Do you get people showing off their POS cars to you? - Page 7 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Scalded Dog · 05-21-2014, 09:13 AM

My take? 99% of the people who THINK thay are being challenged to race are simply misperceiving it. Yes, there are plenty of drivers who see driving in traffic as a competitive event, but driving fast--- even passing a Camaro--- or gunning it from a red light, or even a blip of the throttle at a red light is just the way a huge portion of drivers drive. I don't think, in my 2 1/2 years of driving a Camaro, any minivan or SUV or truck has ever tried to race me, but I've had a few whip past me on the freeway, even when I am doing 80 MPH. So they are in a hurry... I don't take it as a personal challenge... and I'll bet $100 that they didn't spend a second thinking about me or my car. They are too busy texting, yelling at the kids in the back, and wondering what Kimmy K. is going to do next. At a red light, some drivers just want to floor it, no real reason, it's just the way they drive. A bli-p of the throttle from a POS--- or what I perceive to be a POS--- might just be to "keep it lit."

Unless somebody pulls up next to me, revs it a few times, gives me the look, and maybe waves a pink slip in the air, they are pretty much just driving around. That's all.

Yes, I have been challenged, but it is a clear and present challenge, no doubt, no question. No subtlety, no question about it... never, though, have I driven around thinking that every car at every light, or every car that passes me, or every car that misses a shift and revs a fart can is challenging me.

Scalded Dog · 05-21-2014, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

I always wanted to roll a Monte Carlo

I've rolled a few cars... first one was an accident (hey, 17 years old), all subsequent ones in the name of fun. I can tell you that there is a remarkable difference in center- of- gravity issues between different models. Some roll with very little provocation... there have been others (like an '83 Olds 98) that I was absolutely unable to ever get upside- down).

2010SLVRBULIT · 05-21-2014, 09:21 AM

even lifted trucks(usually Fords) gunning their engines

Bk7 · 05-21-2014, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rico

It's not the imports that bother me, it's freaking mustang owners that piss me off. I can't go anywhere without one being a jackass. I just tell them to save my gas and tell their friends they won. I don't care....I fly apaches for a living haha! My ego is doing just fine....

#Winning

mpiersd · 05-21-2014, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rico

It's not the imports that bother me, it's freaking mustang owners that piss me off. I can't go anywhere without one being a jackass. I just tell them to save my gas and tell their friends they won. I don't care....I fly apaches for a living haha! My ego is doing just fine....

Really? you sure you don't just sit in them making engine sounds?

-Sent by an OH-58D Kiowa guy stirring the pot.

gajagfan · 05-21-2014, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

My take? 99% of the people who THINK thay are being challenged to race are simply misperceiving it. Yes, there are plenty of drivers who see driving in traffic as a competitive event, but driving fast--- even passing a Camaro--- or gunning it from a red light, or even a blip of the throttle at a red light is just the way a huge portion of drivers drive. I don't think, in my 2 1/2 years of driving a Camaro, any minivan or SUV or truck has ever tried to race me, but I've had a few whip past me on the freeway, even when I am doing 80 MPH. So they are in a hurry... I don't take it as a personal challenge... and I'll bet $100 that they didn't spend a second thinking about me or my car. They are too busy texting, yelling at the kids in the back, and wondering what Kimmy K. is going to do next. At a red light, some drivers just want to floor it, no real reason, it's just the way they drive. A bli-p of the throttle from a POS--- or what I perceive to be a POS--- might just be to "keep it lit."

This and the comments about the fake breasts are spot on 100%. Having never thought of it, I started to wonder that when I take off hard from a light (because I am enjoying a good hard launch, not because I am racing anyone), do others think I was trying to race them? I sure hope not, but will now be self conscious about it! Oh, and as the past owner of more than one POS, often with no money to fix it, I promise you that you will rev it like a fool to keep it running, and not give a damn what anyone else thinks!

Gillis · 05-21-2014, 12:56 PM

I'd say about 6 out of 10 people are aholes. 9 out of 10 are even bigger aholes when they get behind the wheel of a car and out on the streets.

steelersgeek70 · 05-21-2014, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank in MD

So.... you street raced with 3 passengers in your car?

