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Corvette Drivers
I've been for several rides in several different Corvettes (most recently an 02 z06), and have been universally unimpressed with the drivers of these cars. I'm always passing them on the street as they putt along doing 5 below the limit.
I thought they drove slow to avoid the cops, but the more I deal with Corvette owners, the more I become convinced that they're a big bunch of weenies who buy their cars to impress their 50 year old mates and make girls young enough to be their daughters look at them. Of course, maybe I just haven't come across the right Corvette owners... I'd be interested to hear what everyone else thinks about this... |
Actually from my own observations the corvettes represent the largest portion of those vehicles that are open tracked. One thing you should note. Obeying the speed limit on the street is not weeny. Especially if you drive a car that calls attention to itself. *see vette.
It is called trying not to get a ticket. Street racing is not courage... it's stupid. |
What a troll...
as noted above - obeying traffic laws is not being a pussy - it's surviving to kick you ass the next day - or perhaps give a ride home when your car is impounded cuz you thought running a 15s 1/4 on the street is "bad a$$".... And for your benefit I will repost this little bit of "how badly we drive" (No - I am not driving either of these cars) http://beyondthequarter.com/runoffs.wmv http://www.iamjdub.com/jrod_1067.WMV |
I'm sure that quite a few people buy Corvettes just to have a Corvette. Not everyone who has a Corvette is a hardcore racing junkie. There are plenty of people who beat the tar out of their vettes though.
In the summer months, I see Corvettes on an almost daily basis. But I also see quite a few of them everytime I go to a local track event. The only thing I think was correct in your post is that you haven't met the right Corvette owner. BTW, Welcome to JabbasWorld! :D |
a lot of the vette drivers in my area are pretty cool. none of them are under 40, but no real jerks or egos. no speeding or "under speeding" going on. i find that the stingray corvettes from the 60's are the ones that attract the wankers. a lot of the people that drive classic vettes are real hoity-toity.
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Acutally, I can totally understand not doing 40 over the limit when you're driving a cop-magnet. My point was that 'vette drivers (in my experience) tend to drive under the limit, and when faced with a nice corner that they could legally enjoy without slowing down, throw out the anchors and run crying home to mommy (or mummy, depending on what side of the pond you're on). Personally, I stick with the flow of traffic, which in LA is usually either 15 above, or moving a a fast walk :wink: I look forward to meeting the right 'vette owner, and enjoying what is one of the best sports cars available (especially when you factor in the price). |
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You slung an insult and trolled for a flame - don't try recoil now.... ;) Consider where you are... the "pose" capital of the known universe. Everything you have around is fake. The woman - the chique - the class... and yes the amount of posers, ricers and wannabees is counter per capita. Besides - I take no offense at your comment - I don't even drive a Corvette (look up hair-dresser mobile in the dictionary - see the picture of the auto- Vette 'Vert for cruising Rodeo Drive) - I drive a Z06 - ;) Big difference.. LOL |
I'm starting to really like these forums!!! :D
I'll be seeing my z06 friend tomorrow and I'll pass on your best regards... |
The majority of us who buy the car drive it the way it was meant to be driven. Yes, some people do buy corvettes just as a novelty item, but the more you get involved with the Corvette Clubs and Teams that are out there, you will realize that MANY of us who own these cars do drive them, and drive them hard. I usualy obey the speed limit on public roads just for the sake of not getting a ticket. I really don't street race unless it's with a Viper or Cobra or something else thats vaguely worth my time. I just laugh at pretty much anything made in Japan and just let them drive off, unless it's a Supra. But get me on a road track or the 1/4 and I just love to open a can of whoop ass on any other competator.
As far as all Corvette owners being weenies: :fist: |
what the hell is this guys problem. first of all, no one gives a shit about your very limited observations. second of all, someone driving the speed limit in a fast car is not wrong. they are pretty much showing that they are not posers. they don't have to go fast on public roads because everyone knows they can go fast. people with civics and shit all fly down the road trying to look badass because their cars are not inherently fast like vettes. why are you bashing on corvette owners anyway. there are just as many ferrari and lambo owners that buy them and keep them in the garage. there are way more vettes on the track than ferraris and lambos so i don't see why you should just go after the vettes. its just a shitty thread man. just shitty...
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Well being Toronto most Vettes I see are automatic. Put it which ever way you want it, but auto tells me only one thing. Your a lazy as bitch who really does not enjoy driving. I see it in a Merc but in a sports car?
