Yaris LB vs. WRX - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

ChinoCharles · 09-08-2007, 12:01 AM

Thanks buddy. I'll put my cape on now.

sherryberry · 09-08-2007, 02:55 AM

I don't know about you but I think drunk driving is a lot more serious and dangerous than someone who is sober and speeding..

CF-Shane · 09-08-2007, 03:43 AM

Man... some people buy soap boxes in bulk, huh?

(referring to the folks disproportionaly lashing out at Chino)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

You guys want to believe so badly that there is some huge moderator conspiracy here, don't you?

Part of the job man, part of the job. I've been doing it for a while, and it sunk in quick that there's a bullseye tattooed on your nut sack that comes with the title.

blueskana · 09-08-2007, 07:55 AM

This is a touchy subject, because on one hand most of these non-track stories involve someone blatently/dangerously breaking the law. For that reason, and peoples own personal experiences, they are justified in having strong reactions/condemnation for these illegal actions. On the other hand, in one way or another, almost everyone intentionally breaks the law. The degree and the severity often separated by experience and normal human weaknesses. So in principal, at least, no one is blameless. I'd like to say I keep it on the track/course, and when I'm on the roads set the cruise control at whatever the speed limit is, ignore any challenges, and am a "safe, responsible driver". Unfortunatly, when the road is empty, and there is a corner I am familiar with, that's not the case: a corner with a "15 mph" limit, I try to take at 45, "25 mph" at 75, maxing up to 90... roughly 3x the posted limit.
I justify that as soon as I exit the turn I return to the speed limit, no one else is around should things go badly, I have life insurance, am an organ donor, and have a 'Do Not Resusitate' tag so in theory not toooo much effort is waisted trying to bring me back. But in truth I'm wrong. This IS a pretty much free forum, and anyone is/should be allowed to post what they want (Moderator limitations/responsibilities whatever they may be)... though disclaimers not withstanding, replies and opinions can't be halted either.
Soooo I guess if you post something shady, just expect to catch as much flak as atta-boys, and if someone tells you to go stuff the moralistic preaching, expect that too and don't get too bent out of shape. I pray for safe miles for us all.

.02

ChinoCharles · 09-08-2007, 05:02 PM

I will generally close any thread that has nothing to do with the car and warrants an e-mail response from a fellow member. See that little "report post" button down there at the bottom left? Click it and it e-mails the moderators. Action is still at our discretion.

Kioshi · 09-17-2007, 10:26 AM

nice run. I wish I could run into an incident like this. But most of the freeway is either heavily stop n stop go conjested or......its complete straight-a-ways, where any 1.8L will nail me down >_<

I agree that Yaris has no advantage over WRX but if the driver just has the money to buy buy....and no driving skills......he's toast w/ any car he runs against.

Just outta curiousity...at what speed did you drop it into 2nd? Might've missed it, too lazy~

ChinoCharles · 09-17-2007, 11:55 AM

We were probably going 45-50... just slow enough for third to be useless.

AlphaFox · 09-19-2007, 02:13 PM

Good post Charles, I dont know what everyone is whining about... He told a story, if you dont like it dont read it and move on. jeez..

as far as the lane passing thing goes, on a 2 lane highway the left lane is for passing, and right lane is for travel, on a 3 lane highway the left 2 lanes are for passing.. the right lane is for travel. on a 4 lane, the right 2 are travel, left 2 are for passing.
this has NOTHING to do with speeding. in europe its illegal to pass on the right so everyone follows this law. here its not really enforced, but it is ANNOYING when people dont follow this.
I know for a fact that people have been pulled over by cops when they were driving in the left and and wouldnt get over for the cop.

DRIVE IN THE RIGHT LANE, if someone is going slower than you PASS THEM then get back into the right lane!! if there are many people going slower than you in the right lane stay in the left lane as long as you are passing people. thats what its there for. once you have passed people and its clear in the right lane, GET OVER. this is not a hard concept to grasp..

There will always be people going faster than you, its a fact of life. Concern YOURSELF with the speed limit and dont worry about the people breaking it, its their decision. If you are in the right lane they wont bug you as they will pass you on the left!

*Astroman* · 09-19-2007, 02:18 PM

It seems to be a hard concept for WA drivers, esp. when there are 3 lanes. I guess they think that they are faster if they drive in the left lane. There is a stretch of freeway I drive on a lot and the fastest lane is the far right lane because everyone else (except most large trucks) is in the middle and left lanes.

AlphaFox · 09-19-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroman

...everyone else (except most large trucks) is in the middle and left lanes.

I know, I hate this. MOVE OVER TO THE RIGHT!

eTiMaGo · 09-20-2007, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroman

It seems to be a hard concept for WA drivers, esp. when there are 3 lanes. I guess they think that they are faster if they drive in the left lane. There is a stretch of freeway I drive on a lot and the fastest lane is the far right lane because everyone else (except most large trucks) is in the middle and left lanes.

heh that's pretty much any highway here, people just spreaaaad out...

It brought a tear to my eye when I was on holiday, that on the highway, everyone drives at a decent speed, stays on the outside lane, and go back to the outside lane after overtaking... it's so simple!

blueskana · 09-20-2007, 05:44 AM

Where did you go?

eTiMaGo · 09-20-2007, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueskana

Where did you go?

Home

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/blog.php?b=15

blueskana · 09-20-2007, 07:36 AM

Cool

PETERPOOP · 05-16-2009, 03:01 PM

ok cool, now lock it up. :)

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 05-16-2009, 03:03 PM

i can't believe that last post before this was 2007.

