Corvette owner moved after I moved to the street

[slysnake]

Your going straight to hell.

 

[Nine Ball]

I had a funny occurrence happen to me two weeks ago, also car-ego related.

I was attending a business convention, and a colleague walked up and introduced me to a friend of his. The subject eventually changed to cars, and my colleague tells his friend that I own a faster car than him. This guy, whom I've only just met, takes a defensive mode instantly. He asks what I have that could beat his car, so I mention I have a supercharged Viper coupe. I didn't mention any HP or track times. The guy kind of laughs and says that his Nissan GT-R (yep, one of those guys) was faster to 60 mph, and that his went 11.80 at the drag strip.

I smiled, and told him that my Cadillac was also quicker than his car too. The guy got steamed, and walked away. No joke! My colleague laughed, said he owes me dinner for that. He wanted to put this guy in his place with his mighty GT-R.

LOL

 

[lagalaxy13]

I never understood peoples negativity toward others when they buy a sporty car.QUOTE]

Have got the "small penis" comments before while I've been in the Viper.

One time guy walks up looks at the car and goes small penis huh. I say how did you know, I'm hung like a tic tac. just looks at me and walks away. He wasn't expecting a cute remark back.

Other time guy says it, I say, yep I thank God everyday for the small penis, because how else would I be able to get a Viper to make up for it.

 

[slysnake]

Eh, My standard reply to that is, "Your wife didn't think so last night."

 

[markk]

I was told that a neighbor in my development was "upset" that I got a Viper. He had a Porsche in his garage the 7 years I've lived here. I noticed last week that the Porsche is gone. Coincidence, or something more?

 

[lagalaxy13]

Eh, My standard reply to that is, "Your wife didn't think so last night."

Well that's a givin, no one is having sex with a guy driving a Camry.

 

[Kala]

I had a funny occurrence happen to me two weeks ago, also car-ego related.

I was attending a business convention, and a colleague walked up and introduced me to a friend of his. The subject eventually changed to cars, and my colleague tells his friend that I own a faster car than him. This guy, whom I've only just met, takes a defensive mode instantly. He asks what I have that could beat his car, so I mention I have a supercharged Viper coupe. I didn't mention any HP or track times. The guy kind of laughs and says that his Nissan GT-R (yep, one of those guys) was faster to 60 mph, and that his went 11.80 at the drag strip.

I smiled, and told him that my Cadillac was also quicker than his car too. The guy got steamed, and walked away. No joke! My colleague laughed, said he owes me dinner for that. He wanted to put this guy in his place with his mighty GT-R.

LOL

That's too funny... Like 0-60 means anything except getting on the FWY

 

[InjectTheVenom]

A Dutch Corvette C6 owner claims that in 1963 a Corvette was the first to wear dual stripes like Viper has them... I kindly put him in his place by mentioning the Cunningham C5 which was around when the C1 Corvette was still wearing diapers with a baby's comforter in the intake

 

[Nitro187]

Very funny story. What year and model Viper do you have and what year Corvette does your neighbor have?

Mine's a 2001 Sapphire RT/10, his was a Red with Tan ragtop Corvette C6.

you should move next door to his new house

Hahaha, nice one! Or just park next door when he's outside waxing his car, and say "Morning neighbor" just to see what he does\says... even if it's not my house. Hahah.

 

[Zentenk]

Hahaha, nice one! Or just park next door when he's outside waxing his car, and say "Morning neighbor" just to see what he does\says... even if it's not my house. Hahah.

Do that and say, "Ahh, you got a small penis too?" Then he would sell the car!!

 

[GreenVenom]

Nevermind, I was confused by the C6 C1 and "Cunningham" C5 post. I figured it out.
DrugDoc55 you a Pharmacist at WalMart?

 

[musclenutz]

Eh, My standard reply to that is, "Your wife didn't think so last night."

Bravo! lol

 

[2easy]

Oh no! Now it's spreading south from Canada... must be a virus

Lol...didnt think it was just us.

 

[InjectTheVenom]

Nevermind, I was confused by the C6 C1 and "Cunningham" C5 post. I figured it out.
DrugDoc55 you a Pharmacist at WalMart?

Cunningham C5 and Corvette C5 are totally different animals 'Twas such good fun to read him going into denial by denoting facts as BS... and I had him cornered when he typed that he was going for a drive around the block

 

[GreenVenom]

Cunningham C5 and Corvette C5 are totally different animals 'Twas such good fun to read him going into denial by denoting facts as BS... and I had him cornered when he typed that he was going for a drive around the block

Good one! Yes, I was thinking Callaway C5 Vette when I first read it.

 

[Vic]

The human condition is insecure, covetous, selfish and angry. As far as class structure goes, the Viper is not top dog, that role is played by top of the line Ferraris, Lambos, Maybachs, Rolls, Veyrons, etc. Not because they are necessarily all that great, but because if you can get one, it shows you have considerable disposable income, which in the eyes of the general public counts for more than Ring times.

