Subaru pet peeve
12-23-2008, 12:08 AM
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This is something you're going to find in all car communities, especially with the younger crowd. I think when you start getting into the older crowd (middle aged people with BMW's, Mercedes, blah blah blah) it'll probably be "I've spent more money on my car" rather than "my car is fasterest"
12-23-2008, 12:20 AM
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really? Ive been in the community for 9 years now and I hardly EVER hear ANYONE ever bragging about how much faster their car is then mine... People talk about cars and mods, but never cause a pissing match or try to brag about how much faster their cars are... Maybe you're reading too far into it?
12-23-2008, 12:30 AM
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really? Ive been in the community for 9 years now and I hardly EVER hear ANYONE ever bragging about how much faster their car is then mine... People talk about cars and mods, but never cause a pissing match or try to brag about how much faster their cars are... Maybe you're reading too far into it?
12-23-2008, 04:37 AM
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Well, lately I've been thinking, one thing that kinda gets on my nerves (yes even within the Subie community) is whenever I chat it up with SOME Subaru drivers, they always like to brag "how much faster their car is" or "my car can beat yours" and I'm just thinking to myself, who cares? I mean, the reason I bought my car (or when I mod my car) isn't to make my car faster than others, but for my own enjoyment. And I'm not trying to bash people for modding their cars, its just when they get too cocky about it. I personally like to modify my car, but just simple bolt-ons and a tune, so it's kinda stupid when someone tells me that their car is faster when they changed just about everything under the hood (ie turbo, intercooler, etc), of course it's most likely going to be faster 
. I respect people that really know their **** about cars and done pretty amazing stuff, and I ask what they did to their cars and what not, but no need to tell me straight up that its faster than my car.
So it just irritates me when some people brag that their car is faster when I don't really care and when it states the obvious. Kinda makes me wonder if a faster car makes people cockier? Do other people get this sometimes?
. I respect people that really know their **** about cars and done pretty amazing stuff, and I ask what they did to their cars and what not, but no need to tell me straight up that its faster than my car.So it just irritates me when some people brag that their car is faster when I don't really care and when it states the obvious. Kinda makes me wonder if a faster car makes people cockier? Do other people get this sometimes?
I haven't heard much bragging... Only people I have heard it from was Matt (but he's cool) and one other guy who was just excited to have his STi at his first meet. And I remember just pwning him when I was talking to him about a WRX that was at the meet. and he couldn't understand why I liked this WRX more than his STi. So I told him straight up, "Although the WRX appears stock... notice the brake rotors and calipers... see how there are holes in the rotors and the caliper has "STOP TECH" written on it? Those things are just a few of the many reasons why I like this WRX." He gave me the most puzzled look ever. It was great.
I have learned that with enough ingenuity you can make any car be extremely fast... but it takes a smart driver to be able to harness all of that speed and power.
You just have to be smart about all of it... and a well placed comment usually keeps them quiet
12-23-2008, 06:55 AM
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same here, usually when im at meets or i talk with suby people, they dont brag which is a good thing. it shows how humble our community is unlike hondas always trying to race any car on the street thats lowered or has an exhaust.
on a side note, i did have some kid in middle school as i was picking up my little sister brag about his dads new gti. he asked me how much hp i had and i humbly said around 280 and his reply was "thats it? my dads gti is hella faster than that. hes gonna get that front cooler like yours but his will actually make power" i laughed at this brainwashed kid and drove off.
on a side note, i did have some kid in middle school as i was picking up my little sister brag about his dads new gti. he asked me how much hp i had and i humbly said around 280 and his reply was "thats it? my dads gti is hella faster than that. hes gonna get that front cooler like yours but his will actually make power" i laughed at this brainwashed kid and drove off.
12-23-2008, 07:45 AM
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12-23-2008, 07:50 AM
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You need to start AutoXing, then you know whether you're faster or slower than other people.
you'll be amazed at how much slower you are than some people who show up with a LOT less bhp!
I got a shock first few times, but you're first win is a trip...
There are about half a dozen i-clubbers show up every time so you'll be in good company...and winning is pretty cool, I still get a buzz when I win my group, my co-driver loves it too..
Next time somebody challenges you to a race in a school zone you can say..."not now, but this weekend I'll race you for the entry fee"
you'll be amazed at how much slower you are than some people who show up with a LOT less bhp!
I got a shock first few times, but you're first win is a trip...
There are about half a dozen i-clubbers show up every time so you'll be in good company...and winning is pretty cool, I still get a buzz when I win my group, my co-driver loves it too..
Next time somebody challenges you to a race in a school zone you can say..."not now, but this weekend I'll race you for the entry fee"
I am setting up the forester for autoX, should be ready by spring I just need to get the adjustable links and bars dialed in a bit more.
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12-23-2008, 08:48 AM
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chinoyboi...I think you need to meet up with a different groups of people if you don't feel right.
like what other said...when you get into some older groups or different groups, it really different...
I donno, when I was younger...I wasn't like that, it probably once you get in-touch with autoX... driving too faster on the road don't get into your blood anymore (unless you are late to work or school)
alan'08
like what other said...when you get into some older groups or different groups, it really different...
I donno, when I was younger...I wasn't like that, it probably once you get in-touch with autoX... driving too faster on the road don't get into your blood anymore (unless you are late to work or school)
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12-23-2008, 04:51 PM
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The past few months i've noticed hardly any subaru drivers waving anymore. Theyre all ex civic owners i guess.
I go to car meets to hang out with friends. I honestly cant stand it when people talk about cars or parts...maybe for a minute, but any longer and i start falling asleep or rolling my eyes.
I was listening to a conversation between 2 car guys at my school, you wouldnt believe what they were saying...
"yeah my dad raced streetbikes...he would hit 300mph"
"the car had so much boost it would blow the dipstick out"
"Those chevy cobalts suck, its all about srt4's" (Cobalts rule on the track for FWD from what i've seen)
Random idiots like that. The kind of people you would love to force an autoX competition with.
I go to car meets to hang out with friends. I honestly cant stand it when people talk about cars or parts...maybe for a minute, but any longer and i start falling asleep or rolling my eyes.
I was listening to a conversation between 2 car guys at my school, you wouldnt believe what they were saying...
"yeah my dad raced streetbikes...he would hit 300mph"
"the car had so much boost it would blow the dipstick out"
"Those chevy cobalts suck, its all about srt4's" (Cobalts rule on the track for FWD from what i've seen)
Random idiots like that. The kind of people you would love to force an autoX competition with.