PETERPOOP · 05-16-2009, 03:26 PM

i have no problem w/ street racing threads, and i understand your nazi comment. however, you're a mod, this thread was started by you about street racing,and you want to let it go? come on. :P

frownonfun · 05-16-2009, 03:43 PM

lol. why can't a mod start a topic about street racing? what exactly is the harm in that? are people looking up to the mods as role models? he just told a story anyway. he wasn't exactly endorsing street racing. and even if he was what does that really have to do with his status as a moderator on a website?

in fact, peterpoop weren't you the one running no catalytic converter? would that be less acceptable if you were a moderator?

i'm confused.

09-08-2007, 02:55 AM	#2
sherryberry Drives: 07 Blazing Blue Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,305	I don't know about you but I think drunk driving is a lot more serious and dangerous than someone who is sober and speeding.. __________________ Don't Milk the Cat! -Said by me during a game of Cranium.

09-17-2007, 10:26 AM	#6
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	nice run. I wish I could run into an incident like this. But most of the freeway is either heavily stop n stop go conjested or......its complete straight-a-ways, where any 1.8L will nail me down >_< I agree that Yaris has no advantage over WRX but if the driver just has the money to buy buy....and no driving skills......he's toast w/ any car he runs against. Just outta curiousity...at what speed did you drop it into 2nd? Might've missed it, too lazy~ Last edited by Kioshi; 09-17-2007 at 10:54 AM.

09-19-2007, 02:18 PM	#9
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	It seems to be a hard concept for WA drivers, esp. when there are 3 lanes. I guess they think that they are faster if they drive in the left lane. There is a stretch of freeway I drive on a lot and the fastest lane is the far right lane because everyone else (except most large trucks) is in the middle and left lanes. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

05-16-2009, 03:03 PM	#16
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	i can't believe that last post before this was 2007. __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

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09-08-2007, 12:01 AM	#1
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Thanks buddy. I'll put my cape on now.

09-08-2007, 07:55 AM	#4
blueskana View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 206	This is a touchy subject, because on one hand most of these non-track stories involve someone blatently/dangerously breaking the law. For that reason, and peoples own personal experiences, they are justified in having strong reactions/condemnation for these illegal actions. On the other hand, in one way or another, almost everyone intentionally breaks the law. The degree and the severity often separated by experience and normal human weaknesses. So in principal, at least, no one is blameless. I'd like to say I keep it on the track/course, and when I'm on the roads set the cruise control at whatever the speed limit is, ignore any challenges, and am a "safe, responsible driver". Unfortunatly, when the road is empty, and there is a corner I am familiar with, that's not the case: a corner with a "15 mph" limit, I try to take at 45, "25 mph" at 75, maxing up to 90... roughly 3x the posted limit. I justify that as soon as I exit the turn I return to the speed limit, no one else is around should things go badly, I have life insurance, am an organ donor, and have a 'Do Not Resusitate' tag so in theory not toooo much effort is waisted trying to bring me back. But in truth I'm wrong. This IS a pretty much free forum, and anyone is/should be allowed to post what they want (Moderator limitations/responsibilities whatever they may be)... though disclaimers not withstanding, replies and opinions can't be halted either. Soooo I guess if you post something shady, just expect to catch as much flak as atta-boys, and if someone tells you to go stuff the moralistic preaching, expect that too and don't get too bent out of shape. I pray for safe miles for us all. .02

09-08-2007, 05:02 PM	#5
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I will generally close any thread that has nothing to do with the car and warrants an e-mail response from a fellow member. See that little "report post" button down there at the bottom left? Click it and it e-mails the moderators. Action is still at our discretion.

09-17-2007, 11:55 AM	#7
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	We were probably going 45-50... just slow enough for third to be useless.

09-19-2007, 02:13 PM	#8
AlphaFox Drives: 07' Yaris Liftback - silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield, Mass Posts: 475	Good post Charles, I dont know what everyone is whining about... He told a story, if you dont like it dont read it and move on. jeez.. as far as the lane passing thing goes, on a 2 lane highway the left lane is for passing, and right lane is for travel, on a 3 lane highway the left 2 lanes are for passing.. the right lane is for travel. on a 4 lane, the right 2 are travel, left 2 are for passing. this has NOTHING to do with speeding. in europe its illegal to pass on the right so everyone follows this law. here its not really enforced, but it is ANNOYING when people dont follow this. I know for a fact that people have been pulled over by cops when they were driving in the left and and wouldnt get over for the cop. DRIVE IN THE RIGHT LANE, if someone is going slower than you PASS THEM then get back into the right lane!! if there are many people going slower than you in the right lane stay in the left lane as long as you are passing people. thats what its there for. once you have passed people and its clear in the right lane, GET OVER. this is not a hard concept to grasp.. There will always be people going faster than you, its a fact of life. Concern YOURSELF with the speed limit and dont worry about the people breaking it, its their decision. If you are in the right lane they wont bug you as they will pass you on the left!

09-20-2007, 05:44 AM	#12
blueskana View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 206	Where did you go?

09-20-2007, 07:36 AM	#14
blueskana View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 206	Cool

05-16-2009, 03:01 PM	#15
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	ok cool, now lock it up. :)

05-16-2009, 03:26 PM	#17
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	i have no problem w/ street racing threads, and i understand your nazi comment. however, you're a mod, this thread was started by you about street racing,and you want to let it go? come on. :P

05-16-2009, 03:43 PM	#18
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	lol. why can't a mod start a topic about street racing? what exactly is the harm in that? are people looking up to the mods as role models? he just told a story anyway. he wasn't exactly endorsing street racing. and even if he was what does that really have to do with his status as a moderator on a website? in fact, peterpoop weren't you the one running no catalytic converter? would that be less acceptable if you were a moderator? i'm confused.

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