| Author | Message | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 591 Registered: 11-2002 |
My brand spanking new Porsche is in the shop because of fuel injector problems. Any other owners out there have this issue? Talk about lame. The reason I bought the Porsche is because I wanted a daily driver. If these sort of problems persist I'm jumping the fence and getting a Ferrari dammit. Cheers | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 880 Registered: 3-2002 |
Taek, sorry to hear about that. Especially frustrating since the other guy sounds like a cocky brat. I'm sure a firm grip around his throat would have squeezed out an apology. I don't know how you refrained from grabbing his phone and ashpalt-testing it! | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 529 Registered: 11-2002 |
Wife asked me today where the Porsche is... It's in the shop, I said. The moment of truth draws nigh. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 514 Registered: 11-2002 |
JR, I've put about 250 miles in the last couple of days. I want to hit 1000 miles before WOT. Then 1500 miles before redlining. Hopefully by the end of next week I'll be whipping it along. Cheers | ||
| JRV (Jrvall)
Intermediate Member Username: Jrvall Post Number: 1550 Registered: 11-2002 |
Taek, is the new Turbo broken in enough to open it up yet? | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 513 Registered: 11-2002 |
"I was once told never, ever, to admit to any type of guilt in an incident such as this" Adam, You were told wrong. I understand that an apology is an admission of guilt, and that is something best reserved for other times if it isn't clear whose fault it was. The guy hit a parked car while going way over the 25 mph speed limit. It is obviously his fault. An apology is the very least he can do. By the way, talked to the police yesterday. The guy was stoned and had a few beers. I must admit he didn't look drunk or anything but breathalizers don't lie. Great, what an idiot. Cheers | ||
| Adam R (Arymarcz)
Junior Member Username: Arymarcz Post Number: 85 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sorry to hear about this Taek. Regarding the lack of an apology, I was once told never, ever, to admit to any type of guilt in an incident such as this. On the other hand, maybe it was the guy's emotions getting in the way, or maybe, heck, he's just an idiot  | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 510 Registered: 11-2002 |
Yeah, I've seen Civic CRXs do 9sec quarter miles. Kind of crazy what they can do with these cars! I almost got burned by a twin turbo Jetta VR6 when I was in my Vette the other day. The car is my ex-roommate's. Sucker's fast. Cheers | ||
| Patrick Denonville (Arizonaguy)
Junior Member Username: Arizonaguy Post Number: 97 Registered: 4-2003 |
I heard and saw a turbo integra last night spool up the turbos and chirp the tires in gears 1-3. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 506 Registered: 11-2002 |
I'll be taking photos of ricers who want to take on the Turbo too. You never know, there are some sleepers out there. Nitrous brought the horsepower game to the masses. Cheers | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 981 Registered: 10-2001 |
Sorry to hear that ! Cant belive it , the other u just posted pics of u driving in ur 996 Cab and now the car is wrecked  !! You really have no luck with ricers !! Hope it all turns out for the best ! | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 495 Registered: 11-2002 |
I swear this car called my name when I walked into the showroom. It's not the X50. It's tough to find those. It's a bit overkill too. I just want a solid daily driver out of this car. I have some money allotted for the more heart tugging exotica out there. Just waiting for the right car and the right time. Problem is...the list gets longer and longer. Now I gotta figure out what to do with the C4. I'll probably sell it to my brother for cheap after I fix it up. Good time to do mods on the car. Maybe a Turbo package? Then it'll be like a Turbo Cabrio! Well, we'll leave that up to him. Cheers | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 275 Registered: 3-2002 |
Sorry to hear about the C4 Taek, Glad that you were not hurt. Did you purchase a X50 TT? Look forward to seeing it out at future drives. That makes 3 996TT's in our local owners group; Mark, ACW, and Taek. See you and the C5 this weekend. | ||
| chris cummings (Entelechy)
Junior Member Username: Entelechy Post Number: 248 Registered: 5-2001 |
Taek and Ross, Wow - now that is equanimity. Geez, just the other night I got ticked off at a girl who pulled out in front of me without looking (on a cell phone) while traffic was moving about 40 mph. Glad you're ok, and glad you were able to turn it into something even better! Still, most aren't that fortunate. I've been hit & run while parked in LA 3 times over the years. The cars are never the same (like Ross' - can you imagine an insurance company not writing that off??? Plus, if you upgrade and really keep your cars up like many of us do, you'll never get your investment back). Frustrating, and a fact of life, especially in LA. I loved having to pay my deductibles for something I had no control over and no fault in, not to mention the weeks the car is in the shop, but have come to accept that that's the way it is... And the guy not even having the decency or common courtesy not to apologize when you were right there!? Makes me mad just thinking about it! Gotta get back into yoga... Anyway, glad you're ok and all's well :-) ~C | ||
