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Who drives your Vette?
Who do you guys let drive your vette(s)? I let my wife when I first got it but she hasn't driven it since the "gas cap incident". I've offered to let my brothers drive but they all declined. A friend of a friend offered to let me ride his Harley in exchange for a drive but I politely declined.
My neighbor, who has two C4s in immaculate condition, hasn't asked but you'd think that he would love to take it out. I'd offer 'cause I know that he would treat it right, but the thing is, he never offered before I had mine. I'm still pretty much a noob at this. What's the etiquette? |
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Anyone that I don't think would wrap it around a tree is welcome to the keys. :D I bought it for my wife originally, but she can't see over the wheel wells in the front. She does like to ride in it with the tops off, showing cleavage to all the redneck pickup truck drivers though. :D My 11 yr old nephew has already reserved the Vette for prom night... bill. |
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My step dad and dad thats about it. Both have had very fast cars and I know they could handle mine.
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I drive it on the street. My youngest son drives it on the track, and he's free to take it out on the street when I don't want to. My two older sons have driven it but just once with me in the car - niehter is into cars a whole lot.
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ME! :)
I don't know anyone that I would trust to drive 'er! I guess that's a little narrow minded of me, but I know my limits, not so sure about anyone else. :D What's the etiquette? :eek: Would ya let anybody take your best girl for a ride? NOPE!!! [:@] |
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Me 'n the Missus... Oh ... And my youngest daughter.
Interesting story about my wife, and my FRC. A while back we worked together in a building near the airport. I am a smoker (by way of setting up this story)... I was running late for work and she was riding with me and we were in the FRC. We pulled into the circle drive in front of the building that we both worked in ... There werea number of fellow smoker-friends out there. We came to a stop... We got out. As I ran for the front door, she strolled around to get into the drivers seat. Several of the "guys" started whooping and yelling. One of them said, "You let your wife drive your baby"??? My wife is always the epitome of coolness... She leaned against the car, smiled across at them, and said, "I'm his baby ... That's just his Corvette"! rofl!!!! I never wonder why I love that Lady! |
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who ever has the key oops i have the keys all the time[sm=usa.gif]
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Um, I'd LOVE to have Mrs. TopSpeed take the reins of Beastie one day, but she is a little too nervous. Can't blame her, really, the throttle on our cars is rather twitchy....
My mechanic, absolutely, he can drive it. And my son... once... when I was with him. But, other than that, I'm with Dave... I don't let anyone take my wife out for a ride!!! :D:D:D:D:D ORIGINAL: sigung86 Me 'n the Missus... Oh ... And my youngest daughter. Interesting story about my wife, and my FRC. A while back we worked together in a building near the airport. I am a smoker (by way of setting up this story)... I was running late for work and she was riding with me and we were in the FRC. We pulled into the circle drive in front of the building that we both worked in ... There werea number of fellow smoker-friends out there. We came to a stop... We got out. As I ran for the front door, she strolled around to get into the drivers seat. Several of the "guys" started whooping and yelling. One of them said, "You let your wife drive your baby"??? My wife is always the epitome of coolness... She leaned against the car, smiled across at them, and said, "I'm his baby ... That's just his Corvette"! rofl!!!! I never wonder why I love that Lady! |
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I let my parents drive it occasionally, but its my baby. A few months back one of my really good friends swapped his car with me for a week when I used his car to go to Vegas! But he treated it good. As long as you can trust the person, then don't be afraid because they might have a bad ass car in the future that you might want todrive. :)
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ORIGINAL: mr90808 I let my parents drive it occasionally, but its my baby. A few months back one of my really good friends swapped his car with me for a week when I used his car to go to Vegas! But he treated it good. As long as you can trust the person, then don't be afraid because they might have a bad ass car in the future that you might want todrive. :) |
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I just let a friend of mine drive my '87 to West Virginia to see his Dad. I let him drive it the other day to get a feel for it and he was like a kid in a candy store. He just arrived there at 4 am this morning and called to let me know he was there and I could hear his Mom and Dad in the background thanking me for letting him drive it. His little truck would not have made it and his Dad is really sick. It made me feel good to beable to help him out.
Like was said...anybody that can be trusted is more than welcome. |
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Definately nobody who asks!! For some reason...those who ask seen to turn into a irresponsible 5 year old in my eyes! Weird huh?!
