| Author | Message | ||
| Ernesto (T88power)
Intermediate Member Username: T88power Post Number: 1116 Registered: 2-2001 |
According to Rob's clues (been here since the beginning, around 70 posts, nice collection of cars, stopped posting around the time FKing appeared), the possible suspects are available in the "Member List" section... I don't want to post any names, but there are two or three users that certainly fit the description... Ernesto | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3290 Registered: 12-2000 |
Nope, not him Jim, I tell you, no one has heard of him. Maybe 70 total posts over the past couple years. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1191 Registered: 7-2001 |
After reading Rob's few hints, I'm reasonably sure I know who King is. If I'm right, he DOES have a nice collection of cars, and he has been a contributor here longer than most of the people on this board. Martin, you HAVE met him. I'm curious what drove him to his new persona. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3287 Registered: 12-2000 |
no, it's not a name like Montgomery that we would all know. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 880 Registered: 6-2001 |
WMontgomery? | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 2360 Registered: 9-2001 |
sorry to start the speculation, I was really more thinking out loud who it was not | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3274 Registered: 12-2000 |
None of them are going to be deleted, so get over it and move on. I'll hide them even more than they are now if you want. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2038 Registered: 6-2001 |
some of them, one in particular, should definately be deleted. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3273 Registered: 12-2000 |
Because I don't delete threads or pictures. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 255 Registered: 9-2002 |
Tim, its in shame threads now | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1589 Registered: 4-2002 |
rob you still didnt answer my question, why is his picturee still here?? bruce | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3272 Registered: 12-2000 |
I think I take care of those appropriately, no one goes down and can find them or wants to find where they are. I really don't want to see Matt eating pasta either.  | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2037 Registered: 6-2001 |
It's not bret. I missed the hitler pic. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1588 Registered: 4-2002 |
yea rob....i love HITLERS PICTURE being posted here , why havent you deleted that???? | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3269 Registered: 12-2000 |
That is one thing I don't know and probably won't. | ||
| Ernesto (T88power)
Intermediate Member Username: T88power Post Number: 1113 Registered: 2-2001 |
Rob, are you saying that the FerrariKing is not Greaseball, Wobmobile, et al? Ernesto | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3266 Registered: 12-2000 |
BTW, where is Bret, last logged in like 12/16 or something? | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3265 Registered: 12-2000 |
I was afraid that this would happen if everyone knew I knew who it was. Don't worry, it's not a common poster. He's been around along time, but maybe only 60-70 posts total, you wouldn't recognize his name. I think he'll behave now. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 2358 Registered: 9-2001 |
I have not seen Bret post in a while but I can't beleive it is him. ed would be another guess but again does no seem to fit | ||
| James (Jim_red308)
New member Username: Jim_red308 Post Number: 50 Registered: 3-2001 |
Gentlemen: Everytime I see a thread such as this one, I simply go out into my garage, the dedicated garage for the one and only "KING", my 308 Gtsi, and all the problems in the world once again disappear. I suggest all of you who are upset by this post do the same, go look at your OWN F-car and feel better. Now do it right away. I'm telling you, it works better than excedrin. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3261 Registered: 12-2000 |
Ferrari King is a new user account and was started about the same time the user stopped using the one by his real name. This user has been around since almost the begining. All the posts under his real name are decent, no hitler photos or insults to FerrariChat.com. Back then his pet peeve was The FerrariList, I guess that got old so it's now us. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 685 Registered: 1-2002 |
I honestly cannot believe that this thread is still active...  | ||
| KCCK (Kenneth)
Member Username: Kenneth Post Number: 284 Registered: 10-2002 |
Looking at King's postings, starting right from his very first entry, I do not think that our fellow Ferrarichatters have been unduly harsh in their response. King has initiated the provocation himself. No one forced him into that attitude. King claims that he has got a few "advanced degrees". But even so, that is no big deal. No big deal at all. This is a vast big world, and all kinds of people exist, many of whom might just happen to be visiting this forum. King's writing is not exactly that educated as would tally with his boastings. In fairness to King, though, on the whole, he is reasoanbly articulate, which shows that he should have had some meaningful education. For my part, I would have no objection to giving King a fresh chance to start all over again. But may be he is not the type of person who will take a handshake from anybody. I do not know. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 879 Registered: 6-2001 |
Rob: I've gone back through the search and can't tell who you meant, when you say king used to say nice things about Ferrarichat. How about another clue? | ||
| Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 509 Registered: 11-2001 |
Dear "Ferrari King", I don't know who rubbed you the wrong way, but I'm going to appologize for it. Relax bro and enjoy life. I know what you are doing because I used to do the same thing. If they wanna get mad over something stupid, then lets really give them something to be ticked off at. I did it all the time. Then I would make a game out of it, just because I thought it was funny to see them get all twisted out of shape over nothing. But that didn't help the situation. I wanted them to see that somethings just weren't that big a deal. So instead of getting them all flustered, I started just staying calm. Then after a while they started to stay calm. What I'm getting at is lead by example. You seem to be a smart person, so don't let the little things bug you so much. Welcome to FerrariChat | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3257 Registered: 12-2000 |
I'm the only one that can delete a user name and I haven't deleted any. I'm confused about the Kelly Vince stuff and deleting usernames? | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2034 Registered: 6-2001 |
I'm still confused as to why kelly vince's username is deleted. i know its not him though. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 666 Registered: 10-2001 |
I don't mind people stirring the pot IF they do it in a creative or entertaining way. So far the king has been neither. The worst thing you can say about anyone is that they're boring. So far the king has been just that. I don't consider the fact he generates a lot of response as having any significant entertainment value. If he has some interesting cars as Rob has said, then it would be nice if he talked about them. I've been interested in the TVR and he claims to have owned one; and hated it. If he wants to be negative, he might tell us about that. Or anything that's not just a personal attack on individuals. So far king underwhelms me. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3254 Registered: 12-2000 |
It's not Kelly, I can vouce for Kelly. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1449 Registered: 8-2002 |
Oh...that was not me. Rob? | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2030 Registered: 6-2001 |
no, i meant his username. go find him and lok at his profile, its not there. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1445 Registered: 8-2002 |
I deleted it to protect his identity | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2026 Registered: 6-2001 |
??what? | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1444 Registered: 8-2002 |
I deleted it. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2025 Registered: 6-2001 |
He should register under his real name. he wilbe more credible. I have an idea who he is, im not 100% though. WHy was Kelly Vince's username deleted if it wasnt him? | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3253 Registered: 12-2000 |
