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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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RIP to the two

These kinds of pics always give me goose bumps, and makes me super scared when driving around the canyons / up twisty mountains in spirited drives. Then makes me wonder if I should go for an Evo or something a bit mor forgiving ...
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Wow...two...

Deepest sympathies. How unfortunate.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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dont know why everyones being the speed nazi in this thread. I certainly hope you all didnt buy an s2000 because its a reliable convertible. Its a car made to go fast. If any of you have never sped in your s2000 or ever made a mistake then i guess you can call me out on this and say im an idiot.

The cars not a luxury car, its not an econobox, its a car for people that desire performance and a go kart like "fun" feeling.

sure he may have been speeding but honestly who cares, Im sure any of you very well could be taking up his spot in the news paper right now since Im sure all of us do not ALWAYS drive 100% safe ALL of the time.

RIP and best wishes to the family... too young...
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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maybe he still got his summer tire on it, and it's kinda cold at midnight around 3.

R.I.P
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by B.Money,Jan 3 2008, 08:28 PM
sure he may have been speeding but honestly who cares,
I bet he did. For a very short time. The passenger too.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Jan 3 2008, 10:10 PM
I bet he did. For a very short time. The passenger too.
ok sorry, I miss worded one sentence. You understand the point tho I am sure.

If you sometimes speed, how can you expect a 19 year old not to get the same desire?

All im saying is we all make mistakes, unfortunately some have to pay the highest price...
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by leo520,Jan 3 2008, 10:03 PM
maybe he still got his summer tire on it, and it's kinda cold at midnight around 3.

R.I.P
Hmmmm at midnight or 3

The kid made a mistake and paid for it. My friend dying in a street racing accident in Toronto really shed some light on things and I completely pulled back aggressive tendencies I had on the road. None of these kids with "souped-up" cars deserve to die, they just don't realize the consequences.

This is the classic problem with depreciation of high-performance cars, they become attainable to those who are not necessarily ready for them yet. I never would've thought it growing up, but it's in the hands of the parents to keep their kids as safe as possible (within reason) and preventing them from driving cars like this is one way to do it.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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here is the Prove ...
he did a very very hight speed.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=...ocal&id=5861858
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyCB,Jan 3 2008, 09:55 PM
Hmmmm at midnight or 3

The kid made a mistake and paid for it. My friend dying in a street racing accident in Toronto really shed some light on things and I completely pulled back aggressive tendencies I had on the road. None of these kids with "souped-up" cars deserve to die, they just don't realize the consequences.

This is the classic problem with depreciation of high-performance cars, they become attainable to those who are not necessarily ready for them yet. I never would've thought it growing up, but it's in the hands of the parents to keep their kids as safe as possible (within reason) and preventing them from driving cars like this is one way to do it.
I agree on the parents part. My mom got me a beater, 93 civic, as my first car, and after having a good year and 20,000 miles under my belt, my dad (parents divorced) decided to help me get a nicer car. After looking at all the options (an older vette included) we decided on the honda because it wasn't overly powerful, and would be a good start for me. Plus these boards kick butt

Back to the OP, R.I.P. Speed was definitely a factor, but I speed on occasion too.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ashamouel,Jan 3 2008, 11:09 PM
I agree on the parents part. My mom got me a beater, 93 civic, as my first car, and after having a good year and 20,000 miles under my belt, my dad (parents divorced) decided to help me get a nicer car. After looking at all the options (an older vette included) we decided on the honda because it wasn't overly powerful, and would be a good start for me. Plus these boards kick butt

Back to the OP, R.I.P. Speed was definitely a factor, but I speed on occasion too.
Lucky he didn't get you a Porsche, you wouldn't have liked their forum. Whoops, maybe I should've answer Yes to the "Are you a snob" poll
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