What's with all the Hating?
04-28-2008, 04:04 PM
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Then, when I had my own company- My company truck was a Ford F350. I'll never forget the first light I pulled up to; some dip**** in another p/u wanted to race. I was like "Are you kidding me? They're PICK UP TRUCKS you moron!"
Sorry, but me think's people who drive p/u's (for the most part- not all) have little ego's that need a hug.
04-28-2008, 04:06 PM
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+1000% Dario. I encounter this with my Benz as well. Infact, I first noticed p/u drivers being obnoxious when I got my first motorcycle.
Then, when I had my own company- My company truck was a Ford F350. I'll never forget the first light I pulled up to; some dip**** in another p/u wanted to race. I was like "Are you kidding me? They're PICK UP TRUCKS you moron!"
Sorry, but me think's people who drive p/u's (for the most part- not all) have little ego's that need a hug.
Then, when I had my own company- My company truck was a Ford F350. I'll never forget the first light I pulled up to; some dip**** in another p/u wanted to race. I was like "Are you kidding me? They're PICK UP TRUCKS you moron!"
Sorry, but me think's people who drive p/u's (for the most part- not all) have little ego's that need a hug.
Oddly enough, I have problems with pickup truck drivers too. Really weird.
04-28-2008, 04:09 PM
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On the flip side; New England- if you pull up in a German station wagon; there's a generalization that you're wealthy=status symbol.
I just think pickup truck drivers have small wee wee's. (small brains too.)
04-28-2008, 04:10 PM
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I'm not trying to be negative towards these people; but mid-westerners are obsessed with big trucks. No one buys STATION WAGONS; they think it's beneath them.
On the flip side; New England- if you pull up in a German station wagon; there's a generalization that you're wealthy=status symbol.
I just think pickup truck drivers have small wee wee's. (small brains too.)
On the flip side; New England- if you pull up in a German station wagon; there's a generalization that you're wealthy=status symbol.
I just think pickup truck drivers have small wee wee's. (small brains too.)
The weird thing is that some of the trucks are really pretty fast . . . so light . . .
04-28-2008, 04:42 PM
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The bottom line here is not to let ANY of these people affect you. The best thing going is that we're the ones in the Porsches and don't have to make any sort of concessions to others. Garage queen? I turned 24K on my 06 this weekend. And I haven't been over 180 mph in less than two years...
04-28-2008, 04:50 PM
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04-28-2008, 04:58 PM
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Name calling here can get you expelled. Ask me how I know. 
But as for what you think, I couldn't give a rat's ***. And if you were able to comprehend my post (which would give some indication of your thinking capabilities) you would have known that by now.
But as for what you think, I couldn't give a rat's ***. And if you were able to comprehend my post (which would give some indication of your thinking capabilities) you would have known that by now.
04-28-2008, 05:12 PM
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so i think this guy is doing just that.
what i got from comprehending your post is not that you "couldn't give a rat's ***", but rather that, occasionally, you like to rev the crap out of the car on the street. in 2nd gear. thus making lots of engine noise.
and you wonder why people are 'hating on you' on the streets. you're laughable.
04-28-2008, 05:30 PM
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well... you did say:
so i think this guy is doing just that.
what i got from comprehending your post is not that you "couldn't give a rat's ***", but rather that, occasionally, you like to rev the crap out of the car on the street. in 2nd gear. thus making lots of engine noise.
and you wonder why people are 'hating on you' on the streets. you're laughable.
so i think this guy is doing just that.
what i got from comprehending your post is not that you "couldn't give a rat's ***", but rather that, occasionally, you like to rev the crap out of the car on the street. in 2nd gear. thus making lots of engine noise.
and you wonder why people are 'hating on you' on the streets. you're laughable.
04-28-2008, 05:31 PM
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My sentiments exactly Bigs.