Tim, I don't think you know who he is, email me in private. I'm still protecting his identity. I've given him enough notice that he knows I know. Has anyone noticed how much less he's been posting the last few days and how much nicer he's been? It's not a coincidence. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 230 Registered: 9-2002 |
oh IC.  | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2022 Registered: 6-2001 |
He thinks its turning into the list, that there is alot of BS and noise here now. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 227 Registered: 9-2002 |
<sorry for double post> | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 226 Registered: 9-2002 |
so then y change and say bad bout f-char now? i thought he liked it? :confused: | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2021 Registered: 6-2001 |
but he did say bad things about the list and praised fchat. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 225 Registered: 9-2002 |
wait, why him, I searched that name and I didnt see anything neg about f-chat he posted, in fact he said this in one:
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| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1439 Registered: 8-2002 |
Moved or lied? | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2018 Registered: 6-2001 |
it *might* not be him, hes from louisianna, not waterford, ct. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1436 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tim, I wondered what happened to him. He was nice and so full of Ferrari knowledge. King may not be a bad title for him... M | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2016 Registered: 6-2001 |
i didnt say it. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1434 Registered: 8-2002 |
<deleted by mlemus> | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2014 Registered: 6-2001 |
Dont know, his profile was deleted. | ||
| D B (Threesixty)
Junior Member Username: Threesixty Post Number: 113 Registered: 8-2002 |
I must have missed it, what cars does he have? | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2012 Registered: 6-2001 |
He obviously wants to be anonymous for a reason, which i will respect even though i hate the guy and i dont know what his reason is. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Junior Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 224 Registered: 9-2002 |
tim who? | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2011 Registered: 6-2001 |
He's not so annonymous anymore, i figured out who he is. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1432 Registered: 8-2002 |
Well said Rob. Points taken | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3250 Registered: 12-2000 |
Matt, I agree a little, but posting a picture of Hitler and a negative generalization of all or most FerrariChat.com users rubs me personally. I think FC deserves a positive generalization of most users and the exception this month would be the king himself. I think it's just part of his personality, that's why it doesn't bother me quite as much. 6 months ago this user under his own name was making the same comment about The Ferrari List and how much better FerrariChat.com was. I've also seen the same personality traits shown at the other boards he visits. He's bright, he has a collection of some great cars, and for some reason he's a hobby internet rager hiding behind a once anonymous vail. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 952 Registered: 3-2001 |
King, can you pls keep your responses down to a short story? Recall, "us" FCer's don't read too well. Your novels are killing me... I keep falling asleep. Either that or compress it... put it into a zip file or something? Good night. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1423 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tim, I am NOT taking sides, BUT, Given the welcome he has been given here, justified or not, How would you react in the same situation? Look at what he has been called since thread #1. Look at this from a different angle. Sure a line was crossed, but then we, as a collective group, crossed it right back. Something to think about. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2010 Registered: 6-2001 |
He may be sarcastic, but that rat bastard crossed the line when he called me a dyslexic 12 year old. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1409 Registered: 8-2002 |
Guys, I think you all know I am the first to flame away, but I have been silent in this thread for a reason. I believe that "ferrariking" has a really sarcastic humor that does not come across in the chat. I have read almost all of his posts and if you read between the lines, they are actually quite funny. In the past few months there has been a "get this guy" mentality. I have played into it as well. He has just given back what was given to him in the first place. Time we move on and get back to the cars. My .02 cents. Matt | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2003 Registered: 6-2001 |
DES, let it go. sometimes it just isnt worth it. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1323 Registered: 8-2002 |
P.S. Either you can answer his questions or you can't... Don't try to brush it off... You've yet to credit yourself as being some type of valid person... | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1322 Registered: 8-2002 |
LOL, 1944...? Dude, that's like- almost 900 years after what i said...! Your "B school reference treatise" is crap, dude, sorry... & as i stated, i didn't learn it in school- they didn't teach it there, either... & you're right, my intention turned out to be crap, too, which is fine... IF hell will take me when i die, i'll gladly go... Until then, i'm here and you and all your silly degrees can't change that... Lastly, i do recall asking you to drop this, TWICE... My initial intention WAS good... Apparently, you have none, what so ever. | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
Junior Member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 51 Registered: 1-2003 |
Answer the quiz then end the thread. King | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
New member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 50 Registered: 1-2003 |
Post your answers Jere. I have a forty year collection of Yurropean car periodicals and literature in my library that probably contains all of the answers. I would research them if I cared. I don't. So I won't. I certainly wouldn't bother memorizing any of it either as that is what literature research is for. As said earlier, I do not profess to be a Ferrari expert nor do I care to be one. I know enough about the subject to be knowledgable for my needs but hardly expert. Hence my quietness here over the life of the board. Someone's cousin's middle son's name means nothing to me and will continue to mean nothing to me. If it means something to someone great. Good for them. It has no bearing on why I have an interest in, in this case, Ferraris. Also said earlier, my choice of screen name was a joke (a parody really, reflecting some of the personalities who entertain themselves THINKING they are Ferrari or auto experts (the legend in their own mind syndrome - it may work on bimbos but not with the truly knowledgable or even semi-knowledgable like me boys)). Deal with the name. If it bothers you take some valium. Make yourself the GrandFerrariPoobah if you want and if it makes you feel better so be it. The King won't be offended. This thread likewise was my idea of a double edged sword joke that pulled out the best of the best among you. You really cannot help yourselves in proving that you are King of the Hill, belittleing others and you know more than so and so and Lambos suck and you hate P-cars (even though you have only a poster of one) and bald is ugly and you are a jerk off and you sell crack, ad freaking nauseum. I agree that gas stations are great places to stop. Regardless of what I am driving or being driven in I always try to take a nice piss when we stop and nothing is better than a nice piss. One of the true pleasures of life don't you agree? Not even a car which has become your identity is better than piss. Imagine that. LOL. Funny, I owned a TVR Vixen 2500M and if my memory serves me no one stared at it except when it didn't run along the roadside. One of the ugliest cars ever made and junk too. My opinion of course. If you love them, great again. The shift lever by my shoulder blade was the start of ergonometric engineering I belive. It was previously mounted on the firewall as on Zastavas I have driven. The colorized body panels for lack of a better term were a neat idea though. Wait, doesn't FIAT make/made Zastavas? For whoever mentioned 9/11. You are very correct on your post. Your listed items are what matters in life. Unfortunately I have seen many of those things you have mentioned and I prefer not to see them again in my lifetime. I am lucky enough to be able to donate to attempt to help (mostly cash to medical foundations but time when I can with underprivileged kids). On 9/11/01 I was at Sloan Kettering Hospital for Special Surgery since you asked. The rest is private, sorry. I will die with no regrets and I am prepared to do so at any time. What do I excel in? Many things I suppose based upon the appropriate measure of success and failure. Some descriptive terms of things that I happen excel in are intrathecal, nuclear fission, chemical physics, merger/acq, vulture capitalist, parenting, futurism, reading, traveling, politics, exploitation, trophy - I must stop - I really need to piss and you all know how great taking a piss is!! DES, you started a post with "my intention was to". Well, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions". That is from a B school reference treatise (1944 first edition) but it applies philosophically to life in general and not just economics. Intentions are worthless, follow through is what counts. As you noticed, you intention was worthless - you did not follow through. Give it a try. Good luck to you. Now I really have to piss!!! King [email protected] for those obsessed by such things. Beyond me why. Email away. Tell me what you think of me if it makes you feel better. Cheaper than Prozac or the shrink. I welcome it. Glad I can help. | ||
| Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 905 Registered: 5-2002 |
King must not be for real as any long time enthusiast either knows the answers or can research his books for them. Doesnt say much for the Title. Stick with burgers and large orange drinks King. | ||
| Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 904 Registered: 5-2002 |
Jere,When u give up on the king can i post the 5 answers? | ||
| Jere Dunham (Questioner)
New member Username: Questioner Post Number: 4 Registered: 1-2003 |
I'll watch. You let me know when enough time has lapsed to afford him ample time. I would not want to have you think I do not know them myself. Have a wonderful day and Forza Ferrari. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 293 Registered: 10-2002 |
No Jere, you can't do that! Give King Kong some time to sort your questions out. If you don't hear from him by then, by all means, pls post the answers. Especially #3 has me going as a 308 guy. Posting these questions without answers is cruel and unusual punishment ;-) | ||
| Tom RM (Tgitom)
New member Username: Tgitom Post Number: 15 Registered: 8-2002 |
Why does it when someone is causing a problem or whatever there being a jerk or there opinions seem wrong someone chimes in that they can see this person being a bald fat man... now im not fat but i am bald. not by choice but jeez is bald that ugly that its the stereo type for every ugly idiot jerk who has an opinion on something that other people dont agree with.. just wondering.. its a derogatory comment, and hey all bald guys arent that bad or ugly! Tom | ||
| Jere Dunham (Questioner)
New member Username: Questioner Post Number: 3 Registered: 1-2003 |
Because of his use of his username is exactly why I presented those questions. If one is to present themselves as he does, (even though he did admit he is not a Ferrari expert), I believe you should be able to back up the way you present yourself. Yes, I know the answers and many more but I do not represent myself as "all knowing". There are many, many questions I do not have an answer to and will readily listen to someone who is indeed an expert in their field. Perhaps Mr. King would like to tell us the field in which he excells. With the number of highly educated individuals on this list, I am sure there are several who could ask him questions within his own chosen field that he probably could not answer. I will retire back to reading the posts as before. Best of the new year to all of you. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 290 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jere, not to take Burger King's side, but I consider(ed) myself a big F fan, but have no clue in regards to your question. But then again I don't call myself King... If I'd spend all weekend with my f books I might be able to answer some, but these are though man. And in all fairness he said he wasn't a F expert. Why then that login name? Beats me. | ||
| Jere Dunham (Questioner)
New member Username: Questioner Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2003 |
Mr. King, I am awaiting the answers to the questions I presented to you. Are you avoiding me or still seeking the answers. Inquiring minds want to know. Perhaps a Google search will help you.. But, probably not..... Again, best regards to you. | ||
| Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 901 Registered: 5-2002 |
I knew this thread would end up going triple digits! WOW | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 946 Registered: 3-2001 |
Who cares, all AOL users are buttheads anyway. Oops, this King guy is starting to rub off on me. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3237 Registered: 12-2000 |
I can't ban IP's, because ISP's like AOL will have thousands of users on the same one. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2001 Registered: 6-2001 |
Waterford? i'm not too far away from there. i could pay "king" a visit. I have a pretty good idea of who king is and where he came from (two places in mind). His eagerness to burn me at the steak gives me a hint. Rob, why not just ban his IP? | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3665 Registered: 5-2001 |
LOL Det. Rob!  good to have friends at the FBI | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3664 Registered: 5-2001 |
Bob, it is the same phemonena like the guy that drives on I 95 and listens to the radio: "There is one car driving the wrong way south bound on I 95" and he yells to the radio: " ONE???? There are hundreds! " | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3235 Registered: 12-2000 |
Temp, in Waterford, CT: 27�F Mostly Cloudy Feels Like 16�F, but getting warmer. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 665 Registered: 10-2001 |
If he owns a company, it must be going down the tubes from a distrated owner spending too much time pissing off Ferrari enthusists as well as his customers. I imagine he deals as badly with them as he does with us. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3232 Registered: 12-2000 |
I think he owns an engineering company or something like that. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1297 Registered: 8-2002 |
Ouch. That's certainly sure to bring some quietude to this thread. Welcome to FerrariChat, Jere... & although i think you already know the answers to your questions, if you DON'T, L. Wayne Ausbrooks sure as hell does... | ||
| Jere Dunham (Questioner)
New member Username: Questioner Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2003 |
Mr. King, I have been watching this site for some time now and never felt the need to post. If you are indeed the Ferrari King you say you are, perhaps you can answer some questions that I could use answers to. 1. What is the name of the son of Pietro Ferrari? 2.In what place in class did the Ferrari 333SP that placed highest in the 1998 LeMans finish and who were the drivers? 3. Besides being a V6, what is the main design difference in the Dino 206 and 246GT to the V8 design of the 308 and 328GTS models? 4. What was the vin. no. range of the 365 GTC and the 365 GTS models-beginning and ending? 5.In the electronic dashboard of the F50, how many bit computer controls it and how many input and output elements does it contain? Perhaps you could lend some credence to your postings by contributing something that perhaps some on this forum can use. I would just like to know the answers. Regards to you sir, | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 944 Registered: 3-2001 |
Very entertaining thread... you got to love it when these one-man armies take on the world. Everyone here is an a$$hole and loser except him.... hmmm. Something wrong with this picture??? | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1290 Registered: 8-2002 |
So, um, King, if i was wrong, why don't you go ahead and enlighten us all... Hmmm...? Also, i never posted any photos of my model cars- if i did, it would've been a new thread, entirely... i'm working on a girlfriend, but thanks for the advice... My tastes are geared more towards older women, though, so maybe you could post your mother's email address...? Also, i'm aware of my potential- it's YOU who needs to be aware of my potential... Be careful... If you were consciously able to have a conversation with Tim, i think you'd find that he's quite intelligent... & you should really learn to read- go visit Bruce's website once more and you'll see that you're wrong, again... Lastly, Chris DOES have a Bat Mobile, i've seen it...! Nah nah na-nah naaaaah...! | ||
| David White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 100 Registered: 7-2002 |
