Enthusiastic driving: At what age did you grow out of it?

[MYDLIFECRISIS]

I'm 47...I drive it like it's meant to be often!

[2010SS2SS]

Grow out of it?.....
Your supposed to grow out of it?

46 and hasn't happened yet!

[nevrenz]

Your not the same guy that always wants to race me in the Bay Area are you? LOL...

[TLSTWIN]

Originally Posted by Am17

Nice to know it's completely normal to fully enjoy my car. Still wondering though whether I'm causing too much harm to it by running it at 3,000 RPM's all the time.

Did you not watch and listen to any of the videos I posted? my car is 4.5yrs old.... been doing track days with it EVERY YEAR

[Angrybird 12]

I don't think you ever grow out of it, you just get smarter about when it's ok to do it.

[JDP Sales]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I don't think you ever grow out of it, you just get smarter about when it's ok to do it.

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[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by strych9

I'll slow down when my reflexes are too far gone to drive fast safely.

Agreed, although my eyesight is likely the first to go.

[jshaf]

there is driving to show off and driving because you enjoy the feeling of it. when your young you try to impress everyone but sometimes you realize that there is a price to pay for being stupid and showing off. I still drive aggressively but now I know when to do it and not risk hurting anybody or myself. with age you learn. but you never lose "the need for speed"

[jshaf]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I don't think you ever grow out of it, you just get smarter about when it's ok to do it.

exactly

[Denis]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I don't think you ever grow out of it, you just get smarter about when it's ok to do it.

This

[Magilla gorilla]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I don't think you ever grow out of it, you just get smarter about when it's ok to do it.

Haven't yet and don't plan on it either

[EarlyApex]

I'm 61 and still at it. I sold my sandcar (300hp at 1000lbs) to get the Camaro as I wanted to get back to doing HPDE's. I am more careful on the street than I was.

[MBS]

52 and still drive it like I stole it !

[Jeff_SS]

Originally Posted by Am17

So I overheard my brother-in-law tell my sister that I was going to end up blowing my cars engine before the warranty was up. It left me wondering whether or not I need to rethink my driving method. I know I have a heavy foot and have redlined my LS on a few occasions; even hit the rev limiter twice. I'm hoping proper maintenance will help offset too much damage (changing oil every 3k miles with Royal Purple). I'm sort of regretting having opted for the V6, especially after having sold my GT.

Royal Purple is shitty oil. I'd start using something else unless you want the internals of your engine turning black..