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Anthony · 07-20-2013, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grishbok

"Depends on what you consider fast"

Theres all kinds of fast, theres fast rally cars that lose in the 1/4mile, theres fast drag cars that are slow on the track, theres fast drift cars that turn slow, it all depends on definition.

Agreed. I always like to respond, "well what do you mean?" I love it, because 99% of the time, the person asking this is not an enthusiast, so "fast" = "top speed" to them. Usually if they're asking, it's because they're prejudging me that I know a lot about cars or motorcycles based on what they're seeing me drive/ride. It's fun to watch the expressions on their face as they contemplate whether I honestly don't know what "fast" is or some other possibility.

At this point I usually explain the different kinds of fast.

Unless they're a douche. Then I just stare at them like I need them to explain "fast" to me, just to see what they say.

EastBayCanuck · 07-20-2013, 05:03 AM

"She'll make point five past lightspeed. She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid."

Anthony · 07-20-2013, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastBayCanuck

"She'll make point five past lightspeed. She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid."

Best first post ever.

monkeedoo · 07-20-2013, 05:31 AM

just tell em "not as fast as I'd like"

Bristecom · 07-20-2013, 05:35 AM

Me: "Wanna see for yourself?"

Girl: "Sure, what time?"

Me: "How about you meet me here tonight at 9?"

Girl: "OK, see you then!"

Mechanic: "How are you gonna pull this off? Your car is slower than just about everything on the road today."

Me:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nYXkKN1k7M"]Paul Walker Fast and Furious Need NOS scene - YouTube[/ame]

Or I could just say, "It's fast enough when you aren't in the torque dip." :P

Celica00 · 07-20-2013, 05:43 AM

usually I say something like "not really fast, it was designed to go sideways"

d4wt · 07-20-2013, 06:07 AM

"not as fast as my ferrari"

or insert some other super car in there somewhere

FnFast · 07-20-2013, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celica00

usually I say something like "not really fast, it was designed to go sideways"

I am going to use this next time. haha

BRZPDX · 07-20-2013, 12:06 PM

Fast enough to get you in trouble

tvpr · 07-20-2013, 12:31 PM

i just say "in the corners"

CTB727 · 07-20-2013, 12:53 PM

I say yes. 99% of the public aren't enthusiastic/knowledgeable about cars. Why's it any of their damn business? Let them think it's fast

CTB727 · 07-20-2013, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d4wt

"not as fast as my ferrari"

or insert some other super car in there somewhere

This is a good one!

whaap · 07-20-2013, 01:05 PM

I've never said it but perhaps: There are faster cars out there but I haven't found one that handles better.

bestwheelbase · 07-20-2013, 01:21 PM

@FnFast you know there are other places to buy sandpaper right?

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EastBayCanuck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Hayward,CA Posts: 134 Thanks: 72 Thanked 64 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"She'll make point five past lightspeed. She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid."

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monkeedoo Senor Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: ME CRAZY Location: San Jose Posts: 261 Thanks: 229 Thanked 127 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	just tell em "not as fast as I'd like"

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Celica00 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 86 Location: utah Posts: 1,156 Thanks: 842 Thanked 798 Times in 434 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	usually I say something like "not really fast, it was designed to go sideways"

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CTB727 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: USA Posts: 237 Thanks: 65 Thanked 104 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I say yes. 99% of the public aren't enthusiastic/knowledgeable about cars. Why's it any of their damn business? Let them think it's fast

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