Do I need a 1 seater?

baege · 10-21-2017, 12:34 PM

Is it just me or can you really only enjoy a drive and truly appreciate a car when you drive alone?

Whether it is family, my GF or friends...I find I can't really get into the drive unless I am alone.

Dlpfcb · 10-21-2017, 12:43 PM

Completely agree.

kprocivic · 10-21-2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by baege

Is it just me or can you really only enjoy a drive and truly appreciate a car when you drive alone?

Whether it is family, my GF or friends...I find I can't really get into the drive unless I am alone.

That's because you only push the limits solo. Most people don't wanna hurt their loved ones if something happens.

are0lies · 10-21-2017, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kprocivic

That's because you only push the limits solo. Most people don't wanna hurt their loved ones if something happens.

That, and the "Slow Down", that is heard from the passenger seat(s).

Steeler · 10-21-2017, 01:32 PM

Maybe I just got lucky, but my wife reads her Kobo for hours while I tour around.
The odd look over when speed increases is enough deterrent to get too silly.
But to the OP, yes I do like going solo whenever I can to give the car a good wringing out.

tranquility · 10-21-2017, 02:16 PM

Ya, it's called a "motorcycle".

The Wind Breezes · 10-21-2017, 02:19 PM

I disagree 100% hard driving is best experienced with a passenger you just need to be competent (kind of a unrealistically high standard tbh). My passengers love me.

baege · 10-21-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wind Breezes

I disagree 100% hard driving is best experienced with a passenger you just need to be competent (kind of a unrealistically high standard tbh). My passengers love me.

I feel like maybe you are talking about something other than driving and I agree completely

davis449 · 10-23-2017, 04:46 PM

I effing hate passengers. In a two seater finally and I don't think I can go back. I have one friend I will drive with, that's it.

VT-man · 10-23-2017, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Ya, it's called a "motorcycle".

this!

Every time I get on the gas, my wife acts all scare and all
So I just cruise when I am with her.

vinylengraver · 10-23-2017, 06:09 PM

Here's your answer:

No Boost · 10-23-2017, 06:25 PM

Passengers, especially fat ones, add weight. Total bummer.

tranquility · 10-25-2017, 04:29 AM

Tbh, if one is only 'enjoying' drive when by themselves, esp if it's only a 2-seater, then maybe they're driving kinda unsafe.

baege · 10-25-2017, 08:58 AM

its not about pushing the car to its limits
its about taking in all the car has to.offer without distraction

1MOREMOD · 10-25-2017, 09:08 AM

Plus how else can you autostimulate in traffic

tranquility · 10-25-2017, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by baege

its not about pushing the car to its limits
its about taking in all the car has to.offer without distraction

You're using the term "distraction"? That extreme?? Maybe it's not the car but time for a new wife/gf lol. j/k

Viffermike · 10-25-2017, 05:27 PM

This is a no-brainer answer: yes. And the perfect examples have nothing to do with actually driving the car.

Example 1:
You: "What a great view. Think I'll stop and snap a pic."
Theoretical Passenger: "WTF are you stopping, AGAIN, in the middle of nowhere?"

Example 2:
You: "That was a great drive. Think I'll stop at The Best Damn BBQ Joint in the World for dinner."
Theoretical Passenger: "Wait: What? I'm vegan. Rememmmmber?"

Example 3:
You: "Holy crap that looks like a kick-ass [insert favorite kind of store here]. I gotta see what they have."
Theoretical Passenger: "Gaaaaaawd! If I see one more [insert favorite kind of store's best product], I'm going to throw up."

Example 4:
You: "I need to re-check tire pressures with a manual gauge, adjust luggage weight balance, clean the windshields, maybe even find a power wash to get this brake dust off the wheels and all those bugs off the radiat -- "
Theoretical Passenger: "JUST STFU AND DRIVE!"

Yeah. Alone, please, so I can speed where I wanna speed, eat where I wanna eat, sleep where I wanna sleep, pee where I wanna pee, pass on the left who I wanna pass on the left, talk to who I wanna talk to ... and, not.

eluded · 10-26-2017, 02:55 AM

No passengers to complain. Do tell more.

dzvero · 10-28-2017, 04:46 AM

Efthreeoh · 11-05-2017, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kprocivic

That's because you only push the limits solo. Most people don't wanna hurt their loved ones if something happens.