To me the best thing about owning a Ferrari, a Jag and a TVR is pulling into the gas station and having all the losers look at me. I feel feel great and superior to all the losers out there who don't have crap and never will. Usually I go to full service because I don't want people to see me filling up the tank, that is a task for losers. I always make sure they see my Rolex watch and the gold cavalino chain I wear when I'm in the Ferrari, the leaping cat when I'm in the Jag or the TVR logo when I'm in the TVR. It is just a totally awesome feeling. I'm proud of the fact that I have stuff others only dream about, if that makes me a bad person who cares about those losers anyway. Chips? Personally, I prefer biscotti. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 874 Registered: 6-2001 |
92 POSTS! If you read his crap, you can see that he's an underachiever who has some sort of gripe with those who've done well. If we ignore him, maybe he'll start on the Porsche people. Art | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1996 Registered: 6-2001 |
He must be a book critic. he sure has alot to say about my wiritng, which is apparently equivelent to that of a 12 year old and shows signs of severe dyslexia. I am neither 12 nor dyslexic. If you were as tired as i was your sentences would not have been nearly as coherent. I really want to know why you are so bitter. did a ferrari cut you off on the highway last week or something? | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3654 Registered: 5-2001 |
LOL Ken, I use cash to buy building products Home Depot loves me! | ||
| Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
Junior Member Username: Onlinesys Post Number: 145 Registered: 5-2002 |
Ken --- I think Bruce had told us the answer! | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 662 Registered: 10-2001 |
I was wondering what King does for a living, assuming he's not still in school which seems doubtful. He obviously can't have a job interacting with the public as his rude attitude has attested. He doesn't write well enough to be an author. He is at a computer all day so it's some kind of desk job. Hmmm...can't be a computer geek because they make big bucks and he obviously is quite jealous of all the Ferrari owners in here; he must not be making very much money. Plus his thoughts are not organized enough to be a programmer. Maybe he tests for bugs and lets the talented people fix them? Perhaps he's a gofer for some executive? Secretly thinking HE should be the boss? I wouldn't be surprised if he is in some support capacity for the talent in his company. So, I put it to we, the Semi-Washed Masses: what do you think his job is? To be fair, I trade cash and futures lumber and building products. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1995 Registered: 6-2001 |
Yeah i know king, it is too bad i am a dyslexic 12 year old. what gave it away? Thanks for pointing out my typos. i want to see you be able to function after a day of class, an intense 80 minute practice and a night of homework. Maybe YOU should stop flapping YOUR gums and do something worthwhile with your life. Im sorry if you are too bitter to appriciate my sense of humor. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1587 Registered: 4-2002 |
no queen didnt inherit ••••, started this end by myself, read my website carefully, the business was closed, take a evelyn woods reading class, you moron...i love your profile...nothing there..because your a nothing, what a joke, you are a weak thing, and deserve anything negative to disrupt your life...sad excuse for a person...later a-wipe. 0, btw i have a job to do, not like you, sitting home waiting for the welfare check and government subsities, sitting in your bathrobe, with smelly fingers, tee-shirt with snot and coffe stains on it, with a kitchen filled with 5 day old mold on the dishes......you created this , jerk-off... | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3653 Registered: 5-2001 |
Right Joe, there is only God (me) and he will say: "No Soup for You King" "Get out" | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3652 Registered: 5-2001 |
"No soup for you King" "Get out" -Soup Nazi The real funny thing is though the Soup Nazi is hispanic. I am nowhere near that. Heck I don't even speak spanish! I guess that joke is on you King | ||
| joe saldana (Ironjoe)
Junior Member Username: Ironjoe Post Number: 145 Registered: 12-2001 |
HEY KING...LIFE IS SO SHORT>>>>YOU need to duct tape yourself to a wheelchair,or visit a Cancer ward, or a Burn Center...Worst of all Be in a Wartorn country and watch children DYING after youve Been 1/8 inch from Death about 15 or 20 times,(some people,just once say... that close call at the intersection, or the traintracks..) I think your posts... would change....on 9/ 11 2001 at noon what was the most important thing on your mind...Please be truthful.....(I so remember my neighbor running around so Frantically,saying Im not ready to die..I very calmly told her If your not ready to die, then you havent lived..)When the Grim Reaper is in your face...WERE all the same, THEIR ARE NO KINGS ......... | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
New member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 49 Registered: 1-2003 |
Wrongo DES. Sorry your search engine let you down and you resorted to the baffle with bullshit routine. Doesn't fly here. Search under economics next time. Also, thanks for the photo of your model cars - that was a great waster of MBs and time and we were all enlightened by it. Try getting a girlfriend, boyfriend, dog, dead chicken or whatever and start some interaction with mammals outside of Kansas Toto. I wish you self actualization someday DES. You mean well but it just doesn't carry. TimN - sorry you are dyslexic and your age is really 12. It is a tough disease and I wish you all the best. Perhaps that is where your anger is rooted. Spend more time studying and less flapping your gums and hating the world for your drawn lot in it and you might get a better GPA. However, with your mouth I can't imagine any employer wanting you around. Better be self employed or partner with DES. Next time try to spell •••••• correctly - D O U C H E - and please specify the flavor. Strawberry fields, classic vinegar, lavender lace, etc. In your theoretical five years you will be where you are now - just a big mouth - the kind of person people just love to hate. I would wish you the same as DES but your mouth obliterates any reason why you'd deserve it. Bruce - you inherited your father's business correct? That is why you are able to be a "TR MAN" today right? He worked hard, you just took it over and now you are spokesperson for hardworkers everywhere? HAH. Thin smokescreen. The American Success Story? I think not. Soup Nazi - keep posting about VINs. No relevance. Oh yeah, you just said you did not pay attention in class. Forgot that for a moment. Hmmm, your one comment there does lead to a threat does it not? Thank you for that. And to whoever said the best part of owning a Ferrari is pulling into a gas a station and having people gawk - what else needs said if that is what fulfills you. Save the world. WHAT A GREAT MORNING! WHAT A GREAT LIFE! HAVE A GREAT DAY ONE AND ALL! King | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 940 Registered: 3-2001 |
David Darkhorse, the key is "real girl"!!! | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1994 Registered: 6-2001 |
Dave, i've been waiting for a while to use that one. thats "A" material. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3647 Registered: 5-2001 |
DES, now that was worth posting "one more" Great reply! See edumacation comes in handy once in a while! I wish I had paid attention in school! | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3646 Registered: 5-2001 |
LOL he still has not posted his VIN. Since he is so eger to get "cluttering" posts of this board and proposed himself that VINs would be required, I'd say cut him of Rob! Oh no, wait, I wanna see him in West Palm to stare into his face when he comes up to me to tell me he is "KING" | ||
| David J. Smith (Darkhorse512)
Junior Member Username: Darkhorse512 Post Number: 137 Registered: 10-2002 |
Wow, I think some of us need to put down the lotion and pull up thier pants (intellectualy). What an emotionaly charged thread. Imagine if all this energy was channeled into something useful like alternative fuel development. I also think SOME of us need to go on more dates (Like I did tonight with real girl). Yeah I've got a chip on my shoulder and I'm feeling a little smitten at the moment. Didn't Al Pacino say that Ferraris finish a distant second to the "scent of a woman"? HOH HAA!  | ||
| Dave Penhale (Dapper)
Member Username: Dapper Post Number: 482 Registered: 4-2002 |
Tim88, your caps lock response to Bruce just cost nearly cost me a dry clean bill on my pants I laughed so much...great sense of humour! | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 478 Registered: 3-2002 |