| James P. Smith (Tigermilk)
Junior Member Username: Tigermilk Post Number: 139 Registered: 7-2001 |
I've made 3 insurance claims in my short life for car accidents: 1) car hit in the middle of the night in front of my grandfather's house during college 2) car hit in parking lot in the middle of the night in college dorm 3) car hit in the middle of the night in front of my in-laws house I've never been in the car during an "accident." I've seen my car hit once though. Was watching as a guy backs up and swipes it. He paid me to have it fixed and insurance never knew about that one. So 4 hits on my parked cars over the years. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 494 Registered: 11-2002 |
Ross... Hope everything with the wife was OK. Geez, now there's a situation in which I would've flown off the handle too actually. Not my car, with my pregnant wife? Yeah I think it was a sympathy purchase in retrospect, but they look so shiny and new in the showroom. Well, probably because they are new and cleaned every day... Anyway, I thought of spending the money in a Ferrari but I want a good daily driver. We'll see what's next. Cheers | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Intermediate Member Username: Ross Post Number: 1229 Registered: 3-2002 |
i feel for you taek, but at least you weren't in the car at the time ! nice sympathy purchase btw. about 10 years ago i was delivering a nice series 1.5 e type for my father from chicago to ohio. i had my pregnant wife along with me for the ride. the car ran well and the trip was great until....about 460 miles into the 500 mile trip, i was stopped at a red light, and an 18 wheeler didn't stop in time and ran over the back of the car !!! i didn't realize what was happening until i turned around to see his front license plate about 6'' from my head when he stopped! i got my wife out of the car, then i went berserk. the guy reversed off of the jag and got out of his truck. he was about 50, no teeth, no insurance, drivers license suspended etc etc. the cops finally came and sorted out the particulars, but had no idea what kind of car it was, asked me what kind of kit car it was !!! the insurance company didn't want to write it off, so the car was completely rebuilt to the tune of about $30k. you can never account for stupid people out there. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 489 Registered: 11-2002 |
Note to self: Don't piss off G.Peters!! | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 354 Registered: 4-2003 |
Taek, Good for you. Same works for me, life's too short to be pissed off at every shitty thing that happens. V | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 486 Registered: 11-2002 |
Errr... I'm 27. I don't think I'd react that way even if I were 17! Funny story though. What it boils down to is that my knee jerk reaction is always to make sure everyone is OK. After that, what more can you do... You can always replace a car. But you can't enjoy it from behind bars!! I've always been a kind of happy go lucky type of guy. It works in situations like this. Botton line is, it wasn't intentional and everyone is entitled to make mistakes. I just hope he learns from this and is more careful. He might not be so lucky next time. Cheers | ||
| G.Peters (Wfo_racer)
Junior Member Username: Wfo_racer Post Number: 112 Registered: 5-2002 |
Wow, you reacted very calmly. When I was 17 I drove a Fiat sypder convertible. I was rear ended waiting for a light near Disneyland . As soon as I got hit I looked to make sure my date was fine. I jumped out of the car and pulled the guy that hit me out of his car and beat him unconscious. Guy was laying out cold when the police and parmedics got there.I told them he didn't have his belt on and must have hit the steering wheel. They got the truth the next day and I got a small fine and had to do community service for a weekend. Boy I miss those days, being under 18 and a hooligan and getting a slap on the wrist. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 479 Registered: 11-2002 |
Alright JR! Let's see what it'll take! Lost a good car, got a better one, and I'm hoping in getting the best one yet! Thanks JR! Cheers | ||
| JRV (Jrvall)
Intermediate Member Username: Jrvall Post Number: 1537 Registered: 11-2002 |
Taek, you need cheering up dude...the CD is already in Mr. UPS hands...begging and pleading worked...;-) | ||
| JRV (Jrvall)
Intermediate Member Username: Jrvall Post Number: 1536 Registered: 11-2002 |
WHOOOAAAA.. this is terrible..thank goddness no one got hurt!!! ;-( | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 478 Registered: 11-2002 |
You know... It wasn't my intention to do this. I went to talk to one of the guys about how much this would be, if it was a total loss etc. DAMN THOSE TEST DRIVES!! They just build up all these emotions, you know? In all seriousness I'm happy with the purchase. Now if only the right Ferrari would rear it's head... I hope the Cabrio is not a total loss though. I don't like it when cars get junked. It was a good car. Cheers | ||
| John A. Suarez (Futureowner)
Member Username: Futureowner Post Number: 651 Registered: 3-2002 |