Regardless, the Viper does inspire jealousy among the middle and lower classes, who have only mini-vans and maybe a base Vette if they are lucky. These people comprise most of the inhabitants of planet earth, with the upper classes and fantastically wealthy only accounting for one or two percent of the earths population. Whenever I drive around lower class Los Angeles, I always remember to treat people with respect, so as not to give them a reason to despise me for what I view as a meager accomplishment in life, a car, the Viper. There are hordes of huddled masses here, yearning to steal ur sh*t. I use my condsiderable "car"isma to project soul, peace, and love while I drive. I also throw rose petals out the window, and release butterflies and doves. Ok, just kidding.... But I do try and project a positive, friendly energy, which helps to avoid most trouble, show that I'm a real person, not too haughty to return a wave to a 19 year old in a lowered Civic, or at least doesn't act like an azs habitually. (Trying to cut down on that) I drive fast at times, but try not to rude while doing so, unless the other person is just being a ****. Then I don't care! Blast 'em! Just give me an excuse to open up the big guns, oh yeah! I'm not perfect....

Upper classes in Newport Beach, the Rivera, Brighton, etc, are not impressed by any car, for they can have any that they want, even a Veyron, like Simon Cowell has, and further, their wealth cannot be expressed merely by their choice of transporation. To them, that is just pocket change, to buy any car manufactured, anywhere. Cars are not the ultimate expression of wealth, only the middle and lower classes think like that. Don't think that just because joey-six-pack is impressed by your Viper, that you are special. It aint sh*t in the greater scale of wealth. Even a barn full of exotics won't make a dent in the perception of those with real wealth, its just toys to them. Jealousy over a Viper only shows how small minded the individual is. It's just sad that some people are so shallow as to hate you for driving a nice car.

I think most Viper owners are a lot cooler than we are made out to be by the haters. There's no arrogant pricks in the VCA, right?

Last thought on this, if you are not satisfied with what you have, then you are poor. Because the perceived lack of material wealth is universal to mankind, and desperate searching for your next "fix" shows a lack of confidence in who you are. If you are not satisfied with your lot in life now, with whatever you may or may not have at the moment, then for SURE you will not be satisfied with whatever you get in the future, because the basic insecurity has not been dealt with. The void will never be filled, that's gauranteed. This to me, is the definition of poverty, endless longing for more. Even if you own an island(s), and are worth 400 trillion, like the Rothchilds, they always want more power. Oh yeah, I suppose starving would be part of the definition of poverty, and so I'm thankful to God for salvation, family, food, shelter, clothing. And my Viper!

 

[DrugDoc55]

Nevermind, I was confused by the C6 C1 and "Cunningham" C5 post. I figured it out.
DrugDoc55 you a Pharmacist at WalMart?

Nailed it! Nothing but positives to say about the company and how they treat me by the way. Besides, all drug dealers need to have sweet rides!

 

[Tere]

The conversation is a hoot. In my neighborhood, all the car lovers live within a half block of each other--three Vettes, a very wicked Cobra, a gorgeous and mean old school Camaro, a very cherry '66 Stang (also loud), and my three Z cars (one twin turbo and one supercharged) and the snake. We're surrounded by minivan, SUV, and pickup drivers who universally seem to hate on the car folks.

There's one guy about two blocks away who glares at me whenever I drive by (going on for years). When I got the snake, I started putting in the clutch as I roll by and giving him a nice V-10 rev just to give him some justification for his glare. The Cobra owner and one of the Vette owners have now followed my lead and do the same thing when they roll by the guy's house. When I put the Belanger sound enhancement on the snake, the goofy dude now gets himself all worked into a lather when I drive by -- he now flips old granny the bird. And a warm howdy to you too neighbor.

A couple months ago, I followed him out of the neighborhood and when we turned onto the 4-lane road, I gave him a small demonstration of V-10 acceleration with Belanger sound effects -- hate on this you petty little SUV driving dude.

 

[Tere]

I had a funny occurrence happen to me two weeks ago, also car-ego related.

I was attending a business convention, and a colleague walked up and introduced me to a friend of his. The subject eventually changed to cars, and my colleague tells his friend that I own a faster car than him. This guy, whom I've only just met, takes a defensive mode instantly. He asks what I have that could beat his car, so I mention I have a supercharged Viper coupe. I didn't mention any HP or track times. The guy kind of laughs and says that his Nissan GT-R (yep, one of those guys) was faster to 60 mph, and that his went 11.80 at the drag strip.

I smiled, and told him that my Cadillac was also quicker than his car too. The guy got steamed, and walked away. No joke! My colleague laughed, said he owes me dinner for that. He wanted to put this guy in his place with his mighty GT-R.

LOL

Nissan is still trying to beat the Viper on the Nurburgring -- they've spent millions and haven't been able to do it yet. They got a little closer in 2010, but are still a couple seconds off the mark.

I actually had a special order in for one of the first GT-Rs, but cancelled the order when Nissan totally screwed up deliveries. I bought the Viper instead and have not regretted it one bit. The Viper is one awesome and totally vicious road beast.

 

[mach4444]

Eh, My standard reply to that is, "Your wife didn't think so last night."

That is a great comeback, hope I get to use it one day....