The ones that are not automatic, I always see them cruise down the street in 1st with revs up high, and its usualy some 20year guy who's daddy is rich, and hes on the verge of stalling every stop. Seems that all he wants to do is make a lot of noise. Just like those fagets in Civics. The only true DRIVERS in Vettes are the Z06 owners. I saw quite a few, and all of them really appreciate the car, and give it some willy on the street. Again these are limited obsevations, but thats the conclusions I came to. But that doesnt go for vettes only. There are quite a few exotic owners who are assholes also. |
Nicely put SFD.
I'm not saying that you have to thrash the shit out of your precious little 'vette every minute of the day, and I'm certainly not defending Ferrari or Lambo drivers who pootle around at 10 under all day either; my point was simply that if you buy a sports car, drive it like a sports car - otherwise just buy a Camry and get out of the way (or, as the case may be, drive faster). It's a pretty sad state of affairs when I pass a Corvette around a corner in my Buick, and I've still got plenty in reserve... By the way, if you don't like my opinions, then you're quite welcome to get stuffed and have a nice day. :wink: |
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Whooo hooo!!! :twisted:
The battle of the blown Buick vs the Texican Vette!! They'll be talking about this epic match for at least 3 minutes after it's over... By the way, I used to own a RZ250 back in OZ (your TZR sig brought back some memories). Scared myself shitless a number of times. There's nothing like a 2-stroke hitting powerband to bring a tear to the eye (especially if your visor's not down properly). |
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(wonders if this kids parents know that their kid has 0 responsibility .) **Who for the first time since comming here is truly mad. It's one thing to go, oh cool, street racing. It's another to bash people who do the right thing. I look forward to seeing the picture of your buick in the paper under busted for street racing, suspended license.. |
street racing isnt what it used to be, ever since a few trendy movies came out :(
i grew up near Detroit, and street racing is something close to heart. Woodward Ave. Gratiot Ave. and John R. are some amazing roads to cruise friday, and saturday nights. but as of late, seem to be filled with anything that a kid can affix a wing, and fart can to. ive noticably seen the awesome cars like to talk about there dwindle a bit, but it may be due to over population maybe? anyway, we used to go to a place like "ramchargers" and see how people can run. rarely did i ever see anybody take it above 80mph as it is quite clear if your beaten and, as there are tons of lights to try a few runs. also, i never wittnessed anybody being careless. it has always been a great way to meet people who are similarly enthusiastic about cars, as well as a learning field I never nock going the speed limit, as i do most of the time myself. i vehemently loath recklessness |
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I don't have a Z06, but I respect my car every bit as much as I would if it were, and with all that I've invested in mine, I wouldn't have it any other way. |
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Given the area of the country you're from, I think I'll take that as a compliment... I'm not sure how to get this point across more clearly than it's already been made, so I'll try to use small words :wink: I'm not advocating street racing, or any kind of dangerous and/or illegal driving; however it's possible to enjoy your car without endagering other road users and putting your license at risk. For example, don't sit in the fast lane in your shiny new z06 doing 10 mph slower than the rest of the traffic. Another example - a transition ramp from one freeway to another (very common here in Los Angeles), the limit is 65 and there are no cars in front of you - don't slow down - take the corner at 65 and enjoy your car (and don't hold up the guy in the Buick behind you trying to enjoy his!!!) :wink: Now you may argue that you take your car out on the track once every few months, therefore there's no need to push it on the street. If that's how you feel, then that's fine - I just happen to think it's a waste of a great sports car to use it in this fashion. |
Again - bringidawn....... :)
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*trying to keep his cool.
