Guy tried to race..
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Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
16 years old and access to a car that supposedly does 1/8 miles in 10's (I think this is what you were trying to mutter)
Your parents are retarded
Your parents are retarded
Let's see Ashley has been driving an SRT6 since she was 16 1/2. Since having the SRT no accidents or speeding tickets. No comment prior.
Has gone to drag strips and raced maybe 25 times and autocross twice at Homestead raceway with instructors for driving experience and training. Drives relatively conservatively except when following me....me bad example,,,, drive too fast....
Guess I'm mentally challenged also.
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Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by tha_dude34
So I just got my new Crossfire last tuesday and have been really good about driving it considering I'm only 17. I had wrecked my truck over the summer and totaled the thing on the parkway, which my luck turns out to be federal property :/ So to make a long story short I'm getting charged with reckless driving and now have 4 points on my licensee...
One of the things I've always wanted to do is to beat somebody in a street race. Well on my way to my friends on the HW is a Trans Am riding next to me. He rev's up and it actually sounded pretty good, so I ignore it and keep driving. He still goes at it trying to get me to race him. I'm still getting use to the six speed and plus another ticket is not what I need.
So I just end up taking an exit and let him go on.. I know he'll probably be talking sh** thinking he can beat me, but I'm pretty sure I could take him.
Am I in the right or wrong?
One of the things I've always wanted to do is to beat somebody in a street race. Well on my way to my friends on the HW is a Trans Am riding next to me. He rev's up and it actually sounded pretty good, so I ignore it and keep driving. He still goes at it trying to get me to race him. I'm still getting use to the six speed and plus another ticket is not what I need.
So I just end up taking an exit and let him go on.. I know he'll probably be talking sh** thinking he can beat me, but I'm pretty sure I could take him.
Am I in the right or wrong?
4 points on the license and a recent accident...hmmm. Not to sound like a boring, responsible adult, but I think you did the right thing by ignoring the dude. Racing should be done on an empty road or a track. After all, it would be a shame to lose your license after buying such a spectacular car.
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Re: Guy tried to race..
Don't street race! You are 17 and very naive. Take my advise.... you have a hot car, you should be picking HOT girls. Try being a lover not a racer.
This just happened last week in NY.
Street Racing Crash
This just happened last week in NY.
Street Racing Crash
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Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by tha_dude34
Hmmm... Race or pick up girls??
I think I'll take the advice and cruise around. Besides, the ladies love a guy in a black Xfire
I think I'll take the advice and cruise around. Besides, the ladies love a guy in a black Xfire
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Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
16 years old and access to a car that supposedly does 1/8 miles in 10's (I think this is what you were trying to mutter)
Your parents are retarded
Your parents are retarded
tha_dude34, good luck with your car. I think you'll realize just how lucky you are when you start paying for your own insurance (w/ 4 points on your license). Having to pay that much out of your own pocket wakes most people wake up and realize there's better times and better places to take risks.
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Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by DesertFox
So, you're saying that parents who let their kids drive Toyota Camries are retarded? That's a bit of a stretch there.
tha_dude34, good luck with your car. I think you'll realize just how lucky you are when you start paying for your own insurance (w/ 4 points on your license). Having to pay that much out of your own pocket wakes most people wake up and realize there's better times and better places to take risks.
tha_dude34, good luck with your car. I think you'll realize just how lucky you are when you start paying for your own insurance (w/ 4 points on your license). Having to pay that much out of your own pocket wakes most people wake up and realize there's better times and better places to take risks.
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Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by tha_dude34
Hmmm... Race or pick up girls??
I think I'll take the advice and cruise around. Besides, the ladies love a guy in a black Xfire
I think I'll take the advice and cruise around. Besides, the ladies love a guy in a black Xfire
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Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by RMADERMAN
You think they like a guy in a black XF.. Ashley tells me stories every week about guys talking to her at lights. Must be nice being young, blond and pretty. One good thing...She's in an SRT roadster and has some good driving experience. Hopefully, she never has to use it, but her SRT would outrun most any car on the road. Then again cell phone dials 911.
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Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by tha_dude34
Yea, my dad has been making me pay for my own insurance, gas, phone, etc ever since I could drive and get a job. Right now I have 3 points because of the total on my truck and the 4 points will replace my 3 in a couple of months if I can't get the charge dropped...
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Re: Guy tried to race..
I know it, it's ridiculous how much we (as in teenagers) have to pay. My 77 CJ was $150 per month, my SC Frontier was $250 per month (with no points or tickets), and the funny thing is with my Crossfire, it's $270 per month with three points. Go figure.
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Re: Guy tried to race..
I take my car to the track 1 day a month just to let her rip! Not taking any chances on the street of the 1 little mistake that could ruin the rest of my life.....It's just so not worth it. I do like to get to the speed limit as fast as I can though!
Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by RMADERMAN
Hmmmm, "parents are retarded", interesting comment.
Let's see Ashley has been driving an SRT6 since she was 16 1/2. Since having the SRT no accidents or speeding tickets. No comment prior.
Has gone to drag strips and raced maybe 25 times and autocross twice at Homestead raceway with instructors for driving experience and training. Drives relatively conservatively except when following me....me bad example,,,, drive too fast....
Guess I'm mentally challenged also.
Let's see Ashley has been driving an SRT6 since she was 16 1/2. Since having the SRT no accidents or speeding tickets. No comment prior.
Has gone to drag strips and raced maybe 25 times and autocross twice at Homestead raceway with instructors for driving experience and training. Drives relatively conservatively except when following me....me bad example,,,, drive too fast....
Guess I'm mentally challenged also.
Didn't Ashley indeed get into an accident, with the SRT-6 anyways? I thought I remember that whole thread about her coming on the forum and you as well, or was that with another car that wasn't the SRT-6?
Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by lance
don;t be afraid to race i have an 08 cross fire just turned 5200 miles i've busted alot of *** and had my *** busted alot you never know until you try. and hey i'm only 17 too by the way if any of you guys have you car turbo'd please let me know what kind you have thinking about putting a turbo on mine
We know people are going to street race, a lot of people do it (i've done it as well), and it happens a lot. But encouraging someone to do it over the internet especially at your ages 16/17 (I know i'm only 20 but i've had my car since I was 15, I know exactly what is going on here) is completely stupid.
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Re: Guy tried to race..
Originally Posted by downwardspiral
This is a stupid thread.