My new car :) :(

Sandok · May 22, 2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakon

How is that being picky? It was always my understanding that to get a true feel of how a car handles, you must be the driver. Does it work differently in Europe?

Have you been reading my posts? I haven't said anything about handling... It's all been blabla about the ride. Do you speak a different english in the US?

Drakon · May 22, 2006, 07:35 PM

Technically yes. There's the US version of english and the UK version of english

Sandok · May 22, 2006, 07:38 PM

Only a couple of words.... And they mean the same (trouser = pants and all... But ride in UK english = ride in US english

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Kaldar · May 22, 2006, 09:33 PM

Well i have a few things to say, most of these european cars you are comparing to american cars about ride quality, keep this in mind... the european cars are alot more expensive, so you would atleast expect it to be better, right?

cars like the corvette are made more performance orientated and kept at a lower price so its open to more people, kind of like the mustang

Sandok · May 22, 2006, 09:41 PM

But they both fight for the same market... So I find it legite to compare them!

Kaldar · May 22, 2006, 10:08 PM

true, but come on... lol

Customgamer1 · May 22, 2006, 10:17 PM

Well like many others I think we need to get a spot to talk about cars! There seems to be enough topics all the time about cars and I think adding one would be a good idea! what do you think?

Drakon · May 22, 2006, 10:34 PM

To me that's a blessing and a curse

Sandok · May 23, 2006, 06:28 AM

Custom, Zardon has already said no....

I don't mind, if it's in the offtopic, it means I can mod it

CDsDontBurn · May 23, 2006, 09:46 AM

lol.....you guys are funny bickering about ride quality

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long live the 8!

may she rest in pieces

but seriously sandok, you're bringing this upon yourself. you're comparing apples to oranges to bananas.

Sandok · May 23, 2006, 05:13 PM

Well then what should I compare it to? I mean, they ARE cars...

I dunno what else to compare the Vette against cept it's competitors which are porsche, bms and all... Any other similar sports cars!

CDsDontBurn · May 24, 2006, 03:59 AM

yea, you can compare the vette to those other cars in terms of performance. if you want to compare them in terms of ride comfort, you don't compare the vette to those cars

BWX · May 24, 2006, 04:27 AM

Only girls and old men care about ride quality in a sports car- because they don't but a sports car for handling and power, but for show.
Sports cars are for sport, handling, etc.. if you want ride quality, don't buy a sports car.

Dark Lord · May 24, 2006, 04:28 AM

exactly.

corvette, sports car first and foremost. everything else is a distant second.

BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, luxury first, sports second.

if you were to compare cars, you would be alot better off compareing a Lotus Elise to the corvette. atleast with the vette the rear window isnt made out of chicken wire and carpet is a standard option.

Drakon · May 24, 2006, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BWX

Only girls and old men care about ride quality in a sports car- because they don't but a sports car for handling and power, but for show.
Sports cars are for sport, handling, etc.. if you want ride quality, don't buy a sports car.

Amen, brother BWX

Customgamer1 · May 24, 2006, 05:17 AM

Getting back to me on my topic lol my Mustang came back today and at least for one day it is working perfect! Now I just hope it stays that way!

CDsDontBurn · May 24, 2006, 06:12 AM

lol......chu got JACKED!!!!!!

but anyways, cool beans. hope your car stays fixed this time

Sandok · May 24, 2006, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BWX

Only girls and old men care about ride quality in a sports car- because they don't but a sports car for handling and power, but for show.
Sports cars are for sport, handling, etc.. if you want ride quality, don't buy a sports car.

That is sooo bulox... Just a way of avoiding the fact that the vette has horrible ride quality...

The Porsche is FASTER (thus sportier?) and has better ride comfort...

Same goes for a M3, AMG Merc, any aston, Koennnniguszzed, Ferrari, etc... They are all great sports car and wipe the floor when it comes to the track

Dark Lord · May 24, 2006, 07:08 AM

ahem.... PRICE MOTHER FUCKER

if im paying 3x as much for a damn ferrari then a corvette, i sure as hell better have a smooth as glass ride and more power then i know what to do with.

and no... faster does not equal sportier. going by that logic, a top fuel dragster would be one of the sportiest cars ever made.

one last thing to add to that.

"A sports car can be described as a car whose dominant design consideration is driving performance. A sports car's main emphasis is on performance by superior road holding, braking, maneuverability, low weight and power rather than reliability, comfort, passenger space, economy, and other more luxurious accutrements. Sports cars are considered less extreme than race cars or exotic cars but more capable than sedans and other vehicles."

BWX · May 24, 2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandok

That is sooo bulox... Just a way of avoiding the fact that the vette has horrible ride quality...

The Porsche is FASTER (thus sportier?) and has better ride comfort...

Same goes for a M3, AMG Merc, any aston, Koennnniguszzed, Ferrari, etc... They are all great sports car and wipe the floor when it comes to the track

Z06 beats a Zonda at the top gear test track w/ the stig..... so I dunno what you are talking about..

