Giving a scare

Simon · 24 Mar 2006 at 20:26

[TW]Fox said:
I drive like a Saint when I have passengers - my opinion is that when there are people in your car, you are responsible for their safety. Most of them won't appreciate wild antics anyway.

If I want to drive like I've just stolen my car and have a great time, I do it when its just me in the car. That way, if I make a mistake or overcook it, it's only me who is affected, not a friend of mine who only wanted a lift.

Are you a taxi driver ?

[TW]Fox · 24 Mar 2006 at 20:28

Simon said:
Are you a taxi driver ?

Unfortunately not for hire or reward

Mickey_D · 24 Mar 2006 at 20:31

I had some fun this winter terrorising my wife and son in the snow!!

Especially with the truck. 2 semi-bald tyres on the (lighter than a feather) rear end plus V-8 happiness and a lead foot equals some SERIOUS drifting action in parking lots!!

Wife : "OH, MY, GOD!! Darrin, knock that **** off!!"

Son : "AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Daddy!! Stop that!!!"

Me : *evil laugh* Hee, hee, hee, hee. Shall we do it again?"

Both wife and son : NO!!!

masterk · 24 Mar 2006 at 20:35

[TW]Fox said:
If I want to drive like I've just stolen my car and have a great time, I do it when its just me in the car. That way, if I make a mistake or overcook it, it's only me who is affected, not a friend of mine who only wanted a lift.

What about the people in the other car or the kid on the pavement? :confused:

saitrix · 24 Mar 2006 at 20:43

MonkeyMan said:
Hey at least you won't have to give him a lift in the future.

I tend to drive a bit slower with others in the car, depends what mood I'm in. Can't really scare them though, only scaring you could do in a 1.6 focus is aiming for another car!

You obviously cant drive correctly.

I have had someone tell me to stop the car now as they wanted to get out.

Also yes i have a 1.6 Focus.

Mickey_D · 24 Mar 2006 at 20:46

Hell, I had someone tell me to stop the car so they could walk.....

I was driving a Volkswagen Beetle. A 1959 Stuttgart Edition 1300cc Volkswagen Beetle!!

saitrix · 24 Mar 2006 at 20:48

What did you do?

Mickey_D · 24 Mar 2006 at 20:50

Let's just say that some of the WRX drivers could have learned a thing or two!!

Dirt road + rear engine = MAD drifting!!

Serj · 24 Mar 2006 at 20:56

masterk said:
What about the people in the other car or the kid on the pavement?

They probably wouldn't tip.

Scania · 24 Mar 2006 at 22:48

[TW]Fox said:
I drive like a Saint when I have passengers - my opinion is that when there are people in your car, you are responsible for their safety. Most of them won't appreciate wild antics anyway.

If I want to drive like I've just stolen my car and have a great time, I do it when its just me in the car. That way, if I make a mistake or overcook it, it's only me who is affected, not a friend of mine who only wanted a lift.

Thats the best policy mate. :cool:

If I really want to scare somebody, theres always my artic..... :eek:

Nozzer · 24 Mar 2006 at 23:00

MrMatteh said:
Not usually, if i do dumb stuff, its for my enjoyment only

Nozzer almost took us into the back of a truck though!

Hey! No HGV is going to stop quicker than a half-ton lump of fibreglass

AND it was his fault!

masterk · 24 Mar 2006 at 23:03

Serj said:
They probably wouldn't tip.

You know thats so bad......i dont even get the point.

Mackass · 24 Mar 2006 at 23:03

[TW]Fox said:
I drive like a Saint when I have passengers - my opinion is that when there are people in your car, you are responsible for their safety. Most of them won't appreciate wild antics anyway.

If I want to drive like I've just stolen my car and have a great time, I do it when its just me in the car. That way, if I make a mistake or overcook it, it's only me who is affected, not a friend of mine who only wanted a lift.

Not got my car yet, but I'm planning on doing what you do.

Goliath · 24 Mar 2006 at 23:08

Firestar_3x said:
I didn't dare Mr Mike, Paul had no fear in his CTR and Man that RS was quick

Aye thank you! (although FWD+LSD=win on the slightly greasy roads that day).

The_Dark_Side · 24 Mar 2006 at 23:20

[TW]Fox said:
I drive like a Saint when I have passengers - my opinion is that when there are people in your car, you are responsible for their safety. Most of them won't appreciate wild antics anyway.

If I want to drive like I've just stolen my car and have a great time, I do it when its just me in the car. That way, if I make a mistake or overcook it, it's only me who is affected, not a friend of mine who only wanted a lift.

when i'm on four wheels i agree 100% with the above, when on two wheels the percentage is even higher.

.SJ said:
Seems it wasn't needed. Though I can't quite work out why. Maybe using public roads "for scaring people" is acceptable. Either that or people can see into the future and know the outcome of their manouvers.

next thing you'll be telling me is there are double standards going on here.....and surely THAT can't be true

great advice · 24 Mar 2006 at 23:23

[TW]Fox said:
I drive like a Saint when I have passengers - my opinion is that when there are people in your car, you are responsible for their safety. Most of them won't appreciate wild antics anyway.

If I want to drive like I've just stolen my car and have a great time, I do it when its just me in the car. That way, if I make a mistake or overcook it, it's only me who is affected, not a friend of mine who only wanted a lift.

Thats the way i play it too, not fair for me to play with peoples lives

Unless they want too then they get the thrill of a lifetime

rG-tom · 24 Mar 2006 at 23:29

great advice said:
Thats the way i play it too, not fair for me to play with peoples lives

Unless they want too then they get the thrill of a lifetime

next time you're free you'll have to show me what speed feels like, the fastest car ive ever been in is an e39 m5 and that wasnt hammered

*looks at beepcake

*

Tom.

great advice · 24 Mar 2006 at 23:30

rG-tom said:
next time you're free you'll have to show me what speed feels like, the fastest car ive ever been in is an e39 m5 and that wasnt hammered *looks at beepcake *

Tom.

AGW and Cymatty are coming to my house next saturday, i live in Ashton Under Lyne and as long as your not a tool your more than welcome to come

rG-tom · 24 Mar 2006 at 23:36

great advice said:
AGW and Cymatty are coming to my house next saturday, i live in Ashton Under Lyne and as long as your not a tool your more than welcome to come

ack ive got a basketball game next saturday

d'oh.

I've been to a couple of meets before, dunno if you remember the original nurburg ring video? I was the one they mocked reversing austins astra

Will have to arrange something in the future maybe

Tom.

EDIT: oh yea, i can do some photos of your car for you as well if you like

[TW]Fox · 25 Mar 2006 at 01:46

masterk said:
What about the people in the other car or the kid on the pavement?

You really think I'm stupid enough to cane my car in an area where there are kids on pavements? I don't think so, besides, I doubt going fast in residential areas is anywhere near as fun as doing it on a nice open road with nobody else around.

Last time I did it was the other day, at 2am, around the local B roads. Had a great time, didn't see another car.