Sally

zippy656 · 13-04-2010, 17:16

was last see leaving the garage....

driver was see with big grin!!

im sure hell be back to tell us how it feels...at some point

so what time will Briggie get home..

extreme-4x4 · 13-04-2010, 17:36

dont know ..... but i miss him already

briggie · 13-04-2010, 18:08

picked up sally from the garage with a massive smile on my face

, ive been for a drive ( 70 miles ) and to be honest at first i hated it , but once i got used to the at switch and what it does , i love it , she drives a bit different than a " normal " auto , but ive got used to that now .

you can all pat yourselves on the back for what you have done , i cant believe people could do something like this .

special thanks to paul ( bat 21 ) , and also alan , clive,will and shane at the garage , apparently it was a b---td to fix .

thanks everybody , hope to see you soon

briggie · 13-04-2010, 18:10

in fact i was enjoying myself that much i almost didnt notice the low fuel warning light

briggie · 13-04-2010, 18:15

the difference this has made to me is imeasurable , i can now go almost anywhere i want ( subject to fuel lol ) and whenever i want , i dont have to wait for our lass to come home

many many many sincere thanks for your amazing act of generosity

briggie · 13-04-2010, 18:17

i now need to read the workshop below very carefully lol

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/d...kshop/wk25.pdf

lacroupade · 13-04-2010, 19:07

Biggie just explain what you mean by "not like a 'normal' auto"....that statement makes no sense to me as a long term owner of an auto and wondering if all is OK? And what are you doing with this A/T switch?

paulp · 13-04-2010, 19:54

I know what briggie means they are different to UK autos
I think the gearing is different

paulp

PS good to see Briggie back on the road

extreme-4x4 · 13-04-2010, 20:01

the imports have. the power hold / at / switch

very nice thing on them . my 300zx had it too ... and ooof what a difference.

be nice on the uk spec too

Ian Hunt · 13-04-2010, 20:26

Autos are or can be an aquired taste....
I used to hate them till I got the E Class Merc, even then it took me a while to get used to it and how to get the best from it, it is truly a pleasure to use, it learns your driving style and shifts accordingly, it's tiptronic too so you can shift up and down by pushing the stick left or right, useful for engine braking etc.
My wife hates manuals, we recently got her an immaculate top spec manual A-Class merc. She hated it so much that I eventually gave in to the complaining, we sold it and got an auto version instead (which she loves).
They really come into their own in heavy traffic.

Glad you're back on the road Briggie!!

briggie · 13-04-2010, 20:34

ive been " playing " with the a/t switch ...... omg what a difference !!!! . in " power " mode it sets off like a rocket , but seems to take ages to change gear , its like its stuck in first , then it sorta lurches into second with a jolt , ... in hold ( economy mode ) its very slow and you almost feel like getting out and pushing it , untill it gets going , in " auto " mode it sorta switches between the two , and is very un nerving when the power light comes on and it feels like its in second .

what ive learnt so far is .. dont put ya foot to the floor when setting off

i think im getting used to it .... might have to go for another drive later on to be sure

lacroupade · 13-04-2010, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

ive been " playing " with the a/t switch ...... omg what a difference !!!! . in " power " mode it sets off like a rocket , but seems to take ages to change gear , its like its stuck in first , then it sorta lurches into second with a jolt , ... in hold ( economy mode ) its very slow and you almost feel like getting out and pushing it , untill it gets going , in " auto " mode it sorta switches between the two , and is very un nerving when the power light comes on and it feels like its in second .

what ive learnt so far is .. dont put ya foot to the floor when setting off

i think im getting used to it .... might have to go for another drive later on to be sure

Gotcha, not quite like a newer auto box....the economy setting is for normal use, the power setting simply keeps it in gear until higher revs than normal to allow for brisker acceleration (but worse mpg) while the hold setting keeps it in a certain gear for, say, towing a caravan up a long hill.

The newer box has A/T, snow and sport....A/T=normal driving, snow sets it off in second gear, while sport is the equivalent of power on your box.