First off what does my location in the country have to do with anything? You don't speed on the roads. It isn't a macho thing. It isn't a protect your car thing. It's called common sense. Unlike on a race track you never know when you could come around a corner and plow into a broken down car or a pedestrian. As such you drive sensably. You take it to the track. I won't race anyone on the street. You can rev your little buick all you want. Hit the track and you better have a pair of binaculars to pick out my license plate. It's attitudes like this that cost lives. Perhaps when you grow up you'll be mature. If not I see darwin visiting you really soon. Lord hopes he only takes you and spares the idiots who think it is safe to ride with you. *trying to keep his cool overwhelmed. Listen you felching dick weasel.. If you really think you are hot stuff then come to a track.. Hell I'll foot your bill. I'll just make sure to show the vid of you spiniing out at 10 mph and nearly killing yourself to everyone on the internet. *ahhh Now I feel better:) |
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Felching dick weasel! :D
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On a side note I think someone slipped me some caffine because I've had a low point of patience most of today. |
:shock: Feltching Dick Weasel??? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
I'm going to drop this after this post, because it's obvious that my point is being missed... I'm not advocating street racing. I am advocating safely driving at the same general speed as the cars around you, and if the road is clear and dry, the day is cool to mild, you have good visibilty, and your Mom's finished giving you your blow job; then you might want to not slow down to a crawl before every corner. All I'm saying is that it's ironic that 'vette drivers are often the slowest bastards on the road (Disclaimer: In MY experience & opinion). |
I get your point ;)
And may again post my in-car vids of some "spirited" street driving thourhg the woods of East Texas... ...videos I might say I thought were VERY mild mannered - and actually picked up some flack over a while back.... :) |
Did you ever find yourself a DSM willing to play a bit RC45?
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"Given the area of the country you're from, I think I'll take that as a compliment..."
last time i checked his state wasn't run by AHHNold. Quote:
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Pity me; don't pity me - I couldn't care less... |
And by the way.. What state are you talking about.. My home state of PA, the state where I now live DE, or the state I went to college in GA.
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All Vette owners are pedophile weenies? Uh yea. Whatever that. You many not realize this but when you are drving a Vette sometimes you get pulled over just cause cops see you and assume you are speeding. You stray a little and do some spirited driving and bamn you get nailed. The rest goes something like Well, yes your honor... Couple things... Most of the Vette people I know push their cars when noone is watching. We don't need to show off, it's a Vette. We go 5 under so that you can drool at our car that much longer. When I'm in my vette I know I can kick your ass, it doesn't matter to me what you think. I am just smiling cause I know and I don't have to show you. As for that other guy that was complaining about kids in vettes in 1st gear, do you know how great 1st gear feels. It's just instant torque. Secondly, Can you hear that. My radio is off man. That rumble is saying "come get some" :) |
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I think he was skeeered... ;) |
RC-45 knows not to mess with the VTEC Fury. It is the best engine evAR! I smoked many a Vette, be it that they were turning right and i was going straight, doesnt matter a win is a win.
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I really dont know what the point of this thread is. I live in Los Angeles, I drive the freeways frequently and sometimes 10 mph is the fastest you can go.
Like RC45 said, this is the poser capital of the world with a lot of people buying cars just because they are new or unique or expensive. Surely im not the only one that noticed an insurgence of H2 purchases no less than a week after it was released. This shit happens all the time here with damn near every new car. Im not sure what your expecting to see happen on a crowded freeway. How can you go fast with a car 5 feet in front of you? Personally, ive raced many vettes. Just the other day I saw a Z06 light up the rear tires at a light and cycle through 3rd while still accelerating. With so many ricers and morons in this city, you cant blame a man with a fast car for not wanting to race every guy that revs it on him. |
This how we handle the slow lane...
http://www.l33tz06.com/media/thumbna...okin_thumb.jpg 6mb file Smokin'!!! |
Damn your Vette sounds nice RC!
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I should take the car out and do another run like that with the new pipes... will convert even the most die-hard import-4-cylinder-turbo fan to V8 fanaticism... ;) |
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Me and my friend call it "The Corvette Crawl". Around where I live, there have always been Corvette drivers that like to drive in the fast lane 5 to 10 miles an hour under the limit. And I also happen to love Corvettes myself and know of a few owners that appreciate the cars for what they are. And then I now quite a few 'Posers', airbrushed hood, ricer extreme 'bling';etc.
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I'm new so go easy on me, but around here (Northeast Ohio) Corvette drivers just have fun. It doesn't matter whether they are going 5mph above or 5mph below the speed limit. I own a corvette, its not new (1975) but every once in awhile i'll open it up just a little to give it some exercise. All I have to say is a corvette is meant to be respected not street raced. This car should be able to do that going the speed limit, even if its not a precious Z06.
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Pushrods. If you gotta go back tot he pre-historic ages, I say a Viper...I know all of you are gunna start jumping on me now so yeah...no hate! just an opinion...some of you gotta start R-E-S-P-E-C-T ing that.
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Not to mention pushrods do have some advantages over cams..(lower weight and cheaper to make for 2 examples) Just as they have some disadvantages. (cams rev higher, have less parts to break, ect) |
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