fast drivers
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Canada
I worked at a TV station once and I actually saw reporters and producer edit out the "normal" folks from a report because, well, you get WAY more coverage by having a 16 yo punk bragging about driving 100mph in a school zone in his awesome ride than by showing the instructors, racers, tuning shop managers, club representatives and mature owners saying this is stupid and should be kept for the track.
Believe me, if you think what you're seeing on TV is information, you're sadly mistaken. You wouldn't believe how much they twist and turn reality to have a "good story".
Bland
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: New Jersey
Not the sharpest investigative reporter I've ever seen. 
http://www.superspeeders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341
"Hey, who wants to do some illegal **** so I can film it and play it on local TV? Anybody?
Hello?"
http://www.superspeeders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341
"Hey, who wants to do some illegal **** so I can film it and play it on local TV? Anybody?
Hello?"
Well you can tell WPXI that i do 190MPH on the I 95 with my quad turbo Honda Civic with a ZX1318 motor swap. I also got Uber Stage Tein cut drop springs which allows me to cut in and out through rush hour traffic while doing 130mph. I've never gotten a speeding ticket because i have a jet black space primer that reflects all radars and heat wave sensors.
I'm so fast, i can fix your **** eye.
I'm so fast, i can fix your **** eye.
Last edited by SayNoToPistons; Oct 2, 2007 at 01:43 PM.
Momentum Keeps Me Going
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Colorado
JUST IN! PURSUIT FOOTAGE!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib0M8sb06wk
Hey Karen, here's some vid footage you'll have to edit for length, but this is really good at showing what we all pretty much do anytime we get a chance, ya know, like you wanted, driving fast. Notice how are great car is pretty much unstoppable it's so awesome!
I think most of this was some guy heading for his dealership for the lastest recall so he could pick up the speed a bit before his next oil change (the RX-8 can go thru the 'lub ya no!).
Maybe we can set up something for you live?
Hey Karen, here's some vid footage you'll have to edit for length, but this is really good at showing what we all pretty much do anytime we get a chance, ya know, like you wanted, driving fast. Notice how are great car is pretty much unstoppable it's so awesome!
I think most of this was some guy heading for his dealership for the lastest recall so he could pick up the speed a bit before his next oil change (the RX-8 can go thru the 'lub ya no!).
Maybe we can set up something for you live?
'03 Dodge Viper
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 842
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From: University of Maryland
Yes, I think you should ban her and delete the thread.
This is another reporter looking to make car enthusiasts look bad. They want to record this so that they can play it on a slow news day. I can see the headline now.
SPEEDING MADMEN ENDANGER ALL THOSE YOU LOVE WHILE SPREADING COMMUNISIM AND THEY PROBABLY RAN OVER YOUR DOG WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD EVEN THOUGH YOUR PARENTS TOLD YOU THAT HE WENT ON VACATION TO JAMAICA
In fact, it will probably be a lot like this story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ9_85d0Mhk
They'll find the dumbest ricers out there who think they're tough and make the rest of us look bad. Just like in the video.
Last edited by SlayerRX8; Oct 2, 2007 at 05:57 PM.
Registered
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Northern Virginia
No need to ban her or close the thread. Not like she's a spammer or uses foul langauge. And everyone is having a lot of fun ridiculing her. Good outlet, it probably means there will be less aggression available to beat up the next newbie who innocently asks a frequent question.
Maybe move it to the Lounge, but let it live.
Ken
Maybe move it to the Lounge, but let it live.
Ken
Yes, I think you should ban her and delete the thread.
This is another reporter looking to make car enthusiasts look bad. They want to record this so that they can play it on a slow news day. I can see the headline now.
SPEEDING MADMEN ENDANGER ALL THOSE YOU LOVE WHILE SPREADING COMMUNISIM AND THEY PROBABLY RAN OVER YOUR DOG WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD EVEN THOUGH YOUR PARENTS TOLD YOU THAT HE WENT ON VACATION TO JAMAICA
In fact, it will probably be a lot like this story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ9_85d0Mhk
They'll find the dumbest ricers out there who think they're tough and make the rest of us look bad. Just like in the video.
