I like my 97 GTS, but I don't like the holier than thou attitude that seems to permeate this thread.
Andrew and One Day,THANK YOU!!This society is full of underachievers who spend way too much time resenting those who have achieved some measure of success and way too little time really trying to improve their own lot in life!If these same individuals gave to doing something productive half the time and energy they waste on envy,whining,and making excuses,they would not be the losers they are.If you REALLY want to own your dream car “pull your pants up, turn your hat around, and get a frick’in job! Don’t be pissed at the one that did.
AMEN man. Few seem to get that in our society today. That and common sense.
i went out clubing tonight and it never fails. why do so many people hate us for driving the cars we love? half the dudes at the bars want to fight, or tell me my car ***** etc... but the a-hole that took the cake was the one that spit on my damn car!! don't worry he got what he had coming. i still don't feel any better though. nights like tonight make me not want to drive my car in the city anymore. i seem to get a lot more negative attention, rather than positive.
See rule no.8 under "Site Posting policies". 'nuff said."I think my opinion of street racing is fairly well known here"
Is it? That's why I see so many "Kill Stories" posted here about encounters ON THE STREET? One guy even numbers his motorcycle kills. So why didn't you jump in and chastise them? Ops, Now who’s the hypocrite?
That's a lot of talk for someone who still haven't responded to having your lame @$$ assessment of rarity of GT's vs. Vipers pointed out and smacked down."Ford doesn't own the rights to that name... shows what you know)"
I am well aware that Ford sold the rights to the GT 40 and when they tried to buy them back the owner wanted a small mint and F0RD balked. I just felt it would be easier for you to understand.
BTW, What is K&N Filers? (Fix your signature)
"That's a lot of talk for someone who still haven't responded to having your lame @$$ assessment of rarity of GT's vs. Vipers pointed out and smacked down"
OK, you want responses?
Ford produced a total of 2603 GTs for combined model years 05 and 06. ALOT less than total Vipers produced in 2005 and 2006? (You can fill in the Viper production numbers)
"Also, Ford can't stay in the game long enough to keep making GT's, so after 3 yrs, they'll stop making them."
If you knew anything about the GT, you would know that F0RD only planned a two-year run. I quote FORD
"The end of production this year is timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the famous first, second and third place finish of the original Ford GT40 cars, on which the car is closely modeled, in the 1966 LeMans race."
I feel sorry for you if you have to rip others to make yourself look good.
Since I addressed your concerns, maybe you can humor me and respond to my concerns I voiced earlier. Why do you think your above the law and can install parts on your Viper that can alter the emissions? What is the EO number of those RRs, TB's and Nitrous kit?
Don't spit on other peoples cars or your liable to get your teeth knocked out and in my opinion they deserve it!
Here we go again with the I am holier than thou.
REALITY CHECK, not everyone dreams about owning a Viper. While at the local street races/Cruise spot last night, I asked around about Vipers, Ford GT's and Corvettes, the big three’s sports cars. EVERYONE unanimously agreed the Ford GT was the one car they would do just about anything to own. The Viper and 06 ZO6 Corvette were a virtual dead heat, BUT no one claimed to dream about owning a Viper OR Corvette.
hey guys i was just venting my frustration. as for those who think i brought this on myself... you really should get to know me. i haven't even told most of my family and friends, and none of my employees that i even own the car. the guy who spat on my car come from down the street. he wasn't even at the bar i was at. also for those concerned i wasn't drinking that night. you can speculate all you want about why spitting on my car or cutting me down because i drive the car is some how my fault all you want. the fact is, there are a lot of young insecure drunk dudes out on a friday night. i'll never understand it...
I agree with Cop here;the problem was not with the original post at all! Getting back to the topic,I have to say the reactions I've encountered have been overwhelmingly positive.Lots of questions,from kids and adults,which I try to take time to answer if at all possible.Most of the negative stuff has been in the form of snide remarks from the local ricer crowd,usually at stoplights,and mostly reflecting ignorance-you can fill in the blanks,the trash talk is pretty familiar.I just smile and invite them to meet me at the track-funny how they never show up!The few real haters are usually losers with their insecurities further enhanced by alcohol(or even more questionable substances).hey guys i was just venting my frustration. as for those who think i brought this on myself... you really should get to know me. i haven't even told most of my family and friends, and none of my employees that i even own the car. the guy who spat on my car come from down the street. he wasn't even at the bar i was at. also for those concerned i wasn't drinking that night. you can speculate all you want about why spitting on my car or cutting me down because i drive the car is some how my fault all you want. the fact is, there are a lot of young insecure drunk dudes out on a friday night. i'll never understand it...
I don't think anyone's ragging on you here. We've all been out with our cars, doing things, or been with passengers we thought about with some regret later. Some of the responses by a select few have gotten the rest of us boiling, not your post.