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Don Coatney

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Forum member Todd Bracik who owns a pair of D-24's paid me a visit today. He rode with me on the first drive of my new D-24. I was told that my car runs and drives better than his. It was good to have an experienced D-24 man along for the ride. A couple of times I came to a complete stop in 3rd gear and the car accelerated slowly but comfortably. That is one of the main reasons I wanted a fluid drive. Less shifting means less wear and tear on my already defective knees. While here Todd assisted in installing the front tag. Good to spend time with forum members.

 

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Last time I drove a fluid drive was many years ago. This is the first one I have ever owned.

FWIW I think they take a bit of getting used to. I drive my truck every day but often forget that it is there to use. With the rear axle ratio I have taking off in 3rd is just too slow for the cars I am forced to share the road with. None of them actually have my permission to be out and about.........but that doesn't seem to stop them. ;)

Glad to hear you got a good one.

 

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On 7/1/2016 at 8:24 PM, Don Coatney said:

Forum member Todd Bracik who owns a pair of D-24's paid me a visit today. He rode with me on the first drive of my new D-24. I was told that my car runs and drives better than his. It was good to have an experienced D-24 man along for the ride. A couple of times I came to a complete stop in 3rd gear and the car accelerated slowly but comfortably. That is one of the main reasons I wanted a fluid drive. Less shifting means less wear and tear on my already defective knees. While here Todd assisted in installing the front tag. Good to spend time with forum members.

 

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I learned a lot from Don! He was a good guy and I'm glad I got to meet him!

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