Diesel nazi in the drive-thru

[Stroker Ace]

Anybody else know the one diesel hater out there that tells you to shut off the engine at the drive-thru? I got this one angry fart who right away, before i can even start my order, chorts a "TURN OFF YER ENGINE!", then before i can turn it off, i get a louder, "PLEASE SIR, YOUR ENGINE!!.

Today it happened again.

This time after he slung the bag at me, and without a good day, or thanks for the business, mind you. I slowly took my foot off the brake to move just a bit further up... put her in neutral and mashed the throttle all the way to the floor so numbnuts could really here that 4" SS turbo back answer back, "NO DIESEL NAZI, I CAN'T HERE YOU.... MY ENGINE IS TOO FRIGGIN LOUD!!!!!!! ENJOY THE TASTE OF THIS HERE DIESEL CONCOCTION!!!"

Loved it. Since he's the only dill weed who has a problem with my sound, I can live with that. I just don't think I'll be back anytime soon. Not too fond of saliva sandwiches.

[SykoStroker06]

Sweet. We have a few diesel nazis around these parts too. This is my first diesel and I have noticed we have lovers and haters. Seems the ones who don't get it are the least tolerant.

[99Smokin73Stroker]

I haven't had any complaints like that, but i've always made sure I turned it off when I pulled up anyway. I did have one lady say that it scared the crap out of her when I started it up again to pull forward, lol!

[Cyclist 06]

I too just shut her down, mainly so I have a better chance of getting exactly what I ordered. Everytime I order un-sweat tea I get coke, go figure. I know they sound similar but....

what the heck is wrong with this guy he wont stop!

[Rodslinger]

Originally Posted by Cyclist 06

what the heck is wrong with this guy he wont stop!

Welcome Cyclist!
Actually that's me when I'm getting ready to jump in my rig.
ME---------------> <----------------

[Banshee34]

Rarely go through drive thru's, but I shut her down too.... otherwise my carne asada nachos turn into a headcheese burrito

[2006KR]

Not to hurt feelings, but .....

I have to agree with those that do shut it down. I shut mine down. I've been inside take out joints when a diesel pulls thru. On their end, it is "I-rumble-rumble-rattle-quarter-rattle-rumble-small-rattle-rattle-oke". Shutting down is just plain courtesy, and there is a better than average chance you will get what you want, not what they think they "he-rattle-rattle-rumble-ar".

Soap Box

One of the biggest problems now days, it that very few actually know / understand / practice courtesy. It's hurry up, get outta my way, etc. I both drive and live by this: What the hurry? Where you are going is still gonna be there when you get there ... if it's not, you really didn't need to be there to begin with. If your late, get going a little earlier.

Soap Box Off

Just what are you worried about breaking by shutting it down - or do you let it idle 24 hours a day?

[Stroker Ace]

Good point Larry and the rest of the respondees!

I'm new to the diesel, so I never really saw it from the other side of the speaker. I guess it could be a nuisance.... and these guys are in a hot box, earning an honest, yet tight living. Just thought after the guy snapped at me twice before I could even turn the key off was a bit too eager.

Also, the little devil on my shoulder really egged me on to give it a good REVVING!!!!!!

I'll shut 'er down from here on out.

Learning one start at a time.

[Banshee34]

It's all good Stroker! We've all got to start somewhere and I'm sure that little devil wasn't trying to lead you in the right direction!

[2006KR]

Thanks Stroker. I used to think it was hard to understand them outside, but they have it twice as bad inside. First time I heard it inside, I was truely amazed that they could get the vast majority of the orders right. Have to agree with you though, that little dude that occasionally appears on my left shoulder can really be trying at times.