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What's your commute like?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by zuckdan, Apr 16, 2011.

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  1. Apr 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM
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    Tacoma831

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    My commute is like 3 miles...I get to drive along the beach route. When its nice out I ride my bicycle. I am very lucky!
     
    Tacoma831, Apr 22, 2011
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  2. Apr 22, 2011 at 2:42 PM
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    907taco

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    907taco Alaskan Assassin

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    ultimate lift kit ( toytec ) ome dakar leaf pack , w/ extended length billies, LR uca's, Pro comp 7089s, KM2's 285 70 17, neoprene seat covers, weather techs, CBI sliders w/kickout, URD ss, cab mount chop, VHT night shade tint>tails,3rd B-light. Debadged. Grillecraft grille, rear diff breather mod. CBI Moab front bumper, warn M8000 winch, HID kragens 7", Hella's micro fogs. retrofit headlights HIDS, LED solutions maps/license! 886 back up light mod,
    approx. 130 miles each day. doesn't include in town driving to different jobsites when i get into town. I friggin hate my commute.
    it about 1hr. 20 min. one way> when it snows add about 15 - 20 min. someone gets in a accident all the rubber necking drops traffic from 65mph to about 20 mph. Then add the assholes that decide they will control the traffic speed and do just below the speed limit in the fast lane (4 lane highway) and the line up of vehicles behind them. I drive on about 3 miles dirt road, then a 2 laner for about 6 miles. then thru a safety "corridor" 55mph for about 12 miles where double fines occur for even 1-2 mph over. Then about 40miles on highway. I will say one thing once i get home the serenity of being out in the middle of nowhere is great, nearest neighbor is about 150 yards away, right off a lake and the fishing is great for trout, salmon fishing close by i can't complain too much once i get home that is.
     
    907taco, Apr 22, 2011
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  3. Apr 22, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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    907taco

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    907taco Alaskan Assassin

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    ultimate lift kit ( toytec ) ome dakar leaf pack , w/ extended length billies, LR uca's, Pro comp 7089s, KM2's 285 70 17, neoprene seat covers, weather techs, CBI sliders w/kickout, URD ss, cab mount chop, VHT night shade tint>tails,3rd B-light. Debadged. Grillecraft grille, rear diff breather mod. CBI Moab front bumper, warn M8000 winch, HID kragens 7", Hella's micro fogs. retrofit headlights HIDS, LED solutions maps/license! 886 back up light mod,
    so your commuting that each day. Thats about 6hrs at least a day behind the wheel... i call BS. :D
     
    907taco, Apr 22, 2011
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  4. Apr 22, 2011 at 2:58 PM
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    MountainEarth

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    MountainEarth Well-Known Member

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    Leer 100XR Shell, BedRug mat - comfy sleeping, GT Covers microfiber seat covers, BFG All Terrains 265/70r16, Dashmat, Antennax 13" shorty antenna, Weathertech liners, Ultra Gauge, Avid Light Bar, PIAA 520 ATPs, one old dog
    22 feet. Hey man, walking is commuting too :)

    I love my truck. But I sure feel bad as she gets driven so little. I'm 40 miles south from you, OP (Woodland Park). Lived in Golden and worked in Genesee / Evergreen for 6 years.

    And Doug ... from Colorado Springs to Boulder every day?!?! Good god I am so sorry.
     
    MountainEarth, Apr 22, 2011
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  5. Apr 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM
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    Marioso

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    nah its a 72 hour a week job. we can only one freeway lane for 72 hours a week. we drive up monday morning, start at 8am, stay at a hotel, work tuesday at 8am then after work is over (12 hr shifts) we'll drive back to san diego. when i work in el centro i commute back and forth everyday, 230 miles round trip a day
     
    Marioso, Apr 22, 2011
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  6. Apr 22, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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    SVHANC

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    SVHANC Kermit

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    I drive 15miles each way, 10miles 55mph and the other 5miles dual lane. Takes about 20minutes total. Easy.
     
    SVHANC, Apr 22, 2011
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  7. Apr 22, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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    cnew

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    About 1.5 miles, takes longer to warm the truck up than it does to drive to work. The wife has about 45 miles so I guess it balances out.
     
    cnew, Apr 22, 2011
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  8. Apr 22, 2011 at 3:59 PM
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    littledvl

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    littledvl ride BMX!

