What's with gear shift extensions?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ad356, Jan 6, 2019.

  1. Omega1

    Omega1 Heavy Load Member

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    They're just pimpin their ride. No other reason for it. Back a long time ago I drove for a bus company. I had a little 6" extension with a screw on 8 ball attached on top. Looking back...well it was kinda foolish...after all I was driving a stagecoach...who the heck did I think I was going to impress!
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    It' lets them air out their armpits so they don't stink so much in the truck stop restaurants.
     
  4. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    It's kind of like the guys with the motorcycles that have the handlebars all the way up in the air like they're reaching up for something.

    Or like the guys with chicken lights that cover their entire truck every inch of it Every Witch Way with crazy stupid silly lights.

    Just something uncalled for and obnoxious and tacky that people do.
     
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  5. ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    I could actually see an obnoxiously long extension causing transmission damage. That's allot more leverage on the end of the shifter then what it's designed to have. Miss a gear.... Bang.
     
  6. wore out

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    I ain't a fan of them, as said long enough I think they will cause wear on the slide collar and fork.

    That said why does it bother others what a person puts on their truck. It's not hurting you so?????? Unless its them crazy ### bright lights
     
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  7. 06driver

    06driver Road Train Member

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    The bright lights need extinguished.

    And it is not a matter of hurting us when people put silly crap on their truck. Doesn't hurt when this guy tattoos_and_piercings_10.jpg
    Is loose on the street you are #### sure allowed to point out he has issues.





    Just like folks with big gear shifts, Dodge trucks, man buns, murse........
     
  8. Numb

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    like fart mufflers on cars to wake you up at 0300, lowered suspension, so it handles like crap, super loud bass speakers ,so peoples pictures rattle on the walls.

    super bright low beams, fog lights improperly adjusted.

    head light and tail light tinted covers on in the daytime. dangerous, can't see them come on.

    I could go on and on.

    all these and more are done by those that think it's cool and/or to just annoy others.

    or maybe because they think it's all about them and screw everybody else.
     
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  9. 06driver

    06driver Road Train Member

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    I was at a store that put huge bumps because of the idiots liking the echo effect with their weed whacker cars.

    Saw a little Honda gut his exhaust and break his rear suspension going balls out through there:D

    Must not have noticed the sign saying warning speed hump ahead.

    He got humped alright:eek:
     
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