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I love the XLR too. Too bad we are not near so we can swap cars for a day. I am mellow driver i promise
I love the XLR too. Too bad we are not near so we can swap cars for a day. I am mellow driver i promise
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Awwww
Idk -
if u just love the way it looks than that's enough justification
If u wanted a drivers car than a spec Miata would be the call.
Super ugly and boring to look at.
Take it to the mountains or track & you'd understand why so many of the fastest drivers in the world love them.
Speed is sometimes more about perception & experience than numbers.
A hot lap in my slow drifty 100HP RWD Corolla was way more fun than one in a tuned AWD WRX or 300 HP FWD GTI.
Slower by 5-10sec but way more exciting.
Also, on mountain runs (especially on the downhills) the light little car was easier to push to 10/10th and the edge of grip than either of those other two cars.
Meaning I could always ditch my friends who had 3times the power.
Taking a wide tired super car or even a tuned WRX or GTI to the limits is scary thing!!!
Just my 2 cents
My other all time fav car I owned was a 1960 Caddy coupe tied with my beloved AE86.
Cars are amazing - they're art, tools and can give us the ultimate freedom.
I've even lived in mine from time to time!
Awwww
Alex1234
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Im sure all thoes cons melt away as soon as you see that beauty in the morning !!!
Im sure all thoes cons melt away as soon as you see that beauty in the morning !!!
caddylover
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Funny, you mention two other cars I've also had. I had three miatas, stock, supercharged, and a fully modded Flyin' Miata turbo car, that thing was as fast as my Z06 and handled just as well. I also had a modded 340HP 2002 GTI, that car was stupid, torque steer was insane but, there's just something about a fwd burnout a block long
Idk -
if u just love the way it looks than that's enough justification
If u wanted a drivers car than a spec Miata would be the call.
Super ugly and boring to look at.
Take it to the mountains or track & you'd understand why so many of the fastest drivers in the world love them.
Speed is sometimes more about perception & experience than numbers.
A hot lap in my slow drifty 100HP RWD Corolla was way more fun than one in a tuned AWD WRX or 300 HP FWD GTI.
Slower by 5-10sec but way more exciting.
Also, on mountain runs (especially on the downhills) the light little car was easier to push to 10/10th and the edge of grip than either of those other two cars.
Meaning I could always ditch my friends who had 3times the power.
Taking a wide tired super car or even a tuned WRX or GTI to the limits is scary thing!!!
Just my 2 cents
My other all time fav car I owned was a 1960 Caddy coupe tied with my beloved AE86.
Cars are amazing - they're art, tools and can give us the ultimate freedom.
I've even lived in mine from time to time!
Funny, you mention two other cars I've also had. I had three miatas, stock, supercharged, and a fully modded Flyin' Miata turbo car, that thing was as fast as my Z06 and handled just as well. I also had a modded 340HP 2002 GTI, that car was stupid, torque steer was insane but, there's just something about a fwd burnout a block long
caddylover
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I couldn't promise the same thing buddy Car looks great! Me behind the wheel of a Vette is an automatic tailing by a cop
I love the XLR too. Too bad we are not near so we can swap cars for a day. I am mellow driver i promise
I couldn't promise the same thing buddy
Car looks great! Me behind the wheel of a Vette is an automatic tailing by a cop
caddylover
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My old Z06 and my current XLR.
My old Z06 and my current XLR.
Crazyeddiethefirst
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As a former Cardiovascular Nurse Specialist and Chief Flight Nurse, I still manage to be the first person on scene at a number of accidents. My wife is also a Registered Nurse. We also have been just en route to a friends house and picked up a call for help regarding a 13 year old motorcyclist with multiple fractures. On any accident scene, good lighting can be of Life/Death importance. While I have an abundance of lights, at least 2-3 are used to both light up the scene(safety), let me see what I am doing and are helpful to guide others to the site(I have had both chopper pilots & auto based EMS friend say my "Light Sabre" is so easy to see from a distance).
Once the scene is secure, I use my smaller lights like my V11rVN to "dial it down a notch" and for close in work.
