by "jasmits" (jasmits)
Published 09/11/2017 at 14:22
by "jasmits" (jasmits)
Published 09/11/2017 at 14:22
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Sometimes I’ll go to a coffee shop or somewhere to get a few things done because I do my best work when I switch up my environment, park my car right in front where I can see it if the spot is open and then find myself staring at it and avoiding the temptation to just go drive instead of actually doing what I meant to be doing. Really, if I’m completely honest with myself half the reason I like switching my environment up so much is the opportunity to take a little drive in between tasks. For me at least, that’s what car enthusiasm is really about. Of course I would rather be out on a lovely back road or participating in a specifically car-focused event, whatever that may be, but even if I don’t have time for anything hobby-related, driving is usually a necessary part of my day. I like the way my BMW sounds, even though it’s just the 1.8 it makes a nice little grumble out of its Remus catback. I like the way it smells inside, that 90s-German-Car melty crayon aroma many of you are probably familiar with. Most importantly, I like the way it feels on the road, even if I’m just driving about in traffic. Even if I’m in my second-gen 4Runner, lacking the nice inputs and sound of the BMW(and using quite a lot more fuel), piloting a big, old body-on-frame vehicle down the road is an occasion that can be enjoyed. Car enthusiasm, if done right, turns another mundane daily task into a joy.
Also on distractions, I just burned another 20 minutes making an Oppo post :,(. Finally, I’m the first to admit that the E36 Compact has some pretty awkward lines but compared with the bulbous crossovers crowding modern day parking lots, such as the Lexus RX behind it, it looks refreshingly simple and pretty damn good if you compare their silhouettes.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/11/2017 at 14:47, STARS: 1
For me at least, that’s what car enthusiasm is really about.
Took me too long to realize that my car doesn’t have to be the fastest, most powerful, biggest, or any superlative. I just want a fun car to drive on the street. Have fun driving every day, not just on special occasions.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/11/2017 at 14:59, STARS: 1
I get that. I never go to a track, and where I live doesn’t really have much for twisties to thrash a car. Still, daily driving my RX-8 was just fun because I could feel the athletic beast beneath me. Now, I have this K900, and I look forward to floating in my quiet cocoon of peace and comfort where I can hear violin concertos when I want, but still put the hammer down and launch into warp speed if I need to.
"jasmits" (jasmits)
09/11/2017 at 16:31, STARS: 1
There are good twisties very close to where I live so if I have an extra twenty minutes or half hour I can get a decent road into any drive, and there are a few good turns I can hit if I take a route to the highway that takes literally two extra minutes so it does make a sporty car more fun.
"jasmits" (jasmits)
09/11/2017 at 16:33, STARS: 0
Having fun driving on special occasions is a fantastic bonus but if you can have fun on your commute that’s a half an hour or an hour every single day you can have(you have to have) no matter what.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/11/2017 at 18:19, STARS: 0
Lucky you!