Kitted Up Cars, Are the Owners Losers?

[xyphy]

the bottom line

I don't think it fair to judge any one group or individual for the choices they make. Sure we can judge them for the way they act ie: dangerous driving, tailgating, etc.
but if it is hobbying, camera equipment, computers, model trains or cars, it is just a way of expressing ones self.
besides, if someone wants to soup up a car, let them, it's their hard earned cash.


but fer cryin' out loud, it's a F*$king honda civic??!!

 

[Troops]

Re: the bottom line

I.


but fer cryin' out loud, it's a F*$king honda civic??!!

..............and not a sports car.

 

[submissivedave]

Hey hey hey, but Honda Civics have the best engine in its class, meaning 1.6 L ... besides, if you look at 1.6 races from all over the world, the winner are 99% Civics and you got to respect that.

 

[Troops]

I don't respect any 4 cyl cars. Too girly for me.

 

[submissivedave]

How about Lotuses? Like the Elise, the older Espirit? Porsche 944 S Turbo? 968 CS Turbo S? Integra Type-R? Honda S2000? Lotus Super 7? Vauxhall VX200? Mitsubish Lancer EVO? Ford Cosworth Escort? BMW E30 M3, 2.5L EVO? Older Merceders-Benz 190E 2.5L?

Man, the list goes on and I am sure these cars are not "girly" ...

By the way, how many winnings do Vettes get in their class and match withed other cars in its range? Pick on someone your own size Troops. But your a big guy, so you look good in your Vette. I am a small guys and maybe that's why I like smaller cars ... hehehe

 

[Troops]

How about Lotuses? Like the Elise, the older Espirit? Porsche 944 S Turbo? 968 CS Turbo S? Integra Type-R? Honda S2000? Lotus Super 7? Vauxhall VX200? Mitsubish Lancer EVO? Ford Cosworth Escort? BMW E30 M3, 2.5L EVO? Older Merceders-Benz 190E 2.5L?

Alllllllllll girly cars.

 

[CyberGoth]

I'd like to buy a nice beat up reliable old M988A2 HMMV. and run it into the ground.

perhaps painted paisley just to be silly.

I see these little honda civics and chevettes and I just think.... "rolling deathtrap"

but then, thats just my oppinion.

 

[submissivedave]

Oh yeah, now that CyberGoth has spoken of the Chevettes, what Vette do you actually drive Troops?

Vette as in Corvette

or

Vette as in Chevette?

LMAO

 

[submissivedave]

Re: Re: Re: Kitted Up Cars, Are the Owners Losers?

I drive an M5

mmmmm ...... M5 ....... very nice ..... !!!

BTW, Troops, an M5 only has 6 cyclinders with a displacement less then 4 L and I am sure it can out race your Vette ... hehehe

 

[DenWa]

Why does everything always have to be about race?

DW

 

[tillithurts]

Re: Re: Re: Kitted Up Cars, Are the Owners Losers?

Real men DON'T race on the streets, PUNKS do.

Nuff said

 

[RoadwarriorII]

The last time I was in an M5 it seemed to have a 8 cylinders, and a little more displacement than 4L.
I do have one question...are all the guys who drive those modified Honda's really that short? They all seem to be midgets, or else they are sitting on the floor...if they are sitting on the floor, it must be a hell of a ride with those low tire sidewalls, lowered suspension etc.
It is kinda fun to smoke the occasional Honda with my 'old man' Mercedes...some of those kids should get there eyes checked so they see the tiny V12 insignia. LOL

 

[submissivedave]

The last time I was in an M5 it seemed to have a 8 cylinders, and a little more displacement than 4L.

Yes, you are right depending on which year the M5 was made ... apologies ... hehehe

And a for the drivers being midgets ... well, they probably have racing Recaros in them ... hehehe

2003 BMW M5:

Horsepower: 394 hp
Engine: 5.0L V-8, 32V
0-100kmph: 5.3 sec

I guess I was referring to the older ones ... hehehe ... sorry once again ...

