That may be true for you and may hold true for many or most badgers. But I assure you I have a three band (Manchurian) bulb from good Brad Sears which takes on a new dimension after preferably 30 mins of soaking. The density (in feel) and plushness it gains after that long soak is remarkable. No idea why. All my badgers get a soak before use, though. — As does my vintage Williams puck, which is up in rotation for today
So you do not cover them and let them soak in water? Just add a bit and swirl away? Your not much of a bloomer.... Not everyone can drive a standard. It's ok to use training wheels.
I soak a badger too. 30 min never happens though. Glad the Williams is up. Even if you plan to abuse it that way.
Most folks don't even know what double clutching is or why. A skill that thankfully, modern technology antiquated. I'm perfectly happy to never have to do that in traffic again, or not have power steering. It's okay to use old soap too, doesn't mean you have to.
Once again, not necessarily applicable to us Bloomers, Fuzzy. I learned on a 1967 Olds 442, Hurst transmission (manual..."shift as hard as you please, but don't break your arm") Drove a 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder (150hp Turbo charged, manual), 1979 Mercedes 300T (Diesel, manual, all over Europe), and finally a 2006 VW Jetta TDI for ten years, 100 miles/day, manual) Training wheels...hah. Oh, and BOTH my kids and wife drive manuals. BTW, I can double-clutch as efficiently as any of you "real men". Gotta go soak my badger and BLOOM my soap for today.
All that and you still bloom your soap. Kinda sad.....by the way.... Double clutching is for folks that can't speed shift....just saying.
Forgot that one...learned that on the Hurst transmission too. Sorry to disappoint you. I think I am going to start marketing T-Shirts... "Bloomers like it wetter" How many can I put you down for Fuzzy?
Never drove a Hurst. Would enjoy it though. I did get some stick time in a 68 GTO. What a blast. I also had a 73 240Z. Fun fun fun. I might pick up a shirt for a grease rag.
You must be remembering that old Walter Cronkite documentary of people being able to shave or make coffee(and I guess he must have mentioned talk on the phone)whle driving an automobile. This was way back in the 70's when it was "unheard of" to do those things in a moving car.
Love to drive a standard even though I do not have one right now. Then again I like pump shotguns...bolt action rifles...and revolvers.
I As I was about to leave the supermarket yesterday-I noticed a Corvette parked next to me. Thing looks like a TOY car, it's so low to the ground! But it's a fancy one all right.
I have an ancient Honda Civic with a standard. I have a van to haul the wife and kids around, so bought the Civic just to get me to work and back. After 6 years, it's paid for itself 3 times over in gas savings. I'll keep it until the wheels fall off I think.
