Drive Throughs??
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Originally Posted by anotherfordguy
Most of the times I think its quicker to just park and go in. The drive thru line tends to be longer then inside.
I do know that with my 88 CC Dually it could be pretty tight through those lanes.
I've never had a problem getting "sensed" but then, neither truck was lifted and only 33" tires.
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Originally Posted by anotherfordguy
Most of the times I think its quicker to just park and go in. The drive thru line tends to be longer then inside.
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Originally Posted by Markadeck
Stop and think about it. Idleing for up to a half hour or more and blocking traffic out on the street just because you're lazy???
So while I do think drive-thru's can promote greater laziness, there are times when it's a better option.
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Originally Posted by papadelogan
GENERALLY speaking I'd agree with you, but not 100%. Why? i'll give you an example. My mom is diabetic, battles with her weight, and is 71. She REALLY hurt her hip one year, slipping on the ice. Getting in and out of the car was difficult, so when she could use a drive-thru (pharmacy pickup, etc.) she did.
So while I do think drive-thru's can promote greater laziness, there are times when it's a better option.
So while I do think drive-thru's can promote greater laziness, there are times when it's a better option.
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Originally Posted by Markadeck
I'll go along with this. But let's get handicapped stickers involved here. Stiffen the rules for getting them and make them a requirement for drive-thru use. Hell, I don't know. I'm glad I don't have to make the rules.
Freedom of choice and all that, ya know? I can see your point to a degree, but then, I used to do triathlons and don't eat fast food very often.
Most technological advances are for the "betterment" of our lives, one of those ways being more free time. That's the point of a drive-thru. Are there alot of hypocrites out there? Definitely! Most likely we're all guilty of it as some time or other.
Will I continue to use them? Sometimes, yes. Most times, no. To each his or her own.
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I read somewhere putting rare earth magnets on the front differential helps set off the sensors. Could be a hoax who knows?
If you guys are having problems with your lifted trucks activating the sensors at the drive through or exit gates, I'm wondering if you've had to sit at traffic lights without the loop sensor triggering?
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Originally Posted by Markadeck
I'll go along with this. But let's get handicapped stickers involved here. Stiffen the rules for getting them and make them a requirement for drive-thru use. Hell, I don't know. I'm glad I don't have to make the rules.
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HAHA fat people and their handicap stickers..dont get me started..
but i do believe, as mentioned, there is one light that i have came across that if i dont hit the pavement just right i wont trip it. I was the first in line one night and i had a row of cars literally 1/4 mile long behind me or more waiting. People started getting out of line and turning right instead. There was very very little traffic from any other direction. Finally after at leas 6-8 minutes it changed to the go fast color
but i do believe, as mentioned, there is one light that i have came across that if i dont hit the pavement just right i wont trip it. I was the first in line one night and i had a row of cars literally 1/4 mile long behind me or more waiting. People started getting out of line and turning right instead. There was very very little traffic from any other direction. Finally after at leas 6-8 minutes it changed to the go fast color
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