Year 1989-92 1992-1994 1995
HP (kW)@rpm 315 (232)@6900 340(250)@6900 340(250)@6900
Engine Size (cm3) 3535 3795 3795
Engine Type Straight six Straight six What do you think?
0-100 km/h (s) 6,3 5,9 5,9
Top Speed (km/h)
*Limited 250* 250* 250*

 

[tboy]

HMM just so we're all on the same wavelength here, its all about who is faster/bigger/better/louder/taller/longer/ blah blah blah

Right now there are vehicles on the road, with drivers behind the wheel, that could eat a vette for dinner and leave you thinking: WTF was THAT?

Right now, there are drivers looking at that vette and thinking: *****, my scarab with 3 8 litre V8's putting out 3000 hp blows that kitten away

Right now, there are tuners out there with a 4 CYL engine that will take your vette in the quarter mile. (BTW what's the quarter mile time on your vette?)

Right now, there are people driving too slow/too fast/drunk who shouldn't be on the road.

Right now, as in the past, guys will be racing. In the 60s you could buy a street legal, barracuda, with 600 HP and would do the 1/4 mile in under 11 seconds, FROM THE FACTORY.

Rub said it correctly: real men race on the track and they DONT do it one handed.

Right now, no matter how fast you think your car is, there is someone faster.

yes, some tuner cars look silly, but some, SOME look kick ass and they are no different than anyone who takes someone's stock idea, and personalizes it and makes it their own.

Speaking of stock: I hope you all realize that most cars from the factory (and yes, BMW) are made for a general class of people. EVERY car from the factory can be made to either handle/ride/accelerate/stop quicker or better. Why do you think BMW makes the M series?

Anyhow, this forum is more about testosteroni (which is the REAL san francisco treat) than anything else.

Oh and pro1? I have a 1/10th scale vette with a stock top speed of 65 mph. That's 650 MPH in your scale. I am shopping around for a 2 speed transmission for it and with that, I will be able to hit 100. (can you say 1000 mph scale speed?) Come and talk to me when you can beat that!! (btw, I only paid 150.00 US for it hehhehe)

 

[Meesh]

Tboy wins

 

[Goober Mcfly]

For some reason, I have a Van Halen song in my head now....

 

[submissivedave]

Since we are on the topic of cars, I just checked out the latest BMW 5 series and the new X3 ...

The New 5 is butt ugly in pictures at least. We will have to see how it really looks like on the streets ...

As for the X3, I think its a great car and a great deal too ...

Check them out at www.bmw.ca

 

[moneyshotz]

To us they're actually a bunch of losers.

Hmmmm, I wonder what they would call you if they new you paid for sexual favors on a monthy basis?

I'm not one to past judgement on someone else. At least there not robbing or dealing drugs. I can live in a world where the teens of today hang-out at timmies and stay out of trouble.

No, i'm not a street racer

 

[Kassidy]

Re: Re: Boys and their Toys

Dear Emma,

I have a Ford Taurus, with nice comfy seats, that go back all the way...

And this says?

You are comfortable with your sexuality and don't need to try yo outwardly display it. LOL

BTW, for all the people who were offended I do apologize, I expected it to get a few laughs not turn into such a heated discussion. The above reply was the type I expected. Sorry to anyone I may have offended but as I said it was all meant in good fun.

Emma

 

[torex]

racing

Originally posted by pro1
you are right, they are losers... for the better part of the summer i'm flying around in a vette (the 405 hp z06 edition) and there is always some punk kid in some decked out and lit up jap crap clunker that tries to race me... i take pleasure in embarassing these losers and even ran one of them off the road a few weeks ago into a ditch on the 404

I know a guy a few years back who thought he was cool racing around some other tool in his vette and cut off a poor woman and her daughter on the 401, they crashed and the Mother was killed instantly.
He is no longer the same person and lives in remorse and sorrow everday of his life now.
So next time your racing around think about it,if anything you look like an idiot.
I'd much rather drive slowly........easier for everyone to get a good look at your ride.

Another time I saw a tool just like you on the gardiner just before the Spadina exit racing in his vette z series(cocky liscence plate to...ZR14ME) and lost it and slammed into the divider and wrote his vette off. funniest thing is I had my camera with me so when we approached the wreckage I got out and took pictures ,he was so upset he was telling me off, I told him easy guy the pics are for my scrap book. LOL
I'll never forget that moron.

take it to the track if you think your so cool.