Damn Taek! I guess this incident was the catalyst for your latest car conquest! | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 477 Registered: 11-2002 |
Now how do we break this to the wife... Honey, last time I went to half moon bay Norman dusted me with his 550. I had to get something to keep up! Blame it on Norm! Actually, I'll just hand her the keys and pretend nothing happend. When she finds out I'll tell her the upgrade elves must've visited us at night! Not a convertible, but I actually prefer these cars this way. Cheers | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 476 Registered: 11-2002 |
OK, just got back from the dealer. I just bought a Silver Turbo!! Deutsche Autos schauen im Silber gut! JA! Hehehe. This thing is fast and soooo easy to drive. Won't bring it to the Bay Area FChat meeting because I want to break it in properly, but it'll definitely be there the next one! Woohoo! Der Turbo ist schnell! Sorry to all the German folks if I butchered your language. Cheers | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 503 Registered: 2-2003 |
I'm glad to hear your OK and weren't in the car, or in its way, when it happened! Good luck with what you decide to do.. fix/keep, total and buy something else. I won't tell Peter. Sunny | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 341 Registered: 4-2003 |
I'm sure he didn't want to wreck his car or yours. But not apologizing is not cool. when you screw up, at least have the decency to say: "Sorry bout that." Glad everybody is allright. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 475 Registered: 11-2002 |
Off to the dealer... Lets see what the damage is. DES, no matter if the car is totaled or not I don't see myself driving this thing anymore. I smell a new car coming! Cheers | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 474 Registered: 11-2002 |
Thanks Frau... As angry as I was at this guy for doing what he did I was extremely relieved to see he walked away OK. Nobody deserves to get hurt for a mistake. I'm positive this guy's intentions were not to do what he did. Cheers | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 340 Registered: 4-2003 |
Taek, that sucks! Sorry. I wonder what PeterS will say when he sees this? He started the whole "I hate ricers" thread. He's going to have a field day. Vincent. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4224 Registered: 8-2002 |
Aw, look at the Bird being all civil... | ||
| Schnelles Fr�ulein (Miss_m_treiber)
Junior Member Username: Miss_m_treiber Post Number: 52 Registered: 4-2003 |
i see my "get in an accident and die" almost worked! thats horrible, im sorry. hey, im glad your ok, really. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 473 Registered: 11-2002 |
Thank God it wasn't a Maranello!! It would've squished the canollis in the trunk!! Cheers | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4220 Registered: 8-2002 |
Yadda, yadda, yadda, Bird, 'scuse me for caring... | ||
| Schnelles Fr�ulein (Miss_m_treiber)
New member Username: Miss_m_treiber Post Number: 49 Registered: 4-2003 |
kiss-ass DES i should deem you. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 471 Registered: 11-2002 |
Should've seen the condition of the car... He almost broke his front axle just by hitting a pothole. A Ferrari in the same condition I would deem crappy as well. As a matter of fact I frequently refer to my potential restoration project as my potential crappy car. Cheers | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4217 Registered: 8-2002 |
Taek, sorry to hear about your misfortune... i hope things work themselves out really soon... Please keep us posted... Most importantly, though, you're okay... Is the damage to the point where the insurance company will total out the car...? | ||
| Schnelles Fr�ulein (Miss_m_treiber)
New member Username: Miss_m_treiber Post Number: 46 Registered: 4-2003 |
hey dont call a civic "crappy".. some people cant afford nice cars. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 470 Registered: 11-2002 |
At the time I wanted to post this this board was down, so this is from another post I made in Lamborghini-talk.com. I just HAD to vent! OK, as if my luck with cars was not crappy enough for the past couple of years (see 40th anniversary thread), someone bashed into my parked daily driver. I had a 996 C4 Cab (some pictures of it in FChat a while ago). Painful to see. It almost happened in slow motion. I was just finishing my lunch when I see this idiot in his riced out Honda Civic tear through a turn. He hits a pothole and his crappy car can't hold the line. SMASH!! Next thing you know my rear engine car is now a mid engine car courtesy of Horse's Ass Motorsports. As mentioned in the subject line, my car was PARKED!! The restaurant valet almost took a dump in his pants because he was about to walk in front of it to open the driver's side door for me. I'm banished to my C5 Corvette econobox until I find a suitable replacement. I'm pissed (pissed as in angry, not pissed as in drunk by the way ). To top things off, the guy doesn't even apologize. He has the sense to call his girlfriend on his cell phone and ••••• about his piece of •••• car, but won't apologize when I'm standing two feet away from him! Sorry for the profanity folks, I'm just incensed right now. Cheers |