I for one enjoy opening up the 997 on the rare occasions I take it out on the road. I'm a very aggressive individual by nature and my driving is no different. To others I'm a daring risk taker, but I like to think of myself as a calculated risk taker. I suppose I'll mellow out with age, but so far all age has done is sharpen my calculations of risk analysis in an instant that allows me to go for it when the opportunity arises.
I seldom stay below the speed limit and on occasion enjoy blasting through the gears and easily topping over 100 mph on open stretches of urban pavement. I must admit that on more than one occasion I have taken up the challenge to a "contest of speed" and easily - and I might add gratifyingly - blown the doors off the challenger who wasn't aware of the power and speed of the 997S. These of course were calculated risks in open stretches of roadway where it was safe to do so. But I enjoy the thrill of risk taking. That's just me.
Do I sometimes **** off other drivers with my driving? I'm sure I do. But most of the time it's likely stemming from jealousy, and I really don't give a rat's *** what others think. But I do make a conscientious effort to be courteous and not deliberately cut someone off or do other rude forms of driving behavior. Road rage being what it is in the LA area, most of us who live here know better than to incite it. But that doesn't stop me from occasionally redlining in second gear, even if it appears to others I am showing off. I just love the sound of that sweet 3.8 when she screams - what can I say.
There is a certain advantage you have on the road when you're behind the wheel of a powerful sportscar. You know it. And others know it. And it's not just in speed, but in accident avoidance capability as well.
So let others think what they may. You bought a Porsche for its capability. Don't ever let others intimidate you into driving conservatively, and not enjoying what you paid for.
I for one enjoy opening up the 997 on the rare occasions I take it out on the road. I'm a very aggressive individual by nature and my driving is no different. To others I'm a daring risk taker, but I like to think of myself as a calculated risk taker. I suppose I'll mellow out with age, but so far all age has done is sharpen my calculations of risk analysis in an instant that allows me to go for it when the opportunity arises.
I seldom stay below the speed limit and on occasion enjoy blasting through the gears and easily topping over 100 mph on open stretches of urban pavement. I must admit that on more than one occasion I have taken up the challenge to a "contest of speed" and easily - and I might add gratifyingly - blown the doors off the challenger who wasn't aware of the power and speed of the 997S. These of course were calculated risks in open stretches of roadway where it was safe to do so. But I enjoy the thrill of risk taking. That's just me.
Do I sometimes **** off other drivers with my driving? I'm sure I do. But most of the time it's likely stemming from jealousy, and I really don't give a rat's *** what others think. But I do make a conscientious effort to be courteous and not deliberately cut someone off or do other rude forms of driving behavior. Road rage being what it is in the LA area, most of us who live here know better than to incite it. But that doesn't stop me from occasionally redlining in second gear, even if it appears to others I am showing off. I just love the sound of that sweet 3.8 when she screams - what can I say.
There is a certain advantage you have on the road when you're behind the wheel of a powerful sportscar. You know it. And others know it. And it's not just in speed, but in accident avoidance capability as well.
So let others think what they may. You bought a Porsche for its capability. Don't ever let others intimidate you into driving conservatively, and not enjoying what you paid for.
04-28-2008, 05:43 PM
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I find it more fun to let some of these dorks charge in front of me. You can tell they are just driving at 9/10ths, using every inch of their lane and crossing the yellow line as well. I take this cue to stay as centered in my lane as possible just to emphasize how rediculous they are being. It is actually entertaining knowing the picture they are seeing in their rearview. You know they are watching. These people generally tire of this pretty quickly and let you by. Gratification is delayed, but it sure is funny watching them bite off more than they can chew.
04-28-2008, 05:48 PM
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Having tubi exhaust on my car I pray irritates the livin shtye out of you as I go by in second at 5500 rpms. I bought my car specifically to get under the skin of folks just like you. Go on hate me with a passion. This thread was all about folks like you. Sell your Porsche if you even own one. Trust me we wont miss you a tall!! Bet a buck your avatar is a photo of you. Says it all.