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"Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow" (chriskf) 12/01/2015 at 22:58 • Filed to: None

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More drama than a bunch of girls in high school.

I’ve been part of quite a few car groups over the years, and holy shit do some of these folks love drama. Lately two major groups I’m part of have had arguments leading to ban hammers being smashed down with the force of the almighty Thor and the formation of new “rival” groups.

Aren’t we all just here to have fun, talk about cars, and occasionally actually drive them? Some people’s inability to grow up is truly astounding.

/rant

(Note: this is not about Oppo. All of this has taken place on Facebook groups, of course.)

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/01/2015 at 23:06

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Just don’t post stance on Jalopnik and usually you’ll be fine.

shift monkey > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/01/2015 at 23:07

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It's always gonna be like that. There's been very few groups I've joined that experience little drama. But it makes for a good laugh every now and then.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/01/2015 at 23:07

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Nah. That’d be boring and too much like a utopia. :)

For Sweden > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/01/2015 at 23:07

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Are you sure this isn’t about Oppo?

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 12/01/2015 at 23:08

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Nah, I’m never bored with my car friends who aren’t touchy little pusscakes. The squabbling and ignorance of these people is just annoying.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > shift monkey 12/01/2015 at 23:10

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Every now and then it’s alright, but all day every day is just tiring. It’s another reason why I want to get out of social media marketing and off Facebook.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > For Sweden 12/01/2015 at 23:11

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Lol no, it’s not. Chicagoland Toyobaru and Subaru groups were the inspiration for tonight’s rant.

While Oppo is not without its flaws, it is far better than most.

Sam > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/01/2015 at 23:12

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Totally about Oppo.

/startArgument

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 12/01/2015 at 23:13

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I’d prefer we don’t post stance anywhere, but there’s nothing I can do about that apart from encouraging people to actually drive, track, and race their cars rather than hard park them. To each their own though, I suppose. Haha

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Sam 12/01/2015 at 23:14

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Bro, do you even know how perfect the Miata is?!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/01/2015 at 23:19

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I’d totally do it. But I have no class so... Yeah.

shift monkey > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/01/2015 at 23:27

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totally understand you. sad part is the drama pushes the really cool and helpful people away sometimes.

HammerheadFistpunch > For Sweden 12/01/2015 at 23:40

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Oppo doesn’t have drama you know that.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 00:44

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a local honda group always has this one guy trying to beef me. He cannot spell my name even when it’s right in front of him. I always point out his mistakes and it pisses him off even more. that is when I start getting the popcorn out.

PatBateman > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 00:49

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Drama, you say?

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 00:57

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The issue is not a lot of car people are as open minded as those on Oppo. They usually fall under some deep seated allegiance to their respective brand/car’s country of origin. That’s when the drama starts. Some ignorant blindly loyal person starts to trash talk another group and then people get offended. Ridiculous. Can’t we just all love cars and speed? One of the main things about Oppo that’s great is we have people with all sorts of interests who are open minded enough to understand other car niches....or we’ve all just fallen too far off the deep end and as long as it has wheels and an engine we’re down to dragon it.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 12/02/2015 at 00:59

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I’ve found if you post after 9pm PST then you’ll be fine. I’ve done several posts about VIP saloons and was pleasantly surprised with those who commented.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 01:01

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I’ve never gotten the dumb car rivalry stuff. Everything can be cool, respect your fellow enthusiasts, no matter what the car. So as the Oppo rules say, “don’t be a dick”. :)

promoted by the color red > HammerheadFistpunch 12/02/2015 at 02:14

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Yeah, well fuck you too buddy!

promoted by the color red > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 02:15

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Every time I hear “hard park” I keep imagining some idiot curbing their alloys while parallel parking.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 12/02/2015 at 08:33

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I want a VIP Lexus very badly.

yamahog > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 08:35

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If you think girls in high school are the best measure of drama llamas, check out an MMA gym sometime. BRO S/HE’S DISRESPECTING ME. Also the BACKSTABBING and BETRAYAL and I’M GONNA START MY OWN GYM/FEDERATION and omfg just go fight it out already.

