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xEJ20x · 08-11-2005, 12:34 PM

What is your reason for driving?
Other reasons rather than transportation.

For me its a way to lose myself and relax. During the course of my day, I have a constant barrage of thoughts that go on in my head.
But if I get into the WRX and just start driving on my home course, so to speak, everything starts to become clearer and its easier to focus. And I dont have to think that much about driving because I've driven these roadways for so long that its become natural and has a claming effect.
Its sometimes hard to explain.

But this prolly just seems a bit silly to a few of you.

272sWrx · 08-11-2005, 12:35 PM

lately ive started to hate driving my car.. maybe because its a 5spd and philly traffic sucks in the morning.

xEJ20x · 08-11-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 272sWrx

lately ive started to hate driving my car.. maybe because its a 5spd and philly traffic sucks in the morning.

Nah couldn't be.

SexyDSM95 · 08-11-2005, 12:45 PM

So guys stare at me and drool....j/k

I drive because it's very relaxing. I race because I love the adrenaline rush.

2point4DSM · 08-11-2005, 12:50 PM

I drive because sometimes it's the only thing that puts the baby to sleep. I take the DSM out only because I don't want the tires to get flat spotted, haha.

When I was younger I use to always have a reason. All those reasons are gone now. I'm at peace just staring at the car sitting in the driveway, haha.

Aaron · 08-11-2005, 12:54 PM

I drive to get to work.

When I drive for fun anymore I feel like the guy in the cart picking up golf balls at a driving range, only with a line of cops aiming for me.

igo4bmx · 08-11-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2point4DSM

I drive because sometimes it's the only thing that puts the baby to sleep. I take the DSM out only because I don't want the tires to get flat spotted, haha.

When I was younger I use to always have a reason. All those reasons are gone now. I'm at peace just staring at the car sitting in the driveway, haha.

you sound so content with life....

kinda scares me! you're too young to do that

2point4DSM · 08-11-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

When I drive for fun anymore I feel like the guy in the cart picking up golf balls at a driving range, only with a line of cops aiming for me.

Great analogy! And it's so true for me. I forgot that was the other reason I don't like to take the DSM out anymore.

And truthfully, the DSM makes me drive it like I stole it because it hates to go slow and take turns nicely.

50% throttle is when things start to smooth out. Maybe it is time to get a new fuel computer, haha.

OutOfStock · 08-11-2005, 01:27 PM

I drive around to hopefully find Sandra and stare......

Actually driving usually chills me out and lets me clear my head. But its ususally on a late night run and none of the midday traffic bull****.

272sWrx · 08-11-2005, 01:28 PM

i think the best drives are at 3-4am coming back from shore points, seeing the sun come up and no traffic is awesome.

xEJ20x · 08-11-2005, 01:53 PM

I really need to live near some decent touge.

SexyDSM95 · 08-11-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfStock

I drive around to hopefully find Sandra and stare......

Actually driving usually chills me out and lets me clear my head. But its ususally on a late night run and none of the midday traffic *no cursing!*.

LMFAO! What is hilarious is that I have no clue who you are...?

xEJ20x · 08-11-2005, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SexyDSM95

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutOfStock

I drive around to hopefully find Sandra and stare......

Actually driving usually chills me out and lets me clear my head. But its ususally on a late night run and none of the midday traffic *no cursing!*.

LMFAO! What is hilarious is that I have no clue who you are...?

Makes it easier to stalk someone.

UnderPoweredRS · 08-11-2005, 04:25 PM

I drive to listen to my car If I could listen to it(in real life) with out wasting the gas I would :-)

Prototype240 · 08-11-2005, 06:10 PM

I'm a complete romantic about my car (when it's working). The sound of it, the feel of the steering and shifter, it just feels right. Taking turns at high velocity (and not spinning out and crashing into a kiddie park), flying down straightaways at full throttle, braking hard...it just all feels so great. It can be relaxing or exciting. It's all in how hard you stab the throttle.

Ok, I think I'm going over to Nick's garage to screw my car now...

scott@revitup · 08-11-2005, 10:11 PM

driving gives me inspiration. but the twisties are the reason for driving

poolmike · 08-11-2005, 10:55 PM

I used to drive for fun. Now its a work thing. I usually clock 40k a year on my work van alone. I would say I put around 12k on the Jeep last year. It isnt much fun any more.

nickmahhh · 08-12-2005, 06:45 AM

concur, i used to love to drive around when i was in high school. i guess im too old for that now or i am just too cheap to pay for gas now adays. but sometimes i just go and drive, it is relaxing. esp w/an automatic. heh

the mike · 08-14-2005, 03:24 PM

I drive because it is on of the few things in life you are really in control of. It lets you make decisions way in advance, or spur of the moment. You decide how fast you go(usually) or if you want to enjoy the scenery.

