why do we??
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Melting Slicks
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From: North Manchester Indiana
why do we??
ask if " others" like BSM's, certain rims and such..?
why do we ask what color is prefered?
why do a lot of owners feel that thier car has to be like others...that if they think and act out of the so called "box" ,, that it is a mortal sin...?
I know I have my own opinion,,,but if we all drove the same looking, same optioned cars.. what fun would that be.
I figure on items like BSM's, rims, and so forth,, heck,,,If YOU like it,,, do it...screw what MR. opinion says..
I can understand wanting info on brakes, shocks, ,,the go fast stuff..
Do you need your floor mats to match your shoes???
( I do like the carpet to match the curtains,lol)
I guess I see a lot of guys asking "does this look good"....why buy if YOU dont really like it....then sell it cause your buddy does
a few times.....Now I have seen certain cars that are way over the top..but hey,,,,if the owner likes it,,,leave him teh **** alone
why do we ask what color is prefered?
why do a lot of owners feel that thier car has to be like others...that if they think and act out of the so called "box" ,, that it is a mortal sin...?
I know I have my own opinion,,,but if we all drove the same looking, same optioned cars.. what fun would that be.
I figure on items like BSM's, rims, and so forth,, heck,,,If YOU like it,,, do it...screw what MR. opinion says..
I can understand wanting info on brakes, shocks, ,,the go fast stuff..
Do you need your floor mats to match your shoes???
( I do like the carpet to match the curtains,lol)
I guess I see a lot of guys asking "does this look good"....why buy if YOU dont really like it....then sell it cause your buddy does
a few times.....Now I have seen certain cars that are way over the top..but hey,,,,if the owner likes it,,,leave him teh **** alone
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
I agree 100% that if you like something, it doesn't matter what others think.
But there is a bit of human nature that people want to be accepted - right or wrong.
But there is a bit of human nature that people want to be accepted - right or wrong.
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I think each of us - no matter how much we claim to want to please ourselves, also wants validation and approval. Personally I consider it a high compliment when a fellow Vette owner gives unsolicited praise for something that I did or bought and installed. Call it human nature - but I call it acceptance.
We each have our own opinions, as demonstrated by our individual choices. The conflict arises when we we try to inflict our unwelcomed opinions, or contrary opinions.
If this forum was limited to discussions on how to make the car go faster only, or how to improve performance, it wouldn't be "General". I prefer to spend my time here as opposed to the FI Forum, or the Tech Forum - because of the nature of the discussions and topics.
We each have our own opinions, as demonstrated by our individual choices. The conflict arises when we we try to inflict our unwelcomed opinions, or contrary opinions.
If this forum was limited to discussions on how to make the car go faster only, or how to improve performance, it wouldn't be "General". I prefer to spend my time here as opposed to the FI Forum, or the Tech Forum - because of the nature of the discussions and topics.
Racer
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From: Orange County California
We do it so our Vettes don't end up with Giant Wings, 20" spinners, and flashy gold vynal interiors with rhinestones everywhere.
Because of that I'd rather people come on and ask and get 60% YES/40% NO and do the mod
and...
0% yes/110% NO(!) and don't do the mod.
Because of that I'd rather people come on and ask and get 60% YES/40% NO and do the mod
and...
0% yes/110% NO(!) and don't do the mod.
Melting Slicks
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I think it's just for the sense of community amongst us all. I mean, we all know what we like and don't like, and we all know what we want to do to our Corvettes. So when a post like "Should I remove the BSM's from my car?" comes up, the author is really just looking for a few people to push him over the edge into actually doing it.
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If I am on the fence about something (50/50) then I will ask. If there is a big tilt in one direction, I will follow it. Why not do what the people like if you really don't care one way or the other?
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I post threads like "What do you think of .... " for the comic relief 
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It's my car, so I'll mod, customize, hotrod it, whateve,r as I please. If you like the results, great! If you don't, not my problem. As the old saying goes, "Lead, follow, or get out of the way!".
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to see if there are others who feel the way you feel.
deep down, if you like something, you go for it!
do you post on forums asking people if you should marry a certain girl? no! you know it and you go for it
deep down, if you like something, you go for it!
do you post on forums asking people if you should marry a certain girl? no! you know it and you go for it
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From: Fremont CA
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Because we hope someone will step in and stop us before we do this....
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Originally Posted by jackj
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
I post threads like "What do you think of .... " for the comic relief
hey sometimes I like what I see........
One thing you can be sure of,,, I dont sugar coat anything, and If I like it.... you know I like it
cause I aint a nice guy...
How goes that hood thread Stephen?
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Originally Posted by doje
Because we hope someone will step in and stop us before we do this....
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