I say this having survived both :)

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > yamahog 12/02/2015 at 09:16

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Honestly, I should have gone with bros in high school. Really, bros anywhere are the problem. They’re generally kinda stupid, often ignorant, and have major insecurity issues. #banthebros

Also, both girls and guys can be bros. Example: Rhonda Rousey is a total bro.

yamahog > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 09:24

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You can put most crossfitters under that category too ;)

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > yamahog 12/02/2015 at 09:30

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Ugh, don’t even get me started on the crossfitters. At my last company, a tech start-up type, a bunch of my co-workers did crossfit, and it was all that they ever talked about. -_-

We all know that the coolest kids are rock climbers anyway. ;)

yamahog > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 09:35

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Strongman FTW!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > yamahog 12/02/2015 at 09:42

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Back when I was in Arizona I tried doing a GoRuck, but had trained very poorly and also have to battle with cardiac and pulmonary issues. I ended up having to drop out of the challenge very early in, but I still intend to get in better shape and complete one. If you haven’t checked out GoRuck, it’s awesome. Look into it.

yamahog > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 09:49

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There are a bunch of ruckers at my gym. Can’t say it’d really be up my alley and right now I’m getting ready for a Strongman comp next Saturday, but who knows.

uofime-2 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 10:29

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ha ha I wondered if that’s what you were talking about, that up pipe thing won’t die

The 86 group came to a cts meet I was at and I’m pretty sure a lot of them actually are in high school, so at least their actions are appropriate.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > uofime-2 12/02/2015 at 10:40

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Lol yep.

That 86 group split off from the original group because they said that the group was too cliquey. A few of them showed up to a going away BBQ we had for a few members, who we had also become good friends with, that were moving to other states. So it was kind of a more personal thing, but we are always really open to anyone who shows up. They just made zero effort to talk to anyone. So they created a group that they claimed was more for guys in the city, since the original group tended to meet in the suburbs most often. I don’t think any of their last 5-6 events have been in the city. All suburbs. It’s kinda funny.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > uofime-2 12/02/2015 at 10:40

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Was that cts meet the one where they “crashed” a Subaru meet with Toyobarus (all of which are made by Subaru) and the guy, one of their group mods/admins, did a burnout? lol

uofime-2 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 10:47

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Yes it was.

Also I know for a fact they were specifically invited to come.

It really just a small burnout in what I assumed was a rental Challenger basically off to the side on the driveway leading the parking lot where the meet was.

uofime-2 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 10:48

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That is really funny, but seriously all those kids looked like they were in high school.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > uofime-2 12/02/2015 at 10:52

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Yep, that’s pretty much exactly what it was.

Still dumb.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > uofime-2 12/02/2015 at 10:53

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Lol yeah. It’s an entertaining page to watch.

Do you go to many of the CTS meets?

uofime-2 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 10:55

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Oh, yea.

uofime-2 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 10:56

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Probably like 30%

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > uofime-2 12/02/2015 at 10:58

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For sure.

I’ve only gone to a few. Debating attending the one tonight, but I think I’ll likely end up at home playing Star Wars The Old Republic; like a nerd. haha

uofime-2 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 11:05

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I’m planning to go at the moment, but I live a bit closer than you.

Go Karting meet on the 8th, if you’re coming to a meet, come to that one.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > uofime-2 12/02/2015 at 11:06

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Well I work in Vernon Hills, so it’s not too bad of a drive.

I’ve gotta help the gf with a take home final on the 8th. :/

uofime-2 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/02/2015 at 11:11

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Bummer!

We’ve kind of made it a monthly thing, so there’ll probably be one next month.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > uofime-2 12/02/2015 at 11:22

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Might come out tonight. We’ll see.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 12/02/2015 at 14:08

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As do I! I was filling up with gas the other day and a new Lexus IS F-sport rolled into the pump across from me. It was running bags and dropped down when he shut the car off. First time iver ever seen that. So awesome.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 12/02/2015 at 14:09

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That’s awesome. I want to do that.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 12/02/2015 at 14:18

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Yep. I’m almost tempted to go that route too but I want a manual. Although the prospect of being confined in luxury on my everyday commute is so very tempting. They’re quite a steal second hand too.

Too many cars too little money. ):

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 12/02/2015 at 14:24

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Would you want an old car and bags or a new car and static. I personally want to do something like this

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 12/03/2015 at 00:25

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That looks pretty sweet. There is a bakery near where I work and one of the employees actually owns a VIP Lexus that looks exactly like that.

Can I have both?

For old I’d do a black second generation GS with deep dish BBS LM-style wheels. For the front bumper I would probably try and retrofit projectors and try to mold the LED DRLs from a Mercedes w212 into where the current DRLs are.

For new I would go for an IS350 F-sport with a full Aimgain body kit with deep dish wheels sort of like: