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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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People riding around with ther convertible top down with the windows up. WTF are they thinking? What is the point? U look ridiculous. If it is that cold put the top up, and enjoy yourself.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Their windows might be stuck like mine were. But I got that fixed. My wife hates top down driving, so I compromise if I have to. Her side up, my side down. She's happy and I keep my vert.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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I agree, it looks silly.

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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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I agree, it looks silly.

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My personal pet peeve is having a dirty Vette on sunny day when you have had ample time to wash it. (e.g. its dirty yet its been dry and sunny for many days in a row)
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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People riding around with ther convertible top down with the windows up. WTF are they thinking? What is the point? U look ridiculous. If it is that cold put the top up, and enjoy yourself.

Maybe they want sun but no wind.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Pet peeve, big rear wings on a front wheel drive car, (Honda) and having someone tell me it helps them with traction.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Nothing. I'm able to afford a Corvette, life is good
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Maybe they want sun but no wind.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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People riding around with ther convertible top down with the windows up. WTF are they thinking? What is the point? U look ridiculous. If it is that cold put the top up, and enjoy yourself.
...doesn't bother me at all what others do with their cars...
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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...doesn't bother me at all what others do with their cars...
Doesn't bother me either, just makes interesting conversation
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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if U ever catch me with the top out windows up U know my wife is with me. otherwise it's all down for me.
Pet peeve : stupid loud tail pipe on a cheese rice burner wanna be
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Slow drivers in the left lane (50 in a 65). And they will not move over because in their mind "their POS has just as much right to the left lane as we do"


I give them the high beam flash, then tail gate and if that fails pass on the right & move back into the left w/about an inch between our bumpers...then hit the gas hard.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jims79
Slow drivers in the left lane (50 in a 65). And they will not move over because in their mind "their POS has just as much right to the left lane as we do"


I give them the high beam flash, then tail gate and if that fails pass on the right & move back into the left w/about an inch between our bumpers...then hit the gas hard.
prefer to pull around and then go even slower. When they go to pass leave them in the dust. Most of the time they stay right, at least for a while.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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[QUOTE=Jims79;1568755825]Slow drivers in the left lane (50 in a 65). And they will not move over because in their mind "their POS has just as much right to the left lane as we do"


This bother's me too. I usually just passss on the right.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rollin
prefer to pull around and then go even slower. When they go to pass leave them in the dust. Most of the time they stay right, at least for a while.
Same peeve here. A teenager once shot from the entrance ramp to the left lane and in front of me going 50 mph in a 70. My brakes almost locked up from trying to slow down so i wouldnt rear end him. I was about 3 inches off his bumper and in my truck. I was questioning pushing him out of the way. There were cars blocking me in the lanes to the right and it was wide open in front of him........Passed him on the shoulder redlining the heck out of it. It felt good to get that message across...... though i did regret giving him the bird later..... I usually dont see the need for profanity towards people you dont know, but i guess this kid deserved it in a way....


That and idiots that dont have insurance. Literally 2 hours ago a damn illegal (if not might as well be) rear ended my wifes GX350 and took off. Here is San Antonio appx 60% of the drivers dont have insurance. Of course it depends on what side of town you are on.

I havent seen her car yet but its likely to cost us a couple hundred bucks to fix. The same thing happened to her in her last car but the police were called and the person who hit her stopped. The person who hit her gave the officer her insurance card and he wrote a report. Never checked if the insurance was good...... I am sure you can guess it wasnt. The insurance company sent this idiot a card before she paid for the policy! Cost us $700 to fix her car. I could have gone to small claims but figured there was no way she would show up. People like that need to be shipped off to Cuba.... or back to south of the border.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Do you know, I'm now at the point in my life where looks don't matter

I've driven in Vegas with the top down with 126 degrees on the HVAC dial. I've driven in snow in England. Both times the windows are up because it either keeps the heat in or the heat out. I'm more comfortable. BTW I also fitted heated seats and used them in vegas.

If the suns out the roofs down. If I need the windows up, they go up. If it's nice enough to drop the windows they go down.

Its my Vert and I'll enjoy it

Forget image. JMHO

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Soccer Moms on cell phones wasting the spare brain cell
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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My pet peeve is gas station restrooms.... why do they lock them? are they afraid somebody will clean them??
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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My pet peeve is gas station restrooms.... why do they lock them? are they afraid somebody will clean them??
That's great.....
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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My pet peeve is gas station restrooms.... why do they lock them? are they afraid somebody will clean them??
...no, they are just afraid someone will try to live in them.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Inconsiderate people who choose to park next to my car and as a result cause damage to my car with their door or cart.
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