That's what seat belts are for, are they not?

Efthreeoh · 11-05-2017, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viffermike

This is a no-brainer answer: yes. And the perfect examples have nothing to do with actually driving the car.

Example 1:
You: "What a great view. Think I'll stop and snap a pic."
Theoretical Passenger: "WTF are you stopping, AGAIN, in the middle of nowhere?"

Example 2:
You: "That was a great drive. Think I'll stop at The Best Damn BBQ Joint in the World for dinner."
Theoretical Passenger: "Wait: What? I'm vegan. Rememmmmber?"

Example 3:
You: "Holy crap that looks like a kick-ass [insert favorite kind of store here]. I gotta see what they have."
Theoretical Passenger: "Gaaaaaawd! If I see one more [insert favorite kind of store's best product], I'm going to throw up."

Example 4:
You: "I need to re-check tire pressures with a manual gauge, adjust luggage weight balance, clean the windshields, maybe even find a power wash to get this brake dust off the wheels and all those bugs off the radiat -- "
Theoretical Passenger: "JUST STFU AND DRIVE!"

Yeah. Alone, please, so I can speed where I wanna speed, eat where I wanna eat, sleep where I wanna sleep, pee where I wanna pee, pass on the left who I wanna pass on the left, talk to who I wanna talk to ... and, not.

When in the HELL did you take my Wife for a drive?

(well except for No. 2)

10-21-2017, 12:34 PM	#1
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10-21-2017, 12:43 PM	#2
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The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 919 Rep 1,848 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I disagree 100% hard driving is best experienced with a passenger you just need to be competent (kind of a unrealistically high standard tbh). My passengers love me.
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10-23-2017, 04:46 PM	#9
davis449 Captain 426 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi SQ5 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	I effing hate passengers. In a two seater finally and I don't think I can go back. I have one friend I will drive with, that's it.
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10-25-2017, 04:29 AM	#13
tranquility sportscars only 3477 Rep 3,269 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montréal iTrader: (0)	Tbh, if one is only 'enjoying' drive when by themselves, esp if it's only a 2-seater, then maybe they're driving kinda unsafe.
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baege Lieutenant Colonel 1416 Rep 1,645 Posts Drives: 2023 R8 RWD Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	its not about pushing the car to its limits its about taking in all the car has to.offer without distraction
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10-25-2017, 09:08 AM	#15
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Viffermike Colonel 1764 Rep 2,946 Posts Drives: Coming: '25 SG/black M2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Big D iTrader: (0)	This is a no-brainer answer: yes. And the perfect examples have nothing to do with actually driving the car. Example 1: You: "What a great view. Think I'll stop and snap a pic." Theoretical Passenger: "WTF are you stopping, AGAIN, in the middle of nowhere?" Example 2: You: "That was a great drive. Think I'll stop at The Best Damn BBQ Joint in the World for dinner." Theoretical Passenger: "Wait: What? I'm vegan. Rememmmmber?" Example 3: You: "Holy crap that looks like a kick-ass [insert favorite kind of store here]. I gotta see what they have." Theoretical Passenger: "Gaaaaaawd! If I see one more [insert favorite kind of store's best product], I'm going to throw up." Example 4: You: "I need to re-check tire pressures with a manual gauge, adjust luggage weight balance, clean the windshields, maybe even find a power wash to get this brake dust off the wheels and all those bugs off the radiat -- " Theoretical Passenger: "JUST STFU AND DRIVE!" Yeah. Alone, please, so I can speed where I wanna speed, eat where I wanna eat, sleep where I wanna sleep, pee where I wanna pee, pass on the left who I wanna pass on the left, talk to who I wanna talk to ... and, not. __________________ --Life is a journey made more exciting with a fast car.-- --Helmets are for closers.-- <<Current: 'Johnny Boy' '23 CR MINI JCW 2-door. Gone (but not forgotten): 'Allie' '18 NBM Porsche 718 Cayman; 'The Blackened' '15 MG 228i M Sport w/aFe filter/scoop, JL 600/6 w/Hertz drivers, P3Cars multigauge, other goodies>>
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