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Safety Car
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From: Northern California CA
[QUOTE=Jackfit;1588977293]I guess I am just lucky, 45 years, 5 years in Manhattan, 40 years going getting groceries , and a few states (48) and a few countries, (15)..
It is just a car and to not be able to drive to get a cup of coffee , because I can't see my car......
But I live in Maine, and things are a bit different....so , get regular insurance, (daily driver) and enjoy your car......
PS my wife loves to drive my car.....and has for 30 years, so does my son, but he is 6'6" and it is a bit tight to shift and steer and not have your legs in the way or feet....
But I do understand the concerns.... ...
Hey Jack,
I hear what you're saying here. I too felt fortunate that I drove my car to several areas for over 20 plus years.
Unfortunately, my wife and I took our car to one of the nicest areas in California. Pacific Grove, August of 2013, and our car was stolen out of the (very nice) bed and breakfast we were staying at.
I realize that it's just a car, but the memories I referred to in my post are that of which couldn't be replaced with just another car. Anniversary dinners, Daughters (3) school events and other items such as these.
Fortunately, we got it back 13 days later.
I'm currently in the process of restoring it once again.
It's going to kill me, but I know now more than ever that I'll be uneasy when it's out of the garage. I hate it because I never wanted to feel this way, but I know I will!
Like I said earlier....I hate friggin thieves!!
I hope nobody has to go through the feeling of loss (that we felt) when you realize something that's been with you a long time is taken away by some azzhole!
Then driving home with an empty trailer behind you doesn't seem to help things either!
I'm really happy for you that you have had such good luck driving your car over several decades with little, or no problems! We should all be able to enjoy our cars!
Pat
It is just a car and to not be able to drive to get a cup of coffee , because I can't see my car......
But I live in Maine, and things are a bit different....so , get regular insurance, (daily driver) and enjoy your car......
PS my wife loves to drive my car.....and has for 30 years, so does my son, but he is 6'6" and it is a bit tight to shift and steer and not have your legs in the way or feet....
But I do understand the concerns.... ...
Hey Jack,
I hear what you're saying here. I too felt fortunate that I drove my car to several areas for over 20 plus years.
Unfortunately, my wife and I took our car to one of the nicest areas in California. Pacific Grove, August of 2013, and our car was stolen out of the (very nice) bed and breakfast we were staying at.
I realize that it's just a car, but the memories I referred to in my post are that of which couldn't be replaced with just another car. Anniversary dinners, Daughters (3) school events and other items such as these.
Fortunately, we got it back 13 days later.
I'm currently in the process of restoring it once again.
It's going to kill me, but I know now more than ever that I'll be uneasy when it's out of the garage. I hate it because I never wanted to feel this way, but I know I will!
Like I said earlier....I hate friggin thieves!!
I hope nobody has to go through the feeling of loss (that we felt) when you realize something that's been with you a long time is taken away by some azzhole!
Then driving home with an empty trailer behind you doesn't seem to help things either!
I'm really happy for you that you have had such good luck driving your car over several decades with little, or no problems! We should all be able to enjoy our cars!
Pat
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 376
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From: Ham lake Mn
[QUOTE=Jackfit;1588977293]I guess I am just lucky, 45 years, 5 years in Manhattan, 40 years going getting groceries , and a few states (48) and a few countries, (15)..
It is just a car and to not be able to drive to get a cup of coffee , because I can't see my car......
But I live in Maine, and things are a bit different....so , get regular insurance, (daily driver) and enjoy your car......
PS my wife loves to drive my car.....and has for 30 years, so does my son, but he is 6'6" and it is a bit tight to shift and steer and not have your legs in the way or feet....
But I do understand the concerns.... ...
Hey Jack,
I hear what you're saying here. I too felt fortunate that I drove my car to several areas for over 20 plus years.
Unfortunately, my wife and I took our car to one of the nicest areas in California. Pacific Grove, August of 2013, and our car was stolen out of the (very nice) bed and breakfast we were staying at.
I realize that it's just a car, but the memories I referred to in my post are that of which couldn't be replaced with just another car. Anniversary dinners, Daughters (3) school events and other items such as these.
