Ten Stupid Things men do...

[Alanstatic]

...to mess up their four wheel drive


• 1 ignoring wheel cheat
(men know - friends are important -- tires are good friends - treat them well)

• 2 using too much speed or power
(many times, faster than too slow is too fast)

• 3 steering at standstill
(power steering is a wonderful tool to break tie rods etc)

• 4 using the clutch the same way as on pavement
(if you don't know what "starting in gear" means and you still use the clutch to regulate speed - see "A smart thing some men do" below )

• 5 following one's gut feeling
(most likely it'll be wrong - humans have no genetic imprint for driving cars yet)

• 6 straddling obstructions
(men should know - they would not take anything high between their legs either)

• 7 rushing through water
(humans want to rush away from danger and get in trouble in the process)

• 8 keeping thumbs in steering wheel
(bruised or broken thumbs really hurt)

• 9 hanging head out of window
(makes you "feel" you are in control - but you'll miss potential danger on the other side)

• 10 using 4WD after getting stuck
(now that is really stupid!)

I dont't get this specially item no. 10

[van_wilder]

me too...

[ARB]

maybe it means that you only shift to 4wd when you are stuck already. some do this so that they could prove to themselves that they can tackle the mud in 2wd!

[mikaztro]

You area a four wheeler if:

-you have ever had 2 wheels off the ground and said "We're in good shape."
-you like mud cause "its high in minerals."
-every dent you put in your vehicle pops 2 dents out.
-you have to get the wheel barrow to clean your drive way off after you wash your vehicle.
-you have driven a vehicle for 10 hours straight ...and never exceeded 6 kph.
-your email address refers to your truck rather than to you.
-you buy new parts because you don't know where you put the spares.
-you are looking for a tow vehicle and still haven't bought furniture for your house!
-you measure all family acquisitions in terms of the number of parts that could have been purchased.
-you look at the purchase of tools as a long term investment.
-your garage holds more vehicles than your house has bedrooms.
-you have enough spare parts to build another truck.
-you have truck parts in your cubicle at work.
-your Christmas list begins with another set of BFG MTs and E-Z Locker.
-after your answer to "What did you do this weekend?" the next question is always: "And you do this for fun? Right?"
-you talk to other cars on the road, calling them by the manufacturer's name.
-your criteria for selecting a significant other include auto repair skills. Air tools optional.
-you give out 4 wheel Parts Wholesalers number when a friend asks for the best hardware store.
-you hate long distance driving, but you will gladly drive 400 kms. to the trail.
-you save broken car parts as souvenirs.
-you know the exact story behind every "souvenir".
-you would choose a roll bar over air conditioning if it were an option.
-your idea of a good time is sitting around figuring out gear ratios and the ideal crawl ratio.
-you refer to "Friends" by the type of truck they drive rather than names.
-90% of you work e-mail is wheeling related
-you keep trying to coerce your spouse to allow you to remove the doors of the mini van.
-you refer to the local construction site as "The testing ground".
-when someone says someone is Biased you immediately think of tires.
-your daily driven car is considered a mild trail rig.
-drivers behind you can see the car in front of you, under your truck.
-you base your next vehicle purchase on its crawl ratio and what's available for it in the after market.
-you stopped washing your truck because it shows off the scratches.
-you'll drop hefty sum on new axles but the kitchen sink still leaks.
-your vacation pictures are all off road.
-you always have your drinks on the rocks!
-you look at an open area in the woods and can determine the best line.
-working on your truck is considered relaxation.
-every time you see a lowered truck you want to get out and slap the driver silly.
-you look at other cars and think to yourself "I can crawl over that".
-you carry more parts to the trail than home.
-you have installed or though about installing a lift on the lawn mower.
-you consider anything without 4wd - useless.
-your ideal vehicle is a Unimog.
-your truck cost as much as an italian sports car.
-when someone mentions "Xtreme" your eyes light up!
-motivation involves someone saying "you can't make it".

And last but not the least:
-it is not considered a good trail ride if nothing breaks! :D