Anger / Aggression / Road Rage?
#31
I drove a Signal Yellow 425 hp Toyota MR2 around for about 8 years (sold it last year). This two seater was a huge head turner, especially since it was such a nice yellow, not the orangy kind you see around today. The car was lowered, rims, not ricey. It looked fast and had the power to back it up.
I got so used to people revving at lights, tailgating, impatience (as well as compliments) in that car that I know exactly what the OP is talking about. Theres a modern phrase that works well, "haters gonna hate" that seems to fit this mentality.
Now, after selling that car about 2 years ago, I do notice this a little bit in the 3IS but not nearly significant as in the Toyota.
I got so used to people revving at lights, tailgating, impatience (as well as compliments) in that car that I know exactly what the OP is talking about. Theres a modern phrase that works well, "haters gonna hate" that seems to fit this mentality.
Now, after selling that car about 2 years ago, I do notice this a little bit in the 3IS but not nearly significant as in the Toyota.
#32
My friend and I were talking about this on the way to sushi. There are idiots and jerks all over the road, especially here.
I don't think it is the car as much as I think there are that many idiots in this world who have no business driving. Just today I saw some truck hauling a trailer whip out from a right turn in front of me so fast he made his trailer sway around, which made him sway. All he had to do was wait for me to go by and he would have had plenty of time to turn but nooooooo clearly 1 car makes ALL the difference. It's not just in front of me this stuff happens. I see it all the time to other cars. My friends and co-workers see it. My friend's story was someone aggressively staring at him and speeding up then slowing down and he drives an older C350.
Too many idiots and no good way to keep them off the streets.
I don't think it is the car as much as I think there are that many idiots in this world who have no business driving. Just today I saw some truck hauling a trailer whip out from a right turn in front of me so fast he made his trailer sway around, which made him sway. All he had to do was wait for me to go by and he would have had plenty of time to turn but nooooooo clearly 1 car makes ALL the difference. It's not just in front of me this stuff happens. I see it all the time to other cars. My friends and co-workers see it. My friend's story was someone aggressively staring at him and speeding up then slowing down and he drives an older C350.
Too many idiots and no good way to keep them off the streets.
#34
Lead Lap
Speaking of idiots, I notice that one or the other BSM is almost always on. People seem to enjoy finding the blind spot and just hovering there. I don't care for it.
#36
Tonight I actually cut an Audi A8 or w/e it is some big Audi that supposedly is faster than my IS350 F Sport and he didn't want to let me cut but I did then he didn't do anything . I was driving in Sport + mode and gas the car multiple of times to taunt him lol. I race a last generation 2008ish M3 once when I first got this car and there was no winner or loser at least not in the streets. The IS350 and M3 is probably only 1 seconds apart from 0-60. I think it's about 2 seconds for the newest generation but I dont know about the preceding one. If I get the RC F I would probably try to race a ferrari or any super cars I see in the streets. Safety first though I never go too far above speed limit. It's fun though.
#37
Lexus Test Driver
Tonight I actually cut an Audi A8 or w/e it is some big Audi that supposedly is faster than my IS350 F Sport and he didn't want to let me cut but I did then he didn't do anything . I was driving in Sport + mode and gas the car multiple of times to taunt him lol. I race a last generation 2008ish M3 once when I first got this car and there was no winner or loser at least not in the streets. The IS350 and M3 is probably only 1 seconds apart from 0-60. I think it's about 2 seconds for the newest generation but I dont know about the preceding one. If I get the RC F I would probably try to race a ferrari or any super cars I see in the streets. Safety first though I never go too far above speed limit. It's fun though.
#38
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iTrader: (2)
i get a lot of stares from g37s q50s and honda accord sports LOL. they tail me pull up next to me at ligts but i try my best not to pay them anymind. I keep having to remind myself how hard i worked to get my car and just because im 21 years old doesnt mean i have to act like one and race some idiot. dont get me wrong, on a clear road if they are really asking for it ill let them have it, and they usually stay far behind after, but ive come to realize gas not getting any cheaper and they're not paying for it so i just keep my head straight and drive on. not to mention i dont like beating on my car to much.
#39
Speaking of BSM, Does anyone feel like when it goes on, it seems like the other car will speed up or slow down thinking you want to signal.
#40
I left with no ticket , and ever since all I get I tumps up from them and other drivers I meet in traffic
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