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As a Parent, would you? *Hands FD key to 16 year old*

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Old 12-21-03, 01:42 PM
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It's never fast enough...

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Originally posted by adam c
I don't like some of the things being said either. But, I thought this was supposed to be an open forum.
Here's a hint.....
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Old 12-21-03, 01:59 PM
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Ok, this thread was intended for the adults and I was asking them if they would actually give their 16 year old an FD.
Well, if you put it that way...

No. Hell no. Not only would I not put my own child behind the wheel of one of the smallest and faster cars on the road, but I wouldn't even put them in a Civic. I haven't forgotten what I was like in high school or how I drove, and even if they don't drive that way, there are others who do.

I plan to wrap my daughter in as much steel as possible, something with an actual frame. Something relatively slow, something dependable. The most valuable lesson you can teach someone is that vehicles are transportation first and foremost, and styling for the fashion show comes second... on their own dime.

You can't childproof the driving experience, but you can reduce the odds that someone won't end up cutting them out of a little 2,800 lb. sports car because they decided to impress their friends, or worse, let someone else drive...
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Originally posted by jimlab


I plan to wrap my daughter in as much steel as possible, something with an actual frame. Something relatively slow, something dependable. The most valuable lesson you can teach someone is that vehicles are transportation first and foremost, and styling for the fashion show comes second... on their own dime.

You can't childproof the driving experience, but you can reduce the odds that someone won't end up cutting them out of a little 2,800 lb. sports car because they decided to impress their friends, or worse, let someone else drive...
well said
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Old 12-21-03, 03:00 PM
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Ghostrider, Flybye has done more for this forum than you ever will. Go use your trust fund for a picnic table wing.
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Old 12-21-03, 03:09 PM
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I just noticed ghostrider7 has posted some smart *** comments on all my recent posts in this section. Real mature, momma's boy. I hope for your sake the bloomington you are in is not the one in Illinois. If so, plan on meeting me when you're all alone and nobody is there to help you.
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calm down Larz. i banned him today. say "bye bye"
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Thanks. He can go to the rotary ghetto called no pistons.
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Old 12-21-03, 04:06 PM
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im just turned 19 in october and my dad dropped a fd in my lap ..an upgrade from a 89 or something maxima..hand me down #2 from my sister..lol i guess i can say that i was a little heavy foot but once i started understanding the car and going to this website..i learned very quickly..you have to know you son very well..but i wouldnt buy my son a peice of **** car when he can have a better one....
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Old 12-21-03, 04:24 PM
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.......but i wouldnt buy my son a peice of **** car when he can have a better one....
Well being that all the youngens don't want to read the thread anymore, they continue to pollute it with statements which have allready been resolved.

I guess I have to close the thread.

If this thread has proven anything, it's that you have a 50/50 chance of comming up against a young guy with commonsense
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