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Message started by springman on 04/02/17 at 20:35:51

Title: My new other ride
Post by springman on 04/02/17 at 20:35:51

My trusty 02 Eclipse finally gave out on me Friday morning a week ago. Picked up this 2014 Kia Soul manual 6 speed this Thursday. A bit of a change going from the 3 liter 6 cylinder to the 1.6 liter 4 cylinder. It reminds me of the Savage in a sense though, keep rowing through the gears and you have all the power you need (not necessarily all the power you want, but yes all the power you need).

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by MMRanch on 04/02/17 at 22:14:30

Your going to love it out on the Hwy. And Love the fuel sipping too ! :)

If 1st gear is a "Granny" , have ya tried to take off in 2nd when gravity gives ya a chance ?

I think OldFeller has the single speed torque converter version of that car ... or maybe is the cube ?

either way hope it treats ya well . 8-)

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by Oldfeller on 04/02/17 at 23:52:20

Nissan Cube. 1.8 liter engine, CVT transmission (steel belt running between two variable pully set ups). MM has ridden in it with it slam full of adult males and pulling a trailer and a bike -- up at the Dragon and surrounding steep areas no less.

It doesn't do bad for a itty bitty squirrel cage engine. ::)

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by Dave on 04/03/17 at 07:05:54

Don't be afraid to consider getting a small trailer to haul your bike to the more distant rides. My little Pontiac Vibe has a 4 cylinder and it can haul my enclosed trailer and 2 Savage sized bikes just fine (even on the Dragon).

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by springman on 04/03/17 at 08:25:55

Wow, on both the Vibe and the Cube. I really did not expect this car to be able to pull anything but the more I drive it the more it seems it does have a bit of power when you need it. Yeah, I am expecting good mileage and at least 3 to 4 years of no issues. Keep your fingers crossed.

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by Dave on 04/03/17 at 08:51:56

As long as I keep moving the shifter to keep the rpm up over 3,000 on the hills...it pulls just fine. I do slow down on really long/steep hills....I believe Jellico Mountain in Tennessee slows me down to 45 mph - I can just tuck in behind a truck if I need to. You do have to pay attention and shift when needed - there is very little torque, and the engine just doesn't pull if you let the rpm drop under 2,000 rpm.

http://i63.tinypic.com/n3rcj8.jpg

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by springman on 04/03/17 at 10:53:22

I have to admit, I really like your trailer Dave. Yep, gotta keep rowing through the gears.

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by Dave on 04/03/17 at 11:03:27

I am really lucky to have found that trailer used - the guy I bought it from hauled "show rabbits" around the country, and that is why it has windows and screens in it.

It not only make a great place to haul the bike - it works great for sleeping while on the road or at the campsite. When not hauling the bike I have a larger mattress and my wife and I use the trailer for camping....it doesn't need to be set up, and it is more weatherproof than a tent (it sure is loud inside when it is raining).

If your new "ride" has room to sleep inside - you could get by with a very small open trailer to haul the motorcycle.

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by Ruttly on 04/03/17 at 12:09:27

How.did you get rid of the wabbit smell ?

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by Dave on 04/03/17 at 12:20:03

I painted the walls, and I sealed the floor with truck bedliner.

http://i67.tinypic.com/znv315.jpg

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by springman on 04/03/17 at 12:39:44

Hey by the way, if anybody wants to come and pick it up you are welcome to have the eclipse. I have it on craigslist to see if I can get anything for it but if not it may just go to junkyard.

It is really in decent shape. About $2k +/- to fix. I just need to have at least one car with under 100K miles.

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by springman on 04/04/17 at 11:22:49

I need to retract my offer. The car has been sold.

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by Ruttly on 04/04/17 at 20:59:26

Dave , Where do you tie your bikes down in that nicely painted trailer ?

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by Dave on 04/05/17 at 03:30:03

I drilled holes in the floor and mounted tie downs in several places along the front, and I have several along the sides. I also have holes drilled in the floor with "T" nuts on the back, and I can mount a wheel chock when I am hauling a bike.

http://i65.tinypic.com/24lvrtf.jpg

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by Dave on 04/05/17 at 05:40:27

And since were are exploring the fringes of being "off topic" - I saw a Mitsubishi Delica on the road in front of my office yesterday. It was somewhat like the one in the attached photo - but it was white and had a larger roof rack - it was really cool looking. Evidently these thing can come in 4 wheel drive and a turbo diesel...although I don't know what is/was available in the US?

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by springman on 04/05/17 at 08:16:55

That is cool. I have never before seen one of those or even heard of them. :)

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by zipidachimp on 04/06/17 at 13:39:41

someone imports these, and similar, into Canada in RHD, never understood why. 8-)

Title: Re: My new other ride
Post by Ruttly on 04/07/17 at 20:25:59

Cool looking but looks top heavy like it would roll like a log or not stop rolling until it resembles one !