Also ride quality means nothing when it comes to value of a sports car.. Hell I want a harsh ride if I buy a sports car.. that means more feel.. more information traveling through the frame into my buttoxal area.

CDsDontBurn · May 24, 2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BWX

Also ride quality means nothing when it comes to value of a sports car.. Hell I want a harsh ride if I buy a sports car.. that means more feel.. more information traveling through the frame into my buttoxal area.

and that's how my 8 felt

. if i can't feel it, then how could i have been able to react to it? I was able to feel every dip, bump, rock, crack, twig, bug my car went over! gave me a better sense of how the car was reacting to what it was going over on the ground.

gosh, i miss that feeling

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BWX · May 24, 2006, 08:54 AM

Damn wth? DH slow and double posting.. strange.

BWX · May 24, 2006, 08:55 AM

I had one car that was like that- it was my old 86' Shelby Charger turbo.. that thing rode like a freaking tank, but I could feel everything.. and the faster it went, the smoother it got. I won't be complete until I own another turbo car..

Dark Lord · May 24, 2006, 09:15 AM

same with my corvette. the manual steering is an ever bigger bonus because all the feedback from the wheels comes right back up that steering column and into my hands.

i will admit though i could use some better seats in that car. nothing like haveing metal coils bounceing around and trying to work there way up your ass.

Sandok · May 24, 2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Lord

same with my corvette. the manual steering is an ever bigger bonus because all the feedback from the wheels comes right back up that steering column and into my hands.

There, you just said what I wanted to.. To feel the road and bump in the STEERING wheel is perfect and every good sports car has this... But not your back, it should be in comfort.

And price may be an issue but I know many cheap and fast cars with great riding and performance.

And before, the performance is not only in a straight line but alos around bends... Meh I give up against you guys because I very well know you won't change your mind. I've been in many cars in my life and simply hate the corvette because if offers me nothing of what I want. I don't really care for the looks, hate the drive and quality and handling. Power is good, but I'd jump anyday for a good less powerful car instead of a vette.

Go ahead, bash Euro boxes all you want... I don't mind! I mean, the vette is a good car for all the poor guys who can barely buy a car and end up spending all their money to fuel the thing.

And honestly though, the one question nobody answers me is: If the vette is as good as you guys make it out to be as you defend it, why does nobody outside of the US and Canada buy them?

Meh, don't answer... Being called a motherf***er nicely shows the tone of this thread. I'll leave it open if it stays nice and quiet but no more insulting otherwise it'll have to go like the last car thread that CDs stopped.

BWX · May 24, 2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandok

There, you just said what I wanted to.. To feel the road and bump in the STEERING wheel is perfect and every good sports car has this... But not your back, it should be in comfort.

And price may be an issue but I know many cheap and fast cars with great riding and performance.

And before, the performance is not only in a straight line but alos around bends... Meh I give up against you guys because I very well know you won't change your mind. I've been in many cars in my life and simply hate the corvette because if offers me nothing of what I want. I don't really care for the looks, hate the drive and quality and handling. Power is good, but I'd jump anyday for a good less powerful car instead of a vette.

Go ahead, bash Euro boxes all you want... I don't mind! I mean, the vette is a good car for all the poor guys who can barely buy a car and end up spending all their money to fuel the thing.

And honestly though, the one question nobody answers me is: If the vette is as good as you guys make it out to be as you defend it, why does nobody outside of the US and Canada buy them?

Meh, don't answer... Being called a motherf***er nicely shows the tone of this thread. I'll leave it open if it stays nice and quiet but no more insulting otherwise it'll have to go like the last car thread that CDs stopped.

Are you taking your toys and going home again? Awww.. don't be like that...

Seriously though, the thing is, you say it isn't a good sports car, and then you say "it's nothing I want".. Well maybe you don't want a true raw sports car- that's fine, but just because you don't like it doesn't mean it is not a good sports car. Actually it is the best in the world, dollar for dollar.. I guarantee you no poor people own the new Z06. It may be much less expensive than those luxo-sporty-"ish" coupes, but it is not cheap by any means.

Drakon · May 24, 2006, 02:34 PM

If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen

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Are you taking your toys and going home again? Awww.. don't be like that...

Seems to be a trend with him lately

Sandok · May 24, 2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakon

Seems to be a trend with him lately

Exams are coming up mate... I'm stressed out like hell so sorry if I come out mean, I'm not trying to be just I don't have time for this... I understand everything you guys say but I disagree on some crucial points which are decided by enviroment and nationality.

Sorry again if I come out as a grumpy young teen

BWX · May 24, 2006, 03:03 PM

LOOK AT MY SIG!!!

Ahhhhhashahah@@@@@!!!!!!

