10 Realizations from my first 1000 miles...
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From: md
Originally Posted by BearNVa,May 23 2009, 04:41 AM
For #6 I've never had this happen to me, I feel so left out!!! 
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From: Richmond, VA
Originally Posted by leadfootgirl,May 23 2009, 12:42 AM
1. The aluminum shifter knob gets really HOT in hot weather.. and really COLD in cold weather. I'm starting to see why people replace it.
2. Non-car people will demonstrate their retardedness, as they will proclaim that you simply cannot have a faster car then them. Then proceed to discuss modifying their non-GPX solstice to compete (you can get a turbo for $700.. they swear by it).
3. Driving barefoot is impossible. The textured pedals hurt more than the heels you've been running around in all day.
4. The rearview mirror is much smaller - and stiffer than my last car. Makeup application while driving is severely handicapped.
5. Cops will think a Silver AP1 looks just like a GPW AP2 - after all - they 'had a talk with you 2 weeks ago.' (they had a talk with Jihun but apparently all us asians look alike).
6. Men like to pull up, wave, and make kissy faces at you while you're driving topless.
7. Push button starting FTW!!! I keep locking my speedpass in my glove compartment - and only realize this as I'm on 495 or the Dulles Toll Road.
8. I should've bought a yellow s2k, so I wouldn't have to wash it so frequently!
9. The stock radio sucks major donkey nuts.
10. Weather like tonight remind me of why I got a convertible to begin with, and I'm still grinning just as much now, as I was the first day I picked her up in the pouring rain!
2. Non-car people will demonstrate their retardedness, as they will proclaim that you simply cannot have a faster car then them. Then proceed to discuss modifying their non-GPX solstice to compete (you can get a turbo for $700.. they swear by it).
3. Driving barefoot is impossible. The textured pedals hurt more than the heels you've been running around in all day.
4. The rearview mirror is much smaller - and stiffer than my last car. Makeup application while driving is severely handicapped.
5. Cops will think a Silver AP1 looks just like a GPW AP2 - after all - they 'had a talk with you 2 weeks ago.' (they had a talk with Jihun but apparently all us asians look alike).
6. Men like to pull up, wave, and make kissy faces at you while you're driving topless.
7. Push button starting FTW!!! I keep locking my speedpass in my glove compartment - and only realize this as I'm on 495 or the Dulles Toll Road.
8. I should've bought a yellow s2k, so I wouldn't have to wash it so frequently!
9. The stock radio sucks major donkey nuts.
10. Weather like tonight remind me of why I got a convertible to begin with, and I'm still grinning just as much now, as I was the first day I picked her up in the pouring rain!
3. keep some haviana's underneath the seat.
9. one of the first things i replaced.
I'll add another,
11. mastering the 6 to 3 downshift on the highway is pure nirvana (hitting vtec before 3 bars on the temp gauge, not so much).
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Originally Posted by ricosuave,May 23 2009, 07:42 PM
1. you can get a rick's knob sock.
3. keep some haviana's underneath the seat.
9. one of the first things i replaced.
I'll add another,
11. mastering the 6 to 3 downshift on the highway is pure nirvana (hitting vtec before 3 bars on the temp gauge, not so much).
3. keep some haviana's underneath the seat.
9. one of the first things i replaced.
I'll add another,
11. mastering the 6 to 3 downshift on the highway is pure nirvana (hitting vtec before 3 bars on the temp gauge, not so much).
I am still having nightmares from that first day. 
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From: Fajardo
Originally Posted by leadfootgirl,May 23 2009, 06:58 PM
Well, I'm not a Man but if I ever pull up next to you, i'll make a kissy face for you if it'll make you feel better! as long as you promise not to PMS back at me!