The 2014 Corvette certainly grabs your attention

[BigMark 1]

oldwomanc6

***Driving a 400 H.P.+ car changes you, sometimes not in a good way.

Why do you say that?

For me personally, it's just too much fun to stomp that throttle and makes me drive aggressive, I can't be the only one, right? We really don't need anymore aggressive drivers in California.

[BigMikeH77 0]

pfft. Neat-o, but not really impressed. I'll keep my minivan... Cracked windshield and all. It's paid off and still running great and perfect for carrying things.

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BigMark

******Driving a 400 H.P.+ car changes you, sometimes not in a good way.

Why do you say that?

For me personally, it's just too much fun to stomp that throttle and makes me drive aggressive, I can't be the only one, right? We really don't need anymore aggressive drivers in California.

Yeah, I'm kind of like that with my Nismo. Especially when I get amped up. I was all amped up on Sunday. I think it was daylight savings time or something. And since we got the mj, everyone else in Colorado seems to want to creep along 5-8 miles under the speed limit. I should probably open a Dorito bar somewhere...

I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here?

[CanuckInUSA 0]

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For me personally, it's just too much fun to stomp that throttle and makes me drive aggressive

Take it to the track. There the risks are NOT eliminated, but at least they are controlled and if you happen to have the skills and experience, you'll be able to push the car pretty close to the car's limit. There is no way you can come close to experiencing what the car is capable of doing on the public roads like you can experience at the track.

Oh and the Vette offers a lot of bang for the buck and it comes from a rich racing heritage, so it is a good car. But I am still a fan of a certain German automaker who likes locating their engines behind the rear axle. However this year I have picked up racing a Rotax DD2 Kart instead. More Gs, it's pure racing and it's a heck of a lot cheaper than a full sized car.

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[davjohns 1]

BigMark

******Driving a 400 H.P.+ car changes you, sometimes not in a good way.

Why do you say that?

For me personally, it's just too much fun to stomp that throttle and makes me drive aggressive, I can't be the only one, right? We really don't need anymore aggressive drivers in California.

I can empathize. I love the HP my bike has. If anyone gets stupid on the road, I twist my wrist and they disappear behind me. Nice to have, but sometimes a bit tempting.

I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet..

But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

[davelepka 4]

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See those air inlets right behind the front tires? That lets a cool breeze blow on the owner's incredibly small schmecky

Not sure if you're serious about the core thought of the car being a replacement for a physical 'shortcoming', but I've heard that sentiment in the past from others.

My thoughts are that sometimes that might be true, but that same thing is true in every facet of life. Look around the DZ, there are jumpers who have to have the latest and greatest rig or jumpsuit in an attempt to be cool. They probably don't need the new gear, or even know how to use it that well, but it makes them feel like one of the 'cool kids'.

However, there are also people with nothing to prove who just like driving fast cars. I love driving a fast car that handles well, and truth be told, I would rather have a 'sleeper' than a new Vette or similar. (For those that don't know, a 'sleeper' is a car that looks like a regular car, but actually has the engine and suspension of a sports or race car. You can drive around not looking like a trouble-maker, and then make all the trouble you want).

That said, I haven't seen the new Vette in person yet. I do like the looks of the pics, and I can see the influence of the new Ferrari's all over them. My friend's dad is a collector, and I'm sure he'll have one in the spring, so I'll check it out and take it for spin then. (However, he also has a 2012 ZR1, and good god I'm not sure how any Vette could be more impressive than that).

[CanuckInUSA 0]

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a 'sleeper' is a car that looks like a regular car, but actually has the engine and suspension of a sports or race car. You can drive around not looking like a trouble-maker, and then make all the trouble you want).

I've met some sleepers at the track and learned early on not to judge a book from it's cover. From a distance it may look like just a normal Honda Civic. But when you get up close you notice it is sporting slicks, the brakes are bigger than normal, the interior has been gutted and this all before looking under the hood and asking about the suspension upgrades. Plus even if it's not the fastest car, I love watching someone pushing their car to the car's limit. I know this guy who can not afford the most expensive car, but whatever he shows up with, you know he will be pushing it to the limit.

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

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CanuckInUSA

I've met some sleepers at the track and learned early on not to judge a book from it's cover. From a distance it may look like just a normal Honda Civic. But when you get up close you notice it is sporting slicks, the brakes are bigger than normal, the interior has been gutted and this all before looking under the hood and asking about the suspension upgrades. Plus even if it's not the fastest car, I love watching someone pushing their car to the car's limit. I know this guy who can not afford the most expensive car, but whatever he shows up with, you know he will be pushing it to the limit.

Win

I can see why he thought it was terrifying. That chip in the windshild could obstruct the driver's vision and get you a ticket!

I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here?