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Posted by: Engman Aug 3 2005, 01:58 PM

Ever want to make an elevator an express elevator just for yourself? Here is how it is done.

http://thedamnblog.com/index.php?y=2005&m=07&d=31

Now you too can amaze your friends.

M

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 3 2005, 02:04 PM

nice....im gonna try it next time i see an elevator

Posted by: URY914 Aug 3 2005, 02:05 PM

ain't the internet great...

Posted by: ematulac Aug 3 2005, 02:15 PM

Nice.

Wish I'd known this when I worked in a high rise.

Posted by: tdgray Aug 3 2005, 02:25 PM

That'll come in handy when doing the horizontal bop in a elevator.....

Not that I have ever done that mind you

Posted by: MattR Aug 3 2005, 02:38 PM

Hah, we have a bunch of elevators at school... im going to put that to use.

Posted by: Midtowner Aug 3 2005, 03:43 PM

I recommend that you hit the sandbox first just in case if you get stuck!

Posted by: michel richard Aug 3 2005, 05:38 PM

Tried it twice, today, from the 19th floor. Got down without a stop both times, which is something that happens once in a while in any event.
Only thing is, it's kinda hard to figure out it it was just a coincidence. Cerainly, it looks like this might be for real. If I make it straight down each time for the next 2 - 3 days, I'll be pretty convinced.

Michel Richard
In elevatored Montreal

Posted by: Jenny Aug 3 2005, 05:59 PM

Damn! I really want to try this, but work on the second floor of a two story building.

Jen

Posted by: Rand Aug 3 2005, 06:07 PM

Me too.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Aug 3 2005, 06:52 PM

I live half my life in very high hotels and I can't wait to try this one. Thanks.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: MattR Aug 3 2005, 08:07 PM

It didnt work today in the engineering building at school. I looked like an ass in front of a girl

Posted by: bd1308 Aug 3 2005, 08:10 PM

story story....

do tell.

Posted by: Rand Aug 3 2005, 08:22 PM

QUOTE
Got down without a stop both times, which is something that happens once in a while in any event.
Only thing is, it's kinda hard to figure out it it was just a coincidence.

I'm thinking you could test this by hitting a floor# button between you and your destination, keep the door open, then hit door-open+destination floor#, and see where you stop first. If it skips the intermediate floor and goes straight to your destination floor, you know it works.

Hmm... I wonder *when* this works... does it have to be before the door closes, or is it an immediate override... What if you were in route to a floor, then did the button combo... Guess I need to take a trip downtown and experiment. No, enough distractions... I need to work on my car!

Funny Matt. Yes do tell. But always remember to *test* before showing off.

Posted by: jimtab Aug 3 2005, 08:44 PM

QUOTE (MattR @ Aug 3 2005, 06:07 PM)
It didnt work today in the engineering building at school. I looked like an ass in front of a girl

I'm sure not the first or last time....and the beat goes on.....

Posted by: pfierb Aug 3 2005, 08:52 PM

I can't believe that I am reading this!!!

Posted by: URY914 Aug 4 2005, 05:53 AM

I'm building a hospital addition right now and were putting in Otis Elevators. I'll ask my rep if this is for real.

P

Posted by: bd1308 Aug 4 2005, 06:02 AM

it is for real. I was on a cruise ship and got tired of stopping every floor. Two button combo worked like a charm!

Posted by: MattR Aug 5 2005, 02:38 PM

QUOTE (jimtab @ Aug 3 2005, 06:44 PM)

QUOTE (MattR @ Aug 3 2005, 06:07 PM)
It didnt work today in the engineering building at school. I looked like an ass in front of a girl

I'm sure not the first or last time....and the beat goes on.....

actually it was the first time

basically i was hyping this thing up with her on the way to the elevator, not intentionally. then we tried it and no luck. Not really too interesting...

moral of the story:
1) read stupid stuff on the internet
2) test it out
3) show it off
4) do something else to make an ass of yourself

Posted by: DonTraver Aug 5 2005, 02:45 PM

It works, cool.

Posted by: michel richard Aug 5 2005, 03:01 PM

Looks like the two straight shots that I had before were coincidence: I got stopped twice today on my way down. So, it does'nt work in the elevators in my office.

Absolutely nothing was lost by trying.

Michel Richard