Fortunately, we got it back 13 days later.
I'm currently in the process of restoring it once again.
It's going to kill me, but I know now more than ever that I'll be uneasy when it's out of the garage. I hate it because I never wanted to feel this way, but I know I will!
Like I said earlier....I hate friggin thieves!!
I hope nobody has to go through the feeling of loss (that we felt) when you realize something that's been with you a long time is taken away by some azzhole!
Then driving home with an empty trailer behind you doesn't seem to help things either!
I'm really happy for you that you have had such good luck driving your car over several decades with little, or no problems! We should all be able to enjoy our cars!
Pat
It is just a car and to not be able to drive to get a cup of coffee , because I can't see my car......
But I live in Maine, and things are a bit different....so , get regular insurance, (daily driver) and enjoy your car......
PS my wife loves to drive my car.....and has for 30 years, so does my son, but he is 6'6" and it is a bit tight to shift and steer and not have your legs in the way or feet....
But I do understand the concerns.... ...
Hey Jack,
I hear what you're saying here. I too felt fortunate that I drove my car to several areas for over 20 plus years.
Unfortunately, my wife and I took our car to one of the nicest areas in California. Pacific Grove, August of 2013, and our car was stolen out of the (very nice) bed and breakfast we were staying at.
I realize that it's just a car, but the memories I referred to in my post are that of which couldn't be replaced with just another car. Anniversary dinners, Daughters (3) school events and other items such as these.
Fortunately, we got it back 13 days later.
I'm currently in the process of restoring it once again.
It's going to kill me, but I know now more than ever that I'll be uneasy when it's out of the garage. I hate it because I never wanted to feel this way, but I know I will!
Like I said earlier....I hate friggin thieves!!
I hope nobody has to go through the feeling of loss (that we felt) when you realize something that's been with you a long time is taken away by some azzhole!
Then driving home with an empty trailer behind you doesn't seem to help things either!
I'm really happy for you that you have had such good luck driving your car over several decades with little, or no problems! We should all be able to enjoy our cars!
Pat
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,765
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From: Chantilly Virginia
Still not out from under your four older sister's control? Sorry for that.
I didn't say women can't drive. They just cannot back up.
And they can't be trusted to safely operate our old relics. Yes, these are generalities and may not apply to each and every individual woman.
Just the majority of them.
I didn't say women can't drive. They just cannot back up.
And they can't be trusted to safely operate our old relics. Yes, these are generalities and may not apply to each and every individual woman.
Just the majority of them.
I recall a story told to me by a WWII pilot that when their squadron learned a new fighter was being introduced, they threatened to rebel, saying they would not fly it. It seems the new model had earned a reputation for being difficult to handle.
The new planes arrived, flown in by transit aviators - essentially civilian employees of the aircraft manufacturer. When the planes landed and the canopies slid back, it was found that all the pilots were women.
The rebellion died instantly...
My grandmother was 5 ft tall. During WWII she drove a dump truck for highway maintenance. She had to sit on cushions to see over the steering wheel. She could back up. She could also drive a tractor.
There's a difference between "can't" and haven't had enough experience.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Chattanooga Tennessee
In my case my wife simply doesn't have the experience as posted above. Maybe a rule of thumb is...if a woman was already driving in the 80's she can probably appreciate the dynamics at play. My wife- not driving until the mid 90's. My mother could take my Corvette anywhere she pleases and I wouldn't bat an eye.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Middle TN by way of KY, OH, VA, IL, CA, FL, NY, SC, HI
OH..this is so off topic is is a joke.
I HATE it when people thinks that they are better than others.
I grew up with four older sisters. And I can tell you this...I know SEVERAL women that would make you wish you did not challenge them in a race or the ability to be able to make quick decisions when driving. And I witnessed a woman who worked at the Fruehauf plant I worked at that parked the 48 foot trailers out in the yard waiting on delivery. The guys who took her up on a challenge on how close they could park the trailers together. Each person did 5 trailers and parked them side by side. And she would win EVERY TIME. She got them so close that I could not ball up my fist and slide it between the trailers sideways. NO damage to any trailer...EVER. It was COMMON KNOWLEDGE...She was the BEST!
