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What People Do When They See A Ferrari.

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  1. dkny

    dkny Formula Junior

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  2. whatheheck

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    #277 whatheheck, Apr 10, 2014
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    It was sunny here in Seattle today so I left work 1 hour early to go for a drive.

    I cant even count how many thumbs up, how many smiles, peace sign and appreciation I got from people as I drive by and they see my car. they took photos and videos while I was driving.

    I went to the beach to get a cup of coffee. Parked my car and people started walking over to check out my car.

    A family of 4 on an SUV pulled up, Mom said "my son said you have an awesome car. He's never seen a Ferrari in person before, only in pictures, can he take photos?" I said of course!

    He stood beside my car while Mom took photos so I asked if he wants to sit in the driver seat while mom takes photos. With a big smile on his face he said "Can I?"
    I said of course!

    So I said to him, "get a good education, then get a good job and you too can have your dream car come true". Mom said Great advice - Thank you. Dad smiled too.

    He said You made my day, I told him you are most welcome!

    Here he is with a big smile on his face.

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  3. Cyt

    Cyt F1 Rookie

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    Dan, you are a good man
     
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  4. whatheheck

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    Thanks Cyt!

    Dan

     
  5. ar_es

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    +1 , really!


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  6. ar_es

    ar_es Formula 3

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    And today I met a lancer evo's owner who gave me a lot of thumbs up, etc.
    Nothing wrong with that.
    After an half hour he started to say something like "huh yeah, but that's a RWD" "ha, I'm pretty close to you, my top speed is 300kmh".
    Really? It's incredible how much people can be presumptuous.
    He said "Yeah but I'm way faster than you from 0 to 100".
    I said "ok, good for you, tell me about your mods.."
    He answers "291 hp, it's stock".

    I LAUGHED SO HARD!!!!!

    His reasoning was like "290hp is equal to 290 kmh".
    Wow guys, I never knew that my car can easily 500+++ kmh. HAHA.

    Jealous and stupid guy.
    Why do I always meet them???


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  7. Hardistyfezza

    Hardistyfezza Formula Junior

    Dan - you are a good man and the kind of guy that promotes the good feeling towards our cars that some of us experience - thank you.

    As for the guy in the lancer Evo - well that's why he's driving a Japanese video recorder/air conditioner unit.
     
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  8. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

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    Reminds me when I joked to my friends that I own over 400 horses. They asked if I had a ranch. I said no, just a car!
     
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  9. ar_es

    ar_es Formula 3

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    :D
    That was so funny.
    Really I don't know how a guy can say "290hp-300kmh-evo x".
    Thanks to him for the laugh!


    :D
    It would be better a ranch for him, instead of an Evo X!
    But I've seen his Evo.
    His claim was so ridicolous!

    ..and he added me on instagram! Lol



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  10. whatheheck

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    Thank you!

    Dan

     
  11. whatheheck

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    Thank you kindly!

    Dan

     
  12. 360+Volt=Prius

    360+Volt=Prius Formula 3
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    Ok...drove to my 360 to the office (something I don't do often). One of our x-ray techs approaches me and asks "Whose red Ferrari is that outside." I did my usual pretend I didn't hear. Our nurse rats me out. Then the x-ray tech says " I really like that car, but what's all that stuff in the trunk...is that like the engine or something?" I love it, drive a Ferrari and the ladies instantly notice the junk in your trunk!


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  13. whatheheck

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    LOL!

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  14. Michaelzeiss

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    People either pull out their phones or roll down their windows and stare. This one guy pulled up and yelled out to me "What's wrong, can't afford a Lamborghini?"


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  15. Nicoje1

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    On July 4th, a pickup truck tried to run me off of the road. Has this happened to anyone else? He was passing me on the left (I was going about 70 MPH on a 4 lane divided highway) when all of a sudden he veers hard into my lane. Good thing I had the top down so I could see what he was doing. I veered onto the shoulder expecting that he would hit me, but he missed.
     
  16. Michaelzeiss

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    That's so true. I put it in neutral and blip it to 7000rpm and I hear all the cheers and clapping, then the light turns green.


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  17. Michaelzeiss

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    I had these on one night and nearly caused an accident because other drivers were hypnotized or something they almost forgot to stop!!!
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  18. Michaelzeiss

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    I think all the hatred and jealousy is common but sometimes it really depends where you are. Rule of thumb, if there's a walmart near by, steer clear. 99% I get positive feed back and 1% of "What's wrong, couldn't afford a Lamborghini"? Comment.


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  19. Michaelzeiss

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    Cheers!!!


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  20. Labman

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    Because he is on his way to a miserable job he hates and you weren't going fast enough for him. Nothing but jealousy. A typical day here in metro NY.
     
  21. White Knight

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    I get the very same talk from my better half. I'm generally focused on the road, especially when I know people are running around taking pics. My wife "hates" riding along or driving alongside because of this behavior!

    I've "only" got a 355, but being young (30) & looking like I'm 25 (at least when I shave), get a lot of "how did you afford this" and "what do you do" questions. When I tell them I'm basically the Han Solo of engineering, the questions just get worse. I don't particularly mind, the added attention is part of the deal when you're a custodian of one of these cars.

    The best times are at the local C&C events. I've had a guy (my age) ask where Xenia Onatopp is! Being a huge James Bond fan, that made me chuckle.
     
  22. kitchenaid

    kitchenaid Karting

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    ok...now I have to know...what exactly does the Han Solo of engineering do? IIRC, Han wasn't a highly technical guy and would have preferred to blast his way out of a problem rather than come up with an elegant solution ;-)

    (you knew this was coming, didn't you?)
     
  23. White Knight

    White Knight Formula 3

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    So....that's a bad way of engineering? ;) Haha, yes, you make an excellent point!

    By training I'm an aerospace engineer (the rocket scientist jokes take on a whole new meaning), but in industry I'm a contract test engineer. Essentially a mercenary (which is why the Han Solo reference seemed appropriate!). I end up moving every year or so, but the compensation isn't bad!
     
  24. kitchenaid

    kitchenaid Karting

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    heh - ok so aerospace and mercenary..you are the Han Solo of engineering!
     
  25. Michaelzeiss

    Michaelzeiss Karting

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    It's was a nice hot summer day and I felt like a chocolate sundae. Stopped at McDonalds and drew a crowd. Mostly teenagers and men while women just kept walking and glanced a few times. Generally people are cool if you're cool. Act like a fool or a****h, you're gonna get treated like one. The kids love it.
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