I personally push myself and my car when I am out just driving. I will look for offramps, turns, bridges...stuff that lets me get a little closer to the edge than my normal 15 min commute in traffic would. It is therapy for me, no radio, just me, the car, and my thoughts. I can talk to myself because I am in MY world there. You don't know the guy next to you is looking at you funny if you don't even notice him.

Your mileage may vary.

08-11-2005, 12:34 PM	#1
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	Why do you drive? What is your reason for driving? Other reasons rather than transportation. For me its a way to lose myself and relax. During the course of my day, I have a constant barrage of thoughts that go on in my head. But if I get into the WRX and just start driving on my home course, so to speak, everything starts to become clearer and its easier to focus. And I dont have to think that much about driving because I've driven these roadways for so long that its become natural and has a claming effect. Its sometimes hard to explain. But this prolly just seems a bit silly to a few of you. __________________ Nothing to see here.

08-11-2005, 12:35 PM	#2
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	lately ive started to hate driving my car.. maybe because its a 5spd and philly traffic sucks in the morning. __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

08-11-2005, 12:50 PM	#5
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	I drive because sometimes it's the only thing that puts the baby to sleep. I take the DSM out only because I don't want the tires to get flat spotted, haha. When I was younger I use to always have a reason. All those reasons are gone now. I'm at peace just staring at the car sitting in the driveway, haha. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

08-11-2005, 12:54 PM	#6
Aaron Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yardley, S. Jersey Member #185 iTrader: (0)	I drive to get to work. When I drive for fun anymore I feel like the guy in the cart picking up golf balls at a driving range, only with a line of cops aiming for me. __________________ Grape Kool-Aid.

08-11-2005, 01:27 PM	#9
OutOfStock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton/Shippensburg, Pa Member #25 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra iTrader: (0)	I drive around to hopefully find Sandra and stare...... Actually driving usually chills me out and lets me clear my head. But its ususally on a late night run and none of the midday traffic bull****. __________________ I hate my car

08-11-2005, 12:45 PM	#4
SexyDSM95 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glenside, PA Member #188 iTrader: (1)	So guys stare at me and drool....j/k I drive because it's very relaxing. I race because I love the adrenaline rush.

08-11-2005, 01:28 PM	#10
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	i think the best drives are at 3-4am coming back from shore points, seeing the sun come up and no traffic is awesome. __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

08-11-2005, 01:53 PM	#11
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	I really need to live near some decent touge. __________________ Nothing to see here.

08-11-2005, 04:25 PM	#14
UnderPoweredRS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lindenwold, NJ Member #233 iTrader: (0)	I drive to listen to my car If I could listen to it(in real life) with out wasting the gas I would :-) __________________ My GC8 UR STi

08-11-2005, 06:10 PM	#15
Prototype240 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #162 iTrader: (0)	I'm a complete romantic about my car (when it's working). The sound of it, the feel of the steering and shifter, it just feels right. Taking turns at high velocity (and not spinning out and crashing into a kiddie park), flying down straightaways at full throttle, braking hard...it just all feels so great. It can be relaxing or exciting. It's all in how hard you stab the throttle. Ok, I think I'm going over to Nick's garage to screw my car now... __________________ Chris DiMarco 95 240SX

08-11-2005, 10:11 PM	#16
scott@revitup Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: philadelphia Member #206 iTrader: (0)	driving gives me inspiration. but the twisties are the reason for driving __________________ 2007 wrx sti 2004 srt-4 290whp(stock turbo) soon to be traded in for an evo 2005 cobalt SS a couple of nissans and some more project cars

08-11-2005, 10:55 PM	#17
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	I used to drive for fun. Now its a work thing. I usually clock 40k a year on my work van alone. I would say I put around 12k on the Jeep last year. It isnt much fun any more.

08-12-2005, 06:45 AM	#18
nickmahhh Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Member #35 iTrader: (0)	concur, i used to love to drive around when i was in high school. i guess im too old for that now or i am just too cheap to pay for gas now adays. but sometimes i just go and drive, it is relaxing. esp w/an automatic. heh

08-14-2005, 03:24 PM	#19
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	I drive because it is on of the few things in life you are really in control of. It lets you make decisions way in advance, or spur of the moment. You decide how fast you go(usually) or if you want to enjoy the scenery. I personally push myself and my car when I am out just driving. I will look for offramps, turns, bridges...stuff that lets me get a little closer to the edge than my normal 15 min commute in traffic would. It is therapy for me, no radio, just me, the car, and my thoughts. I can talk to myself because I am in MY world there. You don't know the guy next to you is looking at you funny if you don't even notice him. Your mileage may vary. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

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