Idiot cut me off in the snow....so i t-boned him
To be clear, it is possible to drive on the Advans in the snow (I've tested it), just very slowly, in a straight line, braking long before the need to stop.This kind of defeats the concept behind having a high-performance machine.
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I'm not sure how I can do that outside of a closed-course competition. [
If you're serious about it and you live in my area, I'd be happy to compete in my GTI again in whatever you have. Shoot me a note and we can make arrangements. If it rains or snows, I'll even spot you 2 seconds, given an average time greater than 1 minute.
In short, you're foolish to make such a bet (it IS a bet, right?). How much would you like to put on it? Money, I mean. Give me a number, send me proof that you actually have that number and I'll bring my 250 enduro shifter kart to your area. The conditions will have to be dry and the track can be anything you want so long as it's paved and smooth (you DID say "whatever you have"). Oh, and I'll take those 2 seconds you're offering because YOU ARE GOOD.
I'm awaiting your sputtering, excuse-filled reply...
This is carzy! sure advans arnt the best but i ran my first 8 on those for a little than got winter tires, car was fine. and now on my 9 i still have the advans and they are fine in the snow, sure they arnt the best but if you drive within the conditions your fine, they turn, they brake and they accel. stop flipping out on a guy for his tires that was not in anyway the cause of the accident. If he had winter tires and a car came blasting through he would have hit the brakes and slid anyway, no matter what ...Snow+slamming brakes=sliding.
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Really? And how do you know his skills aren't up to your definition of "par"? You weren't there now were you?
The OP says that it wouldn't have mattered what tires he had... what is it about that you can't grasp?
You've attempted to make your point many times and been rejected. Get used to disappointment.
The OP says that it wouldn't have mattered what tires he had... what is it about that you can't grasp?
You've attempted to make your point many times and been rejected. Get used to disappointment.
On the other hand FJF, please understand that in the course of a day any given person has many important decisions to make and because we are all human misjudgments do occur and a portion of those misjudgments do result in unintentional problems (some involving our precious Evo). Not to mention that sometimes we can’t avoid all accident, including but not limited to teenagers running stop signs and making us t-bone them. Please be more sensitive with regards to generalizing.
If any of my written assumptions have been in error, I am truly sorry and mean no disrespect; furthermore, please correct me but do it in manner befitting a civilized forum member. Remember why we are here. We’re here to celebrate ownership of this awesome ride and maybe learn a few things from each other. Evolution8Blue started a thread to inform us of his tragic incident. There is nothing wrong with sympathizing and advising him to ensure this won’t happen again. Perhaps others could/would learn from his thread. Can we be done with this now? If people want to unleash tension and rage on others, they should rent some paintball guns and find an open field. Lets get back to topic please.
Evolution8Blue keep us posted on what happens buddy and BTW keep the
Evo… why drive anything else, that is unless you plan on getting an Enzo or Atom (not recommended for Minnesota winters - damn).
This is the Internet Era - if you've done anything worthy of note it's posted somewhere. We're breathlessly awaiting those links.
The beauty is, I never claimed to be a good driver (like you). That doesn't mean I'm not but I don't feel the need to criticize others without full knowledge of their skills. Further, MY experience tells me anyone who gloats without proof is nowhere near what they think they are.
In short, you're foolish to make such a bet (it IS a bet, right?).
How much would you like to put on it? Money, I mean.
Give me a number, send me proof that you actually have that number and I'll bring my 250 enduro shifter kart to your area.
The conditions will have to be dry and the track can be anything you want so long as it's paved and smooth (you DID say "whatever you have").
2. As this is a car forum, I'll run against a car. Please don't play games.
Oh, and I'll take those 2 seconds you're offering because YOU ARE GOOD.
I'm awaiting your sputtering, excuse-filled reply...