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I think it's because, those who never have, are the ones who will ask. It's the "kid in the candy store" syndrome. Anyone who has had a nice rod, knows better. They will wait to be offered. :)
I find the same symtoms when someone asks to play my guitar. No Way! I will offer it to a seasoned, respectful musician though. ;) |
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My wife has no interest in the vette so that's not even an issue although she could use it whenever she wants to. When I bought the car three years ago the boy ( our youngest who was 12 yrs at the time) was pretty exited about it, I told him if he gets into the University of Michigan on a hockey scholarship then he could use the car while he's in school. However since then he's shown very little interest in it, I have let him drive it a few times while I'm ridin' shotgun, He's now in driver's ed. so maybe he'll have a little more interest.
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[align=left]IN 1990, I had my dad pick my 73 454 up at the shop when I was on the road. 2 days later he had a stroke... but all it affected was some of his speech. When he came to, he kept saying 130... 130... found out later that was how fast he went. Two things happened after that. He never remembered that he used to smoke 2 packs a day... and today, at 77 years old... the old fart is in better shape than me! I won't let him drive my Vette anymore... he lost maybe 10-15% of his brain that day... I don't think he can afford to loose any more! The wife won't even touch it.
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Sorry about your Dad.
That is a fine ride ya have. [sm=icon_rock.gif] |
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That stroke saved his life. It made him slow down... literally... and take it easy, which he needed to do. He was a pilot formost of his 32 years in theNavy... so he pretty much had to be busy all the time. His rehab was to work out at a gym, he lost almost 70 lbs, and has regained all speech that was damaged. We still ski together at least 3 days a week in the winter, and last year he bought his dreamcar, a 2004 Thunderbird. I think he's a little shy of Vettes! Later... Wedge Went to the Montana State Vette meet in Missoula today. Got some good shots of some C3's I'll post later. |
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Well, not too many people have asked and I am usually slow to offer. My husband ,of course, can drive itand my brothers ( be praying the entire time my younger brother has it [:o]) and my dad if he wanted to, but nonephews . . . no way. I love them dearly, but if I have trouble staying mature while behind the wheel, how can I expect them to behave. :D:D I let this guy I work withwhom is retiring drive it because he has always loved vettes. Except for forgetting to release the emergency brake, he treated my baby very well. It is such an awsome car, I understand this oversight, as he was just so excited. :)
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ORIGINAL: Wedge [align=left]IN 1990, I had my dad pick my 73 454 up at the shop when I was on the road. 2 days later he had a stroke... but all it affected was some of his speech. When he came to, he kept saying 130... 130... found out later that was how fast he went. Two things happened after that. He never remembered that he used to smoke 2 packs a day... and today, at 77 years old... the old fart is in better shape than me! I won't let him drive my Vette anymore... he lost maybe 10-15% of his brain that day... I don't think he can afford to loose any more! The wife won't even touch it. Wedge [/align][align=left][/align] [IMG]local://upfiles/1044/582CEEDFE5674799AFE0450DD22FDED8.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]local://upfiles/1044/293B5C1C70D341369A7129D0FAA050BE.jpg[/IMG] Your pics are awesome - way cool ride! p.s. Just showed your pics to my husband and he said you did an incredible job - kudos to you from the Jensens :) |
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At 48... the last thing I remain is mature... it certainly gets the kid in me to come out. I recently found out the speedo is off by 10-13 mph... all this time driving at 70... thinking I was being responsible when in reality I was pushing 83...at least the HP officer liked Vettes and let me off. Not too adult on my part though... Thanks for the compliments, this is a great site!
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I have let two of my very good friends drive my last Vette (C5 Z06).They are bothvery responsible and one has a Supra that is faster so I know he can handle the car.
I also let a girlfriend drive it... I ONCE let my girlfriend (now my ex) drive it home from the bar since I was drinking and she was not. Unfortunately, that was the last time anybody drove it :( http://www.turboninjas.com/slvrblt/accident/small/2.jpg http://www.turboninjas.com/slvrblt/accident/small/3.jpg That was on Feb 21st at 1:10am :( Still makes me sad. I bought the C6 on Feb 28th and since then no one has driven it. The offer was on the tip of my tongue yesterday to two of my best friends, but they needed 3 seats. There are only a handful of people who I will let drive my vette. |
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Oh, goodness [:o]- makes me sick to see those accident photos .
No wondershe is your "X". Good luck and take care, stay safe with your C6! p.s. If some guy did that to my vette, I would seriously consider giving up eithermen or booze. :) |
RE: Who drives your Vette?