But with an auto box and only 100bhp don't expect a pocket rocket will you...economy should be fine for normal conditions

briggie · 13-04-2010, 20:43

just gotta sort the windscreen out now and bobs ya auntie , ive done just over 90 miles on £20 worth of diesel , thats not bad i spose considering ive been playing with the a/t switch

sidsid06 · 13-04-2010, 21:01

really happy for your briggie

hope you enjoy your truck you deserver too after what you and sally have been though.... it must be true love

you never gave up on her!!! 90miles

ware you going or more like what you looking for!!!!!? and a big hand to bat21 for making it possible to get briggie and sally back on the road well done

clivvy · 13-04-2010, 21:14

great news Pete...er...gonna go post on your other thread....

13-04-2010, 17:16	#1
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	Sally was last see leaving the garage.... driver was see with big grin!! im sure hell be back to tell us how it feels...at some point so what time will Briggie get home..

13-04-2010, 18:08	#3
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	welcome home sally picked up sally from the garage with a massive smile on my face , ive been for a drive ( 70 miles ) and to be honest at first i hated it , but once i got used to the at switch and what it does , i love it , she drives a bit different than a " normal " auto , but ive got used to that now . you can all pat yourselves on the back for what you have done , i cant believe people could do something like this . special thanks to paul ( bat 21 ) , and also alan , clive,will and shane at the garage , apparently it was a b---td to fix . thanks everybody , hope to see you soon

13-04-2010, 19:54	#8
paulp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: essex Vehicle: nissan mistral 27td Posts: 1,043	auto I know what briggie means they are different to UK autos I think the gearing is different paulp PS good to see Briggie back on the road

13-04-2010, 17:36	#2
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	dont know ..... but i miss him already

13-04-2010, 18:10	#4
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	in fact i was enjoying myself that much i almost didnt notice the low fuel warning light

13-04-2010, 18:15	#5
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	the difference this has made to me is imeasurable , i can now go almost anywhere i want ( subject to fuel lol ) and whenever i want , i dont have to wait for our lass to come home many many many sincere thanks for your amazing act of generosity

13-04-2010, 18:17	#6
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	i now need to read the workshop below very carefully lol http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/d...kshop/wk25.pdf

13-04-2010, 19:07	#7
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Biggie just explain what you mean by "not like a 'normal' auto"....that statement makes no sense to me as a long term owner of an auto and wondering if all is OK? And what are you doing with this A/T switch?

13-04-2010, 20:01	#9
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	the imports have. the power hold / at / switch very nice thing on them . my 300zx had it too ... and ooof what a difference. be nice on the uk spec too

13-04-2010, 20:26	#10
Ian Hunt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Peak District Vehicle: '99 Terrano II SE Touring Posts: 125	Autos are or can be an aquired taste.... I used to hate them till I got the E Class Merc, even then it took me a while to get used to it and how to get the best from it, it is truly a pleasure to use, it learns your driving style and shifts accordingly, it's tiptronic too so you can shift up and down by pushing the stick left or right, useful for engine braking etc. My wife hates manuals, we recently got her an immaculate top spec manual A-Class merc. She hated it so much that I eventually gave in to the complaining, we sold it and got an auto version instead (which she loves). They really come into their own in heavy traffic. Glad you're back on the road Briggie!!

13-04-2010, 20:34	#11
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	ive been " playing " with the a/t switch ...... omg what a difference !!!! . in " power " mode it sets off like a rocket , but seems to take ages to change gear , its like its stuck in first , then it sorta lurches into second with a jolt , ... in hold ( economy mode ) its very slow and you almost feel like getting out and pushing it , untill it gets going , in " auto " mode it sorta switches between the two , and is very un nerving when the power light comes on and it feels like its in second . what ive learnt so far is .. dont put ya foot to the floor when setting off i think im getting used to it .... might have to go for another drive later on to be sure

13-04-2010, 20:43	#13
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	just gotta sort the windscreen out now and bobs ya auntie , ive done just over 90 miles on £20 worth of diesel , thats not bad i spose considering ive been playing with the a/t switch

13-04-2010, 21:01	#14
sidsid06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: gloucestershire Vehicle: terrano2 2.7td Posts: 291	really happy for your briggie hope you enjoy your truck you deserver too after what you and sally have been though.... it must be true love you never gave up on her!!! 90miles ware you going or more like what you looking for!!!!!? and a big hand to bat21 for making it possible to get briggie and sally back on the road well done

13-04-2010, 21:14	#15
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	great news Pete...er...gonna go post on your other thread....