On the other hand FJF, please understand that in the course of a day any given person has many important decisions to make and because we are all human misjudgments do occur and a portion of those misjudgments do result in unintentional problems (some involving our precious Evo). Not to mention that sometimes we can’t avoid all accident, including but not limited to teenagers running stop signs and making us t-bone them. Please be more sensitive with regards to generalizing.
Why, just why?
Sorry, links to what? I've never won a thing, given the competition in my area.
I've already offered to run against you and I stand by my comment.
Fine, take me up on my offer.
No, it's not a bet. You asked and I answered. The ball is in your court.
You're joking, right? I drive for the love of it; it's not a pissing contest. If you win, you get to tell everyone how you beat a pompous ***. If I win, I doubt you'll hear another word about it.
Let's keep things in perspective. Come down, put a car on the track and let the chips fall where they may.
1. I have no control of the whether. What's the matter? A guy who bragged about driving on the Advans in the snow is only willing to run on a dry surface? So much for your claims.
2. As this is a car forum, I'll run against a car. Please don't play games.
I'm far from God, but I'm willing to test my skill against yours.
No excuses; just play fair.
I've already offered to run against you and I stand by my comment.
Fine, take me up on my offer.
No, it's not a bet. You asked and I answered. The ball is in your court.
You're joking, right? I drive for the love of it; it's not a pissing contest. If you win, you get to tell everyone how you beat a pompous ***. If I win, I doubt you'll hear another word about it.
Let's keep things in perspective. Come down, put a car on the track and let the chips fall where they may.
1. I have no control of the whether. What's the matter? A guy who bragged about driving on the Advans in the snow is only willing to run on a dry surface? So much for your claims.
2. As this is a car forum, I'll run against a car. Please don't play games.
I'm far from God, but I'm willing to test my skill against yours.
No excuses; just play fair.
At the risk of pointing to the obvious, the car has a steering wheel. Slamming the brakes isn't always the best way to go (generally speaking).
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BMW are nice
Evolution8Blue:
Yeah... BMW's are nice, like thaigleshmk said. I wonder how much you can get for the Evo should you choose to sell it (don't do it). I've driven quite a few bimmers and they are nice; however, difficult to find a bimmer with similar value that will match the level of performance the evo has. They do make awd bimmers but I don't know if their drivetrains are as nice and the . Anyone out there know the firgures?
Yeah... BMW's are nice, like thaigleshmk said. I wonder how much you can get for the Evo should you choose to sell it (don't do it). I've driven quite a few bimmers and they are nice; however, difficult to find a bimmer with similar value that will match the level of performance the evo has. They do make awd bimmers but I don't know if their drivetrains are as nice and the
. Anyone out there know the firgures?
Hmmmm............
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I've already offered to run against you and I stand by my comment.
Fine, take me up on my offer.
No, it's not a bet. You asked and I answered. The ball is in your court.
You're joking, right? I drive for the love of it; it's not a pissing contest. If you win, you get to tell everyone how you beat a pompous ***. If I win, I doubt you'll hear another word about it.
Let's keep things in perspective. Come down, put a car on the track and let the chips fall where they may.
1. I have no control of the whether. What's the matter? A guy who bragged about driving on the Advans in the snow is only willing to run on a dry surface? So much for your claims.
2. As this is a car forum, I'll run against a car. Please don't play games.
I'm far from God, but I'm willing to test my skill against yours.
No excuses; just play fair.
Bend over and bear down, Son... this one's gonna hurt.
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Evolution8Blue:
Would installing heated leather seats and bigger cup holder convince you to keep the Evo? I don't think it would be hard to pool EvoM members together to rally up some funds make it so. However, I refuse to work a bake sale, that is unless I get to personally taste ALL the baked goods first. Ya know, for quality assurance reasons.
Would installing heated leather seats and bigger cup holder convince you to keep the Evo? I don't think it would be hard to pool EvoM members together to rally up some funds make it so. However, I refuse to work a bake sale, that is unless I get to personally taste ALL the baked goods first. Ya know, for quality assurance reasons.