ORIGINAL: Wedge [align=left]IN 1990, I had my dad pick my 73 454 up at the shop when I was on the road. 2 days later he had a stroke... but all it affected was some of his speech. When he came to, he kept saying 130... 130... found out later that was how fast he went. Two things happened after that. He never remembered that he used to smoke 2 packs a day... and today, at 77 years old... the old fart is in better shape than me! I won't let him drive my Vette anymore... he lost maybe 10-15% of his brain that day... I don't think he can afford to loose any more! The wife won't even touch it. Wedge [/align][align=left][/align] [IMG]local://upfiles/1044/582CEEDFE5674799AFE0450DD22FDED8.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]local://upfiles/1044/293B5C1C70D341369A7129D0FAA050BE.jpg[/IMG] What a great story about your dad, my friend. It's really heartlifting to read stories like this, thanks so much for sharing!! I am really glad to hear he's better than ever. :) |
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ORIGINAL: slvrblt I have let two of my very good friends drive my last Vette (C5 Z06).They are bothvery responsible and one has a Supra that is faster so I know he can handle the car. I also let a girlfriend drive it... I ONCE let my girlfriend (now my ex) drive it home from the bar since I was drinking and she was not. Unfortunately, that was the last time anybody drove it :( http://www.turboninjas.com/slvrblt/accident/small/2.jpg http://www.turboninjas.com/slvrblt/accident/small/3.jpg That was on Feb 21st at 1:10am :( Still makes me sad. I bought the C6 on Feb 28th and since then no one has driven it. The offer was on the tip of my tongue yesterday to two of my best friends, but they needed 3 seats. There are only a handful of people who I will let drive my vette. |
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There arereally only two other people I'd let drive the "Starship". They both live several hundred miles from me, but if we ever meet in person, they are certainly welcome to give 'er a spin. :)( I won't mention names, they should know who they are. ;) Eh, y'all? :D)
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ORIGINAL: rjensen p.s. If some guy did that to my vette, I would seriously consider giving up eithermen or booze. :) I'd invest in a gun.....oh wait... I already own one...... |
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Only one? Let me see.....
1...2...3...4...5...6...7........wait a minute, while I open the safe................;) |
RE: Who drives your Vette?
Well...one favorite.....I think you know which one.
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ORIGINAL: C3 Starship There arereally only two other people I'd let drive the "Starship". They both live several hundred miles from me, but if we ever meet in person, they are certainly welcome to give 'er a spin. :)( I won't mention names, they should know who they are. ;) Eh, y'all? :D) Dave ... I thought you had better sence than that....... |
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ORIGINAL: blueshark ORIGINAL: C3 Starship There arereally only two other people I'd let drive the "Starship". They both live several hundred miles from me, but if we ever meet in person, they are certainly welcome to give 'er a spin. :)( I won't mention names, they should know who they are. ;) Eh, y'all? :D) Dave ... I thought you had better sence than that....... I'm tellin ya, I'd have to wear Rubbermaid undies for a ride in that beast!!! :D |
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ORIGINAL: TopSpeed I'm tellin ya, I'd have to wear Rubbermaid undies for a ride in that beast!!! :D You slay me, T.S. |
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ORIGINAL: TopSpeed I'm tellin ya, I'd have to wear Rubbermaid undies[/u] for a ride in that beast!!! :D [/blockquote] :DGood idea, Pampers won't hold up under the G forces. :D |
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My stepmom drove mine last week. She wouldn't get out the second time.
She told my dad that "We HAFTA' get one of these." He knew it was comin', too[:@]. |
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ORIGINAL: C3 Starship [blockquote] ORIGINAL: TopSpeed I'm tellin ya, I'd have to wear Rubbermaid undies[/u] for a ride in that beast!!! :D [/blockquote] :DGood idea, Pampers won't hold up under the G forces. :D |
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:DI wouldn't get the ones with the tail hole though. :D
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too many leaks without the tail pluggin' the hole. could be messy. May he does need to stick with the "Rubbermaid undies". Hey TS?....tell me you don't use rubber sheets.
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[sm=icon_rofl.gif]OOOOOOOO! Kink-ky! [sm=icon_rofl.gif]
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could be with some babyoil and whipped cream...LOL.Gives a whole new meaning to"slipery when wet!" [sm=drooldude.gif][sm=smiley35.gif][sm=smokin.gif]
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RE: Who drives your Vette?
ORIGINAL: blueshark could be with some babyoil and whipped cream...LOL.Gives a whole new meaning to"slipery when wet!" [sm=drooldude.gif][sm=smiley35.gif][sm=smokin.gif] |
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yup....Add some pasta, garlic, red and green peppersand black olives and you got a salad to go with it.
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