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    I got about 3miles each way, which can take from 8min-45min depending on traffic.
     
    littledvl, Apr 22, 2011
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  9. Apr 22, 2011 at 4:09 PM
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    ImpulseRed008

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    ImpulseRed008 Gone But Not Forgotten

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    Usually 10 - 15 minutes. 5.25 Miles --- 1/2 mile - stop sign - rt turn. 1/4 mile - u turn. 1/3 mile - traffic light. 1/2 mile - traffic light - rt turn. 1 mile - 4 way stop. 1 mile - traffic light. 1/2 mile - traffic light - turn rt. 1/2 mile - 4 way stop. 1/2 mile - 4 way stop. 1/2 mile - cross 4 lanes traffic. Arrive at work. :annoyed:

    Mileage might be off.. just estimated distances between lights and stops.
     
    ImpulseRed008, Apr 22, 2011
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  10. Apr 22, 2011 at 4:14 PM
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    Hollywood22

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    LOL.....sucker here.....66km one way.....work in the city and would never live there.....i'm happy to commute....just not happy about gas prices :(
     
    Hollywood22, Apr 22, 2011
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  11. Apr 22, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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    blackhawke88

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    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    10 miles from East LA to Downtown LA, side roads only...thank god
     
    blackhawke88, Apr 22, 2011
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  12. Apr 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM
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    maju

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    21 miles each way 90% highway
     
    maju, Apr 22, 2011
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  13. Apr 22, 2011 at 4:42 PM
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    13 miles on a highway for the 90%. Not to bad of a drive.
     
    Zac808, Apr 22, 2011
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  14. Apr 23, 2011 at 3:42 AM
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    okie

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    okie Pick your poison

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    4 miles with 1 stop sign.
     
    okie, Apr 23, 2011
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  15. Apr 23, 2011 at 4:04 AM
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    MadeInMaine

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    I skateboard 1/2 mile to the hospital.

    Occasional sidewalk traffic, but not too bad usually
     
    MadeInMaine, Apr 23, 2011
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  16. Apr 23, 2011 at 4:21 AM
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    31 miles on wednesday nights, 28 miles every tues/thurs thats round trip ;p

    catch is, the 99 through modesto, ca has by far the most retarded, mouth-breathing idiots I have ever has the displeasure of sharing the road with. Speed limit is 65, all 3 lanes will be stupid asses doing 55. You know when you see those assholes doing like 95 bobbing and weaving through traffic and you think wow he's going to get a ticket.. Yeah that's me except I'm DOING THE GOD DAMN SPEED LIMIT
     
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  17. Apr 23, 2011 at 5:52 AM
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    cleanTRDmachine

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    cleanTRDmachine watch the meat

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    tint gray camo seat covers debadged color matched grille surround off of 06 TRD sport grillecraft black mesh grille Hella 500's demudflapped Toyota rear leaf TSB (first edition) 265/75/16 BFG AT TA KO's Flowmaster Super 40 #952445 Maglite Mod AntennaX 13in antenna Painted Lower Valance Vision X H4 Xenon headlights Halo Solaris H10 foglights Velocity Offroad 2.5 leveling kit (removed) Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers Rocky Mounts Clutch SD bike mount 4ft combo lock cable for bed extender Stage I interior LED's Toytec 1.5" AALs Extang Trifold Signature Series Bed Cover Reese front mounted tow hook Icon Stage 1 Suspension
    30 miles 1 way every day. Stop lights, traffic, shitty drivers, highway, back roads...I's gots it all
     
    cleanTRDmachine, Apr 23, 2011
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  18. May 4, 2011 at 3:50 PM
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    Evil Monkey

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    Evil Monkey There's an evil monkey in my truck

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    Weathertech front & rear mats, rear suspension TSB, Toytec AAL for TSB, Hi-Lift Jack, Bilstein 5100 & Toytec Adjustable coilovers, Built Right UCAs, KMC XD 795 Hoss Wheels, Definity Dakota MTs 285/75R16, Leer XR, Thule Tracker II & Thule MOAB basket
    33 miles one way. Mostly freeway.
     
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  19. May 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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    yotamikez

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    10 miles round trip (if that) bad FL drivers, shitty road, and 14 stop lights lol
     
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  20. May 4, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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    16 miles round trip; Goes from a 35 zone, to a 45, then 55.
     
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