"Tripper" (tripe46)
01/28/2019 at 11:25 • Filed to: None
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"Tripper" (tripe46)
01/28/2019 at 11:25 • Filed to: None | 5
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“That is a (cool, slick, sharp, sick, awesome) car!” is the most common thing I heard on Saturday, but “I’m surprised that you’re driving it” was a close second...
My parents had our daughter for the day, so I decided that we should take the 02 on our outings . We first met some friends at a brewery for some flights and food. Then caught an early movie (“Glass”, it was ok). Afterward we went out to dinner at a sushi joint that we like. Copious amounts of stares and thumbs up were received and not once in our three stops did I make it from the car to the building or back without someone stopping to comment on it.
It was cold on Saturday, but it was sunny and clear. Still people were surprised that I was driving it. Even my best friend who is a car guy. To everyone that mentioned me driving it, I said “that’s what it’s for.”
A few people said things like “it’s cool that you’re out driving it, I know someone who own’s XYZ classic car and never drives it.” I don’t get it, cars work better when you drive them...
One thing I am quickly growing tired of is explaining how it’s different from a 2002. By the time the third person asked “is it a 2002?” or “is it a Tii?” I just said “yes”. I have found out that the people asking those questions have no idea what either thing is, so I’m just saving everyone time.
One guy saw the 1502 badge, and noticed little things like the euro spec license plate light. He said “way cool, man. I’ve been around these cars most of my life and only see one other 1502". He asked about importing it, and he obviously has been around the cars for a long time because he was able to guess that it was cammed and was sporting a couple of Weber carbs without me opening the hood. He even said to my wife “I bet you’re going to get tired of this if you’re not already!”
The only issue with driving it is having to wait for it to warm up (not a big deal), but I found myself thinking about driving it to the next stop more than being engaged on whatever was going on. I wanted to take to brunch on Sunday too, but we had the baby with us. There is no way into the back seat because the seats don’t fold forward, not to mention that it’s not the safest car for an infant to be in.
I hope everyone had a nice weekend!
CaptDale - is secretly British
> Tripper
01/28/2019 at 11:35 |
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Th at sounds like a fun weekend!
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Tripper
01/28/2019 at 11:37 |
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I honestly would have called it a 2002.
functionoverfashion
> Tripper
01/28/2019 at 11:38 |
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Awesome. Of
course
you’re driving it! It can get old not being able to go just about anywhere without questions about your vehicle. “What year’s your truck?” As though the person is going to say anything different no matter what number I say. “
Neat!
My uncle had one just like it, but a blue one
and I think it was a Chevy,
” is a typical response.
On waiting for it to warm up... I find that once you get used to it taking more time to warm up, etc. then you just expect it and don’t think about it. At the same time, you come to appreciate modern cars, too. Things like auto climate control and sound deadening are no longer taken for granted.
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Tripper
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
01/28/2019 at 11:39 |
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I should have just left the 2002 badge on it! There is no noticeable visual difference, and unless an onlooker knows the cars well he/she won’ t care about what 1502 means vs 2002. Besides all that the engine is from an 1802.
Chuckles
> Tripper
01/28/2019 at 11:45 |
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If it was just a matter of temperature, I'd probably drive my Miata more regularly during the winter here in PA too. My issue is the absurd amount of salt that seems to be on the roads for the next 2 months. I'm trying to keep the rust at bay for a little while longer.
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Tripper
> functionoverfashion
01/28/2019 at 11:45 |
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Haha “what year is it?” that is one that people will just yell across the parking lot without actually having a conversation.
Yea warming it up really is more annoying to my wife than I and only because it’s cold out. Luckily the heat works well and gets warm long before the engine is ready to go. It also makes me think more about what I’m wearing. I’m such an idiot when it comes to dressing for weather. I’ve got a remote starter in the ranger, so sometimes I’ll leave the house without a jacket in the middle of winter thinking “I’ll only be outside for a few seconds.”
Nibby
> Tripper
01/28/2019 at 11:55 |
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“I’m Surprised You Have it Out”
twss
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Tripper
> Nibby
01/28/2019 at 11:56 |
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Tripper
01/28/2019 at 12:05 |
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“that’s what it’s for ”
Perfect.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> Tripper
01/28/2019 at 12:23 |
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When I dailied a 1973 datsun 240z the car took about 5-10 minutes to warm up, it was a pain in the ass but I never realized it until I got a newer car that I could just start up and drive right away. One thing is that big iron block keeps heat so even if it sits for 4 hours it would still start like it was warm.
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Tripper
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
01/28/2019 at 12:39 |
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Yea even after the movie it started right up
ihm96
> Chuckles
01/28/2019 at 17:51 |
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Get it rust under coated. I did it on my E34 and drive around with little worry now