Well, at least now I know what's less irresponsible than a street race.

OMG! I am laughing so hard at your response! That was hilarious! No, seriously, I actually laughed out loud!

Emig5m · 05-21-2014, 06:16 PM

Nobody has tried to rev or race my Camaro but I had a Civic blowing black smoked pull up beside me going down a 3 lane highway trying to provoke me into racing my Lightning. I honestly think 97% of these stories is envy and wanting to hear you get on it more than anything. When I had a regular f150 or driving in my friends KIA, we where always trying to get Lightnings to jump on it, lol. Didn't have anything to do with thinking our "POS" was all that, just was envious of their ride and wanted to see them jump on it, that's all...

DSX_Camaro · 05-21-2014, 10:36 PM

I literally just had a guy in a Corolla S try to race me on my way home from a movie. Like wat. Sad part was watching the Corolla S inch away as I'm accelerating normally and then he slams on the brakes to slow down... guess he was still racing.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 05-21-2014, 10:51 PM

All in good fun fellas.

13lstuner · 05-21-2014, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swacer

nah, its not that at all. Its just, how many times do we need to go through this?

I love this forum, but that topic is about as old and beat to death as the V6 v. V8 argument, or the stick v. auto.

V6 is better.....

Treefrog · 06-18-2014, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gr8ride

Every now and then Id give my car a little gas and "encourage" them to try a little harder... It feels like arm wrestling a 5 year old.

LeL... yea its fun sometimes to see just how fast they're willing to go so they can pass you.. lol

Treefrog · 06-18-2014, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpiersd

Really? you sure you don't just sit in them making engine sounds?

-Sent by an OH-58D Kiowa guy stirring the pot.

lmao

05-21-2014, 10:36 PM	#94
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	I literally just had a guy in a Corolla S try to race me on my way home from a movie. Like wat. Sad part was watching the Corolla S inch away as I'm accelerating normally and then he slams on the brakes to slow down... guess he was still racing. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

05-21-2014, 10:51 PM	#95
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	All in good fun fellas. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

05-21-2014, 09:13 AM	#85
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	My take? 99% of the people who THINK thay are being challenged to race are simply misperceiving it. Yes, there are plenty of drivers who see driving in traffic as a competitive event, but driving fast--- even passing a Camaro--- or gunning it from a red light, or even a blip of the throttle at a red light is just the way a huge portion of drivers drive. I don't think, in my 2 1/2 years of driving a Camaro, any minivan or SUV or truck has ever tried to race me, but I've had a few whip past me on the freeway, even when I am doing 80 MPH. So they are in a hurry... I don't take it as a personal challenge... and I'll bet $100 that they didn't spend a second thinking about me or my car. They are too busy texting, yelling at the kids in the back, and wondering what Kimmy K. is going to do next. At a red light, some drivers just want to floor it, no real reason, it's just the way they drive. A bli-p of the throttle from a POS--- or what I perceive to be a POS--- might just be to "keep it lit." Unless somebody pulls up next to me, revs it a few times, gives me the look, and maybe waves a pink slip in the air, they are pretty much just driving around. That's all. Yes, I have been challenged, but it is a clear and present challenge, no doubt, no question. No subtlety, no question about it... never, though, have I driven around thinking that every car at every light, or every car that passes me, or every car that misses a shift and revs a fart can is challenging me.

05-21-2014, 09:21 AM	#87
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	even lifted trucks(usually Fords) gunning their engines

05-21-2014, 12:56 PM	#91
Gillis Drives: Car Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 185	I'd say about 6 out of 10 people are aholes. 9 out of 10 are even bigger aholes when they get behind the wheel of a car and out on the streets.

05-21-2014, 06:16 PM	#93
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	Nobody has tried to rev or race my Camaro but I had a Civic blowing black smoked pull up beside me going down a 3 lane highway trying to provoke me into racing my Lightning. I honestly think 97% of these stories is envy and wanting to hear you get on it more than anything. When I had a regular f150 or driving in my friends KIA, we where always trying to get Lightnings to jump on it, lol. Didn't have anything to do with thinking our "POS" was all that, just was envious of their ride and wanted to see them jump on it, that's all...