[Shotimes] Gen2 ATX question

[Dave Kegel]

You bought a GM truck?  Shame on you.  :) 

If there's anything decent that Ford makes, it's the trucks.

Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donald Mallinson" <dmall@mwonline.net>
To: <shotimes-admin@autox.team.net>
Cc: "SHOTimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: December 20, 2002 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Gen2 ATX question


> Ford had for decades been known for this feature, although 
> most people have no idea it is there.  I first heard about 
> it in the 60's
> 
> GM NEVER had this option till just recently.  My wife's new 
> pickup will start in 2nd now if you select second gear.  In 
> slick conditions, this will really help you get around.
> 
> Also, something new on this pickup.   the turn signal now 
> uses a Ford like setup...pull back to flash high beams, push 
> forward for high beams to stay on.  A much better method 
> than the usual GM setup of pull back to change between high 
> and low, and NO flash to pass feature.  I Wonder if the 
> Patent on that feature just expired?
> 
> Don Mallinson