havent read the enzo thread yet. . .popcorn in hand, i shall venture into the deep, dark world of Ferrari chatters with the King who is about to be dethroned right in the front. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1989 Registered: 6-2001 |
Thanks for reminding me, arlie. i dont think we finished arguing yet. j/k | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 630 Registered: 5-2002 |
This thread is for amateurs. Take your popcorn over to the Enzo thread for some real entertainment. | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 477 Registered: 3-2002 |
ok i just saw this thread and i figured id post this before i will start reading it (already read bruce's post in beginning) IM getting popcorn! | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1987 Registered: 6-2001 |
Hey, King, maybe ina few years you will be on par with two guys who's average age is 21. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1986 Registered: 6-2001 |
King, your opinion of me mean nothing. to me you are nothing, a no one. your life is of no cosequence to me. frankly, i could care less what you say about me as it just rolls off my back. Where will i be in 5 years if i let criticism from a pieces of dirt (ie. you) get to me? I dont have a superior attitude or anything, i just am not gonna let someone else tell ME what to think of myself. I may not have numerous degrees, fancy cars, or money, but i already know i have a better character than you, and that is all that matters. I see you those degrees are paying off. i cant wait to graduatre wil alot of them so i can go on chat boards and do stuff like this. DES- with a 3.8 its wierd that you dropped out. ITs been tough for me to get a 3.7, but gradutaing on the deans list is a goal i have. ITs hard to do all my school work when i have a year-round varsity sport, school work and a soical life to balence. lately ive been letting the school work and social life slip in order to be the best i can be. I also could not have said it better when you said that you were not impressed by the cars people have, but how they act. King, if you werent such an ignorant fool you would know that i feel that way too. cars are cars, nothing more. oh, didnt i tell you not to argue with me before? theres no point, odds are i am smarter than you, lol | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Junior Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 159 Registered: 12-2002 |
LOL DES, that was great | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1271 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sigh... i hate myself for doing this... i know i said i wouldn't respond... but i'm such a sucker... oh, well... King, the phrase "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" is believed to be coined by Samuel Johnson, however his exact words were "Hell is paved with good intentions"... Also, in 1670, John Ray cited "Hell is paved with good intentions" as a proverb- this was before Samuel Johnson... Finally, before either Johnson or Ray, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux is accredited to saying "Hell is full of good intentions or desires"- from which, Johnson & Ray are presumed to have quoted. No one is sure where the word 'road' came into play, though... i didn't learn that in school, either, but this should be sufficient in shutting you up (oh, my gosh, DES does have a brain...!) Now please- drop it. | ||
| Joseph (Mojo)
Member Username: Mojo Post Number: 259 Registered: 9-2002 |
Why can't we all get along? Now how about a group hug. Ya "all you need is love" I love you ferrari king. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1580 Registered: 4-2002 |
o, yea ferrari queen, "one way" whats the other?? selling crack to kids and making mucho $ or being a pimp to 15 yr old girls?? drink some amnonia and email me tomorrow...wake up you sorry one... | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
New member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 48 Registered: 1-2003 |
Oh yeah DES - "the road to hell is paved with ( )intentions". Cite the treatise that came from with your 3.8 GPA? It is classic so it should be no problem for you as you ave been studying for your degree since what, 11 you said? King | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
New member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 47 Registered: 1-2003 |
Answer to thread query: Not all but most have chips - witness your responses over many threads. Congratulations, be proud of your antics, name calling and knowing it all. You get an "A". Jerry - I think Your Royal Ferrari Highness is open. Go for it. No reason why you shouldn't. Take my throne. LOL. Bruce - Read before speaking. It says "one way" meaning there are other ways and of course many other way. We all make choices. DES - who are you trying to convince and of what? You don't want to respond, don't. The hell if anyone cares. TimN - you have been sarcastic static on here for ages. Go back and review what came out of your mouth historically. Ironic in the pot calling the kettle black. Horsefly - I've been more than flamed by kiddies in my life and I still go on. I do enjoy your mechanical knowledge. Keep your open-mindedness that is in short supply around here at times. Care to build me a 1000 bhp 308 Arlie? I hear it is no problem to do so. Hmmm, maybe a top fuel 308 to run against Force. HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! I PRAY TO G_D YOU DO NOT FIND THE OTHER FERRARI SITES AND JUST STAY ISOLATED HERE. King | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1262 Registered: 8-2002 |
King. The intentions of my last post were to end this. i guess you either didn't see that or don't feel like ending it. i should be more mature and listen to those who say that merely acknowledging you is feeding your fire, but sometimes, i go against the better judgment. i've worked for commission, before- commission only, in fact and had more days than not where i went home without a dime. However, if someone had a question regarding the product i was soliciting and i knew (or sensed) that this individual was not going to buy, i still spoke with that person and gave them my time. i value human kind more than the almighty dollar. You're right, this ISN'T Kansas- this is FerrariChat. As far as the real world goes, i've made it "in it", several times over. i've experienced more aspects of life than people twice my age. i've learned more from life than any other source of education and although i've not yet "traveled the world" or "driven a true exotic", i've done things and been places most people couldn't fathom. A time and a place for everything is right, and YOUR time at THIS place is wasteful- & i believe i've 'utilized' more than a modicum of 'discretion' in swallowing your spewage here. It's not your confidence that piques me, rather it's your arrogance (and it IS arrogance) that i find rather appalling; you say your "confidence" only shows in areas which you expert, but that Ferrari is not one of them- why is it then that one of your very first posts was accusing this site of being a junior high school auto tech class or whatever it is you referred to it as...? The fact that you've been 'in and out' of many of the cars i like, plus some i don't even know of, doesn't impress me; Chris Parr and Tim G don't impress me 'cause they own F40s- they impress me 'cause they don't talk down to me, just 'cause i DON'T own one and they have no problem answering any questions i may have. In fact, the majority of the people here are like, which is why i like it here and not other forums where the real "self proclaimed experts and Ferrari Prima Donnas" post. As far as degrees are concerned, i started studying for one when i was 11. By 15, i knew more than most counselors and social workers at school. When college came, i realized i didn't want to deal with the hassle involved in obtaining one, so i dropped out and decided to pursue my employment obligation with a more serious vigor. College was a joke to me, so i didn't take it seriously; by the time i dropped out, my GPA dropped to a staggering 3.8. In conclusion, this will be my last post in this thread, regarding this inane discussion. i've no DESire to continue this mindless, brazen display of idiocy. Again, i'll say good day, Mr. King. | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Intermediate Member Username: Newman Post Number: 1058 Registered: 12-2001 |
I just found it odd arlie that you of all people would somehow rate another poster's comments regarding it's usefulness or quality. Dont worry, you'll get over it, I didnt know you were that sensitive. | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 628 Registered: 5-2002 |
