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Dec 7, 2011 | 12:52 PM

#41

jspagna1

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The OP is only 28 years old and he says he's getting old?

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:03 PM

#42

KillerG

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growing up =/= no longer enjoying driving

i plan to be old and love my cars/driving as much as i do now up until the point where im senile and crash into the local rite aid with my modded 8G TL

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:08 PM

#43

RaviNJCLs

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jspagna1

The OP is only 28 years old and he says he's getting old?

He didn't say he was getting old....he said he was growing up. Big difference. My guess is that his priorities have started to change.

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:22 PM

#44

JS + XES

I drive a Subata.

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Dec 7, 2011 | 01:24 PM

#45

Mr Marco

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vwong

I used to start modding a car in my first year of ownership. My current cars are the only two that I haven't done any major mods to in over 2 years of ownership. I do want to mod them but they're plenty fast already, and the mods for these cars are so freaking expensive. But I do NOT consider my cars are just a car.

For those who "push" their cars through the twisties, try taking it to the tracks. Much safer.

Finally some words of wisdom!

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:54 PM

#46

phee

I got the Shifts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JS + MS3

What I realize after I got my car is that having a faster car doesn't mean that you drive faster than before.

I drove like a maniac with my 3G TL for 5 years always going much faster than the traffic on the freeway.

Now in my MS3 which is much much faster than my previous car, I cruise at 70.

But once in awhile I go to Angeles Crest Highway which is this crazy long canyon road here in LA, and I have some fun. The car handles pretty good and pushing the car through the endless corners in 3rd gear for about 30 minutes makes me high.

i find this to be true as well. I used to romp on my 2g TL daily until i got my swap, i never went over 105 in that thing and that was at the track.

The more power i have/ faster my car is, the less i want to put my foot in it... it's so odd

Dec 7, 2011 | 10:02 PM

#47

civicdrivr

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OP isn't growing up. Hes just becoming boring.

Dec 8, 2011 | 01:03 PM

#48

CAgine

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Well I guess your SI suits your description perfectly then

Dec 8, 2011 | 01:23 PM

#49

knight rider

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From: Austin Burbs

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC2G

Its a method of transportation.

Going fast used to be everything to me.

Now getting there safely and comfortably is what's most important for me and my family.

Guess I'm growing up!

You are "growing up" (maturing). Going fast is reckless when you're young, and a calculated risk when you get older. However, it not only sounds like you no longer have the desire to drive fast, but you are beginning to see a car for it's most practical usage, alone. Sounds like you're losing your enthusiasm for cars. That is not "growing up". That is "loosing interest". That's not inherently a bad thing. I'm just making an observation.