Learn a lesson the hard way
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From: Bel Air, Md.
Sorry to hear about the S, all that counts is you are OK. As you stated, its only metal. As you know I have posted on "Street Encounters" my S is very powerful and fast. I do not condone racing in traffic or streets that could potentially kill unsuspecting people or damage property. I am 52 years old and yes I do race on tracks and streets at times. When I race on the street with this S its in one location at late night that is completely straight and visible for about 1 mile with no side streets. Many times I have had other cars want to race and I will not because its not safe in the current location.I am concerned about the "No Fear" attitude I have encountered with Sport Bike riders.
I have a Harley and you must respect the environment and other drivers. Wish your friend and you well. 
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From: Southlake-Frisco-Bedford,Texas
Originally Posted by S2KBilly,Sep 5 2007, 08:30 AM
Sorry to hear about the S, all that counts is you are OK. As you stated, its only metal. As you know I have posted on "Street Encounters" my S is very powerful and fast. I do not condone racing in traffic or streets that could potentially kill unsuspecting people or damage property. I am 52 years old and yes I do race on tracks and streets at times. When I race on the street with this S its in one location at late night that is completely straight and visible for about 1 mile with no side streets. Many times I have had other cars want to race and I will not because its not safe in the current location.I am concerned about the "No Fear" attitude I have encountered with Sport Bike riders.
I have a Harley and you must respect the environment and other drivers. Wish your friend and you well. 
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From: Ontario
Little experience driving a rear wheel driver car
Inexperienced (18)
Going around a blind corner on the street doing 55+ mph
Shifting while going through a corner
Racing on I assume a narrow street is even worse
Go to a track and get instructed by a pro
Inexperienced (18)
Going around a blind corner on the street doing 55+ mph
Shifting while going through a corner
Racing on I assume a narrow street is even worse
Go to a track and get instructed by a pro
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From: Chiswick
Originally Posted by versionJDM,Sep 5 2007, 12:33 PM
hell most civics are too much car for the 18yrs ive seen.
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From: Waianae,HI
When I was 18 I had a Mustang Mach 1 that put down 425rwhp. 
All depends on how mature you are with the power. I would never race on the street around a curve. Not when I was 18, and not when im 20.
All depends on how mature you are with the power. I would never race on the street around a curve. Not when I was 18, and not when im 20.
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From: Harbor City, CA
The S2000 is too much car for an 18 year old normally. I purchased mine when I was 18 and had a few instances where I spun out. I took the time to learn my limits and hit up a couple track events; the difference in my skill now is like night and day. I'm glad you're still alive to learn your lessons. Good luck with getting everything sorted out.
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From: Treasure Coast
To the OP, let's not forget that your friends in the truck and Saab were not using much judgment themselves for pulling those stunts. I do understand how those things happen though. I did something on the street recently that I regret myself. I was lucky nothing bad happened like it did to you. I'm really sorry it did happen to you. That stinks.
