Re: SCARRRYY!!!!

["S. Joseph Mann" <joem@pswtech.com>]

GROUP HUG!!!



Tony Mori wrote:
> 
> There is, a MIND-BOGGLING amount of:
> 
> 1) Ego's
> 2) immaturity
> 3) Idiocy
> 
> on the list. I've noticed it in the past few days, especially when
> what's-his-name
> started taking personal shots at Don.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-jettaglx@igtc.com [mailto:owner-jettaglx@igtc.com]On Behalf
> > Of George Turner, Jr.
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 1998 5:18 PM
> > To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> > Subject: Re: SCARRRYY!!!!
> >
> >
> > <<<<<<<<<<<<WITH ALL DUE RESPECT>>>>>>>>>
> > IN RESPONSE TO EVERYONE
> > I know how to drive, I am sure I drive much better than those
> > attempting to put me down.  Once you can beat me on the autocross
> > coarse, or on the track... then talk to me.  Also, I do not
> > drink, never have,  never will.
> > I basically never owned a stock glx.  I preferred to change it
> > when I got mines because I did not like the way it felt.  I have
> > never owned a car whose stock suspension was soo bad.  My
> > previous car was a passat, and it handled much better than the
> > glx with no mods.. before that I owned a Porsche 944 turbo.  To
> > go from cars that handle pretty good with no mods to a car than
> > sucked is mind boggling.  I am not the one to slide assignee
> > comments in on anyone.  I dont treat you that way, and dont
> > expect any of you to treat me that way.  If you have a problem
> > with something I say, be a bigger man and take it off the list.
> > THAT IS FOR EVERYONE.  you can email me privately, or even call
> > me and express your feelings. 310-671-6962.  I put up with
> > reading all the childish bickering for the past couple days
> > because some else expressed their opinion on something they see
> > daily.  ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS GROW UP!.
> > I thought this list was to express experiences, tell what works
> > and what doesn't, and where to get the best deals... if I am
> > wrong..someone please let me know.  it amazes me to see how grown
> > men can act.  the ones usually doing the silly comments are the
> > ones who usually cannot afford the mods others talk about.
> > jealousy is a silly thing. we are here to accomplish a common
> > goal... fix up and enjoy our VW's.  not put down the next man for
> > their thoughts and experiences.
> > george (a very disappointed list member)
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: S. Joseph Mann <joem@pswtech.com>
> > To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
> > Date: Monday, October 12, 1998 10:31 PM
> > Subject: Re: SCARRRYY!!!!
> >
> >
> > >George,
> > >
> > >(I almost crashed 4 times!) PLEASE! With all due respect, literally,
> > >LEARN TO DRIVE. OR, verify that all the original parts are connected
> > >properly, i.e. SWAY BARS!  I've driven my bone stock GLX for over 3
> > >years, often at the limits of it's speed, and never once come close to
> > >loosing control.
> > >
> > >Your car does not GIVE you control, you EXERT it.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> George Turner, Jr. wrote:
> > >>
> > >>    I experienced one of the scariest things ever over the weekend.  I
> > >> drove a GLX with STOCK suspension! (no disrespect to fellow glx'ers
> > >> with stock suspension)  To make a long story short.. I got rid of my
> > >> carrera coil overs and put back on my stock suspension till the H&R's
> > >> come in.  I have been driving my car with a performance suspension
> > >> about 3 weeks after I got it and forgot what it feels like to drive a
> > >> stock GLX.  On Friday night I had to drive about 30 miles to a friends
> > >> house to pick up a banner for the VW club, on the way I almost crashed
> > >> 4 times!  I never knew changing lanes, going on and off on ramps,  and
> > >> uneven roads could be soo dangerous!  I was never soo scared to drive
> > >> a car before in my life.  It got to the point where I almost pulled
> > >> over and called AAA for a tow back home!  The car totally has a
> > >> different personality..  I hit a bump while driving and turning at the
> > >> same time and the car almost jumped totally into the next lane.
> > >> SCARY!!  even a crappy suspension set up is better than driving a car
> > >> stock!  spinning out on the freeway while going 95 mph in traffic does
> > >> not compare to how scared I was driving the car with stock
> > >> suspension.
> > >> MORAL:  forget chips, rims, and all that other stuff...change your
> > >> suspension FIRST!!!
> > >> btw..I measured the difference between the stock set up and the height
> > >> in had the car with the coil overs.. it was 3 1/4 inches!!  The ride
> > >> quality was still pretty good..
> > >> George
> > >
> >
> >