FOR FEMALES: What made you want to join the import car scene?
Apr 11, 2018, 06:47 AM
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FOR FEMALES: What made you want to join the import car scene?
Hello ladies, I'm conducting an ethnography for my class about why people join the import scene and I want to here from you, what made you want to join the car scene. I've done a lot of reading on how it is a male-dominated sub culture, however females are growing and challenging mens masculinity. I've asked a question earlier "What made you want to purchase your evo?". If you want, you can go onto that post and answer that question as well. I know many females in the car scene and they are some of the most coolest people I've met.
Thank you for your time!
Lorenzo
Thank you for your time!
Lorenzo
Apr 12, 2018, 02:41 PM
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Because he's conducting an ethnography for his class( hopefully lol). Most guys are already into cars and thanks to our restricting social norms, females are not introduced to car stuff at a young age. They are introduced to dolls not tools. If a female is into cars, that means she might have had to go against the grain to get there, which is brave.
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Apr 12, 2018, 02:54 PM
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Because he's conducting an ethnography for his class( hopefully lol). Most guys are already into cars and thanks to our restricting social norms, females are not introduced to car stuff at a young age. They are introduced to dolls not tools. If a female is into cars, that means she might have had to go against the grain to get there, which is brave.
Apr 12, 2018, 03:31 PM
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guys have dolls too, they are just called action figures. If im not mistaken, there was a barbie corvette right?
Apr 12, 2018, 03:32 PM
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Apr 12, 2018, 03:50 PM
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I'm not old though...lol. Not even 30..
Apr 23, 2018, 08:47 AM
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Hi Lorenzo,
I have some female input for you. I grew up on a body shop and helped my grandfather with cars since I could walk, even after he passed I continued to learn about vehicles and began to become more interested in mechanical work vs body work. After high school I decided to get my automotive engineering degree and graduated in 2015 with my associates. I was a mechanic for 2 years and decided the amount of work vs pay in the beginning wasn't worth it so I decided to join the power trade and work on cars on the side (mainly my own haha)
As far as imports go, I am not 100% sure WHY I have only import cars (I have a Honda, the Mitsu, and a Nissan) perhaps because when I was growing up my mother was extremely strict on ensuring the only vehicles in her yard were domestics (back in her day, you only purchased American made things #MURICA!) So once I turned 18 and moved out, I purchased my first import, got rid of the old Chevy Cavalier and started working for Toyota. Haven't owned another domestic vehicle since, I enjoy the efficiency and reliability of a Honda, the fun and burnouts offered from the Nissan, and the learning experience with the Mitsu. I also enjoy Autox, in which not many domestic cars are offered in RWD or AWD that are superior handling. I was never influenced by friends or family to purchase imports, growing up in a super small town(population 518) "rice burners" were frowned upon, but I never really fit in with the "redneck" crowd to begin with. Now, at age 24, my family accepts the cars I own(of course they still give me sh*t, but in a joking matter). They all get enjoyment out of watching me race, learn, and plus they get to go for fun rides in-between.
I try not to associate with the "car scene" too much for a large majority of people in the group lack respect for others, seem to build their cars for the wrong reasons(attention) , and are a bit obnoxious with their cars. I will go to a meet here and there but I enjoy driving and racking up seat time the most. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask
I have some female input for you. I grew up on a body shop and helped my grandfather with cars since I could walk, even after he passed I continued to learn about vehicles and began to become more interested in mechanical work vs body work. After high school I decided to get my automotive engineering degree and graduated in 2015 with my associates. I was a mechanic for 2 years and decided the amount of work vs pay in the beginning wasn't worth it so I decided to join the power trade and work on cars on the side (mainly my own haha)
As far as imports go, I am not 100% sure WHY I have only import cars (I have a Honda, the Mitsu, and a Nissan) perhaps because when I was growing up my mother was extremely strict on ensuring the only vehicles in her yard were domestics (back in her day, you only purchased American made things #MURICA!) So once I turned 18 and moved out, I purchased my first import, got rid of the old Chevy Cavalier and started working for Toyota. Haven't owned another domestic vehicle since, I enjoy the efficiency and reliability of a Honda, the fun and burnouts offered from the Nissan, and the learning experience with the Mitsu. I also enjoy Autox, in which not many domestic cars are offered in RWD or AWD that are superior handling. I was never influenced by friends or family to purchase imports, growing up in a super small town(population 518) "rice burners" were frowned upon, but I never really fit in with the "redneck" crowd to begin with. Now, at age 24, my family accepts the cars I own(of course they still give me sh*t, but in a joking matter). They all get enjoyment out of watching me race, learn, and plus they get to go for fun rides in-between.
