"Tripper" (tripe46)
01/30/2020 at 10:25 • Filed to: None
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"Tripper" (tripe46)
01/30/2020 at 10:25 • Filed to: None | 9
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It poured last Saturday. Which is great because it washed all of the salt and garbage off of the road, then it dried up the next day. So Sunday I parked the 02 in my parents garage and dusted off the M3. A magnificent car is being neglected and I mean to put an end to it.
It’s brisk but sunny in the Philadelphia area today so I got my stuff together a little early, shuffled the cars around and took the M3 to work. On the short ride from my parents house to my house I noticed slight flat spots... I figured they would work out as I don’t think these tires are much good under 40 degrees F and it’s 26 now. Highway speeds and a couple of sweeping turns later they feel fine.
I let that s54 come within a nipple flick of the red line a few times. I like to make sure to always wring this car out at least once because ya know, sounds and feels. Also the car seems to appreciate it.
This car always gives me that “coming home” feeling. The way aging BMW leather smells like crayons, the familiar feel of the clutch and shifter, and the general “HOLY SHIT THIS CAR IS AWESOME” feeling that 22 year old me had 13 years ago has not faded.
I have been living the vintage/dad whip life for what seems like a long time at this point. I’m not complaining, the 02 is the most fun I have ever had on public roads while obeying the speed limit. The Alltrack is nice/new/safe. Neither car is what I would call “fast”.
It has been a while since I have driven something that is both fast and familiar to me. “Not in this car!” I thought, as I buried some Infiniti thing that decided to try an muscle me out last minute as I was merging.
“Thanks car.” I said as I stepped out. “Thanks for always working and driving so good.” I parked in our small but growing “enthusiast” section:
991 C4S
Toyota 86
Saturn Sky Redline
Cayman S
70's Buick skylark ragtop, money green interior (seasonal)
Anyway, more to come on this car weather you like it or not.
Happy Thursday!
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Tripper
01/30/2020 at 10:58 |
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Yes! Looking forward to driving mine more often
, too.
Nevermind this:
LOL
At least they added this:
Before you start flashing the bird at passing luxury vehicles, know that not all classy car owners suck . In fact, some are quite dependable: The study also found that conscientious men and women—people who are organized, ambitious, respectable, and often high-performing —are also frequent owners of high-status cars, which Lönnqvist says likely reflects an appreciation for quality and an urge to present a self-image of classy reliability. You can probably tell the difference by whether or not they’re speeding, weaving through traffic, and cutting off pedestrians.
SiennaMan
> Tripper
01/30/2020 at 11:10 |
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That sounds like a fantastic enthusiast section there..
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Tripper
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
01/30/2020 at 11:19 |
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Haha it is a good thing I don’t take those sorts of stereotypes too seriously because I have owned a lot of fuckface-mobiles :
WRX
WRX STi
S3
M3 x2
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Tripper
> SiennaMan
01/30/2020 at 11:22 |
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It is eclectic. There are at least 8 “ S” Audi’s but none of their drivers are what I would call “enthusiasts”. The rest are the big engine E and S classes, or 5 series leases.
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Tripper
01/30/2020 at 11:32 |
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Yep. If someone wants to judge me based solely on what I drive, that’s on them.
ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> Tripper
01/30/2020 at 12:21 |
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Glad you got it out and are using it! Keep it up!
B_dol
> Tripper
02/04/2020 at 17:22 |
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Eagerly awaiting the winter weather to take a prolonged respite here! Although the S54 vehicle is on deck for engine/MT/diff fluid changes first. FCP Euro here I come.
So used to the dad-car (winter) life I forget what speed is.