yourself. What you need is open manifolds and flame spitting from somewhere that you as the driver can see 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcvEtCD9xO8
My ML is great stuck in traffic.
Stop start to keep the fuel economy...
Harmon Kardon 7.1 surround sound, dab, a 7.8" tft with freeview and a DVD and a 128GB USB stick, stuffed with music and movies.
Seats as comfortable as any lounge
and a nice high up seating position that allows you a commanding view of whats going on around you.
Plenty of 12V sockets to allow you to run a mini fridge and a cup heater to make a brew ;-)
Perfect ;-)
Stop start to keep the fuel economy...
Harmon Kardon 7.1 surround sound, dab, a 7.8" tft with freeview and a DVD and a 128GB USB stick, stuffed with music and movies.
Seats as comfortable as any lounge
and a nice high up seating position that allows you a commanding view of whats going on around you.
Plenty of 12V sockets to allow you to run a mini fridge and a cup heater to make a brew ;-)
Perfect ;-)
Utterpiffle said:
Loplop said:
Citroen XM?
Suspension goes up.
Suspension goes down.
Up.
Down.
U- POP.
Yeah, back when I was a silly 20-something, I used to do something similar in my Mercs... Entertained the masses sat in traffic. Embarrassed the passengers sat with me.Suspension goes up.
Suspension goes down.
Up.
Down.
U- POP.
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