What I can not grasp is that some guys ACTUALLY still think that a woman can not drive well. You better check your facts. Regardless of what some may think that the 'majority' is like....grouping them all in one comment is ridiculous.
And I feel sorry for all you guys who 'treasure' your Corvette and not allow your wife to enjoy it (if they want to but you won't let them). Because if you value your Corvette more then your wife...you have totally missed the mark...and I can not help you and you can go back and live in your 'bubble' now.
DUB
I HATE it when people thinks that they are better than others.
I grew up with four older sisters. And I can tell you this...I know SEVERAL women that would make you wish you did not challenge them in a race or the ability to be able to make quick decisions when driving. And I witnessed a woman who worked at the Fruehauf plant I worked at that parked the 48 foot trailers out in the yard waiting on delivery. The guys who took her up on a challenge on how close they could park the trailers together. Each person did 5 trailers and parked them side by side. And she would win EVERY TIME. She got them so close that I could not ball up my fist and slide it between the trailers sideways. NO damage to any trailer...EVER. It was COMMON KNOWLEDGE...She was the BEST!
What I can not grasp is that some guys ACTUALLY still think that a woman can not drive well. You better check your facts. Regardless of what some may think that the 'majority' is like....grouping them all in one comment is ridiculous.
And I feel sorry for all you guys who 'treasure' your Corvette and not allow your wife to enjoy it (if they want to but you won't let them). Because if you value your Corvette more then your wife...you have totally missed the mark...and I can not help you and you can go back and live in your 'bubble' now.
DUB
I also knew (and still know) some women that never learned to drive - their husbands took them everywhere.
The point is, a Y chromosome does not make you a better driver, but faux self-described masculinity appears to make many fearful of women, so they need to believe that gender alone determines driving skill. Really? Sorry about that for those who suffer from it. My wife has no real interest in nailing the correct apex, knocking down a perfect launch, a nice four wheel drift, or practicing her heel and toeing, etc., but she could if she cared to.
My wife has no interest in driving my C6 but will do so if needed, and enjoys driving my '65 L76 with no power brakes and power steering.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 867
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From: Hinesville, GA & Oswego, NY
I drive the vette almost every day when its not raining, the day I quit treating it as a daily driver is the day I will get rid of it. As to the wife driving it she could drive it any time she wanted to, she was surly capable of it, however compared to her 55 T-Bird, her daily driver, she thought the vette was an over-chromed plastic toy. Bill
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2010
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Fully insured with agreed value collector insurance, never out of my sight - EVER, and a Glock 26 on me at all times (regardless if i'm in the vette or not). Cars are stolen for fun, for parts, for black market, etc. Some from the nicest areas and neighborhoods in the country (world). Thieves are POS. No courtesy or self respect. If they were, they would be employed and not thieves. Never take security of your Vette for granted....Just my two cents.....ARA
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From: Charlotte NC
Still not out from under your four older sister's control? Sorry for that.
I didn't say women can't drive. They just cannot back up.
And they can't be trusted to safely operate our old relics. Yes, these are generalities and may not apply to each and every individual woman.
Just the majority of them.
I didn't say women can't drive. They just cannot back up.
And they can't be trusted to safely operate our old relics. Yes, these are generalities and may not apply to each and every individual woman.
Just the majority of them.
But seeing how you still feel the way you do...even though I know many women that can put many guys to shame...you keep feeling all warm and cozy in your beliefs. I guess that I am blessed to have some women I know be NOT a part of YOUR majority mentality.
DUB
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 4,424
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From: northern CA
Here's an inexpensive way to go. Can be used as an alert system when car is parked in garage overnight, or longer. Sensor can be installed in a given location (hidden or otherwise) just so long as front points toward driver door. Might also be useful on long road trips requiring overnight motel stops.
Cheap, yes.........but effective.
http://www.harborfreight.com/wireles...tem-93068.html
Cheap, yes.........but effective.
http://www.harborfreight.com/wireles...tem-93068.html