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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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Every once in a while we get one of these threads. And, I have to admit, I do look back.

But my theory is that mostly 6 speed owners look back.

And the reason we look back is to make sure the car is not following us due to a weak parking brake.

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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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That's why I always leave it in 1st gear.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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It's funny, I always do, however after reading a similar thread today I resisted and did not look. Of course from my window I can look all day.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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I have 8 360degree pan/tilt/zoom CCTV cameras on the roof of my building and a monitor and joystick on my desk. Not only do I look back, I look again, and again, and again...
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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everytime its parked at home or elsewhere always look back and admire it
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I ALWAYS look back - and I ALWAYS think.....

"DAYUM!! That is one beautiful automobile!" Mine's an MN6 - but I never even thought of it rolling away, I always park and leave it in reverse (or is it R for RACE?)
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
I ALWAYS look back - and I ALWAYS think.....

"DAYUM!! That is one beautiful automobile!" Mine's an MN6 - but I never even thought of it rolling away, I always park and leave it in reverse (or is it R for RACE?)
After she rolls on you once, you'll always have it in the back of your mind. I always put her in gear, but one time, I stopped by to pick him up, and left the car running. I was standing next to the car talking to him, and after about 5 minutes, I turn around, and she's rolling down the driveway.
After that I fixed the parking brakes, so no more issues, but everytime I look back to admire the car, it reminds me of the time I looked back, and she was

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And the reason we look back is to make sure the car is not following us due to a weak parking brake.
I also look back to make sure my window valet worked and KEPT my windows up
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by wit2pz
I have 8 360degree pan/tilt/zoom CCTV cameras on the roof of my building and a monitor and joystick on my desk. Not only do I look back, I look again, and again, and again...
Dude! You need a hobby.
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Originally Posted by sailohio
Dude! You need a hobby.
What can I say, man... it's an OBSESSION!!! I know I've got it bad because I'm looking at a live video shot, footage from this morning (I can control my DVR from my desk via my laptop), and I'm on the Forum!

Yeah... I got it BAD!!!
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Originally Posted by 98Pace97Coupe
I also look back to make sure my window valet worked and KEPT my windows up
Oh yeah, forgot about that one. every once in a blue moon, she goes all the way up, then rolls back down.
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sure do..
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Every Single Time!!!!, and lovin it!
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Yeah, I always look back, while I'm thinking "damn, that's my car!", but if anyone sees me, I'm just checking to make sure the lights are off or it's not rollling somewhere.
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I always look back! I do think I have one fine looking automobile!
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Originally Posted by 99C5Vert
Every once in a while we get one of these threads. And, I have to admit, I do look back.



But my theory is that mostly 6 speed owners look back.

And the reason we look back is to make sure the car is not following us due to a weak parking brake.

So true!
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