Fun to Drive

Tesla

     Today there are many things that bring us happiness, one of which is fun. How do you go about getting this fun? I believe that driving is one way to enjoy a fun endevor. Instead of just the daily grind, commute that aggravates and frustrates, I want you to find fun in driving. If you like music then concentrate come funds on the stereo system so while you are in your car you can have a musical oasis.        Video, not so much, not unless you are in the back seat and someone else is driving. I have heard a few guys say they bypassed the "park brake" safeguard for their stereo so they could play movies while they drive. I think that is a terrible idea because of its reckless nature. Too many are put at risk for the sake of showing off. Common sense is not common but please don't bypass any safety measures put in place to keep you safe, then complain after you get hurt! Thats like walking to close to the lion's cage when the signs clearly say "NO ONE PAST THIS POINT" with a "road sign style" picture of someone being eaten by  lion. In a nutshell, be safe.

    What else brings fun to driving? Sound of the engine and the feel of the suspention. How does it feel when you corner. How do the exhaust pipes sound? Deep rumble or high whine? What ever gives your heart flutter will do. I think everyone should have something like that, something to bring happiness if only for a moment. 

     Driving a stick shift is a lost art but it also is a blast to drive. Stick and clutch, WOW. In these times of paddle shifting to save a few seconds during acceleration, I thought manual trannys would go the way of the dinosaur. But, there is a reason that it took a while for Porsche to sell a "flappy" paddle gear box. Too many purists were accustomed to a stick but change is inevitable and the other car companies had already moved into double clutch(paddle shift) gearboxes. The winds of change shall not be stopped.

    You must drive the speed limit while on public roads so if you have a fast car I would advise you to find a local racing group, every city has them, and race on the track. Open it up but do it safely and with the proper precautions. You could race every week and have a great time or try to street race and end up in the hospital, arrested or worse.

     Have fun everybody, just not at the expense of others. Drive and be merry, and for goodness sake, please don't drink and drive. Seasons Blessings to all.