I feel very bad that Paul considers my postings garbage. So bad in fact, that I may have to walk home tonight, head hung low, hands in pockets, shuffling my feet and kicking a vintage oil can along the dark lonely road as I go with no Ferrari in sight to give me a ride. But I will fear not because the spirit of the lone hot rodder is with me. Woe is me. (The lone hot rodder is the guy you always hear way off in the distance on a summer night but never actually see, running his engine through the gears as he heads off into the night.) | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1985 Registered: 6-2001 |
"Most of what you posted on the enzo thread arlie is garbage." lets give arlie a break guys. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1984 Registered: 6-2001 |
King, I have gone to miller motorcars many times to look at the cars. When there are no customers they are more than happy to show me the new cars and anything special that they may have in the back room or in the shop. last time i was there, they showed me an F50 in back. They know i;m not a buyer, but that doesnt mean thtat i wont buy one from them in the future. when a customer comes in,they excuse themselves to go off and help the customer. I also find it ironic that you say fchat has alot of noise and clutte, seeing how you are the cause of it. how long will it take you to get the hint. i speak for all of us when i say we do not want you, or your kind here. I suggest not bothering to aruge with me because i am most likely smarter than you, so you will lose anyway. I vote that we ban this guy and his ip if its static. | ||
| Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 899 Registered: 5-2002 |
King. Your entertaining me. | ||
| DMC (Machinnes)
New member Username: Machinnes Post Number: 34 Registered: 10-2002 |
Stop feeding his ego. | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Intermediate Member Username: Newman Post Number: 1057 Registered: 12-2001 |
You can always tell the people that come here to cause crap dont have an email, country or anything in their profile. Fiero Queen is a perfect example and horsefly is one to talk about posting something worth reading. Most of what you posted on the enzo thread arlie is garbage. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1575 Registered: 4-2002 |
"NOT TO BE ARROGANT DES, BUT I SAID SEVERAL ADVANCED DEGREES,THAT IS ONE WAY TO BE ABLE TO PLAY WITH THIS KIND OF CAR" KING..WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT CRAP MEAN?? MY FATHER IS WORTH MANY $$$. NEVER FINISHED H.S. AND WORKERD HIS BUTT OFF TO GET TO WHERE HE IS, YOU MEAN SEVERAL DEGREES ALLOW YOU TO BUY F-CARS OR WHATEVER?? BULLSHI###T WAKE UP KING, YOUR A PIECE OF WORK, THIS WILL BE MY ONLY POST HERE..... | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 627 Registered: 5-2002 |
King, your last posting actually contained useful thoughts worth reading. There may hope for you yet. Score one for King, but no blanket immunity from future flaming. The jury is still out. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Junior Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 148 Registered: 10-2002 |
Let just find him and beat him up....J/k I had to be barbaric for a second | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
New member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 46 Registered: 1-2003 |
Actually DES there are quite a few very valuable car oriented sites out there without children to weed through. It is great to read an intellectual discussion about engine technology from those who have the ability to conduct such (I do not). But to have 2/3's of the thread be nonsense contributions from others who add no value is crap. As far as Champion, you may feel a little differently about stroking a saleperson if you were one yourself and it was your commission that your peer walked off with while you were babysitting daydreamers. It is a business, not a museum or gallery. Admire from afar but don't touch the paintings please. Let us calculate: for the sake of simplicity: sales price of Spider: 235K, bought it for 195K (lots of miles on that one I believe). GP - 40k, YOUR or YOUR PEER'S commission at 35%: $14,000. How would you feel then? That is a downpayment on a decent 328 by the way. Feel better knowing your buddy got it instead of you? Didn't think so. This ain't Kansas. This is the real world. You won't make it unless you realize that soon. There is a time and place for everything. Utilize discretion. Not sure why my arrogance (I like confidence better) is your problem. It really only shows in areas in which I am expert and Ferrari is not one of those areas. I've been in and out of many of them and probably many of those other cars you like as well as many you have never heard of, but to believe I am an expert would be foolish of me. To see this board fill with the self proclaimed experts and Ferrari Prima Donnas is disturbing to me, hence my contributions. King Not to be arrogant DES but I said several advanced degrees. That is one way to be able to play with these kinds of cars. | ||
| Joseph (Mojo)
Member Username: Mojo Post Number: 258 Registered: 9-2002 |
The Ferrari king is right, Im going to by a civic now. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3227 Registered: 12-2000 |
Frederick, how would you rate DeLorean, Ferrari, and Porsche overall? | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 358 Registered: 7-2001 |
If we are declaring titles, I declare myself the Ferrari Emperor!!! Ferrari King...surely you jest. As far as DES goes, do you think that he is the only one that has gone to a car lot with no dough? It is accepted and expected. Granted not a good practice but at least he felt bad about it (he has a consciense) and wrote a letter of apology. You, my turkey leg bone eatin', beard sportin', cape wearin' fool in tights.....are a deuche bag | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1261 Registered: 8-2002 |
"...go look at the new 350ZX as you are obviously a Nissan and Sharper Image client..." LMAO, i can't afford a 350Z or anything at The Sharper Image, either...! HA HA HA...! King: A), B) & C) You're right; the degrees you say you have are none of my business and have no relevant place in this thread- However, you seem to be a pretty literate guy so grab yourself a dictionary and look up 'sarcasm'. Also, i already wrote a thank you letter to the salesperson at Bentley of Long Island and i included an apology but at the better judgment of one of the members here, i excluded it. You're right, it wasn't the nicest thing for me to do, to go in there and 'stroke' the saleperson and i feel guilty for it; However, if you were to read the entire 'What a tangled web we weave' thread, you'd see that the general concensus of members here agree that there was no real harm done- some of them didn't even think i should've sent a letter. Also, NO ONE here benefits IN ANY WAY from 'stroking' ME, so i feel i got an abundance of honest opinions. (STILL, i'll take yours into consideration, as i'm just that mature). i DO go to car shows whenever possible and if i'm ever invited to a FerrariChat gathering, i'll be sure to attend that, as well. Hans seems to be a pretty straight forward person and i'm sure he would've told me if i acted in an inappropriate manner. i realize now that the sarcastic comment i made regarding you having a degree and being a therapist wasn't the most mature thing to do, but i'm provoked by your arrogance, obnoxious posts and complete disregard and disrespect for the people that make this board more reputable than any other board on the internet. If you'll notice, my passion for cars extends beyond Ferraris, still you don't see my name registered at other sites. FerrariChat is, by far, the most valuable resource for information, advice and a broad multitude of other things. Your blatant irreverence and maudlin remarks are not considered harmless jocularity, rather they're looked down upon as insipid, conDEScending annoyances and are, hitherto, unappreciated, therefore, an apology on my part will not be furnished. My suggestion to you is to start incorporating some respect into your posts. Maybe then, people such as myself won't be so quick to join the herd on trampling on your character. Good day, Mr. King. | ||
| Terry Springer (Tspringer)
Member Username: Tspringer Post Number: 373 Registered: 4-2002 |
The only real problem with Ferrarichat relative to this post that I can see is a general inability to recognize a troll when one appears. | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
New member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 45 Registered: 1-2003 |
Yes, I see you own a BatMobile. That quickly anihilates any credibility in your comments. No sense reading anything you write. Click. Very good, very good. A BatMobile. Wow. That is really something. Hit the boosters Robin! To the BatCave>>>> Have a great day!!! Wheat from chaff...wheat from chaff...wheat from chaff... King | ||
| Chris Horner (Cmhorner17)
Junior Member Username: Cmhorner17 Post Number: 64 Registered: 4-2002 |
