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What now?
About three weeks ago I decided to dole out the cash to deal with a James Bond Smoke Screen producing 87 Targa. I have finally gotten over the dismay and grief of having to part with 8 grand. Once those feelings were gone, I was instead filled with the glee of knowing that I could idle at a stoplight without asphixiating any living organism within a 20 foot radius. Finally I would get to look "cool" in my targa without doing 3 Hummers worth of global warming in a 3.2 ......Well here is the pisser... I just broke my right ankle and some stupid little bone in my foot. DAMMIT.....Looks like I'll be in a full on cast for the next six weeks or so. Is there any hope of being able to drive before that? Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated.
Ciao Carl
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03-31-2007, 11:05 AM
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Tape a broomstick to the clutch and operate it with your left hand, while shifting with your right and steering with your teeth.
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03-31-2007, 11:28 AM
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how high is your pain threshold? As long as the broken bit is immobilized(and the cast isn't too bulky), you should be able to drive.
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Jus side step the clutch during take offs. Just rev her up to about 3000 rpm and side step.
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03-31-2007, 04:01 PM
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didn't he say right foot?
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03-31-2007, 11:00 PM
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Very sorry to hear about it, I feel(felt) your pain. But dont even think about it.
BTDT with plates and screws in the same ankle. You'll likely not have enough clearance for the boot (you'll probably get a boot instead of a cast if your gonna have surgery....) between the brake and gas. Spent 2 months driving with my left foot in an automatic before I could take the boot off when driving. It's too dangerous with it on, dont' try it. Might as well work from the perspective that you're a one footed driver for couple months.
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