I also do Search & Rescue. However, most of the time the lights are used for fun activities. My 5 year old granddaughter loves to come over and always runs up to me and says "where are the new lights Grampa?" At 5 she already has a small collection going( she also can recite "the rules": never shine a light in the eyes of anyone or anything, never set down a light that is "on", if a light is hot, turn it off, only daddy or Grampa changes the batteries). The only Vinh light she has held was "the Tube", which she really liked "cause it is my size", so I bought her a stock one.
I may be off line for a while...what are the odds, a nurse from an open-heart surgical team having a heart attack while camping... I should be back soon...
As a former Cardiovascular Nurse Specialist and Chief Flight Nurse, I still manage to be the first person on scene at a number of accidents. My wife is also a Registered Nurse. We also have been just en route to a friends house and picked up a call for help regarding a 13 year old motorcyclist with multiple fractures. On any accident scene, good lighting can be of Life/Death importance. While I have an abundance of lights, at least 2-3 are used to both light up the scene(safety), let me see what I am doing and are helpful to guide others to the site(I have had both chopper pilots & auto based EMS friend say my "Light Sabre" is so easy to see from a distance).
Once the scene is secure, I use my smaller lights like my V11rVN to "dial it down a notch" and for close in work.
I also do Search & Rescue. However, most of the time the lights are used for fun activities. My 5 year old granddaughter loves to come over and always runs up to me and says "where are the new lights Grampa?" At 5 she already has a small collection going( she also can recite "the rules": never shine a light in the eyes of anyone or anything, never set down a light that is "on", if a light is hot, turn it off, only daddy or Grampa changes the batteries). The only Vinh light she has held was "the Tube", which she really liked "cause it is my size", so I bought her a stock one.
I may be off line for a while...what are the odds, a nurse from an open-heart surgical team having a heart attack while camping... I should be back soon...
Capolini
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^^^^^ GET WELL SOON
^^^^^ GET WELL SOON
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Is that yer 59 convertible ?!
Crazy Eddie - hope u have a quick recovery
My old Z06 and my current XLR.
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Is that yer 59 convertible ?!
Crazy Eddie - hope u have a quick recovery
caddylover
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caddylover
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holy cow, that would be a little bright wouldn't it?
Oh yeah One more car thing:
Vinh - it would be rad if u made some XHP70 festoon lights for car interiors
holy cow, that would be a little bright wouldn't it?
ven
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Ed-Sorry to hear, hope a speedy recovery from over the pond.
Some stunning motors you guys have:thumbsup:
Thats some feedback Vinh,WOW seems like you have similar customer service to us in the UK(in general). In fact the highest ranking car manufacturer for customer service over here iirc is Lexus.
I just think of issues as personality
Ed-Sorry to hear, hope a speedy recovery from over the pond.
Some stunning motors you guys have:thumbsup:
Thats some feedback Vinh,WOW seems like you have similar customer service to us in the UK(in general). In fact the highest ranking car manufacturer for customer service over here iirc is Lexus.
I just think of issues as personality
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Question:
If this was the 1800s would we all be in a tavern comparing whos candle was brighter?
Would we laugh at noobs asking which wax, wick combination was better?
Would Vinh be selling top of the line candle lanterns?
Would tactical candles be black and normal candles be white?
Soooo many questions....
Question:
If this was the 1800s would we all be in a tavern comparing whos candle was brighter?
Would we laugh at noobs asking which wax, wick combination was better?
Would Vinh be selling top of the line candle lanterns?
Would tactical candles be black and normal candles be white?
Soooo many questions....
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HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!
Went out with the family last night to Pigeon Forge with no plans, just relaxing. My 10yr old loved looking at the mountains and local crafts.
A great way to celebrate Fathers Day.... Now for a family cook out at the in-laws!!!
Barry
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!
Went out with the family last night to Pigeon Forge with no plans, just relaxing. My 10yr old loved looking at the mountains and local crafts.
A great way to celebrate Fathers Day.... Now for a family cook out at the in-laws!!!
Barry
eraursls1984
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I've only bought American for myself, but won't anymore. The quality is going down imo, and G2 has horrible service and customer service. The last vehicle we bought was a Toyota for my wife and we love it and the service from Toyota. If I were to buy a new car now it would be a Scion FR-S or BMW M3 depending on budget.
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Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out their, without you we would not be here!
Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out their, without you we would not be here!
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