This will be my one and only post on a thread like this: King, for someone that has so many problems with this chat board, you sure spend a lot of time here. You remind me of the chuckleheads and poseurs that run around the mall doing obnoxious things just to stir the pot and get attention. You also get the same level of respect and credibility. And remember - this is a FERRARI chat board. Guess what that means? Enthusiasts (owners and non-owners alike) come here to chat about Ferraris. So, while they are here on this board, Ferraris do become their world. I'm one of the non-owners that frequent this site. It's a wonderful resource and an excellent diversion to my day to come here and exchange information with other enthusiasts. Judging by the titles of the posts here, it's usually easy to weed out the good from the bad. If you don't like it here, or it's too torturous to read the posts here, fine. No one is forcing you to be here. Start your own board then. Oh yeah - Rob doesn't have to get a discount for a shrink for you. I'd happily foot the bill myself. | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Junior Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 166 Registered: 2-2002 |
Wow you are a DINK King enough said | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
New member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 40 Registered: 1-2003 |
Well Charles, from the majority of contents herein one would believe that Ferraris are paramount in the hierarchy of needs. Objectivity and humility are refreshing things and foundations to a good intelligent discussion. Only a few grains of both to be found here. Discussions seem to turn quickly to insults and penis envy online once a basis for an opinion is questioned. Very similar to the playground behavior of pre-pubescent males. e.g. "Because I said so and you are an assshole, so there". Check the current Enzo/engine technology thread to see such thrashing behavior. DES: I do have several advanced degrees but a) I am not sure why that is any of your business and b) I do not see how that has any meaning in this forum or c) where it is your place to comment on it. By the way, my opinion is that you should write Champion Motors or, Bentley of LI, a thank you letter combined with an apology for your recent "stroking" of a salesperson. I would suggest refraining from that practice in the future as it has the tendency to hurt someone. If you want to see the cars in person and are not a qualified buyer then pay your ten buscks and go to a car show and do not waste a professional salesperson's time. Perhaps an FCA event or a FChat gathering would be more proper that hitting dealerships. It is called manners and decency. The reps usually work on a rotation basis and each person who enters the property/lot/door has an assigned salesperson. You can just be walking in to stare and take pictures and that salesperson has lost perhaps his only chance to make a buck that day as the next person to walk in may be a qualified buyer and a buck. You on the other hand were a waste of time. Ask Hans Hansen if that is true in his dealership. I suspect that salesman would truly hate to see your face ever again although he may be too polite to indicate that. I do believe that had you approached someone else at Champion who I have dealt with on some Porsches he would have politely, and in my opinion, rightfully, asked you to keep your hands off and go look at the new 350ZX as you are obviously a Nissan and Sharper Image client. Have a great day, King | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1256 Registered: 8-2002 |
Charles, i do believe King doubles as a therapist with a MS degree- just ask him...! | ||
| Charles Barton (Airbarton)
Junior Member Username: Airbarton Post Number: 117 Registered: 11-2002 |
You mean the world does'nt revolve around fast cars! Hey I thought everyone thought there opinion was the only one that counted. Wow this has been a real learning experience, thanks F-King for helping me see the light! Anyone know where I can find a good shrink to help me deal with my superior antisocial anger? | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1742 Registered: 2-2001 |
Martin, first we cruised the carribean then we did a little skiing in Italy, Cavallino is next, will call you soon | ||
| Peter S�derlund /328 GTB -88 (Corsa)
Member Username: Corsa Post Number: 292 Registered: 4-2001 |
The only positive with reading this thread is that every 60th second my screen saver goes on showing my own Ferrari and that makes me smiling every time. Ciao Peter | ||
| Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 881 Registered: 5-2002 |
I assume Bruce knows how to use a keyboard. He was SHOUTING! | ||
| Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 880 Registered: 5-2002 |
King.U seem to be the main souce of clutter these days. | ||
| Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 879 Registered: 5-2002 |
I had a chip on my shoulder for a while then I had to have it removed,not enough room with all those monkeys. | ||
| John A. Suarez (Futureowner)
Member Username: Futureowner Post Number: 366 Registered: 3-2002 |
Like Arthur said, ignore this fool!!! This is my only post on this thread, and I'll keep it that way. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 262 Registered: 10-2002 |
The salesman from 'Scent of a woman' comes to mind. | ||
| Ton Visser (Lion315)
Junior Member Username: Lion315 Post Number: 81 Registered: 12-2002 |
.! | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Junior Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 158 Registered: 2-2002 |
My thoughts too Matt | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Junior Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 140 Registered: 10-2002 |
Don't ya just wanna slap the •••• out of him What a hypocrite to come on here talking about wasteful post and then start this. But some people have nothing else to do but try and push buttons. I have this mental picture of a fat bald old guy sitting at home waiting on his unemployment check to come going from forum to forum trying to tick off people. He really doesn't make me mad or anything. It just makes me laugh that he actually took the time to write all these pointless post and think he is pointing out a problem when he IS the problem....but some people never learn. | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 588 Registered: 5-2002 |
I have a chip on my shoulder. It is a bar-b-que flavored Lays potato chip. I chose bar-b-que flavor because they are the closest to Ferrari red that I could find. | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
New member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 11 Registered: 1-2003 |
Nothing to prove at all fellows. Just sorry to see a valuable resource like FChat go right down the tubes with all the clutter, the need to hear yourself talk and the background noise. Really my only point. It does seem that many threads elicit a response from darn near everyone and eventually results in derogatory comments as a way to prove expertise, manhood or something. Without some interaction - creating threads of flame and shame was a good first move - it will continue to slide down the tubes and be worthless over time which is a damn shame. I'd suggest creating a new topic perhaps called Car Enthusiast Wannabes where such people can ask what the difference betwen psi and psig is? what is a dry sump? does Mario Andretti own Ferrari? didn't John DeLorean create the 250 and 288 GTOs? what is a weak second gear synchromonizermaticgizmatchi? and so forth. Unfortunately it would probably require Rob or a proxy to sort those entries into that topic as no one voluntarily wants to be a newbie. Oh, by the way, I've proven all that I have needed to in my life over the years and it had absolutely nothing to do with anyone here nor will it in the future. Cars and racing are hobbies and not the reason for life. Have a GREAT DAY. Just envision a site made up of all wannabes as I think that is where you are headed. King - CNOTD | ||
| Ton Visser (Lion315)
Junior Member Username: Lion315 Post Number: 79 Registered: 12-2002 |
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| KCCK (Kenneth)
Member Username: Kenneth Post Number: 263 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ton, Well said, but who cares about him anymore? This is all about Ferrarichat solidarity, guys! | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 930 Registered: 3-2001 |
Actually this thread is pretty amusing. Think back the last couple of FC years, there are just some people who join FC and feel like they have something to prove. I can think of several of these types... anybody who's been here awhile knows exactly who I'm talking about. Eventually, most of these people settle in, mellow out and become solid FC citizens. Then there's the kids who are just stirring up trouble... that's a different subject all together. But this Kingmeister guy feels like he's got something to prove... he fits the mold perfectly. So he's either going to change or he'll get frustrated and you'll eventually see him disappear. Ahhh, life goes on. | ||
