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Launch Mini · 19 January 2007, 06:48 AM

I'm sure we all have superstitions or "must do's" while we are driving.
For me, it is the ignition key.
Every car key i've owned , has had the "logo" on one side of the key.
It is imparative that this logo be facing UP, while in the ignition.
I know it works equally well facing down, but I always make sure it's logo side up

What are some of the things you guys/gals do?

roadcarver · 19 January 2007, 07:05 AM

I have no superstition, but I have a habit of "clicking" the release button of the emregency brake of my car while driving.

BTW this habit stems from the fact that my car is a manual transmission. I always have the e-brake engaged when I park my car.

steve-o · 19 January 2007, 07:40 AM

Kick the tires...light the fires...works every time...

Rockrolex · 19 January 2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by steve-o

Kick the tires...light the fires...works every time...

Seems to me that's more of a necessity, Steve. If you don't light the fire, you're never going to get off the ground.

mrbieler · 19 January 2007, 10:24 AM

Check the tires, feed the hamster, pull the starter cord.

Rockrolex · 19 January 2007, 10:29 AM

When I drive my wife's car, I don't worry about which side of the key is up. The key stays in my pocket and I just push the Start button on the dash.

I do have a habit with my car. My car has automatic headlights that stay on for 30 seconds after you get out of the car. When the lights have been on while driving (e.g., at night or in a parking garage), I always click the remote locking button twice to shut the lights off. I never click only once when the lights are on. I'm always afraid the lights will stay on and drain the battery.

padi56 · 19 January 2007, 07:42 PM

Myself have know real superstitions,but I just got to adjust or fiddle with interior and the door mirrors before I drive off.

astcell · 19 January 2007, 07:59 PM

I walk around the vehicle looking for exposed wires, hand prints someone may have left, and anything that the manufacturer didn't put there.

President · 19 January 2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

I walk around the vehicle looking for exposed wires, hand prints someone may have left, and anything that the manufacturer didn't put there.

Are you under threat?

Welshwatchman · 20 January 2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Driving habits or superstitions?

I'm sure we all have superstitions or "must do's" while we are driving.

What are some of the things you guys/gals do?

I have never been superstitous and never will.

Touch wood.

fat-sam · 20 January 2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by President

Are you under threat?

fat-sam · 20 January 2007, 10:07 AM

i drive for a living and have many superstitions/OCD type quirks:

key logo right way up(me too)
radio volume on an even number only(*same in my house)
i don't drive over flyovers if i can help it after a scary dream where i crashed!

President · 20 January 2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fat-sam

He lives in Qatar!

astcell · 20 January 2007, 04:56 PM

Qatar is considered a combat zone.

Blue Bull · 20 January 2007, 05:21 PM

No superstitions,whatsoever,I get in and go .... usually too quick and fast !!

On the dragstrip,concentration is of the utmost importance .... When those "Stage" light go on its like time stands still for a while and when the yellow rows go on .... all hell breaks loose ... !!! I am addicted .

JJ Irani · 20 January 2007, 06:08 PM

No superstitions whatsoever. Just hop in behind the wheel and off we go!!

astcell · 20 January 2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No superstitions whatsoever. Just hop in behind the wheel and off we go!!

--WE-- being the operative word!!!

fat-sam · 21 January 2007, 12:43 AM

watch the volume control obsesion- it will start to creep into all of your habits!

odd numbers bad!

JJ Irani · 21 January 2007, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

--WE-- being the operative word!!!

amanda · 21 January 2007, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

@ Astcell! Very funny...

19 January 2007, 06:48 AM	#1
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Driving habits or superstitions? I'm sure we all have superstitions or "must do's" while we are driving. For me, it is the ignition key. Every car key i've owned , has had the "logo" on one side of the key. It is imparative that this logo be facing UP, while in the ignition. I know it works equally well facing down, but I always make sure it's logo side up What are some of the things you guys/gals do? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

19 January 2007, 07:05 AM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I have no superstition, but I have a habit of "clicking" the release button of the emregency brake of my car while driving. BTW this habit stems from the fact that my car is a manual transmission. I always have the e-brake engaged when I park my car. __________________ I'm just a cook... Last edited by roadcarver; 19 January 2007 at 10:31 AM..

19 January 2007, 07:40 AM	#3
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	Kick the tires...light the fires...works every time... __________________

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,530	When I drive my wife's car, I don't worry about which side of the key is up. The key stays in my pocket and I just push the Start button on the dash. I do have a habit with my car. My car has automatic headlights that stay on for 30 seconds after you get out of the car. When the lights have been on while driving (e.g., at night or in a parking garage), I always click the remote locking button twice to shut the lights off. I never click only once when the lights are on. I'm always afraid the lights will stay on and drain the battery. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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19 January 2007, 07:59 PM	#8
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I walk around the vehicle looking for exposed wires, hand prints someone may have left, and anything that the manufacturer didn't put there.

20 January 2007, 10:07 AM	#12
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	i drive for a living and have many superstitions/OCD type quirks: key logo right way up(me too) radio volume on an even number only(*same in my house) i don't drive over flyovers if i can help it after a scary dream where i crashed! __________________ This confession has meant nothing

20 January 2007, 04:56 PM	#14
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Qatar is considered a combat zone.

20 January 2007, 05:21 PM	#15
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	No superstitions,whatsoever,I get in and go .... usually too quick and fast !! On the dragstrip,concentration is of the utmost importance .... When those "Stage" light go on its like time stands still for a while and when the yellow rows go on .... all hell breaks loose ... !!! I am addicted .

20 January 2007, 06:08 PM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	No superstitions whatsoever. Just hop in behind the wheel and off we go!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 January 2007, 12:43 AM	#18
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	watch the volume control obsesion- it will start to creep into all of your habits! odd numbers bad! __________________ This confession has meant nothing

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