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who drives the hell out of their car?

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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 08:51 PM
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i definitely do. i just cant help myself especially with a car like this

unfortunately, sometimes i get into trouble like sometimes missing a gear, grinding or even revving accidentally when in neutral up to 9k or past (does the rev limiter work in this case?) anyway, this is a helluva fun car. ive never driven any of my other cars this way. i sure hope the engine will last although i know all things mechanical will fail sooner if taken to the limit.

spending 36k sure seems like a lot to be beating the crap out of a car and something one shouldn't do (maybe this car's supposed to be driven hard ) but the s2k keeps luring me into the sweet spot every time i drive her....im addicted.
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 09:03 PM
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After 3 Bars

If I don't VTEC to at LEAST 8500 RPM I feel guilty

And still kicking with 37,000 miles

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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 09:25 PM
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I don't know many who own fast cars and don't drive it hard. Maybe cuz we're all young, not saying anything about the older generation but when I get to 40 or something ... I'll be in a 700 series BMW and not some noisy fast sports car because I know I won't be able to drive like when I was young.

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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 09:26 PM
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I'm still having trouble driving aggressively enough in autox. I've got the line, just not getting close enough to the limit.

Which is not to say that I don't haul ass frequently. VTECing is an exhilarating accelerating experience.

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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 09:33 PM
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Originally posted by Takashi KazuMori
I don't know many who own fast cars and don't drive it hard. Maybe cuz we're all young, not saying anything about the older generation but when I get to 40 or something ... I'll be in a 700 series BMW and not some noisy fast sports car because I know I won't be able to drive like when I was young.


Knowledge is driving
without knowledge
No Correct driving

I.m only 22 and I'll put an experience driver against me any day of the week.
problem is they WILL usually win.

Yes experience does count


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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 10:26 PM
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I do this once a week during summer.

http://pics.perry.no-ip.com:81/video/drift1.mpg
http://pics.perry.no-ip.com:81/video/drift2.mpg

sometime, twice in one week.
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 10:35 PM
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i beat the crap out of it daily. just turned 45,000 and no engine probs.
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 10:48 PM
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Well, It's a drug. I can't keep my right foot off the floor.

If I do, 2min later I have withdrawels and press the pedal to the metal.

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Old Oct 25, 2001 | 02:56 AM
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Originally posted by Takashi KazuMori
I don't know many who own fast cars and don't drive it hard. Maybe cuz we're all young, not saying anything about the older generation but when I get to 40 or something ... I'll be in a 700 series BMW and not some noisy fast sports car because I know I won't be able to drive like when I was young.
That's too bad Takashi .

My 40+ year old friend has a 740. Nice car, very luxurious, and it's nearly as fast as the S2000. But, I wouldn't think about trading with him even though we're about the same age. You are correct that I don't drive like I did when I was younger - I'm much faster now .
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Old Oct 25, 2001 | 02:59 AM
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I have my good weeks and my bad weeks, and let me say last week was a very bad week. I love the bad weeks they are so much fun!!!!
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