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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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ok just out of curiosity what would you consider acceptable. Your driving down the highway and see another sports car. do you shoot a rev, just drive by, pull up next to him? thoughts...
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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whatever the hell you want, i threw the rev yesterday cuz my pilot bearing is dying. just stay the hell out of the passing lane and you should be golden.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Depends on the end you are trying to obtain. You could rev, but in my book this is a bit more aggressive than just giving a thumbs up, so be prepared to drop the hammer if traffic allows. Give a thumbs up and I'll follow in kind.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Ive always thought if your driving by or side by side you both throw a rev to let each other know your down then honk it off or be kind and give them a jump, i hate ppl that sit in the fast lane and drive, the reason i asked this is when i threw a rev at a mustang and they just looked over liked they were pissed off lol
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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i normally do he "nod" or the thumbs up
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dshag
Ive always thought if your driving by or side by side you both throw a rev to let each other know your down then honk it off or be kind and give them a jump, i hate ppl that sit in the fast lane and drive, the reason i asked this is when i threw a rev at a mustang and they just looked over liked they were pissed off lol
Maybe they didn't want to race and you were annoying them?
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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i dont think a mustang would want a pc. of the ls1!
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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with one rev?! i didnt even really slow down just passing by and seeing if he was game
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I throw the thumbs up.
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I do whatever feels right at the moment but I say race anyone, race often. ****, when I drive my car I'm just HOPING I'll run into someone willing to race
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 6THZ28
I do whatever feels right at the moment but I say race anyone, race often. ****, when I drive my car I'm just HOPING I'll run into someone willing to race
Me too. I drive mine just on the weekends and I will play with anything with a motor.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Ricer fly-by to show him who's boss.
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I don't really care if I see another car I think is fast. I'm just trying to make my way through all the *** hats and get where I'm going.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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I never try to show off or try to get someone to race on the street. There is a place for that kind of thing. However, if I pull up to pass a fellow TA, I'll give him/her a little rev as a friendly hello.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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I usually point and then thumbs up. Well, at least I used to. Now everybody has a ******* attitude so I no longer give a thumbs up unless they do it first. Or if they are driving some REALLY cheesy over-done f-body. You know the ones I mean; triplane spoiler, tribal tatto decals, clear headlights, taillights, corner lights, and rolling on some 20's...
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After I pass them I put on my hazards.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by kornfreak_401
i normally do he "nod" or the thumbs up
Me too. I will occasionally rev at another f-body too.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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I think revving at fellow f-bodys is alright but mustang guys usually seem to get pissed or don't really acknowledge what's going on.

I usually stick with the nod or thumbs up. Corvette guys always get the thumbs up too just because they know what's up.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 6THZ28
I do whatever feels right at the moment but I say race anyone, race often. ****, when I drive my car I'm just HOPING I'll run into someone willing to race
Im the exact same way! I get upset when I take a long trip and dont ever hit anyone up!
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