CDsDontBurn · May 24, 2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BWX

I won't be complete until I own another turbo car..

three letters for you

STI

May 22, 2006, 09:33 PM	#64
Kaldar DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 213 Rep Power: 0	Well i have a few things to say, most of these european cars you are comparing to american cars about ride quality, keep this in mind... the european cars are alot more expensive, so you would atleast expect it to be better, right? cars like the corvette are made more performance orientated and kept at a lower price so its open to more people, kind of like the mustang __________________ Operton 185 w/ Zalman CNPS9500 , Sapphire HD 4850, ABIT AT8, OC Z 700W PSU, Asus 16x DVD writer, 2GB Crucial pc3200 RAM, Xoxide X-Ventilator, WD800JDx2, MX500. 05 Mustang GT 5 Spd

May 22, 2006, 10:08 PM	#66
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May 22, 2006, 10:17 PM	Thread Starter #67
Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,273 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Well like many others I think we need to get a spot to talk about cars! There seems to be enough topics all the time about cars and I think adding one would be a good idea! what do you think? __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

May 23, 2006, 09:46 AM	#70
CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,458 Rep Power: 202 System Specs	lol.....you guys are funny bickering about ride quality . long live the 8! may she rest in pieces but seriously sandok, you're bringing this upon yourself. you're comparing apples to oranges to bananas. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

May 24, 2006, 03:59 AM	#72
CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,458 Rep Power: 202 System Specs	yea, you can compare the vette to those other cars in terms of performance. if you want to compare them in terms of ride comfort, you don't compare the vette to those cars __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

May 22, 2006, 07:35 PM	#62
Drakon DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Floatin'... Posts: 4,957 Rep Power: 56	Technically yes. There's the US version of english and the UK version of english

May 22, 2006, 07:38 PM	#63
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	Only a couple of words.... And they mean the same (trouser = pants and all... But ride in UK english = ride in US english )

May 22, 2006, 09:41 PM	#65
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	But they both fight for the same market... So I find it legite to compare them!

May 22, 2006, 10:34 PM	#68
Drakon DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Floatin'... Posts: 4,957 Rep Power: 56	To me that's a blessing and a curse

May 23, 2006, 06:28 AM	#69
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	Custom, Zardon has already said no.... I don't mind, if it's in the offtopic, it means I can mod it

May 23, 2006, 05:13 PM	#71
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	Well then what should I compare it to? I mean, they ARE cars... I dunno what else to compare the Vette against cept it's competitors which are porsche, bms and all... Any other similar sports cars!

May 24, 2006, 04:27 AM	#73
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Only girls and old men care about ride quality in a sports car- because they don't but a sports car for handling and power, but for show. Sports cars are for sport, handling, etc.. if you want ride quality, don't buy a sports car. __________________

May 24, 2006, 04:28 AM	#74
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	exactly. corvette, sports car first and foremost. everything else is a distant second. BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, luxury first, sports second. if you were to compare cars, you would be alot better off compareing a Lotus Elise to the corvette. atleast with the vette the rear window isnt made out of chicken wire and carpet is a standard option. __________________

May 24, 2006, 05:17 AM	Thread Starter #76
Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,273 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Getting back to me on my topic lol my Mustang came back today and at least for one day it is working perfect! Now I just hope it stays that way! __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

May 24, 2006, 06:12 AM	#77
CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,458 Rep Power: 202 System Specs	lol......chu got JACKED!!!!!! but anyways, cool beans. hope your car stays fixed this time __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

May 24, 2006, 07:08 AM	#79
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	ahem.... PRICE MOTHER FUCKER if im paying 3x as much for a damn ferrari then a corvette, i sure as hell better have a smooth as glass ride and more power then i know what to do with. and no... faster does not equal sportier. going by that logic, a top fuel dragster would be one of the sportiest cars ever made. one last thing to add to that. "A sports car can be described as a car whose dominant design consideration is driving performance. A sports car's main emphasis is on performance by superior road holding, braking, maneuverability, low weight and power rather than reliability, comfort, passenger space, economy, and other more luxurious accutrements. Sports cars are considered less extreme than race cars or exotic cars but more capable than sedans and other vehicles." __________________

May 24, 2006, 08:54 AM	#82
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Damn wth? DH slow and double posting.. strange. __________________ Last edited by BWX; May 24, 2006 at 08:56 AM. Reason: DOUBLE POST WTF

May 24, 2006, 08:55 AM	#83
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	I had one car that was like that- it was my old 86' Shelby Charger turbo.. that thing rode like a freaking tank, but I could feel everything.. and the faster it went, the smoother it got. I won't be complete until I own another turbo car.. __________________

May 24, 2006, 09:15 AM	#84
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	same with my corvette. the manual steering is an ever bigger bonus because all the feedback from the wheels comes right back up that steering column and into my hands. i will admit though i could use some better seats in that car. nothing like haveing metal coils bounceing around and trying to work there way up your ass. __________________

May 24, 2006, 03:03 PM	#89
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	LOOK AT MY SIG!!! Ahhhhhashahah@@@@@!!!!!! __________________