| Ton Visser (Lion315)
Junior Member Username: Lion315 Post Number: 77 Registered: 12-2002 |
Yeah, and he is enjoying it too!!! Ton | ||
| KCCK (Kenneth)
Member Username: Kenneth Post Number: 258 Registered: 10-2002 |
No. I am enjoying it too. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3197 Registered: 12-2000 |
Sad part is I'm enjoying this post. Is that wrong? | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1542 Registered: 4-2002 |
HEY TOM...IM A FAG AND I RESENT THAT........... O, TIM...FDHYRUYRUFHEUEIRFHYRHEIEI AND TAKE THAT TO THE BANK BRUCE | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 870 Registered: 6-2001 |
Guys: King has your number: every time he posts he gets a reaction. Ignore him and he'll go away. | ||
| Tom Bakowsky (Tbakowsky)
Junior Member Username: Tbakowsky Post Number: 157 Registered: 9-2002 |
You guys know what Fiero stands for? Just a joke pleas don't get offended Fag In Every Red One | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1956 Registered: 6-2001 |
"children who think the world revolves around fast cars and that their opinion is the only one that counts." I think you are refering to supra owners, lol. Yes, some people are this way. Most are able to accept the opinions of others. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1955 Registered: 6-2001 |
Hey Bruce,  | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 335 Registered: 3-2001 |
Hear hear Ton.....lately we have been getting a bunch of new posters who, as a group, have been a bunch of assh*les. Come on guys, don't we all have anything better to do than get hyped up over a cyber issue?? Why are some people so compelled to react to these jokers? This thread should have been 1 post long! We all know who are regular and valued posters...the rest can just go away UNNOTICED. | ||
| Reiner Kaiser (Reinerkaiser)
New member Username: Reinerkaiser Post Number: 47 Registered: 2-2001 |
I have to say that this forum has been of really great help to me in the past, there really seem to be many experts ready to volunteer time and share their knowledge with the rest of us, especially for 348s (it seems). Sometimes there are posts/threads that are a waste of bandwidth... you don't have to read them! Given the fact that Ferrari is often less than helpful and forthcoming with regards to DIY advice and original spare parts are very expensive, I can put a significant dollar value on the advice given in this board. Thanks to everyone who is willing to share, and I'll return the favor anytime whenever I can and whatever little I know. Just ignore moronic and/or offensive posts. | ||
| Ton Visser (Lion315)
Junior Member Username: Lion315 Post Number: 76 Registered: 12-2002 |
Why is everybody reacting like this? That is exactly what he is provoking. Just leave the poor bastard alone. Ignore the messages. Don't feed the fire. | ||
| KCCK (Kenneth)
Member Username: Kenneth Post Number: 254 Registered: 10-2002 |
In this forum, there are novices, and there are experts. The vistors come from all over the world. Perhaps the novices might ask naive questions, but the experts are willing to help and share their knowledge. In this forum, no one looks down on the others on the ground of wealth, Ferrari ownership, or social standing. This is a forum where equality, fairness, and common sense prevails. This wonderful community has been getting along fine, until a person who thinks that he is king barges in, and unilaterally assumes the role of the SAVIOUR - it is his birth right, so he deludes himself, to save us from the ignorant, to save us from the inquisitive, and to save us from the chatterbox. Oh no. We do not need this self-styled "saviour". What we do need, however, is someone to save us from this shallow bigotry and insufferable intolerance, this one-man slum. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 675 Registered: 1-2002 |
Hey Queen, I will type this really slowly so you can keep up: NO ONE FORCES YOU TO BE HERE. WE ARE HERE BY OUR OWN CHOICE BECAUSE WE LIKE WHAT ROB HAS PUT TOGETHER, AND WE LIKE THE HONEST SHARING OF DIFFERING POINTS OF VIEW. IF YOU FIND IT SO UNPLEASANT TO BE HERE, PLEASE LEAVE IMMEDIATELY AND REMOVE YOUR ALIAS. OTHERWISE, KINDLY SWALLOW YOUR HYPOCRISY AND FIT IN. Did ya get all that, Queenie? I sure hope so, Queenie.  | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
New member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 10 Registered: 1-2003 |
William H., I have been reading/lofting FChat for some time. Never really felt compelled to input and learned a lot. Nowadays though, every other post is criticism towards every other car, something self serving or posting just for the sake of posting. The Lambo post specifically was/is hilarious. Once again, many of the post are of valuable and good contemporary news on a common interest. Wow. Have a GREAT DAY! King | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 639 Registered: 10-2001 |
Hey DES, calling King a Fiero King is an insult to all Fiero Owners! LOL (BTW, I still want to drop a Ferrari engine in a Fiero someday). | ||
| Joseph (Mojo)
Junior Member Username: Mojo Post Number: 235 Registered: 9-2002 |
people are people world around. The ratio of good people to bad people is the same here on f-chat as in the real world. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1137 Registered: 8-2002 |
"If there's a person here with "antisocial tendencies, superiority complexes and anger out the yazoo", I think it's you." Hence, projection. King, it's time to move on, buddy. You should change your name to Fiero King, 'cause you're gettin' FLAMED...! (HA HA HA HA, i crack myself up...!) | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 928 Registered: 3-2001 |
Mr. King, I recall your first post about a week ago. You titled the thread, "Any chance that car people will take over FChat?". And your very first message included this impressive line, "A large percentage of contributions here (FC) lean toward Junior High Auto Shop and waste reader's time." If there's a person here with "antisocial tendencies, superiority complexes and anger out the yazoo", I think it's you. Mr. King, have you ever walked into a party where some a$$hole was complaining and bragging to a bunch of people he'd never even met? You know, the kind of guy you don't want to be associated with? You sure appear to think you're much better than the rest of us. Do you get it yet, pal? | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 380 Registered: 10-2001 |
Ferrari King- you remind me of a college room mate that didn't last too long. When we met for the first time, he told me... "I've had seven bad room mates in a row." | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3607 Registered: 5-2001 |
William is back! Where the hell have you been? | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Intermediate Member Username: Newman Post Number: 1018 Registered: 12-2001 |
Its greaseball, vassil, you know... | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Intermediate Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 1135 Registered: 8-2002 |
It's the cup holder syndrome... i get like that, too... You find a car you like and find out it doesn't have cup holders, that's why he's so stressed out... Let's just let him be... He'll come out of it, after a while... King, hang in there, man, i know how you feel, you gotta project your insecurities on others when life gets too hard, don't let it get to ya, buddy...! | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1741 Registered: 2-2001 |
You just registered this month & you already have this impression?!?! Isnt that a bit hasty ?? | ||
| Ernesto (T88power)
Intermediate Member Username: T88power Post Number: 1084 Registered: 2-2001 |
Yeah, get off the sauce! LOL... Ernesto | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1541 Registered: 4-2002 |
FERRARI KING, YOU ARE THE ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM, YOU ARE SARCASTIC, ABRUPT, AND ANIMALISTIC...I HAVE WATCHED ALL YOUR POSTS AND NEVER RESPONDED TILL NOW, BUT I THINK YOU SHOULD GET OF THE CRANK, CRACK, AND LOOK AT YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR BEFORE IT CRACKS,GET REAL MAN............ | ||
| The Ferrari King (Theferrariking)
New member Username: Theferrariking Post Number: 9 Registered: 1-2003 |
Sure seems so. A few pretty nice and knowledgable guys here but outweighed by children who think the world revolves around fast cars and that their opinion is the only one that counts. Maybe Rob Lay can arrange for a FChat discount at shrinks around the world to help all the folks with antisocial tendencies, superiority complexes and anger out the yazoo. King |