I try not to associate with the "car scene" too much for a large majority of people in the group lack respect for others, seem to build their cars for the wrong reasons(attention) , and are a bit obnoxious with their cars. I will go to a meet here and there but I enjoy driving and racking up seat time the most. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask
Apr 27, 2018, 02:09 PM
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Apr 27, 2018, 02:11 PM
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Hi Lorenzo,
I have some female input for you. I grew up on a body shop and helped my grandfather with cars since I could walk, even after he passed I continued to learn about vehicles and began to become more interested in mechanical work vs body work. After high school I decided to get my automotive engineering degree and graduated in 2015 with my associates. I was a mechanic for 2 years and decided the amount of work vs pay in the beginning wasn't worth it so I decided to join the power trade and work on cars on the side (mainly my own haha)
As far as imports go, I am not 100% sure WHY I have only import cars (I have a Honda, the Mitsu, and a Nissan) perhaps because when I was growing up my mother was extremely strict on ensuring the only vehicles in her yard were domestics (back in her day, you only purchased American made things #MURICA!) So once I turned 18 and moved out, I purchased my first import, got rid of the old Chevy Cavalier and started working for Toyota. Haven't owned another domestic vehicle since, I enjoy the efficiency and reliability of a Honda, the fun and burnouts offered from the Nissan, and the learning experience with the Mitsu. I also enjoy Autox, in which not many domestic cars are offered in RWD or AWD that are superior handling. I was never influenced by friends or family to purchase imports, growing up in a super small town(population 518) "rice burners" were frowned upon, but I never really fit in with the "redneck" crowd to begin with. Now, at age 24, my family accepts the cars I own(of course they still give me sh*t, but in a joking matter). They all get enjoyment out of watching me race, learn, and plus they get to go for fun rides in-between.
I try not to associate with the "car scene" too much for a large majority of people in the group lack respect for others, seem to build their cars for the wrong reasons(attention) , and are a bit obnoxious with their cars. I will go to a meet here and there but I enjoy driving and racking up seat time the most. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask
I have some female input for you. I grew up on a body shop and helped my grandfather with cars since I could walk, even after he passed I continued to learn about vehicles and began to become more interested in mechanical work vs body work. After high school I decided to get my automotive engineering degree and graduated in 2015 with my associates. I was a mechanic for 2 years and decided the amount of work vs pay in the beginning wasn't worth it so I decided to join the power trade and work on cars on the side (mainly my own haha)
As far as imports go, I am not 100% sure WHY I have only import cars (I have a Honda, the Mitsu, and a Nissan) perhaps because when I was growing up my mother was extremely strict on ensuring the only vehicles in her yard were domestics (back in her day, you only purchased American made things #MURICA!) So once I turned 18 and moved out, I purchased my first import, got rid of the old Chevy Cavalier and started working for Toyota. Haven't owned another domestic vehicle since, I enjoy the efficiency and reliability of a Honda, the fun and burnouts offered from the Nissan, and the learning experience with the Mitsu. I also enjoy Autox, in which not many domestic cars are offered in RWD or AWD that are superior handling. I was never influenced by friends or family to purchase imports, growing up in a super small town(population 518) "rice burners" were frowned upon, but I never really fit in with the "redneck" crowd to begin with. Now, at age 24, my family accepts the cars I own(of course they still give me sh*t, but in a joking matter). They all get enjoyment out of watching me race, learn, and plus they get to go for fun rides in-between.
I try not to associate with the "car scene" too much for a large majority of people in the group lack respect for others, seem to build their cars for the wrong reasons(attention) , and are a bit obnoxious with their cars. I will go to a meet here and there but I enjoy driving and racking up seat time the most. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask
Apr 27, 2018, 02:17 PM
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Hope you have a good one!