The Corvette Effect
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Racer
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The Corvette Effect
The Corvette Effect is what I call the phenomenon when I'm out for a casual drive, and for reasons that I can probably guess, other non-Corvette drivers seemingly have something to prove. They do it by passing around me aggressively, revving their engines/exhausts, and various other attempts to show they are superior. It cracks me up most of the time! I also call it the Non-Corvette Inferiority Complex. I think it's a real thing!
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I own both a '03 Corvette vert and a Chevy SSR. With the SSR no issue possibly because most people don't know what it is, lol. The Corvette truly attracts the "will kick yer a$$ attitude" with moms Caravan. So (I guess) their plan is to make me feel inferior so I will sell my Corvette and borrow my moms Caravan for a cruise and kick some Corvette a$$! Ya right! lol. Well for sure the Corvette gets attention...good and bad! Have fun, Rob
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Racer
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Yeah for me it's mostly jacked-up pickups and motorcycles, and the occasional Charger or Challenger. Although I appreciate motorcyclists that are mutually respectful, I don't have an appreciation for jacked-up trucks. Another frustration is when I wave at another classic or sports car and get nuthin.
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For some reason, it's always the modded-diesel trucks....sure, it's impressive to see that much weight move that quickly, but to want to race a Corvette...
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the corvette effect
i agree, and what is funniest of all is the huge diesel pick/ups jacked 3 feet into the air trying to establish their presence when they get along side...actually they are just trying to make up for their own insecurities and inadequacies.
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Originally Posted by cherokee433FL
i agree, and what is funniest of all is the huge diesel pick/ups jacked 3 feet into the air trying to establish their presence when they get along side...actually they are just trying to make up for their own insecurities and inadequacies.
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They do it here too - I just ignore them and watch them get frustrated.
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The Corvette Effect is what I call the phenomenon when I'm out for a casual drive, and for reasons that I can probably guess, other non-Corvette drivers seemingly have something to prove. They do it by passing around me aggressively, revving their engines/exhausts, and various other attempts to show they are superior. It cracks me up most of the time! I also call it the Non-Corvette Inferiority Complex. I think it's a real thing!
Have great weekend, everyone!
Have great weekend, everyone!
I have this happen to me just about every other day !!
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We've only had ours for about 3 weeks now but it seems we get tailgated a lot more in this car over our other ones. And lots of rubberneckers. The Borla exhaust sounds like a sputtering, popping, backfiring tractor so maybe that is it.
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From: jefferson texas
Have to agree on this, usually the jacked up red neck truck types. Not all the time but often enough to take notice of. I don't acknowledge them and they usually lose interest in short order. Actually used to get more of this when driving my 911. Everyone take good care!