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[Kamikaze]

How is that a problem ?

Dude, wake up bro and face reality... I'm not going to leave my house to see non creative anything. 99% of us careless if someone got beat up at a meet or event... MOST people want to go out and see different creative cars or whatever it is.. That's my point.


I go to car events, to see shit out of this world..


I go to gun shows, to get deals or look at stuff I may never own.


I go to Morton's steak house because I like good steak.


Fanboy's are the ones who hang around and circle jerk each other.


Just being honest. If there is someone from the car scene I want to really hangout with, I will call them and let's go drink a beer...But to sit and look and rainbow looking civics and 240.. Na , scratch.

I'm living in reality. Shit ain't like it used to be. You have to look far and wide to find something that hasn't been done before. If you want to use that as a cop-out to be anti-social then so be it. I'll admit it's rare I see a car that truly impresses me nowadays. But that doesn't mean I stay at home, rather I've turned my attention to motorsports to keep me entertained. But that doesn't mean I'm going to forgo the social interactions with people who share a common interest. Without the people, none of this is worth a damn.

[Julio]

I'm living in reality. Shit ain't like it used to be. You have to look far and wide to find something that hasn't been done before. If you want to use that as a cop-out to be anti-social then so be it. I'll admit it's rare I see a car that truly impresses me nowadays. But that doesn't mean I stay at home, rather I've turned my attention to motorsports to keep me entertained. But that doesn't mean I'm going to forgo the social interactions with people who share a common interest. Without the people, none of this is worth a damn.

Unbelievable... Me a cop out ? Dude, you are 100% incorrect... I will go ahead and brag a little....or celebrate a big win.. Thanks to my little idea .. 1000's of friendships were made....

I'm with Mike, have you been to meets lately ?

[Kamikaze]

Unbelievable... Me a cop out ? Dude, you are 100% incorrect... I will go ahead and brag a little....or celebrate a big win.. Thanks to my little idea .. 1000's of friendships were made....

I'm with Mike, have you been to meets lately ?

I'm not trying to take away from the fact you started one of the largest, if not the largest, import forums in the southeast. That's all well and good. But your statements in this thread would lead one to believe you've given up on the local (and national) automotive scene. My point is, that kind of mentality coming from you, since we're bragging a little, is pretty sad.

And yes I've been to meets lately, we tend to have a good time. Probably because most of us realize it's not just about the cars and their owners' respective claim to fame. It's about having a good time with like-minded people.

[Julio]

I'm not trying to take away from the fact you started one of the largest, if not the largest, import forums in the southeast. That's all well and good. But your statements in this thread would lead one to believe you've given up on the local (and national) automotive scene. My point is, that kind of mentality coming from you, since we're bragging a little, is pretty sad.

And yes I've been to meets lately, we tend to have a good time. Probably because most of us realize it's not just about the cars and their owners' respective claim to fame. It's about having a good time with like-minded people.

Didn't give up.. I'm still around... Just have other priorities.... For now.l

[quickdodge®]

But your statements in this thread would lead one to believe you've given up on the local (and national) automotive scene. My point is, that kind of mentality coming from you, since we're bragging a little, is pretty sad.

Why is it sad? Because he got himself a family and different interests? Why is that sad, dude? Because he doesn't share your interests? Your "point" makes no sense at all. Later, QD.

[Kamikaze]

Why is it sad? Because he got himself a family and different interests? Why is that sad, dude? Because he doesn't share your interests? Your "point" makes no sense at all. Later, QD.

I'm sorry you must have me mistaken with someone else. You assume that I'm one of these one-track-minded fan boys? I'll let you know that cars aren't the center of my life, I have other interests. I'm also pursuing a bachelors degree in computer science so I can provide for myself after I graduate, and a family if I ever decide to have one. So please, don't assume that you know anything about me or my interests.

[Julio]

I'm sorry you must have me mistaken with someone else. You assume that I'm one of these one-track-minded fan boys? I'll let you know that cars aren't the center of my life, I have other interests. I'm also pursuing a bachelors degree in computer science so I can provide for myself after I graduate, and a family if I ever decide to have one. So please, don't assume that you know anything about me or my interests.

All QD said, that I don't share your interests... he never mentioned anything about what your actual interests are..

[Kamikaze]

All QD said, that I don't share your interests... he never mentioned anything about what your actual interests are..

He would have to assume what my interests are to know if they're different. Would he not? But it's whatever. This discussion is just going in circles and I could be sleeping right now so you guys have fun.

[quickdodge®]

I'm sorry you must have me mistaken with someone else. You assume that I'm one of these one-track-minded fan boys? I'll let you know that cars aren't the center of my life, I have other interests. I'm also pursuing a bachelors degree in computer science so I can provide for myself after I graduate, and a family if I ever decide to have one. So please, don't assume that you know anything about me or my interests.

Calm down, Sparky. See this is part of the reason the scene fades as well. People get too serious about things and take things too personal. I, simply, asked why is it sad because Julio stopped going to meets? Not sure where your response comes from.

I don't get it either QDizzle..

Like above, dude, I was wondering why the dude thought it was sad that you don't participate in the "scene" like you used to. As if once you're in the tuning hobby, you have to remain there for life. Like you said, priorities shift. There are so many "classic" original members of this site that would put yours and my input into the hobby to shame. Nowadays, they have no involvement in it anymore. They grew out of it. No less respect to them for it.

All QD said, that I don't share your interests... he never mentioned anything about what your actual interests are..

True. Later, QD.

[Julio]

I don't get it either QDizzle..

I believe, that even though I now have a family and my precious little daughter which is my # 1 Priority and most important thing on the planet..I still have time to play with this.... I mean, yes, is not slammed with dope off set rimmayyysssss in the color green. or rusted hood... but hey.. it is what it is....I still enjoy it.. This picture was taken at Cruise for kids.. big fan of the event.. and may attend this year.. will def try..

[Kamikaze]

I don't get it either QDizzle..

I believe, that even though I now have a family and my precious little daughter which is my # 1 Priority and most important thing on the planet..I still have time to play with this.... I mean, yes, is not slammed with dope off set rimmayyysssss in the color green. or rusted hood... but hey.. it is what it is....I still enjoy it.. This picture was taken at Cruise for kids.. big fan of the event.. and may attend this year.. will def try..

Your family should be your #1 priority, no doubt. No hobby is that important. But just because life happens doesn't mean you have to give it up. I'm sure these gentleman didn't/don't neglect their families because they want to shoot the breeze with fellow enthusiasts a couple days out of the month.



That's all I'm saying; I don't know how else to explain it.

[Julio]

Your family should be your #1 priority, no doubt. No hobby is that important. But just because life happens doesn't mean you have to give it up. I'm sure these gentleman didn't/don't neglect their families because they want to shoot the breeze with fellow enthusiasts a couple days out of the month.



That's all I'm saying; I don't know how else to explain it.

lol.. Cool.. I haven't been to a car event in about 1 year... and I'm a cop out... I have been to quite a few events in my lifetime just like many in this thread.. in reality.. I rather look at 50 Porsche's then 200 civics and 240's.

But cool.. you win. lmao. Continue blaming people like me, who rarely attend events anymore.. where in reality, the problem is somewhere else...