 

[goldcup]

I have had pretty positive experiences but do have one guy with some kind of BMW that likes to strut whenever he comes across me on the road. Always wants to race, I never have, haven't seen the point.
He asked me recently if I was afraid to race him and I replied that I really didn't want to waste the gas on a BMW!!! He stormed off and hasn't spoke to me since. I always give a blip on the throttle when I pass his house!

 

[Zentenk]

Eh, My standard reply to that is, "Your wife didn't think so last night."

What if his "wife" was actually a man. Can't be so sure now adays!

 

[ViperLSS]

I think most Viper owners are a lot cooler than we are made out to be by the haters. There's no arrogant pricks in the VCA, right?

Believe it or not I met a couple some years ago. But this is not the thread for that.
These are some great cars. I wouldn't mind owning one myself. But, in the grand scheme of things all of your possessions is just stuff.

 

[Mad Max Performance]

The human condition is insecure, covetous, selfish and angry. As far as class structure goes, the Viper is not top dog, that role is played by top of the line Ferraris, Lambos, Maybachs, Rolls, Veyrons, etc. Not because they are necessarily all that great, but because if you can get one, it shows you have considerable disposable income, which in the eyes of the general public counts for more than Ring times.

Regardless, the Viper does inspire jealousy among the middle and lower classes, who have only mini-vans and maybe a base Vette if they are lucky. These people comprise most of the inhabitants of planet earth, with the upper classes and fantastically wealthy only accounting for one or two percent of the earths population. Whenever I drive around lower class Los Angeles, I always remember to treat people with respect, so as not to give them a reason to despise me for what I view as a meager accomplishment in life, a car, the Viper. There are hordes of huddled masses here, yearning to steal ur sh*t. I use my condsiderable "car"isma to project soul, peace, and love while I drive. I also throw rose petals out the window, and release butterflies and doves. Ok, just kidding.... But I do try and project a positive, friendly energy, which helps to avoid most trouble, show that I'm a real person, not too haughty to return a wave to a 19 year old in a lowered Civic, or at least doesn't act like an azs habitually. (Trying to cut down on that) I drive fast at times, but try not to rude while doing so, unless the other person is just being a ****. Then I don't care! Blast 'em! Just give me an excuse to open up the big guns, oh yeah! I'm not perfect....

Upper classes in Newport Beach, the Rivera, Brighton, etc, are not impressed by any car, for they can have any that they want, even a Veyron, like Simon Cowell has, and further, their wealth cannot be expressed merely by their choice of transporation. To them, that is just pocket change, to buy any car manufactured, anywhere. Cars are not the ultimate expression of wealth, only the middle and lower classes think like that. Don't think that just because joey-six-pack is impressed by your Viper, that you are special. It aint sh*t in the greater scale of wealth. Even a barn full of exotics won't make a dent in the perception of those with real wealth, its just toys to them. Jealousy over a Viper only shows how small minded the individual is. It's just sad that some people are so shallow as to hate you for driving a nice car.

I think most Viper owners are a lot cooler than we are made out to be by the haters. There's no arrogant pricks in the VCA, right?

Last thought on this, if you are not satisfied with what you have, then you are poor. Because the perceived lack of material wealth is universal to mankind, and desperate searching for your next "fix" shows a lack of confidence in who you are. If you are not satisfied with your lot in life now, with whatever you may or may not have at the moment, then for SURE you will not be satisfied with whatever you get in the future, because the basic insecurity has not been dealt with. The void will never be filled, that's gauranteed. This to me, is the definition of poverty, endless longing for more. Even if you own an island(s), and are worth 400 trillion, like the Rothchilds, they always want more power. Oh yeah, I suppose starving would be part of the definition of poverty, and so I'm thankful to God for salvation, family, food, shelter, clothing. And my Viper!

This guy GETS it! Nicely written. As the old saying goes. "Until you are happy with NOTHING, you will never be happy with ANYTHING." Still saving for my Viper... cant wait.

 

[intense5.5]

Do that and say, "Ahh, you got a small penis too?" Then he would sell the car!!

LMAO!Or tell people "my penis is a race model - less weight is like free horsepower,I even had my teeth fillings replaced w/ carbon fiber" Maybe get stickers - viper owners/small penis owners of america.

 

[JohnnyViper]

this is turning into a interesting thread, I had one person drive up to me at the car wash and said something as I was bent down cleaning my rims but I didnt hear, I got up and said excuse me what did you say and started to approach him and he sped off. He must have said something bad because he did not stick around. For the most part people have been friendly to me. I like talking to everyone about cars and I really could car less if they have a lowered civic or saturn as long as they are friendly

 

[Flexx91]

this is turning into a interesting thread, I had one person drive up to me at the car wash and said something as I was bent down cleaning my rims but I didnt hear, I got up and said excuse me what did you say and started to approach him and he sped off. He must have said something bad because he did not stick around.

Damn!!! How come this never happens to me???

 

[ghengishahn]

I heard someone say that some people buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like with money they don't have.

 

[-FROG-]

Funny... I thought I was the only one with an odd experience like this. For me, it's when I use a public ******. The men beside me always begin to cry for some reason and I just realized what it is. Their ego has been hurt.

 

[JohnnyViper]