Appreciation!!
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From: CT
Appreciation!!
I hadn't driven my car for a little over a week. I bought a beater to use on rainy/snowy days as the crap weather season is fast approaching.
Well... I took the vette out today for a quick spin and all I can say is after driving a 100 hp integra for a week....climbing in to the vette and feeling that rumble is priceless! Easing in to the gas, I get to near triple digits!
If you have a hard time with your car, or just want to appreciate it more. Let it sit a little while, drive something TOTALLY not sporty, then hop back in the vette and it'll be like you first bought it all over again! It was for me today :yesnod: :thumbs: :steering:
Well... I took the vette out today for a quick spin and all I can say is after driving a 100 hp integra for a week....climbing in to the vette and feeling that rumble is priceless! Easing in to the gas, I get to near triple digits!
If you have a hard time with your car, or just want to appreciate it more. Let it sit a little while, drive something TOTALLY not sporty, then hop back in the vette and it'll be like you first bought it all over again! It was for me today :yesnod: :thumbs: :steering:
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Appreciation!! (Jay 383)
:D You should post this on an Integra forum! :lol:
In my lifetime (6 yrs driving), I've only driven about 300 miles with anything less than a V8.
In my lifetime (6 yrs driving), I've only driven about 300 miles with anything less than a V8.
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From: Modesto CA
Re: Appreciation!! (Jay 383)
If you have a hard time with your car, or just want to appreciate it more. Let it sit a little while, drive something TOTALLY not sporty, then hop back in the vette and it'll be like you first bought it all over again! It was for me today :yesnod: :thumbs: :steering:
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Appreciation!!
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Tim, enjoy that new/old feeling when you do get it back. Man, I forgot how easily this thing gets to 6000 rpm hehe. Not that I'd push it that hard :rolleyes: :jester
Tim, enjoy that new/old feeling when you do get it back. Man, I forgot how easily this thing gets to 6000 rpm hehe. Not that I'd push it that hard :rolleyes: :jester
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From: Castle Rock CO
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Re: Appreciation!! (Jay 383)
With winter coming, I know what you mean :yesnod: You really appreciate what you have when it's gone (or in my case, under a car cover ;) )
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From: Arlington TN
Re: Appreciation!!
Jay - this is a totally true point. I usually only drive the Vette 1-2 days a week. Every once in a while I get on a "sell the vette + the daily driver and buy a jeep" kick.
Then I drive the vette - and I remember why I have it. Absolutely true point. Nothing makes you appreciate the vette other than not driving it for a while and limiting yourself to a 4 cyl.
Then I drive the vette - and I remember why I have it. Absolutely true point. Nothing makes you appreciate the vette other than not driving it for a while and limiting yourself to a 4 cyl.
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Re: Appreciation!! (Jay 383)
Hey, your sig picture with the snow is depressing me. As a fellow northeaster how about putting something up a little more summer like.
Winter's gonna be here before you know and if its anything like last year it gonna suc....
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Winter's gonna be here before you know and if its anything like last year it gonna suc....
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From: London
Re: Appreciation!! (Jay 383)
I've been driving 2.0 4cyl's (BMW's & Saab's) for the past 6 years. In the next 7-10 days I'm about to buy my first Vette, should be an intersting experience :crazy:
All I've got to decide now is if to get a 1990 White RHD one for £8000 or a 1986 Red LHD for £6000 :confused:
All I've got to decide now is if to get a 1990 White RHD one for £8000 or a 1986 Red LHD for £6000 :confused:
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From: Partying with the Cowboys cheerleaders in Mt. Olive, New Jersey
Re: Appreciation!! (Jay 383)
:thumbs: I feel the same way. Whenever I get my baby back from the shop, I get that new car feeling all over. Definitely will cause a little heavier than usual right foot! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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From: summerside P.E.I.
Re: Appreciation!! (Jay 383)
i know where your at i live in p.e.i.the winters here are too long.i also drive a 4 banger (92 toyota previa) in the winter .man do i get a rush in april when i pull the vette back out . :hurray: u should see the smile on the vettes face when i open up the garage door in the spring. :D :hurray:
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From: Grovetown Georgia
Re: Appreciation!! (Jay 383)
Too true...our other vehicle is a van. HUGE difference to go from sitting on the ground in the Vette to towering over traffic in the van. Really makes you appreciate the Vette :D