Re: I have a contreversial rant pleas read and respond!

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Re: I have a contreversial rant pleas read and respond! Posted by Ryan [Email]

(#2222) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Ryan) on Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:44:41

In Reply to: I have a contreversial rant pleas read and respond!, Rookie, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:35:33 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

hey Rookie,

I consider myself a big fan of cars, and I try to respect people who
share that passion. However, the fact is that 90% of the so called
"ricers" havn't done the serious (and expensive) modifications that
your friend has done to his Civic. Many are all show, and NO go.
I can't count how many riced out cars I've seen that have automatic
transmissions, and nothing but an air filter kit, huge fartcan, and
a goofy looking triple decker wing. These people will proceed to
act 'gangta'.. and cut you off (be it on the highway or on the road)
to show how "fast" they are. Sorry, but these people don't deserve
respect. They are no better than the guys in 5.0 Mustangs that look
down on anything 'forriinn'.

Anyway, to the Viggen. That car is very nice.. I really want one..
but it is by no means the fastest thing on the road with just 230HP..
A more fair comparision would be to take a base 9-3 (around $22k
now) versus a Honda Civic HX (around 18k).. now you are on the same
level with regard to money. Now, which car is a better machine to
modify? :] I'll take the 9-3 which has that nice 2.0L turbo just
waiting to push out big HP.. not to retrofit a normally aspirated
engine with a low pressure turbo/super-charger...

Once again, ricers attitudes are summed up by:
"he doesn't understand why you would buy a saab for performance..the viggen just makes him laugh..."just another rich mans mid-life crisis wanabe sports car""

No respect given.. none given in return in my opinion. That type
of statement is really irritating... It just sounds like someone
with their own inferioty complex because they drive a Civic.. bah.
Yes, people just need to "get along"..

oh well. You got your reply! :} take care,

Ryan
'88 900T hatch

Posts in this Thread:

Fast and Furious movie. 10 second car. Is that true?, k from Seattle, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:07:31
- Modern muscle cars, Scott K., Thu, 28 Jun 2001 22:30:59
- Isn't there, ..., GM, Tue, 26 Jun 2001 19:37:16
- 8.49 sec at 171 mph., pmr, Tue, 26 Jun 2001 08:54:27
- Extreme Motorsports has a sub 10sec Talon, Ckpaden, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 17:59:03
- Ten sec. ¼'s aren't uncommon..., brian@saabcenter.com, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:52:36
  - Don't you have a supercharged miata?, Rookie, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 17:34:38
    - It's turbo-charged. Great easy to do (or have done) set-up., brian@saabcenter.com, Tue, 26 Jun 2001 10:49:31
  - They snap their axles all the time with all of the torque, WASSAAB, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:00:26
  - Isn't kinda fun seeing the FWD Hondas Take in Big Blocks n/m, Mike 87 900s, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:55:26
- I have a contreversial rant pleas read and respond!, Rookie, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:35:33
  - Why would you spend $10,000 to upgrade a Civic?, Schu, Tue, 26 Jun 2001 11:44:27
    - Why would you spend money to upgrade a Saab?, Mike 87 900s, Tue, 26 Jun 2001 14:44:38
  - Wow...but he's still driving a Honda. n/m, Richard P., Tue, 26 Jun 2001 11:02:52
  - Rice isn't about real performance, its about looks, Mike, Tue, 26 Jun 2001 10:06:28
  - Jackson Racing SC is not that good, nickR, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 22:36:25
    - How much HP does a turboed-Civic usually push? n/m, Ryan , Tue, 26 Jun 2001 04:10:01
      - All depends, nickR, Wed, 27 Jun 2001 08:38:56
  - uhh....but it is still a civic...which is NOT an automobile...., chrisx, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 20:16:02
  - Let's see - heavily modified vs. stock..., saabaru, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:15:30
  - Slow down Rook, WASSAAB, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:54:57
    - You are SO totally right!, bazil burns, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 17:15:36
    - Hey..., Jay S, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:03:07
      - rear spoiler (wing) and it was in a junkyard for $50!!!, WASSAAB, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:28:16
  - We're on the same page., Mike 87 900s, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:48:39
  - Re: I have a contreversial rant pleas read and respond!, Ryan , Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:44:41 <-- Viewing This Message
    - Re: I have a contreversial rant pleas read and respond!, Jay S., Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:58:53
      - I hear ya.., Ryan , Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:42:06
      - The heart of the problem is..., Chad, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:05:02
  - Slight correction...., Jeff Newton, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:42:33
    - Re: Slight correction...., Ryan , Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:45:51
  - You have described about .01% of the riceboy population!, Jeff Cunningham, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:40:02
    - Exactly...., AdamB , Mon, 25 Jun 2001 19:26:11
- Yup its true., Mike 87 900s, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:20:38
  - Correct, never on the street, WASSAAB, Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:30:27

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