V8 Beast Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I wrote this back in 2005. I thought I would share it with the class... Why do we buy fast cars? The majority of people that buy fast sports cars never take them above 100 mph. People spend the extra $7000, $8000, $10,000, $400,000!! for a car that they wont ever take to the race track!! If thats the case then why not get a V6 or a 4 banger. It pisses me off when I see a car with a V8 on the freeway doing 40mph..WTF!!! Personally I am addicted to fast cars. I love the way they feel... I love the power.... I love knowing if I am already doing 80mph and I mash my gas pedal my car wont bog down and struggle. I'm not saying be a reckless idiot! I'm saying have fun! If you are on the freeway at 3am with no cars around (and you are familiar with the road) see what that baby can do! Shit you paid $8,000 for the bigger engine, whats one $300 dollar ticket!!!!! Just remember to be careful. Not everyone knows how to control a car going 155mph. But Im pretty sure 101mph is acheivable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Celtic Savage Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Nice Brian!.......errrrrrr...... I mean "Showtime" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I still can't go over 88mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I forgot to add that part. Sorry for those people with flux capacitors that went back to the future by mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 It pisses me off when I see a car with a V8 on the freeway doing 40mph..WTF!! Or maybe they just have respect for other peoples lives and actually do the speed limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thekingofcrunk17 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Or maybe they just have respect for other peoples lives and actually do the speed limits. The speed limit on the highway is 65 mph not 40 mph. I see that shit all the time... pisses me off too, because I have to drive a beeter lincoln. When your in a '92 lincoln that is falling apart and your going the speed limit and passing corvettes... that's alittle rediculous. I hate old people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Or maybe they just have respect for other peoples lives and actually do the speed limits. Just when I think you're done being dumb, you make a comeback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 My wife commented the other day and asked why I drive like I do. I don't flog my humble sedan off the light, I usually tap-shift drive her and launch slightly above "normal" to about 20-30mph and then I push her to 90% up the tach, shift and back off. I'll also run between 45-60mph in smaller bursts around town in 45mph zones. Nothing blazing and I certainly don't cruise at 60mph in such zones, but I live and enjoy the torque. I just told her that's what I do....I love the power, love the feel and ability to use what she has and if I didn't I may as well just drive a civic DX or something. I may just do that next year for a bit to cut back for our new home, but I'll always have a toy with some nuts. Occasionally I'll push her way up top, but only when I know it's safe from the po-po....but even then, there's a risk. Track is more fun really. She doesn't quite understand...but then she's the driver who has had a fair share of nice cars that never saw triple digits or rpms above 4500 She's also tooling around in van quite a bit now too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 One 300 dollar ticket usually equals more than 300 a year in insurance. I, on the other hand, like the ability to reach triple digit speeds in around 4 seconds or less and get 40mpg under "typical" conditions. Oh and the minimum speed allowed on the freeways is 45, anything less is also ticketable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 that'll surely get you pricey ticket too I, on the other hand, like the ability to reach triple digit speeds in around 4 seconds or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Or maybe they just have respect for other peoples lives and actually do the speed limits. This is a joke... right??? 40 on the freeway = ghey. Edit: I understand what he means. Its not about doing 40, its about those people that are the exact opposite and put peoples lives in danger. It just would have made more sense without the quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 i thought this thread was about: You got a fast car I want a ticket to anywhere Maybe we make a deal Maybe together we can get somewhere Anyplace is better Starting from zero got nothing to lose Maybe we'll make something But me myself I got nothing to prove You got a fast car And I got a plan to get us out of here I been working at the convenience store Managed to save just a little bit of money We won't have to drive too far Just 'cross the border and into the city You and I can both get jobs And finally see what it means to be living You see my old man's got a problem He live with the bottle that's the way it is He says his body's too old for working I say his body's too young to look like his My mama went off and left him She wanted more from life than he could give I said somebody's got to take care of him So I quit school and that's what I did You got a fast car But is it fast enough so we can fly away We gotta make a decision We leave tonight or live and die this way I remember we were driving driving in your car The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder And I had a feeling that I belonged And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone You got a fast car And we go cruising to entertain ourselves You still ain't got a job And I work in a market as a checkout girl I know things will get better You'll find work and I'll get promoted We'll move out of the shelter Buy a big house and live in the suburbs You got a fast car And I got a job that pays all our bills You stay out drinking late at the bar See more of your friends than you do of your kids I'd always hoped for better Thought maybe together you and me would find it I got no plans I ain't going nowhere So take your fast car and keep on driving You got a fast car But is it fast enough so you can fly away You gotta make a decision You leave tonight or live and die this way http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/s95836.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I LOL'D :funny: Now that song is going to be stuck in my head all day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 People who buy fast cars and don't abuse them even out the statistics. If everyone with a quick car drove recklessly, the government would see a trend and put extreme limits on cars. Also, the wealthy guys who buy fast cars keep the market alive. If a fast car wasn't considered "cool" it would just be the true enthusiasts buying them. In that case, there would be far fewer purchasers which would result in fewer performance models to choose from. How bland would the sports car market be if we only had mustangs and miatas to choose from? So be thankful for your wealthy neighbor who doesn't know how to drive. He makes it possible for the rest of us to have fun. PS. I have that song on my ipod. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I just like to get up to speed via on-ramps with a little extra go. I'm not one to speed, but getting up to speed faster than most other cars is fun to me. Also, I feel that having a car that can get moving is far better safety wise than some economy car with 90hp that is holding up everyone on the highway and restricting the flow of traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 People who buy fast cars and don't abuse them even out the statistics. If everyone with a quick car drove recklessly, the government would see a trend and put extreme limits on cars. Also, the wealthy guys who buy fast cars keep the market alive. If a fast car wasn't considered "cool" it would just be the true enthusiasts buying them. In that case, there would be far fewer purchasers which would result in fewer performance models to choose from. How bland would the sports car market be if we only had mustangs and miatas to choose from? So be thankful for your wealthy neighbor who doesn't know how to drive. He makes it possible for the rest of us to have fun. PS. I have that song on my ipod. lol Very good point. I love old guys with fast cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I dont like fast cars, I love quick cars...... It is all about acceleration. You can be quick and still be legal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FooFooMaru Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 If I get rich and can afford those high tickets, OKAY! lol until then i'll do my occasional fun trip and just show off around town. yayerz I agree (for the mostest part) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I love old guys with fast cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Not in a ghey way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Not in a ghey way In an extremely masculine way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 LOL!! No I love them for their economic contributions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 This reminds me of one of my customers who owns a austin martin DB7 and a V-12 AMG but he is a cool guy none the less and one of my vip customers.I actually think he does have some fun with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 that'll surely get you pricey ticket too well, yea, but I can slow from them almost as quickly, and even more silently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 I don't care what you drive, but if you're going to drive slow at least do it in the right lane for gods sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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