This is another reporter looking to make car enthusiasts look bad. They want to record this so that they can play it on a slow news day. I can see the headline now.
SPEEDING MADMEN ENDANGER ALL THOSE YOU LOVE WHILE SPREADING COMMUNISIM AND THEY PROBABLY RAN OVER YOUR DOG WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD EVEN THOUGH YOUR PARENTS TOLD YOU THAT HE WENT ON VACATION TO JAMAICA
In fact, it will probably be a lot like this story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ9_85d0Mhk
They'll find the dumbest ricers out there who think they're tough and make the rest of us look bad. Just like in the video.
The sad thing is people actually believe this crap
You know what? Watching that "report" really angers me... That kind of shoddy journalism has people in this country believing all kinds of junk.
Now, I do not street race based on a risk vs. reward calculation... It just ain't worth it when I can save up some money and save it for the track (at which point I can get alot more enjoyment since I can focus on the car's performance, not on looking out for cops)... However, I have no real problem with street racers of the variety that go find some desolate road in the middle of the night and do their thing. Frankly, there are better ways to use taxpayer dollars and police manpower than chasing around a bunch of kids... If they're stupid enough to be out there racing, whatever... Darwinism will take care of itself quicker without police intervention...
I do have issues with retards who would race on crowded streets, or weave through traffic at 100mph... You should stop those people. But instead you come after me for window tints or a loud exhaust. WTF?
And as for fining spectators, what kind of retarded **** is that? Say what? They were going to race? You are fining people for what they intended to do? For what they were thinking? Guess what, you have NO RIGHT to tell me what to think... Then again, true freedom of expression left this country a long time ago, so no surprises here...
And "illegal modifications"?? Yes that kid had nitrous, and no he shouldn't be using it on the street, but I hate this mentality that doing anything to your car is supposed to be illegal. I'd much rather be driving around the highway in the company of people who work on their cars and keep them well-maintained than those rust buckets I see flying around...
<rant off> too tired to deal with this properly... perhaps a nice angry letter to the news channel would be in order....
who wants to film a news story about overzealous journalists who shelve away the truth and then proceed to say whatever they want - a disgrace to the profession? these are the times I am glad not to own a tv....
To the original poster - you will indeed find many more takers on the honda forums. If you are looking for a sensationalist story about street racers, real car enthusiasts will not play into your hand...
Now, I do not street race based on a risk vs. reward calculation... It just ain't worth it when I can save up some money and save it for the track (at which point I can get alot more enjoyment since I can focus on the car's performance, not on looking out for cops)... However, I have no real problem with street racers of the variety that go find some desolate road in the middle of the night and do their thing. Frankly, there are better ways to use taxpayer dollars and police manpower than chasing around a bunch of kids... If they're stupid enough to be out there racing, whatever... Darwinism will take care of itself quicker without police intervention...
I do have issues with retards who would race on crowded streets, or weave through traffic at 100mph... You should stop those people. But instead you come after me for window tints or a loud exhaust. WTF?
And as for fining spectators, what kind of retarded **** is that? Say what? They were going to race? You are fining people for what they intended to do? For what they were thinking? Guess what, you have NO RIGHT to tell me what to think... Then again, true freedom of expression left this country a long time ago, so no surprises here...
And "illegal modifications"?? Yes that kid had nitrous, and no he shouldn't be using it on the street, but I hate this mentality that doing anything to your car is supposed to be illegal. I'd much rather be driving around the highway in the company of people who work on their cars and keep them well-maintained than those rust buckets I see flying around...
<rant off> too tired to deal with this properly... perhaps a nice angry letter to the news channel would be in order....
who wants to film a news story about overzealous journalists who shelve away the truth and then proceed to say whatever they want - a disgrace to the profession? these are the times I am glad not to own a tv....
To the original poster - you will indeed find many more takers on the honda forums. If you are looking for a sensationalist story about street racers, real car enthusiasts will not play into your hand...